The Latest Breaking News from the High Court

Murder victim was run over in ‘mistaken identity’ before machete attack

Two men had earlier admitted the murder of Michael Beaton, 35, in Greenock.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Paid assassin admits murdering suspected gangster at pub on Hogmanay

Marc Webley, 38, was shot dead by Grant Hunter, 34, outside the Anchor Inn in Granton, Edinburgh, on December 31, 2023.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Russia redress considered as embassy land ruling upheld

A ruling in favour of the Commonwealth acquiring land intended for a Russian embassy on national security grounds has been welcomed by Australia's government.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Albanese government deports two more men to Nauru in secret, infuriating human rights advocates

Exclusive: Sources say a Sudanese national and another man were chartered to the former regional processing centre last week, joining one other person

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025

Union to consider industrial action after losing legal challenge against Ofsted

The National Association of Head Teachers sought to proceed with legal action against the watchdog over plans to grade schools through report cards.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Salmond’s estate seeks effective bankruptcy over costs of court action

The former first minister successfully took the Scottish Government to court and was acquitted of a raft of sexual misconduct charges.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

Man handed life prison term for murdering wife in ‘brutal’ New Year’s Day attack

Mompati Dodo Isaacs, 39, stabbed Keotshepile Naso Isaacs, 33, nine times at their home in North Berwick while their children were asleep.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

Reform MP loses Court of Appeal bid to throw out challenge to by-election result

Graham Moore, a losing candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election in May, has launched a legal challenge against the result.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Father handed six-year prison term for fatal crash during ‘cocaine comedown’

Yvonne Nichol, 64, died when her car was hit by a truck driven by Christopher Lynn, 32, in the Scottish Borders in August 2023.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Dozens arrested, assets seized in organised crime sting

A digital sting targeting organised crime has led to dozens more arrests and the seizure of almost $26 million in assets by police.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025