All news by author: Will Maule

Alireza Akbari, who served as deputy defence minister during the tenure of former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami, was arrested sometime between 2019 and 2020

Yellow warnings for wind and rain are also in place for much of the country into the weekend, with numerous flood alerts remaining active and public transport at risk of severe delay

The rare cat, named 'Nova', was later discovered near its enclosure after the zoo was forced to go into lockdown and police were called in to locate the predator

A pair of horse riders who found the woman following the horrific attack said that they will be haunted by what they saw 'for a long time'

Swirling storm systems spawned a number of lethal tornadoes across Alabama, with an estimated 40 to 50 homes destroyed and several people severely injured

The grisly scene was uncovered at a warehouse known to be used as a dumping ground for victims of the fierce Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel

Bryan Kohberger, who has been charged with four counts of murder, allegedly asked females at the brewery 'where they lived' and was described by staff as 'creepy'

Molly Webb, 81, says she brings her special pillow out on December 31 every year because it was 'always a special night' for her and her late husband Brian, who died seven years ago

The 19-year-old suspect was slapped with charges for disorderly behaviour, property damage and assault as a result of the shocking incident at a fast food restaurant in Adelaide