Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW police minister, Yasmin Catley, was on ABC News Breakfast earlier to discuss the state’s four-day domestic violence blitz.She said it was the sixth operation in 18 months, with “thousands of arrests” in that time.[The operations] are scheduled...

Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amir-abdollahian dead after helicopter went down in mountains close to Azerbaijan borderIran president helicopter crash – live updatesIranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash in foggy weather in the mountains near the border with Azerbaijan, Iranian state media has reported. Foreign minister Hossein Amir-abdollahian...

Police commissioner Michael Murphy tells court he did not accept recommendation to demote the sergeant because he admitted sharing the photo and was contriteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA Northern Territory police sergeant shared a photo of a topless Aboriginal...

Chair to share findings of investigation into NHS infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C over more than 20 yearsThe infected blood public inquiry is to publish its final report on the failings that led to the deaths of more than 3,000 people and ruined many more lives.The report will detail how more than 30,000 haemophiliacs or transfusion recipients...

Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdownFragile and damaged marine life around Scotland’s coasts is not being properly protected because ministers in Edinburgh have broken their promises, environment campaigners have warned.Prominent charities including the Marine Conservation Society...

Helicopter carrying Raisi, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials crashed in mountainous area amid bad weatherFull report: helicopter carrying Iran’s president crashes in mountainsProfile: Ebrahim Raisi: Iran’s hardline president dogged by execution claimsReuters has put together a list of reactions from around the world, with Iranian ally Russia...