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Lamarre-Condon tells murder trial he felt a moral dilemma | ABC News Top Stories
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told his double murder trial he felt like he was having a moral dilemma after the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The 31-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing Mr Baird and Mr Davies in 2024, claiming he acted in self-defence and that the men died in separate struggles involving his police pistol.The rabbi of an elderly Sydney woman who was shot during the Bondi Beach terror attack says her death is a massive loss for the community. The 90-year-old, Eva Geller from Sydney's east, was among dozens injured during the shooting at a Jewish festival in December 2025, where 15 others were killed.US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him, defending the Iran war as courageous and historic. Mr Hegseth's remarks, posted to social media, have come after voters punished Republicans for the war in the midterm elections.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.
- 2 days ago3 min
What Beau Lamarre-Condon told his murder trial
Beau Lamarre-Condon has told his double murder trial he is responsible for the death of his former partner Jesse Baird, but that he did not intentionally kill him.The former police officer is accused of using his police pistol to shoot dead Mr Baird and his new boyfriend Luke Davies in Mr Baird's Paddington share house in February 2024.He has pleaded not guilty to both murder charges and has given evidence over two days in the New South Wales Supreme Court, so what has the court heard from him?
- 2 days ago3 min
What the midterm result means for JD Vance and Marco Rubio
The Nasdaq lost about $2.5 trillion in 24 hours as investors weighed what Democratic control of Congress could mean for data centres and AI.Elon Musk's companies fell too, and Ken Paxton, the Texas Senate candidate he poured hundreds of millions of dollars into, failed to beat James Talarico.With the 2028 race already under way, JD Vance has blamed the Iran war for the result while Marco Rubio is reportedly weighing whether to leave the administration to run.Americas editor John Lyons explains.
- 2 days ago3 min
Why is there a crocodile rap about Bob Katter?
Bob Katter's 'thousand blossoms bloom' crocodile rant has taken on a new life, almost a decade on, thanks to a song written from the perspective of a saltwater crocodile.The Cherabins' track "Katter" has the croc calling for no more culling, and the MP says he loves crocodiles and thinks it is 'a bloody good song'.He has written his own rap-style reply and offered to sing backup, so will the two sides end up making music together?
- 2 days ago3 min
Cristiano Ronaldo hands back Portugal's number seven shirt
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after more than two decades, saying it is time to hand back the number seven shirt of the Portugal national team.The 41-year-old is Portugal's record appearance maker and leading scorer with 234 games and 146 goals, but the news comes after a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus that led to a 30-day suspension.Ronaldo will keep playing at club level, so what does his exit mean for Portugal and the next generation now asked to fill his shoes?
- 3 days ago3 min
Can either major party win over New Zealand's frustrated voters?
New Zealand heads to the polls this weekend in one of the tightest elections the country has seen in years.Neither of the two major parties is polling much above 30 per cent, and analysts say voters don't believe either side can fix the country's problems.A centrist wildcard party could win parliamentary seats for the first time, and if the result is as close as expected, it might end up holding the balance of power.
- 3 days ago3 min
What we know about Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault convictions
The British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, with significant jail time on the cards.
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