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Alleged drone operator charged with murder after mistaken identity shooting in Sydney

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

NSW police say 18-year-old was operating drone when arrested and likely ‘conducting surveillance on someone or some premises’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Sydney teenager has been charged with murder after police acc…

Key facts

  • NSW police say 18-year-old was operating drone when arrested and likely ‘conducting surveillance on someone or some premises’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Sydney teenager has been charged with murder after police acc…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:37:50 UTC.

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  2. US deports Afghan woman after 'alien terrorist' trial over failed mass shooting

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  5. Microsoft’s head of communications is leaving after spending nearly 29 years

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  7. Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq

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