Dave Kramer's best friend and her three children were murdered by her estranged husband; now he's urging other men to take a stand against violence.

The French defence and technology firm denies bribery and corruption allegations brought to its attention after Britain's Serious Fraud Office announced a joint investigation with French authorities.

A 65-year-old Lithuanian man remains in a critical condition after being trapped and partially submerged in the Franklin River for 20 hours. Medical crews amputated the man's left leg to free him. 

Max Verstappen has cemented himself as one of Formula 1's greatest champions, securing his fourth consecutive drivers' title.

Shot have been fired at burglars who rammed a police vehicle, tearing off the doors in a laneway in Roxburgh Park, in Melbourne's north.