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10:47 Pope Francis’ body carried into St Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis’s body has arrived at Saint Peter’s Basilica to lie in state before his weekend funeral after being carried past thousands of mourners in Rome.

05:52 ‘It’s come to an end’: Bombshell investing claim

The days of ‘set-and-forget’ investment have come to an end, experts have warned, as stock markets continue reverberating from the turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump.

21:20 Vatican releases images of Pope’s body

The Vatican has released images of the late Pope Francis’ body lying in state at the Vatican.

22/04 Make Russia Medieval Again! How Putin is seeking to remold society, with a little help from Ivan the Terrible

A new textbook soon to be taught in Russian schools leans on the works of a 16th-century monk. It fits a pattern of ‘political neomedievalism’ by the Kremlin.

20/04 The beautiful city that's the 'French Riviera of Eastern Europe - 32C in April

The stunning travel destination is known for its scenic beauty, turquoise waters, and lively nightlife.

20/04 Indonesia’s military move sets off alarm bells

Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy.

19/04 ‘No trust’: Ukraine claims ‘serious violations’ with Easter ‘truce’

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces would observe a surprise Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin that is set to last until midnight on Sunday, even as air-raid sirens sounded in Kyiv.

19/04 ‘Different:’ Wedding fight Albo can’t win

Anthony Albanese has jokingly likened negotiations in choosing a wedding song with fiancée Jodie Haydon to the rough and tumble of current day international relations.

19/04 Russia charges Aussie captured in Ukraine

Russian authorities have charged captured Australian man Oscar Jenkins under the criminal code of participating as a “mercenary in an armed conflict”.

18/04 ‘Spreading bulls**t’: Rogan guest unleashes

Journalist Douglas Murray has fired another shot after a viral podcast episode saw him confront Joe Rogan on-air over his supposed choice of guests.

17/04 Aussie band’s brutal truth about tiny gig

Aussie indie-pop chart-toppers Sheppard have shared the brutal reality of life on the road after selling just 59 tickets to one of their shows in Europe.

17/04 North Korea making giant advanced warship

The rogue Asian power of North Korea is reportedly building what could be its largest-ever warship, with chilling satellite images showing a giant vessel spanning almost 150 metres long currently under construction.

17/04 Warning as sinister world trend comes for us

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16/04 Debate exposes election’s biggest loser

Renters have been deemed as the “real losers” of the election, with one rental advocate accusing both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton trying to “walk away from (their) responsibility to make housing a fairer system”.

16/04 Pressure on after Dutton’s Russia mistake

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton took the rare step of admitting he had made a mistake during the second leaders’ debate on Wednesday night, with the issue set to dominate an otherwise quiet week on the campaign trail.

16/04 What Australia really thinks of Trump

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have squared off in a tense debate held at the ABC’s Parramatta studio, discussing a wide range of topics from housing affordability to the country’s dilemma with foreign superpowers US and China.

15/04 Second leaders debate headlines day 19 of election campaign

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face off in the second leaders debate of the election campaign, just days after they released big spending policies at the respective campaign launches.

15/04 Euro nation bans gay people from gathering

A European Union nation has passed a change to its constitution which bars gay people from gathering in public to protest.

15/04 Chilling clip reveals Russia’s deadly failure

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15/04 ‘Manipulation’: China fumes over video

China on Tuesday rejected what it called “manipulation and hype” around two of its nationals captured in Ukraine, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion.

15/04 ‘Not true’: Australia rejects Russian claim

Defence Minister Richard Marles has flatly rejected reports that Indonesia plans to allow Russian aircraft to operate from a base near Darwin after speaking to his counterparts in the region.

15/04 Putin’s disturbing plan on Aussie doorstep

Russia has asked Indonesia for permission to base strategic surveillance and combat aircraft in the province of Papua, some 1400km north of Darwin.

15/04 Russia’s huge move against Australia

The Prime Minister has responded angrily after reports Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to base “long range” aircraft in the Indonesian province of Papua – just 1380km from Australia.

14/04 Actor Josh Duhamel flees Hollywood for remote new life as ‘doomsday prepper’

Josh Duhamel’s cabin in the woods has become his new home and doomsday safe house all in one.

13/04 ‘Justice’: Why ex-soldier running for election

Navy hero John Armfield served Australia in Afghanistan and now he hopes to serve in parliament to give voice to the complex mental health challenges roiling the military.

11/04 Two words on Vance leads to colonel’s firing

Just a few weeks ago, Colonel Susannah Meyers was getting happy snaps with US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance on the literal top of the world.

11/04 Prince Harry’s secret trip to Ukraine to visit war casualties

Prince Harry has dropped into Ukraine to visit war casualties, becoming the second British royal to travel to the country since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

11/04 Russians shoot at mystery ‘UFO helicopter’ over Moscow

This is the eerie moment terrified Russians shoot at a mysterious “UFO helicopter” darting over Moscow.

10/04 Dutton’s price promise to Aussie drivers

Peter Dutton has vowed to scrap Labor’s vehicle efficiency standards which they claim will increase the cost of fuel-guzzling vehicles like utes and 4WDs by a combined total of about $2.7bn by 2029.

10/04 Ukraine releases striking footage of alleged captured Chinese soldiers who claim Russia dropped poison gas after they surrendered

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky claims at least 155 Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, releasing new footage of two men, who themselves claimed to be Chinese, captured in Donetsk Oblast on Thursday.

10/04 Van Damme hits back at ‘grotesque’ sex claim

Jean-Claude Van Damme is hitting back at accusations he allegedly had sex with five Romanian women he knew were trafficked.

09/04 Uproar over podium protest as 13yo walks off

A teenage Ukrainian athlete has sparked a huge reaction after refusing to take a photo with a Russian rival.

09/04 Children’s YouTuber Ms Rachel faces backlash over Gaza clip

YouTube’s top toddler whisperer, Ms Rachel, should be investigated over whether she’s being paid to spread Hamas-aligned propaganda for her posts about the deaths of kids in Gaza, a major antisemitism group tells Attorney-General Pam Bondi.

09/04 Trump’s Aussie act proves he’s got no clue

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08/04 Ukraine says its captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Ukrainian troops captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.

08/04 Two NATO countries affected: USA consider deduction of thousands of soldiers from Europe

The US armed forces are still represented with around 80,000 soldiers in Europe-and ensure credible deterrence against the Putin regime in Moscow. That could change under the Trump administration. The Pentagon apparently checks plans to deduct part of the troops.

08/04 Trump's son will visit Romania before the presidential election - media

The Trump Jr.'s visit is part of his tour to Eastern Europe, said sources close to the event.

07/04 ‘Major problems’ in Putin’s nuclear plot

Nuclear experts are warning of a potential catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, a site that has served as one of the most unsettling flashpoints of the three-year conflict.

07/04 Ice hockey icon Wayne Gretzky wiped from history as NHL record broken

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th NHL career goal on Monday (AEST), etching his name into ice hockey history by finally passing the previous all-time record he shared with Wayne Gretzky.

04/04 One man who can bring down Trump

Trump versus Obama in 2028?

04/04 ‘No way’: Woolies fact Aussies can’t agree on

The infamous “Gen Z Boss in a Mini” has gone viral again, this time for debating with staff about Woolworths logo – and it seems Aussies can’t agree either.

04/04 Aussie super funds hit by cyberattack

Australian superannuation funds have been hit by a major cyberattack, with members being urged to take action to protect themselves.

04/04 ‘Remove females from combat’: Liberal candidate’s controversial claims

A Liberal candidate described by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as “outstanding” claimed the Australian Defence Force (ADF) “need to remove females from combat corps” in order to “fix” our military.

04/04 What Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs mean for Russia, China

The White House has clarified its decision to keep Russia off President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs list after it raised some eyebrows, explaining that Moscow already faced tough sanctions – and the threat of even more loomed large.

03/04 Anthony Albanese unveils Plan B in tariff fight with Donald Trump

Anthony Albanese is working on a plan B to get the Trump administration to dump the new 10 per cent tariff on all Australian imports in exchange for guaranteed access to critical minerals.

02/04 Putin’s chilling message to 160,000 men

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a fresh conscription push, ordering 160,000 men be drafted by mid-July despite recently promising he wanted the war in Ukraine to end.

01/04 Nation’s horror move after quake kills thousands

Myanmar’s military-run government has been slammed for its “outrageous” move to continue air strikes as the war-torn country grapples with the aftermath of an earthquake which has left over 2,000 people dead.

01/04 Teen’s ‘weird’ act after mum, stepdad killed

A teenage boy murdered his mother and stepfather and then stashed their bodies under blankets and lived with the corpses for weeks, police said.

31/03 Three missing US soldiers found dead

Three of the four US soldiers who went missing last week have been found dead in a swamp in Lithuania.

31/03 Major European leader sentenced to jail

The leader of one of France’s largest political parties, who was touted as being the next French president, has been sentenced to jail and barred from standing for office for five years after a conviction on fraud charges.

31/03 Trump delusion is getting out of hand ‘Frightening’ reality behind Trump’s latest stunt

Amid all the noise surrounding tariffs, Ukraine and internal US issues, Donald Trump has taken time out of his day to revisit a highly controversial talking point that has emboldened his strongest critics.

31/03 ‘100%’: Trump’s chilling Greenland threat

US President Donald Trump is doubling down on his desire to take over Greenland.

31/03 Horror as tourists almost swept off pool ledge

The heart-stopping moment a swimmer was almost swept-off a rooftop in Bangkok after a monster earthquake in Myanmar rocked the city has been caught on CCTV.

30/03 New ‘premium SUV’ launches in Aus

A new car brand launching in Australia was once cause for front page news and fanfare.

29/03 Chilling update after 4 students slaughtered in university house

A chilling selfie taken by the man accused of murdering four university students in their campus housing has been released for the very first time.

29/03 World number 12 Daria Kasatkina defects to Australia

Australian tennis has received a massive boost with world number 12 Daria Kasatkina defecting Down Under.

28/03 ‘Looking shaky’: Grim Charles clue emerges

OPINIONReady the toilet story.

28/03 First year of Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ law shows how autocracies are replicating Russian model − and speeding up the time frame

Georgian legislation directly mirrors a contentious law Russia passed more than a decade ago to stifle dissent and quash the power of civil society groups.

28/03 ‘Crisis’: Text sends Trump over the edge

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27/03 Why this pic should ‘terrify’ America

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26/03 EU needs to spend £60bn to enable Nato to rush to rush to war

Nato has been begging European nations to fix choke points for its so-called "battle map" for a decade. Now EU commissioners admit they still need to spend £60 billion before Nato troops will be able to move swiftly across Europe.

24/03 Trump’s biggest fear coming true

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22/03 Energy rebates worth $150 offered in pre-election promise

Energy rebates worth $150 that are designed to reduce the impact of expected price hikes will be extended for every Australian for another six months in a pre-election sweetener.

22/03 Country so ‘secretive’ plane blinds had to be closed

A British tourist who was the first from his country to visit North Korea since the pandemic five years ago has revealed some of the most bizarre encounters while in the isolated country.

21/03 ‘Irrecoverable’: Australia in ‘precarious state’

Donald Trump’s divisive brand of leadership has continued to ruffle feathers inside the upper echelons of politics around the globe.

21/03 William’s brutal Trump slap down

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20/03 Putin’s plea to new Olympics boss, icon brutally snubbed in ‘shock’ IOC vote

Sebastian Coe said Kirsty Coventry’s clear victory in the race to be International Olympic Committee president on Thursday was a “historic moment”, as the Briton digested his disappointing third-place finish.

20/03 Survival guides, mass evacuations, huge bunkers and conscription – how Europe is preparing for WW3

Europe is gearing up for World War III with survival guides, nuclear bunkers and conscription plans to survive a Russian invasion.

20/03 France preps for “survival” scenario

The French government has announced it will supply households across the country with survival manuals in a move mirroring other European nations.

19/03 Albo to slash cost of prescription medication

Anthony Albanese will slash the cost of prescription medicine in Australia to the lowest level in twenty years if re-elected, pledging Aussies will not pay more than $25 a Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) script.

19/03 Labor, Coalition battle on national security

Australia is navigating a world of sharply rising geopolitical uncertainty.

18/03 Octopus strangles panicked diver

This is the terrifying moment an aggressive octopus latches onto a snorkeller and nearly strangles him after its home was disturbed.

18/03 When Standards Australia will hand down controversial decision on new size of car spaces

A decision on whether a national standard for the size of car parks should change to accommodate larger cars, like US pick-ups, is expected within a few months – after being delayed over a year.

16/03 Tennis star Iga Swiatek slammed for smashing ball at ball kid during meltdown: ‘Poor sportsmanship’

Tennis star Iga Swiatek has been booed by spectators after smashing a ball at a ball boy in an ugly act of sportsmanship.

16/03 ‘Monster’: Minister lashes Russia’s Putin

A senior minister has called Vladimir Putin an “immoral monster” as Labor mulls sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.

16/03 Trump weighs up US travel bans on 43 countries

Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering enforcing new travel bans that would affect citizens in dozens of countries.

15/03 ‘Open’: Australia’s fresh promise to Ukraine

Australia has vowed to stand by Ukraine “for as long as it takes” and its willingness to consider contributing to a peacekeeping force during talks with the British Prime Minister.

15/03 SpaceX launches crew to relieve abandoned astronauts

SpaceX has successfully launched a new crew to relieve two NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station after a last-minute technical issue caused a delay earlier this week.

14/03 ‘Turmoil’: Trump sparks Charles crisis

OPINIONIt’s been said that the late Queen did nothing and she did it bloody well.

14/03 Russians troops thank Australia for ‘abandoned’ military vehicles in propaganda video

A video of Russian troops thanking Australia after claiming to seize a multimillion-dollar piece of Aussie military hardware from Ukraine has gone viral on social media.

14/03 ’Destabilised’: Sign US is headed for ‘collapse’

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14/03 ‘Disaster’: $14 trillion megacity’s wild fail

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

13/03 Expert’s huge warning on AUKUS

Canberra should not “over-estimate” the Trump administration’s support for AUKUS as Australia faces an increasingly hostile Indo-Pacific, a US defence consultant has told NewsWire.

13/03 Are Ukrainians ready for ceasefire and concessions? Here’s what the polls say

More Ukrainians are willing to negotiate for peace now than in the early stages of the conflict − but clear red lines remain for the public.

12/03 Carr warns US is ‘not going back to normal’

Australia’s former foreign minister Bob Carr has weighed in on the current state of affairs concerning the US, as flare-ups over tariffs thrust our relationship with the superpower into the limelight.

12/03 ‘It’s insulting’: Trump’s White House fumes

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12/03 Troops descend on nation on the brink

EU military reinforcements started arriving in Bosnia on Tuesday, as concerns grew over escalating defiance by the country’s ethnic Serb statelet that some feared could bring back interethnic instability.

12/03 Fortunes ‘lost in the blink of an eye’

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12/03 ‘Revenge’: Kate embarrasses Donald Trump

Call it revenge, served icy cold, call it cunning, call it crafty, but Kate, The Princess of Wales has just managed to get one over Donald Trump.

12/03 Rosie O’Donnell reveals she fled America for Ireland three months ago

Rosie O’Donnell has officially left the United States.

11/03 Ukraine backs US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia

Ukraine has backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the United States in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing, a joint statement said.

11/03 Turnbull unloads on ‘thin skinned’ Trump

Malcolm Turnbull has accused US President Donald Trump of “changing sides” in the Russia-Ukraine war as he lashed the US President as thin-skinned, volatile and a threat to the rules-based world order.

10/03 Drone films fatal shark attack

The body of a surfer taken by a shark may not be found as police reveal drone footage captured the gruesome incident.

10/03 ‘Shut up’: Host blows up at Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull has vowed to “speak the truth” on Donald Trump’s threat to the world in a fiery interview as Australia’s tariff exemption hosts hang in the balance.

10/03 ‘Couldn’t breathe’: Woman’s dangerous Cyclone act slammed

A young woman has faced backlash for her “stupidity” after posting a video of herself diving into thick sea foam during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred – with a microbiologist condemning her actions.

10/03 Russia’s chilling warning after Albo comment

Russia has issued a chilling warning to Australia of “grave consequences” as Anthony Albanese considers sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

10/03 Donald Trump blow up with Malcolm Turnbull threatens tariff negotiations

Malcolm Turnbull has returned fire after he blasted US President Donald Trump as “rude, abusive and chaotic” declaring his comments have clearly hit a nerve as the row threatens to blow up Australia’s attempts to get a tariff exemption.

10/03 Brutal admission proves US is totally broken

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10/03 Vladimir Putin will repeat worst of Ukraine horrors on next target: Ex-NATO boss

The year is 2027. Vladimir Putin’s missiles rip through homes across the Baltics, civilians are massacred in the streets and women are raped in bombed-out rooms by Russian soldiers.

09/03 ‘Boot ‘em’: Australia should kick US spies, marines out of the country to send Trump a message

Anthony Albanese should boot American intelligence and military personnel out of the country to send a clear message to Donald Trump that “we’re not going to put up with [his] nonsense”.

09/03 MJ The Musical has brilliant songs – and one inescapable problem

When it comes to jukebox musicals, MJ The Musical – which opened at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre on Saturday night – has perhaps the best pedigree there is.

09/03 Trump sprays Zelensky: ‘Candy from a baby’

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine might not be able to survive against Russia even if the US forged ahead with full-blown support for its fight.

09/03 Pics reveal ‘radical’ N Korea nuclear move

North Korea has unveiled a nuclear-powered submarine for the first time, which could pose a “major threat”.

09/03 Trump’s outrageous Zelensky attack backfires

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08/03 Albo’s huge call on Ukraine mission

Anthony Albanese has held fresh talks with the British Prime Minister about Australia joining a peacekeeping force in the event of a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.

08/03 Australia ‘considering’ big step for Ukraine

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is considering joining a group of countries prepared to protect an eventual ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to the UK’s prime minister.

08/03 ‘Where’s the gold?’: How the Assads sucked Syria dry

From a Bond villain lair in the rugged heights overlooking Damascus, the all-seeing eye of a notorious Syrian military unit gazed down on a city that it bled dry.

08/03 Trump rocked by truly wild rumour

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08/03 One Newark police officer killed, another ‘fighting for their life’ after shootout with 14-year-old:

One Newark police officer was killed and another is “fighting for his life” in critical condition after a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect Friday evening, according to reports. Shots rang out around 6:30pm local time near a White Castle and McDonald’s where the teen was hanging out with friends, ABC7 reported, citing the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

07/03 Pause in aid has introduced uncertainty into Ukraine’s military planning − forever changing its war calculus

Even if US financial aid is restored, Ukraine will have to mitigate the risk of future disruption – and that could mean a more timid approach.

07/03 Scary hint of what Trump will do next

Billionaire Elon Musk wants the United States to quit the United Nations.

07/03 Photo proves America has lost it

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06/03 Pic of Melania’s posse tells us everything

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05/03 Sign Trump could pull off the unthinkable

OPINIONTwo things can be true at once – Ukraine should be defended, and the war with Russia must end.

05/03 ‘That was fast’: Americans mock Zelensky

The United States and Ukraine appear to be moving, once again, to sign the minerals deal which was derailed by that ignominious row at the White House late last week.

04/03 Tennis player criticises Donald Trump’s ‘decisions that really hurt Ukrainians’

Ukraine’s top tennis player Elina Svitolina has criticised US President Donald Trump following his trainwreck meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

04/03 PM’s shock announcement on Ukraine

Anthony Albanese has flagged the prospect of Australia sending peace-keeping troops to the Ukraine, declaring he is “open” to considering any requests for help.

03/03 The only ‘winner’ here is Putin: Ukraine unites in response to Trump-Zelenskyy spat and resigns itself to new reality

A fractious meeting in Washington has left Ukrainians wondering what will become of relations with the US.

22/02 Donald Trump wants aid money back the US gave Ukraine

Days after a brutal attack on Ukraine, Donald Trump has taken the rhetoric up a notch, making a wild demand that nobody saw coming.

22/02 Zelensky caves to Donald Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have caved to Donald Trump, with reports indicating his country will soon sign over its most valuable mineral rights to the United States as a payment, of sorts, for help in the war against Russia.

22/02 ‘Should be an empire’: Trump’s ambition

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.

21/02 Andrew Tate slammed for ‘vile’ comments about Ariana Grande’s body

Controversial personality Andrew Tate has sparked outraged over his “disgusting” comments regarding singer Ariana Grande.

21/02 Putin’s plan to ‘declare victory’ within days

Seemingly emboldened by Donald Trump’s rhetoric, Russia wants to declare “victory” over Ukraine and NATO as soon as Monday, according to reports.

21/02 Russia recaptures major part of key region

Russia has made major gains in a key border region, recapturing 64 per cent of the territory taken by Ukraine since its offensive there last summer, according to a senior Russian military leader.

21/02 ‘Unacceptable’: America’s fury at Zelensky

The United States has lashed out at Volodymyr Zelensky for, in its view, “badmouthing” Donald Trump, calling the Ukrainian President’s rhetoric “unacceptable”.

21/02 OnlyFans, Instagram models bashed in ‘disgusting’ MMA abomination

Fans have slammed an MMA bout that saw two male fighters brutally beat three female models.

20/02 ‘Lost the plot’: Dutton turns on Trump

Peter Dutton has slammed Donald Trump over his controversial comments on the Russia-Ukraine war and, squarely stating the US President is “dead wrong”, in a rare moment of criticism towards Mr Trump.

20/02 ‘Credulous fool’: Trump’s weakness exposed

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20/02 Romania stated that Russia demanded to partially withdraw NATO troops in the United States

Moscow wanted to bring NATO troops from Eastern Europe, the head of the Romanian Presidential apparatus Christian Dyaconscu said.

20/02 For a budget summer break without the crowds, try Eastern Europe

Destination dupes to Eastern Europe are booming, especially as protests against mass tourism intensify.

20/02 ‘Unprecedented’: Australians cop huge blow

Australia might not return to its pre-Covid level of living standards until about 2030, the federal opposition is arguing, citing the latest data from the Reserve Bank.

20/02 Inside the storm of international outrage, Donald Trump might actually be getting something done

Two important things happened today amid the controversy over Donald Trump’s provocative comments about Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

20/02 Woman claims ex called her ‘Chemical Ali’

A woman accused of poisoning her ex-husband claims he was paranoid, constantly accused her of poisoning him and called her “Chemical Ali,” a court has heard.

19/02 Alleged Tate victims speak out

Four women who were allegedly sexually abused by influencer Andrew Tate have slammed reported moves from the US government to interfere in the case.

19/02 In pushing for Ukraine elections, Trump is falling into Putin-laid trap to delegitimize Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s leader and opposition leaders have said ‘no’ to elections during wartime – and they have the backing of the majority of Ukrainians.

19/02 ‘Disgusting betrayal’: World shellshocked

The world has reacted with horror to Donald Trump’s latest, extraordinary tirade against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with accusations flying that the American leader is openly siding with Russia against the country it invaded.

19/02 ‘Dictator’: Trump unleashes on Zelensky

Relations between the US and Ukraine are rapidly heading to rock bottom after Donald Trump labelled Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator without elections” on Wednesday, US time, who soon “won’t have a country left”.

19/02 ‘Uncharted territory’: Gold price surges towards record high of $US3000

Big banks are flying billions of dollars worth of gold bars on commercial planes across the Atlantic.

18/02 Aussie university ranked on world list with Oxford, Harvard, Stanford

The University of Melbourne has topped the list of Australia’s most prestigious higher education facilities globally.

18/02 TikToker banned from app over Bondi videos

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18/02 State Premier tells NRL supremo Peter V’landys to shut his mouth

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has told NRL supremo Peter V’landys to “shut up” in a serious twist to the saga behind the code’s expansion plans for Perth.

18/02 ‘Blackmail’: Tensions soar after ugly claim

US officials have been hit with allegations of “blackmail” during Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Munich to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

18/02 Tragedy as 27yo Aussie dies in Bali

A young Australian rugby player from the NSW Central Coast has died in Bali after going into septic shock while recovering from surgery.

18/02 Australia’s most prestigious uni revealed

The University of Melbourne has topped the list of Australia’s most prestigious higher education facilities globally.

18/02 Half-dressed 20yo in horror change-room act

An influencer has won a five-figure payout after a security guard pulled back the curtain on her in a changing room, leaving her “humiliated” in front of other shoppers.

18/02 Meta unveils plan for giant sub-sea internet cable

Meta has unveiled its plan to build the world’s longest underwater internet cable, spanning a staggering five continents to support its AI projects. 

17/02 Keir Starmer: Britain ready to send troops to Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that he was ready to send troops to Ukraine if it was needed to ensure the security of Britain and Europe.

15/02 ‘Never accept it’: Ukraine defies Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has delivered an extraordinarily pointed message to European leaders during a speech in Germany, strongly implying that the United States can no longer be trusted to oppose Russia under the administration of Donald Trump.

15/02 Sex act men can’t get from their wives

A brothel manager has revealed the exact men who visit her establishment – and the sex act most men can’t get from their wives.

14/02 Putin ‘planning war with NATO next year’

Russia is “preparing for war” against NATO as soon as next year.

14/02 ‘High-explosive’ Russian drone ‘struck’ Chernobyl cover, no radiation increase: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says a Russian drone has struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, adding that “radiation levels have not increased”.

14/02 ‘Unthinkable’: Trump causes riot in Russia

Donald Trump has never been shy about shaking up US foreign policy, but his latest move on Ukraine has left even the Kremlin’s most loyal propagandists struggling to contain their laughter.

14/02 ‘Better at HJs’: Fast food feud over cult item

A fast food chain war has broken out after social media users declared which viral product they liked better.

14/02 ‘World’s strongest’ boy’s life 25 years on

The former “world’s strongest” boy Richard Sandrak — better known as “Little Hercules” — has revealed that being a kid bodybuilder wasn’t all it was pumped up to be.

13/02 Australia ducks Trump’s latest tariff attack

Australia will avoid Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation after he said the US would soon begin implementing reciprocal import duties on its trading partners.

13/02 Delays as trains thrown into chaos

Commuters have been warned to prepare for delays amid a bitter dispute between the rail union and the NSW government.

13/02 Car ploughs into crowd in ‘planned attack’

At least 20 people were hurt after a car crashed into a crowd in the German city of Munich on Thursday, emergency services said, a day before the city hosts a high-profile security conference.

13/02 Aussie TV veteran passes away

Australian TV personality Tony Healey has died.

13/02 Predicted cuts to bring meagre relief for Aussies after years of interest rates hell

Homeowners have been slugged a whopping $54,000 in extra repayments on their mortgages in Sydney as a result of interest rate rises since the election of the Albanese Government but can only expect relief of around $115 a month if the RBA cuts rates next week.

13/02 Child, 1, flown to hospital after house fire

A young child has been flown to hospital following a house fire in northwest Victoria.

13/02 Horrifying moment woman’s phone explodes in her pocket inside supermarket

A woman has suffered severe burns after her phone suddenly exploded in her back pocket while she was shopping at a supermarket.

13/02 Worst part of sickening nurse video

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13/02 Man, woman fight for life after storm crash

A man and a woman are fighting for life after a horror crash on the Gold Coast during a severe thunderstorm.

12/02 ‘Stop the war’: Trump speaks to Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday and agreed to immediately start talks to end Ukraine war, in an extraordinary thaw in relations that could leave Kyiv out in the cold.

12/02 Jack the Ripper’s identity revealed after 137 years of mystery

There has been an unbelievable breakthrough in the gruesome Jack the Ripper serial killer case that has haunted England for over a century.

11/02 Trump’s shocking Ukraine prediction

Donald Trump has floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian some day”.

11/02 State’s tough plan to combat anti-Semitism

Tough new hate laws, including two years jail for racial hatred offences, will be debated in NSW Parliament following a rise in anti-Semitism attacks across the state.

10/02 Macron reacts to his deepfakes

Emmanuel Macron has reacted to a series of fake artificial intelligence-generated videos of himself, including those showing the French President singing with long blonde hair and resembling TV character MacGyver.

09/02 ‘Economic calamity’ just months away

ANALYSIS

09/02 Eerie pic before double murder

This CCTV footage is the last sighting of a British man who was found dead with his wife at their home in rural France just hours later.

05/02 Tears flow as former world No. 1 drops sudden retirement bomb on court

Former tennis world number one Simona Halep has announced her sudden retirement in a sad end to her glittering career.

31/01 How Anna Kournikova went from tennis pin-up to recluse

Anna Kournikova appeared to have it all.

31/01 ‘Go and fight’: Kremlin’s claim against Canberra

The Kremlin has accused the Australian government of giving ex-Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel the green light to fight in Ukraine, despite citing no evidence to prove their claim.

31/01 ‘Madman’: Trump’s wild tactic exposed

It’s so crazy that it just might work. Or spectacularly backfire.

30/01 ‘Ordinary’ Aussie dad’s insane double life

This ordinary Aussie dad might not wear a mask or a cape but he is a real life hero fighting crime – from the comfort of his own home.

30/01 ‘Ridiculous’: Trump plan even MAGA hates

In Washington DC, as hundreds of thousands of supporters flooded the city last month for Donald Trump’s inauguration, there was little the new president could do wrong.

30/01 Shocking moment giant fish attacks ‘mermaid’ performer at Chinese aquarium

This is the horrific moment a giant fish attacked a young mermaid performer’s head in front of frightened children.

29/01 Albo shares candid adoption story

Anthony Albanese has revealed his mother had initially planned on giving him up for adoption after she gave birth to him out of wedlock.

29/01 Clip exposes wild Kate fail

What does the name Chanel bring to mind?

28/01 Aus Idol star’s heartbreaking personal update

Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy has issued a sad update on his cancer battle, nearly one year on from his diagnosis.

28/01 Man’s horror Australia Day act with swan

Wildlife experts are outraged after a man lifted a swan from the water and over his head in a “disturbing” Australia Day act in Western Australia.

28/01 Major jackpot grows after draw

The major $70m Oz Lotto draw has soared to $100m after no division one winners were crowned on Tuesday night.

28/01 Veteran ABC journalist dies aged 85

Tributes have poured in for a veteran ABC journalist and “trailblazing” radio presenter following news of her death.

28/01 Virgin cans popular Aussie tourist route

Virgin has ditched direct flights between Darwin and Adelaide ahead of the Top End’s peak tourism season – in a move that has been branded as “awful and unbelievable”.

28/01 Man dies after horror walkway stabbing

Police are investigating the death of a man after he was stabbed and left to die.

28/01 Chance of tropical cyclones amid wild weather

Aussies have been warned to brace for potential tropical cyclones as parts of the country are lashed by heavy rain, with multiple severe weather warnings in place.

28/01 Mystery surrounds grisly footpath death

A man has been found dead in a suspected stabbing on a footpath outside an apartment in Sydney’s south.

28/01 Man pardoned by Trump shot dead

A US man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot was shot dead by a deputy during a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.

28/01 Sad update in search for missing swimmer

The body of a man has been found in the days-long search for a swimmer who went missing in one of the country’s longest rivers on Sunday.

27/01 King in tears during emotional event

IN LONDON

27/01 ‘Evil forces’: PM’s tough talk on Nazi rally

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed “evil forces” seeking to divide Australians after 16 people were arrested following a suspected neo-Nazi march in Adelaide.

25/01 Child killer Axel Rudakubana’s schoolmates reveal ‘he was always trouble’ as he’s pictured in drama class

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was “always trouble”, according to old classmates, as new images have emerged showing him at a drama class aged 11.

25/01 Aus Open’s biggest hits and misses

Record crowds roamed Melbourne Park, new stars emerged, and old ones wound back the clock. Revellers had fun at the party court, but the same conduct was not welcomed by the players as it bled into the big matches. What do we want to stay, and what do we want to go from the Australian Open?

24/01 ‘Big problems’: Putin rattled as Trump goads

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly “ready” to talk as soon as this weekend with Donald Trump.

24/01 ‘Awkward’: Clip exposes odd Ivanka trend

COMMENT

24/01 ‘Will soon spread’: New ‘threat’ facing planet

Bombs, bullets and shrapnel are taking a terrible toll on the battlefields of Ukraine and Gaza. But an old opportunistic enemy is exploiting the carnage. Microbes.

23/01 ‘Shocked gasps’ at Donald Trump’s new threat

US President Donald Trump has issued a new economic threat to world nations as he addressed business leaders at a major global get together.

23/01 Chaos as major Bali resort shut down

Tense scenes have played out outside a luxury accommodation, dining, and entertainment complex in Bali that has been forcefully shut down — leading to celebrations from locals.

22/01 Trump warns Putin to end Ukraine war: ‘Easy way, or hard way’

President Trump warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine quickly, or else face “high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions.”

22/01 EU must 'prepare for the worst' and spend 1% of GDP on defence: Kallas

In 2024, member states collectively spent an average of 1.9% of GDP on defence, while Russia was spending 9%, Kaja Kallas told the audience of the European Defence Agency annual conference on Monday. #EuropeNews

21/01 ‘Revolution’: Australia’s anti-woke future revealed

Peter Dutton has declared he would be the better PM to deal with US President Donald Trump amid a worldwide political revolution as voters decide they have had enough of the “woke” agenda.

21/01 Trump targets EVs

President Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to dismantle what he calls Biden’s “electric vehicle mandate” in his inaugural speech.

19/01 ‘Should be worried’: Major threat facing Aus

2024 was a year full of surprises. 2025 will be one of worries.

18/01 ‘Doom loop’ facing entire planet

Is humanity sliding into a “doom loop”?

18/01 Star sends scary warning to rivals

Even Iga Swiatek was impressed with her blistering strokeplay as she wiped the court with a former Wimbledon champion in a 70-minute blitz to reach the round of 16 at Melbourne Park.

18/01 Plane’s horror landing after GPS ‘jamming’

A Ryanair flight from the UK was forced to abort landing due to a mysterious GPS interference issue near NATO’s border with Russia.

17/01 Superpowers sign terrifying new pact

Russia and Iran signed a new treaty underpinning their economic and military cooperation, in what both sides cast as a major milestone in their relations.

17/01 Rip-off? Why the price of a cuppa is sky-high

Australians are paying more than ever for a warm brew, as coffee and tea have experienced high import prices driven by climate change and political instability.

16/01 ‘Unbelievable’: Aus Open’s late night king dethroned in ‘bonkers’ 3am scenes

Three top ten players have now been knocked out by teenagers in the early stages of the Australian Open, cracking the men’s draw open.

16/01 What US ban on China tech in cars means for Australia

Experts believe Australia faces a huge risk to its ability to transition from traditionally-fueled vehicles to electric-powered cars following a US government decision to ban Chinese and Russian technologies.

15/01 ‘Don’t be jealous we earning bread’: Nick Kyrgios slaps down Todd Woodbridge

Nick Kyrgios has backed his doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis after he bit back at comments from Channel 9 commentator and Aussie tennis great Todd Woodbridge.

15/01 World No. 1 addresses elephant in the room

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has spoken about how she feels being banned from playing under her country’s name or flag at the Australian Open.

15/01 Body shame drama plagues Nike’s $100m prodigy at Aussie Open

Nike’s $100m star Amanda Anisimova continues to be plagued by an ugly body-shame saga that saw her walk away from the sport.

15/01 ‘Execution’: Horror claims about Aussie teacher

An Australian schoolteacher who fought for Ukraine before being captured by Russia was likely executed, news.com.au understands.

14/01 ‘Karma’: Tennis world unites against ‘embarrassing’ Nick Kyrgios

The tennis world has been at its most brutal after Nick Kyrgios’ straight sets loss at the Australian Open, reminding the Aussie that you have to walk the walk if you want to talk the talk.

14/01 Aussie captured in Ukraine feared dead

An Australian man believed to have been taken captive by Russian troops in Ukraine is feared to have been executed.

14/01 Sex worker sleeps with 1057 men in 12 hours

Porn star Bonnie Blue has sparked a fresh wave of controversy after claiming she’s slept with 1057 men in just 12 hours.

13/01 ‘Bait’: Soldier’s diary reveals grim fate

A diary found on the body of a North Korean soldier killed on the front lines of the Ukraine war reveals the grim way they’re being used as cannon fodder in Russia’s invasion.

13/01 Thanasi Kokkinakis torches Todd Woodbridge with filthy game show sledge

Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis has hit back at Aussie doubles legend Todd Woodbridge for questioning his scheduling decisions ahead of the Australian Open.

13/01 ‘Screw ESPN’: Star’s hilarious grievance

American world No. 17 Frances Tiafoe has a bone to pick with his supporters back home after narrowly surviving a marathon first-round clash he was expected to sail through.

11/01 Greenland ‘ready to talk’ to Trump

Greenland’s leader Múte Egede said he is prepared to enter into negotiations with President-elect Trump about the future of the mineral-rich arctic territory — but warned his people had no interest in becoming Americans.

11/01 Here’s what Trump has to say about that viral exchange with Barack Obama at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

In a huge admission, president-elect Donald Trump said he and former President Barack Obama “probably do” like each other despite having “different philosophies”.

10/01 China pics that should terrify the world

Beijing has surprised the world with the appearance of a full set of secret new combat aircraft in Chinese skies in recent weeks.

10/01 Top ranked Aussie Kim Birrell collapses on court in tears

Australia’s highest-ranked woman Kimberly Birrell was left in tears after securing her place in the Australian Open main draw on Thursday.

09/01 Aussie’s huge win after body-shaming acts

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09/01 Alexei Popyrin shares mentor’s crucial advice

Australia‘s Alexei Popyrin has revealed the crucial childhood advice he received at an under-10s match from fellow tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis’ former coach.

07/01 Tennis player ranked 33rd in world rips ‘circus’ surrounding ‘bald and old’ Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray retirements

“Even we as fellow tennis players used to look at them with our mouths open in the locker room — and then you see them bald and old,” he said. “You understand they are past their prime and wi…

06/01 Golden Globes 2025: All the nominations and winners at this year’s Hollywood awards

And that’s another glitzy Golden Globes ceremony done and dusted.

06/01 Prince William to ‘leave Kate behind’ in 2025 royal duties

You have to feel sorry for Kate, the Princess of Wales’ passport.

05/01 Kim Jong-un’s bizarre new ban

North Koreans have reportedly been banned from eating hotdogs as part of a crackdown on Western culture infiltrating the hermit kingdom.

03/01 Tourist collapses after killing Thai woman

An American tourist riding a dirt bike in Thailand knocked down a local woman crossing the street — crumpling to his knees upon learning she was dead.

02/01 Petrol boss hits back on price claims

The boss of the Australia’s peak petroleum retailer has hit back at calls for an inquiry by the consumer watchdog into “artificially inflated” fuel prices.

01/01 Footballer’s deal with Vladimir Putin that cost him his life

His body lies somewhere on the frontline in Ukraine.

31/12 Russia rejects Trump transition team’s floated ideas to end the war in Ukraine

Russia’s foreign minister has rejected the peace proposal being floated around by President-elect Donald Trump’s team to end the war in Ukraine.

30/12 Terrifying prediction for 2025 revealed

The new year is upon us and, with that, the latest predictions from some of the most well known clairvoyants for the year come with it.

30/12 Tourist killed by shark near popular resort

A tourist has been killed and another injured following a horrific shark attack off the coast of a popular beach resort in Egypt.

30/12 Boy dies after being hit by car

A young boy has died after being hit by a car in Sydney’s west.

29/12 Teen dead after 15m fall from rope swing

A teenager has died after he fell 15m from a rope swing at a river on the northern Gold Coast.

29/12 Ash Barty makes quiet return to tennis days after dropping big news

Aussie champ Ash Barty has made a low-key return to tennis just days after her pregnancy news sent fans into a spin.

28/12 Putin issues rare apology for ‘tragic incident’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan’s president for the “tragic incident” in Russian airspace where an Azerbaijani plane crashed in Kazakhstan and killed 38 people — but did not admit Moscow was responsible for the deaths.

28/12 Vanga, Nostradamus make chilling 2025 call

Famous psychics Baba Vanga and Nostradamus both made the same chilling prediction for 2025 that could see Europe left in tatters.

27/12 ‘Living Nostradamus’ predicts that ‘the worst is yet to come’ with ‘biggest threats to global security’

A self-proclaimed paranormal expert and fortune teller has updated his followers to reveal that World War III is “imminent”.

27/12 ‘External interference’: Chilling jet crash claim

As mystery still swirls about how an aeroplane crashed in Kazakhstan killing over half the passengers, the airline involved has given the clearest indication yet of what the cause may have been.

27/12 Moscow mysteriously shuts airports

All four of Moscow’s airports, plus a fifth in a city 160km southwest of the Russian capital, mysteriously closed on Thursday with Russian authorities citing unspecified safety concerns.

26/12 Finland probes tanker suspected of power outages in Baltic Sea

An oil tanker that sailed from a Russian port in the suspected “sabotage” of an undersea powercable linking Finland and Estonia is being investigated, Finnish authorities said.

26/12 ‘Russia confess’: Jet crash accusation

Officials in Azerbaijan believe a Russian air defence missile caused the crash of a jet on Christmas Day which killed 38 people, according to multiple media sources.

26/12 Hit movie gives star an eating disorder

Hollywood star Adrian Brody has finally opened up about his horrific experience starring in Roman Polanski’s Oscar-winning 2002 film, The Pianist.

26/12 Russia’s ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day act

Ukrainian President Vololdymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of plumbing new depths by making the “conscious choice” to launch an “inhumane” attack on Christmas Day.

25/12 Royal Caribbean halts travel to Manzanillo due to high murder rates and kidnappings

Royal Caribbean cruise ships have stopped setting sail to a Mexican city after federal officials placed the tropical destination under a travel advisory due to high murder rates and kidnappings.

25/12 Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Kills 38, Leaves 29 Injured

The crash of a passenger jet heading from Azerbaijan to the Chechnya region of Russia on Christmas Day has killed at least 38 people.