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(Front row L-R) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, the US President's son-in-law Jared Kushner and (back row L-R) Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Netherland's Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson pose for a family photo on December 15, 2025 at the Chancellery in Berlin, where they meet for talks on how to end the grinding war of Russia with Ukraine. (Photo by Lisi Niesner / POOL / AFP)

Ukraine deal ‘closer than ever’ as Russian sub blown up

America has apparently made Volodymyr Zelensky an offer he will find difficult to refuse, as footage purports to show the moment Ukraine demolishes a Russian submarine in a first. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) in Jerusalem on December 7, 2025. (Photo by Ariel Schalit / POOL / AFP)

US ‘looking into’ whether Israel violated Gaza truce

Washington is looking into Israel’s weekend killing of a Hamas commander during the Gaza ceasefire, as the militant group warns the strike threatens the truce agreement.

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Trump’s ‘sick’ tirade about murdered director

Donald Trump has sparked outrage after posting controversial comments about murdered Hollywood director Rob Reiner, as tributes pour in.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump sues BBC, brands fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

The President has filed a $US10 billion lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of his January 6 speech, as he declared war on drug cartels by reclassifying fentanyl as a WMD.

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Suicide watch for Reiner’s son on murder charges as A-list feud revealed

The “troubled” son of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner is on suicide watch after allegedly killing his parents as details emerge of a heated confrontation at a star-studded party.

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People hold candles during a vigil, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Providence, R.I., for those injured or killed in the Saturday shooting on the campus of Brown University. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

‘We have a murderer out there’: Suspect in US shooting released

The 24-year-old suspect apprehended by police in connection to the Brown University mass shooting has been released, as the tragic victims have been identified.

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FILE - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor speaks during a television interview at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge in Windsor, April 11, 2021. (Steve Parsons/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Disgraced Andrew suffers another blow

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s spectacular fall from grace continues with the British royal suffering another embarrassing setback.

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Tia Billinger aka Bonni Blue escorted by Immigration officer to Ngurah Rai Airport to deported over her violation in Bali, Friday, December 12, 2025. Bonnie was arrested by Police with the other 17 men at a rental studio in Pererenan, Canggu, Bali. (Photo. Lukman S. Bintoro)

Bonnie Blue breaks silence after Bali arrest

Controversial adult film star Bonnie Blue has commented on her Bali ordeal after arriving back in London following her ten-year ban from the holiday island.

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A US military vehicle, part of a convoy, drives near the town of Tal Tamr in the northeastern Syrian Hasakeh province on the border with Turkey, on November 10, 2019. (Photo by Delil SOULEIMAN / AFP)

Syria chases IS ‘sleeper cells’ after attack on US soldiers

The US and Syria are tracking IS ‘sleeper cells’ across the Syrian desert after a security force member due to be fired for “extremist Islamist ideas” killed two US soldiers and an interpreter.

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Most striking Hollywood celebrity glow-ups revealed

From Kelly Osbourne to Robert Irwin, these celebrity glow-ups reveal the stunning changes that have left fans speechless. See the list.

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‘Blood everywhere’: New details after Pulp Fiction star found dead

Chilling details have emerged about a strange item found next to actor Peter Greene’s body as the star’s last words are revealed.

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The much-loved star says it’s “frustrating to feel diminished in the world, physically and socially” when it comes to ageing. Picture: AFP

Secret to Dick Van Dyke turning 100 as demons revealed

Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke has faced his share of health challenges before reaching the century mark. Here are the obstacles he overcame to hit triple digits.

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This undated photo from the personal collection of Jeffrey Epstein provided by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on December 12, 2025, shows former Trump adviser Steve Bannon (L) speaking with Epstein. The image also shows two photos of people in frames on Epsteinâs desk, their faces redacted by the committee. Democratic lawmakers released a new cache of photos on Friday from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that includes images of US President Donald Trump and former president Bill Clinton, as well as former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, former Clinton treasury secretary Larry Summers, director Woody Allen and the ex-prince now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. (Photo by HANDOUT / House Oversight Democrats / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Creepy photo on Epstein’s desk among shock new pics of rich and famous

A creepy photo on Jeffrey Epstein’s desk has emerged among images of powerful people, who have also appeared in never-before-seen images just released. SEE THE PHOTOS.

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In this handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on December 13, 2025, a fire truck is parked next to a burning building following an air attack at an undisclosed location in the Odesa region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Mass power cuts in Ukraine as Russia attacks energy grid

More than a million households are without power in Ukraine after a barrage of Russian strikes hit multiple regions as the country heads into winter.

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Construction workers demolish what is remaining of the East Wing of the White House alongside the main Residence as demolition continues in preparation to build a new ballroom for the White House in Washington, DC, December 1, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

‘Unconstitutional’: Big blow to Trump’s ballroom dream

The fate of Donald Trump’s controversial new ballroom – which caused the demolition of part of the White House – hangs in the balance as the surprising construction timeline is announced.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - UNDATED: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO SALES. In this handout photo issued on Friday December 12, 2025 by Channel 4, King Charles III sits in The Morning Room at Clarence House, London, recording a personal message, to be broadcast today, as part of Stand Up To Cancer 2025, a joint campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4. In his message, the King will stress the important of cancer screening programmes in enabling early diagnosis and will reflect on his own recovery journey, in London, England. (Photo credit should read: Tommy Forbes/Bango Studios/Getty Images) NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

‘Good news’: King Charles shares rare cancer update

King Charles reveals how his cancer treatment is going, speaking about the crucial moment in his journey which gave him the “precious gift of hope.”

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Taylor Swift cries during the Disney+ End of an Era docuseries. Picture: Disney+

‘Dodged a massacre’: Taylor Swift opens up on tour’s dark moments

Taylor Swift sobs as she gives a raw look at the low points of her record-breaking world tour – including a foiled terror plot and the stabbing deaths of three little girls – in her new documentary.

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FILE - Chat GPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen, Aug. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

‘Scarier than Terminator’: ChatGPT, AI accused of role in murder

An American woman’s estate is suing ChatGPT’s creator, OpenAI, alleging the chatbot played a role in her murder by feeding into her son’s delusions about her.

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--PHOTO TAKEN DURING A CONTROLLED TOUR AND SUBSEQUENTLY EDITED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE ISRAELI MILITARY-- A soldier stands next to what the Israeli Army says are weapons left behind by Hamas militants inside the Al-Shifa hospital complex in Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip, amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, on November 22, 2023. (Photo by Ahikam SERI / AFP)

Hamas clashes with Israel over Gaza disarmament demand

Israel said Hamas “will be disarmed” as part of the US-sponsored peace plan for Gaza, after a top leader from the Palestinian Islamist movement suggested a weapons freeze.

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Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Coast Guard, with support from the Department of War, executed a seizure warrant for a crude oil tanker used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. For multiple years, the oil tanker has been sanctioned by the United States due to its involvement in an illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organizations. This seizure, completed off the coast of Venezuela, was conducted safely and securely—and our investigation alongside the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the transport of sanctioned oil continues. SOURCE - https://x.com/AGPamBondi/status/1998875795151024337

WATCH: Dramatic moment US troops storm tanker

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast as President Donald Trump dramatically escalates tensions with the South American nation. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on the economy at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Trump’s shock plan for Aussie tourists

Travellers from Australia and 41 other countries will face unprecedented checks under proposed US entry requirements. See what changes are planned.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Hugh Jackman appears on SiriusXM's 'The Howard Stern Show' at SiriusXM Studios on December 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

‘P-ss my pants’: Hugh Jackman’s embarrassing on-stage mishap

Hugh Jackman has detailed how a naturopath’s advice to drink more water landed him in a very sticky situation live on stage.

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A tsunami warning flashes over live footage of a waterfront area, on a television screen in Sapporo, in Japanâs northern Hokkaido prefecture on December 9, 2025. A major earthquake rocked Japan's northern coast on December 9, with the country's meteorological agency recording several tsunami waves and local media reporting injuries. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

Japan rocked by another quake amid ‘megaquake’ warning

A fresh earthquake has struck Japan as the nation remains on high alert after authorities issued an unprecedented megaquake warning with catastrophic consequences predicted.

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(FILES) This undated trial evidence image obtained December 8, 2021, from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York shows British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and US financier Jeffrey Epstein. Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been moved from a prison in Florida to a minimum security facility in Texas, the Bureau of Prisons said on August 1, 2025. No reason was given for the move but it comes a week after a top Justice Department official met with Maxwell to ask her questions about Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking underage girls. (Photo by Handout / US District Court for the Southern District of New York / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Jeffrey Epstein’s secret sex trafficking jury records unsealed

For the first time the public will hear what happened in the closed door sex trafficking proceedings against Jeffrey Epstein, including an FBI agent’s testimony, which occurred weeks before he died.

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(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP)

‘Pretty strong words’: Trump and key allies clash

Donald Trump has revealed what went on during a phone call with European leaders over Ukraine, after they proposed weekend peace talks he warned could “waste time”.

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Thomas Markle and his daughter Meghan. Picture: Thomas Markle: My Story

Meghan Markle reveals identity of mystery woman by dad’s side

The Duchess of Sussex finally got in contact with her father following his life-threatening leg amputation with her team divulging there is an unexpected person at his bedside.

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Kerstin Gurtner died near the summit of Grossglockner mountain.

Climber’s harrowing message after allegedly leaving girlfriend to die

The experienced climber who allegedly left his girlfriend to freeze to death at the top of Austria’s highest peak made a devastating statement in the days after her death.

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Meghan Markle with her parents Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland. Picture: Thomas Markle: My Story

‘Progress’: Meghan Markle to contact sick dad soon

The Duchess of Sussex expects to make contact with her gravely ill, estranged father within the next 24 hours after a reported breakthrough following her desperate efforts to track him down.

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Trump twist to Paramount, Netflix-Warner Bros $108bn bidding war

Donald Trump has reacted to and revealed how he will be involved in the outcome of the bidding war between Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, which will affect what you watch on TV.

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President Donald Trump listens during a roundtable on farm subsidies in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

‘Most obnoxious’: Trump rips into female reporter

US President Donald Trump has berated a reporter asking a question about the Pentagon scandal in his latest attack on a female journalist. SEE THE VIDEO

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The FBI have foiled a terror attack. Photo: AP and Instagram

New Year’s Eve LA terror attack foiled

A co-ordinated bombing attack around the city of Los Angeles has been foiled, FBI director Kash Patel announced.

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Britain has been warned about its military presence.

Ugly UK truth amid Putin’s WWIII threat

New figures have revealed the “high price” the UK would pay if Vladimir Putin attacked Europe, as a top official issues a chilling warning.

The aircraft was lost during a night-time mission against enemy forces at Rabaul on 14 December 1943.

Huge mystery solved after shock find

A mystery which plagued the Australian Defence Force for more than 80 years has finally been solved.

Nicole O'Neil's daughter is in lockdown.

Aussie star’s daughter caught up in shooting

An Australian reality star’s daughter is currently in hiding in her US dormitory amid a lockdown, with a shooter at large.

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A concerning new poll suggests trouble for Donald Trump, as Americans say they believe he knew about Epstein’s crimes.

Fresh Epstein concerns for Trump

A concerning new poll suggests trouble for Donald Trump, as Americans say they believe he knew about Epstein’s crimes.

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press before boarding Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 13, 2025. President Trump is on his way to attend the Army vs. Navy college football game in Baltimore. (Photo by DANIEL HEUER / AFP)

Three soldiers dead, Trump vows revenge

Donald Trump has warned of a “very serious” response after the deaths of two American troops and a civilian interpreter by a suspected lone ISIS gunman.

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Horror details in Epstein’s personal pictures

Images from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s personal collection has surfaced and many offer disturbing insights into his life.

Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, said he thinks about the shooting “every day” — and mentioned the slain activist’s wife, Erika Kirk, in a chilling court exchange with his attorney.

Alleged Kirk killer’s chilling court comment

A lip-reading expert has captured chilling exchanges between Charlie Kirk’s accused killer Tyler Robinson and his lawyer.

Dasha Burns interviewing Donald Trump.

Trump answer gives too much away

Donald Trump has accidentally exposed himself with his revealing answer to a seemingly innocuous question.

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Thumbnail: UN Secretary General António Guterres (L) and Al-Naqab prison (R)

Man jailed over Facebook post, tortured

An inmate who spent years locked up in a feral jail despite facing no charges has opened up about the sick torture methods inflicted upon him – and the conditions he faced.

Return to the Land, a 160-acre 'white's only' settlement in the Ozarks. Picture: Sky News

Inside controversial ‘whites only’ settlement

Deep in the hills of the Ozark Mountains, former amateur porn star Eric Orwoll is building a “fortress for the white race”.

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Elon Musk has made an unexpected admission about his belief that 'God is the creator' in a new interview.

Musk admits views on God have now changed

The world’s richest man and self-described atheist made a rare admission about his religious beliefs in a new interview.

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Migrants being housed in hotels in the Hounslow area on the outskirts of London. Pictured is the St Giles Hotel, Heathrow. Byline John Nguyen/JNVisuals 01/10/2025

Asylum hotel migrant ‘abducts, rapes 15yo’

A migrant staying in a taxpayer-funded asylum hotel has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl after he “carried her away against her will”.

US President Donald Trump reacts during a roundtable discussion in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 10, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Four nations to be ‘pulled out of the EU’

The Trump administration floated a plan to “Make Europe Great Again” by “pulling” four nations into greater alignment with the US.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 10, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

‘Humiliating’: Trump’s nemesis escapes

Donald Trump’s administration has failed, for the second time in a week, to advance his vendetta against a hated opponent.

Joksimovic was a Miss Switzerland finalist in 2007. Instagram/Kristina Joksimovic

Husband charged over wife’s sickening death

A man has been charged with the death of his Miss Switzerland finalist wife in an alleged murder that has left many horrified.

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Kirk killer suspect smirks in court

The 22-year-old accused of murdering Charlie Kirk has appeared in person in court for the first time dressed in plain clothes.

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Time Person of the Year not a person

The issue features a cover story exploring how AI has changed the world over the past year, in “sometimes frightening ways”.

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Why US wants to look inside Aussie phones

Australians planning trips to the United States may soon encounter a brand new set of requests from local border officers.

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FILE: The Trump Administration has moved to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an independent government organization that provides humanitarian relief and works to alleviate global poverty. The new U.S. administration has imposed a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, closed USAIDÃ¢â¬â¢s headquarters, and announced that most

‘Handbrake’: Aid plea over terror laws

Tough laws targeting terrorist regimes are putting a “handbrake effect” on humanitarian aid despite bipartisan support for urgent reform, a leading NGO has warned.

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