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Zoe SmithSenior Producer

Zoe Smith is a Network News senior producer and night editor. She has over 20 years of experience in journalism and has worked at digital and print mastheads across Australia and the UK.

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VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRILÃÂ 26: His Highness Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Queen Mary Of Denmark attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St. PeterÃ¢â¬â¢s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. Born in Argentina as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to become Pope when elected in 2013. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he promoted a more humble version of the papacy than many of his predecessors. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Queen Mary’s touching tribute to Pope after solo appearance

Queen Mary of Denmark has paid a solemn tribute to Pope Francis after it was revealed why she attended the funeral mass without King Frederik.

UpdatedWorld

Donald Trump advertising a Trump 2028 hatand other merch.

Trump selling 2028 merch amid shock poll results

Donald Trump’s approval ratings are sinking, according to a new poll, as the US President flogs merchandise online, spruiking a 2028 run for office.

Europe

Aussie tourists will get a front seat to history in the making.

Pope’s death sparks Aussie travel surge

Aussie tourists on pilgrimage tours of Rome have a front-row seat to history after the death of Pope Francis, as travel agencies are bombarded with travel requests.

VideoEurope

Sister Genevieve Jeanningros prays in front of the body of late Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, where he will lie in state for three days. (Alessandro Di Meo/ Pool Photo via AP)

Nun breaks protocol to say goodbye to Pope Francis

A moving scene has emerged of a nun breaching strict Vatican protocol to approach the Pontiff’s coffin to pray and cry in silence. Watch the video.

UpdatedHook Ups & Break Ups

Elizabeth Hurley poses in country-style gear. Picture: Elizabeth Hurley/Instagram

Hurley gets nod from Warne’s kid amid Cyrus ‘romance’

Elizabeth Hurley has posted a jaw-dropping image after seemingly debuting her romance with Billy Ray Cyrus, as the daughter of ex-fiance Shane Warne weighed in.

UpdatedNorth America

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he participates in a ceremonial swearing in of Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Oval Office. Picture: AP

Trump vows to ‘substantially’ cut China tariffs

US President Donald Trump says the US will not play “hardball” with China, pledging that tariffs will ultimately not be “anywhere near” the current 145 per cent.

Royals

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex , seen in social media post with New York-based fashion photographer Jake Rosenberg.

Meghan poses in new selfie amid fresh staff bullying claim

Meghan Markle has been pictured cuddling up to a male pal, as a royal insider claimed the late Queen was once forced to intervene after the Duchess berated a staffer.

Royals

‘Striking similarities’: Meghan dragged into fresh copycat row

Meghan Markle is embroiled in a new copyright drama after a British author claimed her work was ripped off.

Dementia

‘Already critical’: Next steps needed to fight dementia crisis

This is what needs to happen to tackle the “dementia crisis” that’s occurring in Australia.

BreakingNorth America

Eric Philips will be the first astronaut to fly under the Australian flag. Picture: Supplied

Aussie astronaut to make history as space flight lifts off

The SpaceX capsule carrying South Australian polar explorer Eric Philips and three other astronauts has launched, sending the team on a history-making trip.

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