The Editorial Team

Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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Latest

NSW & ACT Crime

The tradesman allegedly killed in a road-rage attack in Sydney’s west was on the phone with his best mate just moments before his tragic death.

Major development in death of beloved tradie

Police have made a big announcement in the case of a tradie killed in an alleged hit and run.

Sydney & NSW

Thanks to Australia’s ridiculous housing market, that dreamy retirement plan to pack everything up and disappear to some European burrow might not seem so out of grasp.

Grim pic proof Sydney is beyond repair

Thanks to Australia’s ridiculous housing market, that dream to pack everything up and disappear to some European burrow might not seem so out of grasp.

Asia

North Korean authorities had reportedly cleared out the runways outside the Pyongyang airport a week ago in preparation for the visit.

West on high alert as Kim woos Putin

Vladimir Putin has landed in North Korea in a move that has raised alarm bells in Seoul and Ukraine.

Television

Disturbing TV show that gripped nation

A man who was forced to strip naked and eat dog food as part of a bizarre Japanese game show descended into depression during his 15-month ordeal.

Travel Incidents

Flight data showed the plane looping around and landing in Invercargill.

Surprise reason Virgin engine caught fire

Virgin has revealed the “possible cause” a flight to Melbourne was forced into an emergency landing after flames were seen coming out of one of its engines.

Cricket

Skipper Gerhard Erasmus showed some opposition with a well-hit 36, but the rest of the side’s order was manipulated like putty in the hands of Australia’s attack.

Aussie World Cup bloodbath is just sad

If you’re a die-hard Aussie cricket fan, today’s game was great. But there’s something else that needs to be said, hidden behind today’s relentless assault.

Reflecting on Ricciardo’s career, Brundle shared his respect for the Australian driver, reminding the world that he has won eight races in his career and can still turn it on when the conditions suit.

‘Emotional and flawed’ moment that ruined Dan

One of F1’s most respected names has waded in on recent controversy and shared an uncomfortable truth on the Aussie’s career.

Europe

When questioned over the powder-keg tensions between his country and the EU, the Kremlin leader brashly dismissed the bloc’s preparedness in the unfortunate event nuclear weapons are launched.

One word sends chill across entire continent

Vladimir Putin has upped his inflammatory rhetoric against the West after a major report revealed NATO had taken another dangerous step against Moscow.

Social Media

The founder of Twitter has shared the grim truth about humanity’s addiction to our smartphones, warning that we’ve already lost a key battle for our minds.

Undeniable proof you’re being ‘programmed’

The founder of Twitter has shared the grim truth about humanity’s dangerous addiction, warning we may have already lost a key battle for our minds.

Middle East

Chaotic scenes as violence hits holy city

Reporters have been attacked after chaos broke out on the streets of Jerusalem, with thousands of nationalists gathering in dramatic scenes.

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