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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US Politics

Scary US election plot to derail America

Amid all the chaos at home, officials have warned Americans to stay vigilant as foreign actors stick their fingers into the nation’s nuclear political climate.

VideoEnvironment

‘Menacing’: Weatherman’s insane Milton clip

Hurricane weatherman recoils in pain

A live weather cross quickly became painful to watch as a weatherman faced the wrath of Hurricane Milton.

LIVEEnvironment

Tragic reports are emerging of the first fatalities caused by Hurricane Milton, with a retirement village reportedly being hit.

Death toll rises, rescue missions underway

Tragic reports are emerging of the first fatalities caused by Hurricane Milton, as bizarre theories emerge online.

UpdatedEnvironment

Hurricane Milton - 9 Oct 2024 - 0:00 UTC ...MILTON WILL BRING LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND WINDS TO PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA GULF COAST... As of 7:00 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 the center of Milton was located near 23.0, -86.9 with movement ENE at 10 mph. The minimum central pressure was 902 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 165 mph - Image Supplied NOAA

Florida braces for brutal domino effect

The US has been warned of a devastating domino effect that may occur once Hurricane Milton finally hits the shore.

LiveMiddle East

‘Like Gaza’: Israel PM’s chilling declaration

Israel’s Prime Minister has warned Lebanon of his intentions as the humanitarian situation on the ground rapidly deteriorates.

Middle East

Footage released on social media showed Israel’s iron dome in full force as the missiles were intercepted.

Major escalation as 100 rockets target Israel

The Iran-backed group has revealed it launched a “large rocket salvo” at numerous Israeli cities, with reports a 70-year-old had been injured.

Tours

Floodlights are one of the best Aussie bands going around at the moment.

Is this the best band in Australia?

If you ever get a chance to see Floodlights, the Melbourne five-piece bringing a refreshing spin on the age-old pub rock trope, you’ll see exactly what I mean.

Middle East

’Never made it’: Hostage, 28, confirmed dead

‘You must evacuate’: IDF warns Gaza

Israel’s military has told civilians in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza to evacuate, warning that recent attacks “will be met with extreme force”.

Middle East

A resident stares at the destruction in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on the neighbourhood of Mreijeh in Beirut's southern suburbs on October 4, 2024. A source close to Hezbollah said Israel had conducted 11 consecutive strikes on the group's south Beirut stronghold late on October 3, in one of the most violent raids since Israel intensified its bombardment campaign last week. (Photo by AFP)

Hospitals in Lebanon release grim statement

Hospitals in Lebanon have released a grim statement following another heavy night of Israeli air strikes.

Internet

Internet loses it over official’s bizarre post

A Republican’s bizarre post about Donald Trump’s running mate has backfired spectacularly, unleashing the ruthless power of social media.

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