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Andrew Backhouse is the audience editor at news.com.au. He has worked as a journalist for 11 years. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science at the University of Queensland in 2010. He is currently a Juris Doctor student at the University of Southern Queensland.

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Sports Life

Dommaraju Gukesh won the tournament. Picture: Supplied

17-year-old stuns chess world

A 17-year-old prodigy from India has stunned the chess world and will challenge Chinese star Ding Liren for the crown.

Environment

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Amazing act as 400yo landmark destroyed

Scores of people took part in a brave and surprising act as flames tore through one of the most historic buildings in a European nation.

NSW

The men who confronted the knifeman armed with bollards have been identified.

Bondi’s brave ‘Bollard Men’ revealed

Two brave members of the public who confronted the Bondi knifeman armed only with bollards have been identified.

NSW

Bondi mass murderer a male escort

The man who killed six people in the Bondi shopping centre massacre has been identified as a Queenslander who recently advertised himself as a male escort.

News Life

Three boys arrested over the death of a 13-year-old boy may face the death penalty.

Three boys charged over horrific murder

Three boys have been charged over the murder of their classmate in a case that has shocked China and sparked heated debate.

Business

A split image showing Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht. Picture: Supplied

Aussie staff become instant millionaires

Workers at a private Aussie tech company have struck it rich after one of the biggest secondary shares deals in history went through.

Business

MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK - MARCH 28: Former President Donald Trump stands silently after giving a brief statement after attending the wake for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller at the Massapequa Funeral Home on March 28, 2024 in Massapequa, New York. Officer Diller was killed on March 25th when he was shot in Queens after approaching an illegally parked vehicle. Two suspects have been arrested and charged, and are being held without bail for the killing. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Donald Trump loses $1.5 billion in one day

Donald Trump’s net worth has shrunk by $1.5 billion as investors reacted to bad news about one of his companies.

Television

Anger in China as Netflix show goes viral

A new Netflix hit begins with a violent scene depicting China’s tumultuous history, sparking a raft of different reactions around the world.

Royals

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Catherine, Princess of Wales reacts as she attends the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on November 12, 2023 in London, England. Every year, members of the British Royal family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat. (Photo by Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

‘Faceless rats’: Journo goes nuclear over Kate

The world is reacting to the news that Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.

News Life

A tradie named Billy fell asleep in Barber Industries, Westfield Kotara shopping centre, Newcastle

Australia reacts to sleeping tradie video

Footage of a tradie having a sleep during a haircut has gone viral, racking up an incredible 7.6 million views on social media.

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