Boomers, if you’re doing this you’re too rich
There is a strange trend growing among wealthy, well-travelled Australians who have time and money to spend.
Africa
Country’s horror ‘anti-gay’ move
A conservative nation has struck down a divisive “sodomy law”, immediately sparking bloodshed and a cruel government crackdown.
What virus emergency means for Australia
Australia has been urged to take action amid growing concern about “the most dangerous strain yet” of a deadly virus.
WHO declares new global health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared a global public health emergency over the rapid spread of a deadly new virus strain, sounding its highest possible alarm.
‘Horrific’ war you’ve never heard of
Half a world away, a decades-long conflict is raging between two sides separated by the second-longest wall on earth, amid claims of “horrific torture”.
Disturbing images show nation on the brink
Chaos has erupted in a major city as hundreds of protesters stormed the capital before being locked in a brutal battle with the military.
Horrific Christian slaughter the world missed
The slaughter of more than 120 Christians has raised fears Islamic State has moved to take advantage of one nation’s civil war.
‘Stay clear’: Billionaire warned after kiss pic
Australian mining billionaire Twiggy Forrest has been issued a severe warning over a multibillion-dollar scheme.
Woman named in Twiggy photo hits back
A politician who was named as the mystery woman seen kissing Australian mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forest in Paris has reportedly denied the “baseless” claim.
Woman dies after safari goes horribly wrong
Shocking footage has captured the moment a 5-ton bull elephant charged at a safari vehicle, flipping it over and killing a tourist.
Americans, British caught after failed ‘coup’
American and British citizens have allegedly been caught after a failed “coup attempt” in a major African nation.
Oscar Pistorius’ surprise new life revealed
The athlete who killed his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, reportedly hasn’t been able to get a job since being released from prison.
Aussie boy tragedy hours after sextortion
Police say the arrests of two men in Nigeria show how far they’re willing to go to seek justice for “sextortion” victims, after an Aussie boy took his own life.
Addicts dig bones from graves for drugs
This nation is “facing an existential threat” due to a highly addictive drug said to be made from human bones.
Cruise unleashes on stranded passengers
Eight passengers, including two Aussies, who were abandoned by their cruise ship have reached the vessel. But the company has a stern message.
Aussies and Americans stranded on island
An Australian couple are among eight people who have accused a major cruise line of abandoning them on an African island because they were late.
Beautiful beach city’s outrageous demand
Activists are taking a leaf out of the Brexit book in a furious push to separate their capital city from the rest of the country.
Aussie missing in Zimbabwe rainforest
Police, sniffer dogs and drones have joined the hunt for an Australian tourist missing in a famous national park.
‘Starved’: 191 children ‘murdered’ in forest
Paul Mackenzie, a cult leader from Kenya, has been accused of murdering nearly 200 children who died in a forest.
‘Rape, torture’: Harry’s charity horror claims
An African conservation charity that Prince Harry helps run is facing shocking allegations of beatings, rape and torture of indigenous tribespeople at the hands of its rangers.
Renowned Aussie political activist Pilger dies
Famed left-wing political activist John Pilger has died aged 84 after a long career as a radical journalist.
160 people killed in Christmas massacre
Military gangs in central Nigeria have killed at least 160 people, leaving 300 injured.
Sixth immigration detainee arrested
A sixth person has been arrested after being released from immigration detention by a ruling in the High Court.
Sad story behind this bizarre photo
It’s a striking and strange sight — three men, standing still against a fence, for no apparent reason. Here’s what’s actually going on.
Hidden spot I was told not to photograph
Few tourists venture here, one of the most eye-opening places in the city of Durban. But if you do, you’ll be asked to put away your camera.
High Court exposes Aussie ‘warehouse’ issue
A legal expert has explained how a court decision that overturned a precedent in Australia’s immigration detention scheme exposed a major issue in the treatment of refugees.
‘Blade Runner’ to be released from prison
Oscar Pistorius, who was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, is set to be released on parole.
‘Ridiculous’ reaction to kind ‘white male’ act
Activists have been slammed for their “ridiculous” reaction to YouTube sensation MrBeast’s latest philanthropic project.
Villagers whipped, tortured in horror video
Disturbing footage purportedly show militia members killing and torturing civilians as part of a brutal ethnic cleansing campaign.
Amazing discovery in ancient pyramid
Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery inside an Ancient Egyptian pyramid that may help to uncover how the structures were built.
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