World leader’s sex abuse shock
The first female president of Hungary, Katalin Novak, has announced her resignation over a child sex abuse scandal which has rocked the country.
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Deadly find in homes amid wild weather
A ‘Snakenado’ has hit one state as they grapple with an influx of the slithering creatures moving into their homes.
Elsa Pataky’s surprise show at beach race
Elsa Pataky was spotted with a very telling accessory as she rubbed shoulders with sporting stars and royalty for the annual Magic Millions beach race.
Major airline slashes flight prices abroad
A major airline has launched its massive New Year sale, helping travellers tick off their 2024 travel dreams.
Inside luxury reno of Mary’s Sydney retreat
A home fit for Australia’s beloved princess has undergone a stunning transformation since Mary stayed there as a child.
Aussie ‘Hezbollah fighter’ killed in Lebanon
Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah claims an Australian man killed by an air strike in southern Lebanon fought for the terrorist organisation.
‘Contempt’: Albo lashes terror group
Anthony Albanese has condemned Hamas for attempting to use Australia’s support for a ceasefire in Gaza as propaganda.
‘Eerie’: Aussie recounts Prague shooting
An Australian man was just 100m away when gunfire broke out at a university in Prague, killing at least 15 people.
US makes big request to Australia
A high stakes request from the US could mark a dramatic escalation of Australia’s response to the conflict in the Middle East.
US makes major call on Gaza conflict
The United States has vetoed a move that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Inside cop killers’ end-of-days ideology
The identity of a US man arrested over his alleged connection to the religiously motivated terror attack which killed two cops and a neighbour has been revealed.
Warning Australia too reliant on US, UK
Australian defence firms have become increasingly frustrated with what they say is a lack of new contracts and preference for foreign companies.
Wong confronts China over sonar attack
Senior officials have pushed back against China’s claims that it did not use solar pulses to target Australian navy divers.
‘Praying’: Israeli hostage families plea to PM
Relatives of victims and hostages of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel have met with the Prime Minister after giving an emotional plea.
‘Rising tensions’ justify $368bn subs: Conroy
A senior defence minister has defended the ‘exorbitant’ cost of Australia’s $368bn AUKUS subs, suggesting rising tensions in our backyard make the project necessary.
Word Albo refused to say about China
Anthony Albanese stopped short of using one word to describe China’s President after Beijing raged at the “irresponsible” remark.
‘Handsome boy’: Albo goes viral in China
Anthony Albanese has been labelled a “handsome boy” after a whirlwind trip to China ended in the Prime Minister striking a major deal.
‘Got to be a better way’: MP’s Gaza plea
A Labor MP has joined calls for a humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s war on Hamas to allow civilians to escape and “get help”.
Why Australia didn’t vote for Gaza truce
Australia’s Ambassador to the United Nations has criticised a resolution calling for a ceasefire, labelling it “incomplete”.
‘Downhill from here’: Albo’s date regret
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took a moment to spotlight his partner Jodie Haydon in a speech made by Washington officials and celebrities at the White House.
Australia cancels flights from Israel
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has cited “highly challenging and rapidly changing” environment for the decision.
‘Nightmare’: Aussie mum’s plea from Israel
An Australian mum and her three children have been sheltering in their apartment as they desperately try to return home.
US in ‘chaos’ as Speaker removed
Kevin McCarthy has been removed from his position as Speaker of the House after a historic vote, sparking political chaos in the United States.
Unlikely political alliance for ’urgent’ cause
An unlikely conglomerate of federal leaders will join arms and fly to the US capital in the name of free speech.
Twist in White Island eruption case
A judge has ruled on whether three brothers who own an island where disaster struck can be charged individually.
FBI charges 11 internet poker kingpins
AN Aussie internet whiz, who became an FBI informant in a bid to avoid a lengthy jail term, may have brought down the multi-billion dollar US online poker industry.
Net whiz Tzvetkoff hopes to avoid US jail
DANIEL Tzvetkoff was once one of Australia’s most successful young businessmen, but he faces jail in the US for bank fraud and money laundering.
Girl, 6, saved from alleged paedophile
Victorian and Dutch Police were the first to sound the alarm after discovering “horrific child abuse material” online, leading to a joint multinational investigation to rescue the six-year-old victim.
Aussie travellers warned over deadly virus
Residents have been warned to be on alert due to an increase in the number of cases of potential rabies exposure.
Massive earthquake rocks Pacific nations
Residents on a Pacific island nation off the coast of Australia have described the moment a massive earthquake struck.
‘Blindsided’ community protests nuclear base
More than a thousand protesters are preparing to rally against plans to establish a nuclear-powered submarine base in regional NSW.
How shock rises will hit young Aussies
Significant changes for Australians paying off their student loans could come into effect in a matter of months.
‘Worst place’: Activist fires back at NZ
An anti-trans rights campaigner has fired parting shots at New Zealand after she cut her speaking tour short and fled the country.
Aussie teacher’s surprise lottery win
An Aussie teacher has woken up to a life-changing phone call after buying a ticket in an overseas lottery.
Djokovic’s big claim about dad’s Putin video
Novak Djokovic has shot back at outrage over a video of his father standing alongside supporters of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Horse beating horrifies the world
Supporters of Brazil’s far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro have stormed into the national Congress building in a dramatic protest.
Plane glitch sees Sydney travellers miss New Year
A plane load of passengers en route to Sydney for New Year will miss the celebration entirely due to a plane problem and a date line flip.
‘Disappearing’: Nation forced into Metaverse
A Pacific island country has given a spinechilling address to world leaders, saying climate inaction has forced it to become “the world’s first digital nation”.
Man tackled after grabbing Queen’s coffin
A man was tackled to the ground and arrested after trying to pull the flag from the Queen’s coffin at Westminster Hall.
Cop punches woman hard in the face
A video has emerged on social media of a police officer punching a woman hard, sending her flying backwards.
How Australians really feel about abortion
While Aussies are considered big supporters of the controversial procedure, not everyone agrees with our current laws.
Philippines rocked by huge 7.1 earthquake
A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Philippines but poses no tsunami threat to Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology has said.
Ivanka’s sweet tribute after mum’s death
Ivanka Trump has shared a series of sweet pictures with her mother Ivana Trump following news of her shock death aged 73.
‘We can’t help’: Tragic detail in major crisis
Sri Lankans living in Australia have revealed why they can’t send money to struggling loved ones back home.
Border Minister’s bid to ‘stop the boats’
The Home Affairs Minister is making an urgent trip to address an apparent rise in people smugglers heading for Australia.
New hope for sweat-stricken Aussies
The much-dreaded sweat patches could soon be a thing of the past, with a new solution on its way to perspiring Australians.
Prison boss dies after 10-day manhunt
The dramatic car chase has brought an end to the 10 day long manhunt for a murder suspect and the prison boss who helped him escape.
Kyiv under siege: Images capture the chaos in Ukraine capital
Dramatic images show the collision of military conflict against a civilian population as Russia began its siege of Kyiv. Warning: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
Ominous sign for next World Cup
A senior official has revealed that fans attending the next football World Cup might have a simple item taken off them, with ominous ramifications.
Putin advisers ‘afraid’ to tell him the truth
The director of the UK’s intelligence agency claims Vladimir Putin has misjudged the Ukraine invasion but his advisers are too scared to tell him the truth.
Woman dies after horror skydiving collision
A woman has tragically died in New Zealand after crashing into a fellow skydiver and plunging into the water.
Ukrainian pub brews explosives instead of beers
One Ukrainian brewery has switched from making beer to Molotov cocktails in an attempt to fight back against the Russians in the city of Lviv.
Russian ally makes nuclear move
A major development took place this morning as Russia’s No. 1 ally carried out a vote that could see Putin’s nuclear weapons stockpile drastically increase.
‘Death come upon us’: Ukraine boxing bros join Kyiv street fight
Ukraine’s heavyweight boxing brothers “Dr Ironfist” and “Dr Steelhammer” joined the brutal street fight against Russia through the neighbourhoods of Kyiv.
Shocking images reveal tsunami destruction
Aerial images have revealed the extent of devastation wrought by last month’s tsunami and a shocking discovery among the rubble.
Putin’s ‘warning’ to Ukraine revealed
As the world braces for a potential Russian invasion, Putin’s man in Canberra has issued a warning to Ukraine’s allies.
Distress signal sparks new fear for Tonga
Since Saturday’s eruption, authorities have scrambled to make contact with thousands of people who live on Tonga’s Ha’apai islands.
Inside Australia’s heroic Tonga rescue
Australia has revealed details of its military rescue mission to Tonga which has been devastated by a massive volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami.
Musk’s bizarre blowup over tax questions
The world’s richest man has clapped back at a US politician who questioned him over his tax payments, as a $70 billion bill hangs over his head
Four dead after five-day manhunt for ex-cop
The bodies of a former police officer, and the two daughters he was accused of kidnapping have been recovered by police.
China vows no mercy on Taiwan ‘diehards’
The People’s Republic has taken aim at politicians who support Taiwan, threatening to ban them from the country as tensions rise.
China’s bullying tactics laid bare
An alarming report from the US Pentagon has laid bare China’s bullying tactics, with Australia one of Beijing’s main targets.
Two dead after plane crashes into street
The small plane crashed into a suburban street on Monday afternoon, hitting houses and killing at least two.
‘Maybe not friends’: France slams ScoMo
A powerful French official has slammed Scott Morrison, accusing the Prime Minister of one thing to do with the submarine deal.
‘Stabbed in back’: Anger at arms deal
One of Australia’s most important European allies is furious with a new defence deal, declaring they have been stabbed in the back.
‘Do not travel’: Kabul terror alert
Australian and Afghan visa holders in Kabul have been issued a grim warning as the deadline to leave Afghanistan looms.
Third Kabul emergency flight lands
The third emergency flight carrying less than 100 Afghan nationals landed in Australia overnight.
Move to ban Chinese slave labour
A proposed law to ban the import of goods made with forced labour threatens to put more pressure on Australia’s relationship with China.
’Desperate’: Warning of China power grab
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has created a power vacuum in the Indo-Pacific that Beijing will see as an opportunity, an inquiry has heard.
First pictures of Kabul evacuation
Images have been released of Australia’s first evacuation flight out of Kabul, with women and children on board.
‘Common cause’: Ex-PM defends war on terror
A former prime minister has defended Australia’s involvement in the war on terror as the Taliban takes control of Afghanistan.
‘Inept’: Australia fails Afghan workers
A lawyer working ‘around the clock’ to rescue Afghan interpreters who worked alongside the ADF has slammed the federal government.
‘Disrespectful’: Karl slams Biden
Karl Stefanovic has blasted US president Joe Biden for making “disrespectful” claims about the military operation in Afghanistan.
‘Empathy’: Barnaby blasts Afghan tweet
Barnaby Joyce has taken a swipe at one of his Nationals colleagues for trying to link the Taliban to a domestic debate about climate change.
Chinese media hits out at ScoMo
Chinese state-owned media has published an opinion piece blasting Scott Morrison after he shifted blame for climate change onto Beijing.
Australia strikes new weapons deal
A new weapons deal between the US and Australia has been confirmed as tensions with China continue to rise.
Mum’s shock sexts to teen son’s mate
A Queensland mum sent sexual messages to her teenage son’s friend while letting the group of boys use her home to smoke drugs for days.
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Chauvin sentenced for killing Floyd
Former US police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years in jail for murder of George Floyd, however some have called the reduced sentence unjust.
Snakes hiding out on Qantas planes
Staff maintaining fleets of grounded A380s in the desert in California are fighting off snakes from their planes.
Major setback to international travel
Australia’s biggest airline has flagged yet another delay to the highly-anticipated restart of international travel.
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