‘Time to worry’: UK hammered by dismal news
PM Keir Starmer’s government have only been in power for months, but damning new figures threaten to derail it.
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‘Not our friends’: Ukraine warning to Aussies
Australians have been warned that “Russians are not our friends” after a Melbourne man was captured in Ukraine.
Warning to Russia over detained Aussie
The Russian government has been urged to “fully adhere” to humanitarian law after reports its forces had captured a Melbourne man in Ukraine.
Detained Aussie’s wild vegan rant
Bizarre video of an Aussie reportedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine – where he rants about wanting to “force” Chinese people to be vegan – has emerged.
Horror footage of Aussie teacher emerges
A 32-year-old Aussie teacher has been captured by Russians, with distressing footage showing him being interrogated, slapped and paraded.
Putin drone attack hits apartment building
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to obliterate Ukraine in a bid to make the country “regret” fighting back.
’Teddy bear’: Tragic new market attack detail
Tragic new details have come to light as the youngest victim of the German Christmas market attack has been named.
Warnings ‘ignored’ before deadly attack
The German government is facing growing questions about whether more could have been done to prevent a fatal Christmas market attack.
Foul social media act from alleged killer
A disgusting social media post from the alleged man behind the Christmas market ramming has surfaced. WARNING: Distressing
Eight sentenced after teacher beheaded
A French court handed heavy sentences to several men convicted of having played a role in the jihadist beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty in 2020.
Germany market attack suspect identified
The man suspected of a horrific rampage at a Christmas market in Germany has been identified as a refugee from Saudi Arabia.
‘Ready for it’: Putin’s shock Trump admission
The Russian President made a startling admission about Donald Trump at his annual press conference but it was the map behind him that was most revealing.
‘No regrets’: Wife’s defiance after mass rape
Dominique Pelicot, 72, admitted to drugging his wife for almost a decade so he and strangers he recruited online could rape her.
‘Unwavering’: Huge Aussie update for Ukraine
Australia is making a major move as the full-scale war in Ukraine nears its third anniversary.
Major update in bombing of Russian general
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed outside an apartment complex on Tuesday morning local time when a bomb concealed in a parked electric scooter was detonated.
Twist in Russian general scooter bomb death
Igor Kirillov, a Russian general who had been accused of using chemical weapons, has been killed by an explosion in Moscow – as Ukraine claims responsibility for the blast.
Australia doesn’t rule out troops in Ukraine
Richard Marles says Australia will “support Ukraine for as long as it takes”, failing to rule out deploying troops in a peacekeeper capacity.
Mum killed in drive-by shooting: Video
The mum, who was attending a wake, was gunned down at a church in London.
Rapist husband’s shocking comment
A man who admitted to enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife has made an astonishing plea ahead of his sentencing.
Wild footage shows Russian tanker sinking
Shock footage has captured the moment a Russian tanker carrying over 4,000 tonnes of oil has sunk in the Black Sea.
Russia’s cruel secret weapon revealed
A two-year investigation conducted by an international human rights law foundation has pointed the finger squarely at Vladimir Putin.
Wild way girl, 11, survived 72hrs at sea
An 11-year-old girl has been found floating in the Mediterranean Sea three days after a boat carrying 45 people sank during storms.
‘We’re going to lose’: Horror Ukraine warning
An Aussie fighting alongside Ukrainians inside Russia has been lifting the lid on the reality of the war. Now, there’s a devastating update.
Ex-journo paid to watch kids being exploited
A former BBC foreign correspondent has been jailed for paying to watch live streams of children being sexually exploited.
Huge breakthrough in Chernobyl dog mystery
It’s believed the packs are descendant from pets left behind in the wake of the 1986 nuclear disaster – scientists want to know how they’ve thrived.
Putin’s big claim as Syrian dictator flees
Syria’s deposed dictator is “safe” in Moscow with his family and will be granted asylum, with Russia making a big claim about the end of his rule.
Trump’s bizarre power move caught on video
World leaders have gathered in Paris at the reopening ceremony for the Notre Dame cathedral. But one moment has people talking.
Catastrophic detail about N Korean soldiers
A new report has muddied the already chaotic waters of the Ukraine war, with the world’s most ominous partnership apparently hitting a dire snag.
‘Within a year’: Aussie’s chilling warning
A Queenslander fighting alongside the Ukrainians was left shocked by what he found on a Russian soldier’s phone.
Macron to name next PM in coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to name a new prime minister while rejecting calls to resign after the PM was ousted from government.
French government collapses after shock vote
France’s Prime Minister has been ousted in a historic no-confidence vote after just three months in office, further plunging the country into political chaos.
‘Not expected to survive’: Nation in crisis
France’s new Prime Minister was tasked with fixing the nation’s broken budget. Instead, he may have broken France.
8yo girl killed trying to protect mum
An eight-year-old girl received fatal stab wounds after trying to save her mother from a horrific attack.
Woman kills man after he groped her
The man was stabbed in the heart, and died almost instantly.
Country’s government teeters on the brink
The government in one European country is teetering on the brink of collapse after the PM made a very controversial move.
Police shot with fireworks in wild protest
Pro-European protesters shot fireworks at police for the fifth day straight after the country’s ruling party suspended talks to join the EU.
Gruesome murder ignites bloody mafia war
The horrific death of the son of a mafia don has ignited a civil war within one of the world’s most notorious organised crime families.
‘Immediate’: Trump team’s huge war claim
Donald Trump has not even set foot in office yet, but already his team is making a major claim about his impact on global affairs.
‘All a lie’: Putin takes extreme step in war
Russia has been bolstering its troops on the frontline with the help of “human trafficking” from a Middle Eastern militant group.
Star blasts ‘women of a certain age’
The BBC is under fire over its response to multiple complaints against a TV host accused of sexual harrassment including groping and lewd acts over 17 years.
Zelensky makes massive new call to end war
The Ukrainian President revealed he’s prepared to sign a peace deal even if Russia doesn’t immediately return the land it occupies.
‘Historic’: UK votes to pass controversial law
Politicians in the UK have voted in favour of assisted dying for terminally ill people, advancing the emotive and contentious legislation.
Joe Rogan’s stunning claim on Zelensky
Influential podcaster Joe Rogan has made an extraordinary claim about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
‘Into dust’: Putin’s fresh missile threat
Vladimir Putin has threatened the use of a new ballistic missile -comparable to a nuclear weapon – as tensions continue to escalate.
Putin makes new threat amid mass blackout
Russia’s army has launched a massive attack, which has forced emergency power outages as temperatures dropped to freezing across the country.
‘Horror’: Mum kept baby in drawer for years
A mother hid her sick baby in a drawer under her bed, where the girl “hadn’t known daylight or fresh air” for the first three years of her life.
Billionaire ‘raped more than 111 women’
The scale of Mohamed Al Fayed’s alleged abuse against some 111 women could make him one of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders, police said.
‘It’s evil’: Host’s stunning ‘Satan’ claim
One of the world’s most influential right-wing broadcasters had made the extraordinary claim that “Satan” is running US policy.
New UK rule Aussies need to know now
Australians who don’t follow this new rule when heading to the UK in 2025 won’t be accepted into the country.
Huge update in monstrous rape case
There has been a huge update in the high-profile French rape case that has disturbed the world. Warning: Distressing content
‘Blood on your hands’: Pollies in mass brawl
At the heart of the dramatic political dispute is a deadly tragedy that unfolded in Serbia’s second largest city.
Proof Putin’s nightmare is coming true
It’s become clear that a peace deal would be in the interests of Russia as much as Ukraine.
Sick video proves scary Russia reality
A British prisoner of war has been paraded in propaganda videos posted online after being captured while fighting for Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region.
Doctor sex attack case horrifies nation
Norway has been rocked by a horrific sexual assault trial after a gynaecologist filmed his examinations for 20 years.
Byron Bay surfer’s incredible act
A long way from the famous surf break in idyllic Bryon Bay, two brave Australians last week embarked on a 3000km journey.
Putin makes huge promise on one condition
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to write off unpaid debts worth almost $100,000 for eligible citizens who agree to one thing.
Picture reveals ‘astonishing’ reality for nation
After 1000 days of war, fatigue has set in across Ukraine. But a striking image has perfectly summed up the nation’s drive to emerge from the ashes.
Russia’s terrifying new move: ‘Crazy’
Russia has been branded ‘crazy’ after Ukraine claimed it had been hit by an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Chilling footage confirms huge escalation
A new video appears to show the moment the world feared after a major escalation in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
‘Get WWIII going’: Huge Russia escalation
Months ago, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin identified a glaring “red line” for the West. Joe Biden has decided to cross it.
‘Reprehensible’: Aussie fury at Putin threat
The Russian President has issued his strongest warning yet that he is willing to use nuclear weapons, drawing the ire of an Australian leader.
’Tell the truth’: Children of rapist speak
The children of a French man, who for a decade drugged their mother to have her raped by dozens of strangers, say there’s more abuse he hasn’t admitted to. Warning: Distressing
‘Action’: Australia’s big climate pledge
Australia is making a major commitment to help poorer countries weather the effects of climate change.
‘Escalation’: Citizens revolt, storm parliament
The citizens of a Moscow-controlled European region have occupied parliament, making one major demand.
Surprise nations told to prepare for war
Millions of residents in two neighbouring countries are being told to start hoarding food in preparation for armed conflict.
‘Pain and tragedy’: Rallies mark grim milestone
Pro-Ukraine rallies are taking place across Australia as the world marks 1000 days since Russia’s full scale invasion.
Aussie fighter’s update will horrify the world
In a devastating warning that will have alarm bells ringing around the world, an Aussie fighting in Ukraine has confirmed the worst.
‘King Coloniser’: Thorpe reacts to censure
Lidia Thorpe has reacted to fellow senators formally condemning her foul-mouthed royal protest last month.
Biden issues ‘permission to strike’ Russia
The United States has given its blessing for Ukraine to push a major escalation of its defensive against Russian forces – inside their territory.
‘Putin’: Looming wedge with Trump White House
Donald Trump will not enter the White House until January next year, but potential worldview clashes with Australia are already arising.
Daughter’s sad question after dad raped mum
Gisele Pelicot’s daughter has revealed the horrific questions she was forced to consider after learning of her father’s decade of abuse.
Shock as Archbishop of Canterbury resigns
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the globe’s 85 million Anglicans, has resigned due to an abuse scandal involving 100 boys.
50,000 North Korean, Russian, troops gather
Tens of thousands of troops from Russia and North Korea are preparing to carry out an assault on Ukrainian forces under a landmark new defence deal.
‘Explosive’: Panic over Trump’s Russia plot
The President-elect boasts he will end the Ukraine war “within 24 hours” – but there is rising panic about how he could make that happen.
Israel sends planes to rescue football fans
Football fans were attacked in a spate of “unacceptable” anti-Semitic clashes at a popular European tourist destination.
Google given insane mega fine by Russia
Russia has ordered Google to pay an eye-watering amount of money after the tech giant blocked YouTube channels.
Eerie plane footage proves election fears
An eerie clip showing a chartered plane full of expats, being flown home to vote, proves “massive” alleged election interference by Russia.
King and queen ‘attacked’ in wild scenes
Startling vision shows Spain’s royal couple being pelted with mud, rocks and bottles by furious locals during a visit to a town ravaged by flooding.
Luxury EV explodes ‘like a bomb’
A family say they were “lucky we got out safely” after their $98,000 Mercedes spontaneously combusted in the rain.
Drones appear to target civilians in sick video
The disturbing videos were reportedly posted to social media as threats to the Ukrainian public.
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