George Pell removed from Vatican role
Australian Cardinal George Pell has been removed from Pope Francis’ inner circle of advisers, according to the Vatican.
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Cops called over ‘fake’ $350k scratchie
Dad-of-four Eric Walker claims he won $350,000 on a $5 scratchie — but lottery officials say the card was ‘doctored’.
Bye, George: Pell loses Vatican gig
Australian Cardinal George Pell and two other cardinals have been removed from a Vatican council tasked with reforming the Catholic Church.
Terror rampage suspect still on run
The suspected gunman in the Strasbourg Christmas market shooting was just 13 when convicted of his first crime. Cherif Chekatt is now the target of a massive manhunt.
May holds on to leadership — for now
British PM Theresa May has survived a party-room coup by hard-line Brexiteers after an impassioned speech about her political future that left some MPs in tears.
Fiance killer jailed for eight years
The details of a Valentine’s Day card given by a man to the fiancee who killed him three days later have been revealed in court moments before she was jailed.
Ban on Christmas pet adoptions
People looking to buy a pet as a gift this Christmas may have a hard time getting one after dozens of shelters in Germany put a temporary ban on adoptions.
Disturbing discovery at gunman’s home
Cops are still hunting a gunman who sprayed bullets into a crowd of people at a Christmas market, killing four, and they made a chilling discovery in his home.
‘Creepy’ Meghan and Harry waxworks unveiled
Bizarre “live” wax figures of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been freaking out crowds at the Christmas markets in Berlin.
Irish star linked to alleged rape
A “major Irish sports star” is under the microscope after allegations of rape rocked the Irish sporting community.
Aussies caught up in Uber app outage
Uber’s apps experienced worldwide outages today, with furious users complaining their drivers and/or meals never showed up, and others saying they were charged for rides they never took.
Photos that brought down $77k conman
Adam Griffiths racked up a huge bill jetsetting to exotic locations around the world. There was just one problem — it was all a fraud.
World leader’s embarrassing backdown
With a forced smile, a world leader who has faced weeks of immense pressure to resign has been compelled into a humiliating surrender.
Humiliated May suspends Brexit vote
Facing the prospect of defeat, Theresa May has postponed a parliamentary vote on her proposal for Britain’s departure from the EU, throwing the process into chaos.
Laughter erupts at leader’s humiliation
Desperate British PM Theresa May faced howls of laughter when she was forced to make an embarrassing concession on Brexit.
Mistakes behind Meghan’s fall from grace
A few months ago, the world was besotted with Meghan Markle. But now, she’s hounded by vicious daily rumours. So what went wrong?
Depraved serial killer’s sickening spree
Dubbed “the Werewolf” and the “Angarsk maniac”, he went on a sadistic rape and murder spree. But police noticed a trend which led to his downfall.
Royals get festive amid rift rumours
With rumours of feuds, rifts and everything in between, the royals have still had time to put up their Christmas decorations, and we have a feeling their baubles are bigger than yours.
MPs rated colleagues’ ‘f**kability’
Six politicians were secretly recorded in a bar making disgusting comments about their female co-workers’ attractiveness and sex lives.
Meghan ‘had marijuana at first wedding’
Thomas Markle has dished some dirt on his daughter Meghan’s first wedding, claiming guests were given “weed party bags”.
Single word could spark global showdown
Almost 200 countries agree on this crucial issue, but just four countries including Russia and the US could force a showdown over one word.
Satellite images reveal sinister plot
At first glance it looks like an ordinary map. But a closer inspection reveals a sinister plot is afoot – which could endanger the world.
‘Insult’: Trump comment enrages nation
France has been rocked by the worst riots in decades. Then Donald Trump made one comment which has angered the entire nation.
The brutal beheading of Cicero
On this day more than 2000 years ago, one of the most powerful men in the world was brutally beheaded in a macabre public display.
‘Anything could happen’ with Brexit
A senior British Cabinet minister said “anything could happen” if the UK government is defeated in Parliament.
Hotel’s ‘horrifying’ dead son effigy
Hotel staff have apologised for creating a “horrifying” effigy of a couple’s dead son as an attempted tribute.
Serena’s advice for ‘too nice’ Meghan
Serena Williams has told her friend, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to stop being “so nice” amid rumours of a feud with sister-in-law, Kate, telling her “you’re the pregnant one”.
Wife killer’s twisted plan to fool cops
A man who brutally murdered his wife on their wedding anniversary concocted a sick web of lies to fool police, but there was one thing that gave him away.
Shocking attack caught on film
This is the sickening moment chef Nathan Webb choked a female colleague at a staff Christmas party, leaving her with permanent injuries.
Paris tourist attractions to close
Paris is closing tourist attractions with a new wave of violence forcing the government into a drastic move against protesters.
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