Nuns held in ‘sexual slavery’
Pope Francis has revealed bombshell revelations about the Catholic Church, with sickening stories of nuns in “sexual slavery”.
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Why Queen found Kate ‘unpalatable’
When Prince Harry started dating Meghan, the Queen seemed to warm to her immediately, but she got off to a much rockier start with Kate.
Meghan’s letter to dad revealed
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reached out to her dad, Thomas, after his no-show at her wedding in a surprising and heartfelt way.
EU: ‘Special place in hell’ for Brexiteers
The head of the European Union has delivered a stinging rebuke to those who pushed for Brexit, saying it was foolish to do so “without a plan”.
Rolf Harris ‘waved at kids’ on school grounds
Police are investigating after the disgraced former TV presenter allegedly walked onto the grounds of a school before he was told to leave.
Horror as mum is ‘buried alive’
A mother has been horrifically killed in a gut-wrenching tragedy while on holidays, leaving a young daughter behind.
Footballer’s dog left heartbroken
As investigators attempt to recover a body found in the wreckage of the plane that was carrying Emiliano Sala, a heartbreaking photo shows the impact his disappearance has had on his dog.
Russia’s new secret space weapon revealed
President Trump wants to put weapons into space. Is it a cooincidence that Russia has just revealed it’s building a robotic spacefighter?
Top Vogue model is now homeless
A former Vogue model, who once earned $1 million a year, is now homeless and her colleagues are doing something about it.
Facebook quietly bans important word
As the debate rages about the role Facebook plays in “fake news”, the social media giant has removed an unusual word from an ad being shown.
Disturbing incident hours before Paris fire
At least 10 people including a baby were killed in a fire that engulfed a Paris buiding yesterday, as details emerge of a disturbing incident hours before.
Teen scores $15.9m after bank blunder
When Dane Gillespie woke up to discover he had become a multi-millionaire overnight, he soon came up with grand plans for the cash.
Body found in footballer’s missing plane
A plane that went missing with footballer Emiliano Sala on board has been found on the seabed of the English Channel with a body inside.
Top secret plan to evacuate Royals
A secret plan to urgently evacuate the British royal family has been leaked as the UK prepares to deal with possible chaos.
Nissan ditches UK plans amid Brexit chaos
In a major blow to Theresa May’s pledge to boost the British economy pre-Brexit, Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has backed out on plans to produce a new SUV in England.
Emergency call over wrong Maccas order
A complaint about one single ingredient on a Big Mac got so out of hand recently it ended up leading to a McDonald’s customer’s arrest.
Meghan breaks major royal tradition
As the world waits for the arrival of Baby Sussex, it has been revealed that Harry and Meghan are once again breaking the rules.
Man sorry for X-rated train ride
The “outrageous and distasteful act” happened within sight of other passengers on a busy commuter train.
Sad downfall of foodie legend
For years, viewers couldn’t get enough of the cheeky, down-to-earth megastar. But today, Jamie Oliver’s once-booming empire is crumbling.
Burglar had sex with corpse
A burglar who broke into a funeral parlour and had sex with the corpse of a woman has been jailed for six years.
Putin pulls plug on nuclear arms treaty
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said he will also withdraw from the nuclear treaty after the Trump administration pulled out of the pact.
Teen’s f-bomb amuses Meghan, Harry
One nervous teen managed to make the Duke and Duchess of Sussex laugh as he accidentally swore while talking to the royal couple.
Keeping up Appearances star dead
Clive Swift, who played the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the British comedy Keeping up Appearances has died at age 82.
US pulls out of Cold War nuclear treaty
The US will withdraw from a treaty that has been a centrepiece of superpower arms control since the Cold War and whose demise some analysts worry could fuel a new arms race.
Burger King trolls Maccas in viral ad
Burger behemoth McDonald’s recently lost its iconic Big Mac trademark in Europe — and it didn’t take long for an arch rival to pounce.
Dad ‘ordered’ acid attack on own child
A father is accused of organising an acid attack on his own three-year-old son … but the message he reportedly sent to a friend afterwards seems equally barbaric.
Bizarre feud tearing the UK apart
Forget Brexit. There’s another issue that’s deeply dividing Brits — and it all comes down to “rival” Duchesses Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.
Meghan debuts sleek new look
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has received a rock star’s welcome at a London university, thrilling students with a different hairstyle.
Kylie ‘very shaken’ after stalker terror
Kylie Minogue was forced to call police after a man hounded her at her home for weeks, leaving the pop star traumatised.
Cushions may hold clue to missing soccer star
Two seat cushions likely to have been from the missing plane carrying tragic Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala have been found on a French beach.
Woman’s horror discovery in forehead
A traveller came home from a holiday with a strange bump on her head. She thought it was a bug bite, but doctors discovered something worse.
Royals’ hilarious nicknames for each other
They might seem deadly serious at public events, but the royal family loves a good laugh behind closed doors, if their unusual monikers for each other are anything to go by.
Youngest paedophile’s sick abuse
A teen childcare worker has become one of the youngest convicted paedophiles after a horror spree of abuse. WARNING: Graphic.
Too much sex ruining this beach
Tourists are being warned having sex on a popular nude beach in Ibiza is creating an unexpected problem — but no one seems to care.
US spy chief’s ominous warning
Donald Trump’s top spy chief says Russia and China pose the biggest espionage threat to the US and that the countries are now distancing themselves from Washington.
Media issues warning on Meghan, Kate
As the royals raise concerns about the “vicious” online bullying directed at the two duchesses, media outlets have made an unexpected call.
Hero teen died saving drowning pal
A 14-year-old girl was killed after she tried to rescue a friend who was drowning, sacrificing her own life in the process.
Diana’s eerie premonition before death
When Princess Diana’s close friend Gianni Versace was murdered by a serial killer, the royal had an ominous feeling weeks before her own tragic death.
Putin and royal ‘link’ with drug fugitive
From the outside, Alex King and his model wife Anna Shapiro had lives to die for. But after a series of bizarre twists it all came crashing down.
How one typo cost this man millions
A spare letter “s” in a crucial document led to the collapse of Phil Davison-Sebry’s company. He’s finally speaking out about the shocking ordeal.
Rape victim contracts HIV in care home
The world has been rocked by yet another horrifying sexual assault against a vulnerable victim who was living in a care facility. WARNING: Distressing
Man thrown off flight for snapping iPhone
A “drunk” passenger has caused chaos on board a flight to Scotland, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing.
Meghan’s sister plans to ‘hijack’ birth
As Meghan Markle prepares for the royal baby, her sister Samantha has revealed she has a very particular strategy to spoil the party.
May signals new Brexit vote
British PM Theresa May will give parliament another chance to sign off on a Brexit deal as the March 29 deadline to leave the EU looms.
Tourist freed after ‘14 months of hell’
Laura Plummer was jailed for three years after bringing 290 painkillers into Egypt for her husband but has now been freed.
Why woman bit off husband’s tongue
An Australian woman who bit off her then-husband’s tongue during a drunken evening, says the incident happened after he assaulted her.
Neighbours’ brutal fight goes viral
Several sparring neighbours have become Twitter sensations after their epic “plank war” was caught on film by a bemused bystander.
Europe gives Maduro eight-day deadline
European leaders have given Venezuela’s president an ultimatum — either call new elections in the next eight days or they will recognise his rival as interim president.
Unruly family’s wild claims after leaving NZ
The Brit family accused of shocking acts during their New Zealand holiday is talking tough as they finally arrive home in the UK.
Why Meghan can’t close her own car door
Following Prince Philip’s crash and recent security threats, royal protection officers are saying no to Meghan Markle closing her own car doors.
Pope slams IS attack on church
Pope Francis has slammed the “violent ones” behind a horrifying attack on a church service in the Philippines, as IS claim responsibility for the deadliest attack on the region in years.
Banksy’s heartbreaking mural stolen
At a theatre where 90 people were killed in cold blood by terrorists, a heartless thief has stolen Banksy’s tribute to the victims.
Guilt tactics over city’s drug misery
As the death toll rises and crime runs rampant, a new war has begun against lovers of this glamour drug.
How Meghan is frustrating the royals
A royal expert explains how Meghan is “rubbing the royal family up the wrong way” and how Prince Harry has changed since marrying her.
Surprise crisis facing the royals
A new scandal is threatening to destroy the fragile popularity the Windsors have slowly managed to claw back after years of being on the nose.
Toddler trapped down well found dead
A desperate rescue mission to save a two-year-old boy who fell down a well has ended in heartache, with rescuers reaching him too late.
London activists in Australia Day protest
An ‘Abolish Australia Day’ banner has been hung from London’s Westminster Bridge in the shadow of the British Houses of Parliament in solidarity with Australian rallies.
Greece approves Macedonia name change
Despite protests the Greek parliament has narrowly voted on a landmark deal that allows neighbouring Macedonia to change its name and join NATO.
Crazy KFC item we’re missing out on
The legendary fried chicken chain has launched a hot new limited edition product — but it’s bad news for Australian fast food lovers.
Couple’s new life costs them $40 a month
A couple sick of forking out $1000 a month on their mortgage bought a 100-year-old boat and never looked back.
Photos spark insane Meghan theory
Strap yourselves in — because this outlandish claim about the Duchess of Sussex might just be the craziest royal conspiracy theory yet.
Scotland’s ex-leader charged with sex crimes
Scotland’s former first minister Alex Salmond has been charged with attempted rape and nine sexual assaults but claims he is innocent.
Matthew Flinders’ body found
The missing remains of the first person to circumnavigate Australia — who also popularised the name Australia — have been found.
Italy ordered to pay Knox damages
The Italian government will pay Amanda Knox over “human rights abuses” after she was wrongfully convicted of murder, but the amount wasn’t quite the millions she was asking for.
Moment motorbike sends woman flying
A woman desperate not to miss her bus was caught on dashcam footage sprinting in front of an oncoming motorbike — and it didn’t end well.
Assange takes legal action against US
Lawyers for Julian Assange are pushing for the Trump administration to reveal “secretly filed” charges against the Wikileaks founder.
Why everyone is eating nipple cakes
It’s not just you, these cakes are supposed to look like small breasts. And there’s a reason even the most conservative Italians can’t get enough of them.
Teen’s sudden suicide stuns father
Teenager Molly did her homework and packed her bag for school the next day, but hours later was found dead. Her dad blames Instagram.
Disgust over murder movie’s Oscar nod
It was one of the most shocking crimes the world has ever seen. Now, a movie showing the “human side” of James Bulger’s killers has been nominated for an Academy Award.
Model reveals ‘brutal rape’ ordeal
A model has revealed shocking details about an alleged rape after accusing Chris Brown of the attack, which he strongly denies.
US hails wave of ‘disruption’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lauded the global right wing resurgence as a ‘positive development’, as he spoke to the business elite at Davos.
No Brexit deal could risk Irish peace
The EU has confirmed it will enforce a hard border on Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit, despite the dangers it would pose to harmony in the region.
Stone circle’s embarrassing secret revealed
When a farmer stumbled across a mysterious stone circle, thrilled experts told the world’s media it was 4,500 years old. But now its real story has been revealed.
Man’s drastic revenge over unpaid $1080
This is the shocking moment an outraged builder slammed a digger into a brand new hotel after claiming he hadn’t been paid his wages.
Retailer slammed for selling ‘nothing’
UK chain’s attempt at gimmicky Valentine’s gift has backfired with social media users accusing the business of wasting harmful plastic.
Prince Philip told: don’t apologise
A legal expert has given Prince Philip some blunt advice after last week’s car crash, as one of the victims of the accident calls for the 97-year-old Duke to be charged if he is found to be at fault.
Spine-chilling anti-gay purge
A new wave of anti-gay purges has seized Chechnya, with two reportedly killed, 40 detained amid “spine-chilling” reports of torture.
Gas ship explosion throws crew into sea
Two natural gas carriers are burning off the coast of Crimea, killing at least 10. Rescuers have abandoned attempts to douse the flames and say a further 10 are still missing.
Conspiracy claim fuels political drama
As the UK enters uncharted territory, critics of the PM believe her latest move exposes the secret plan she had right from the start.
Philip hasn’t even said sorry: victim
The woman injured in Prince Philip’s car crash says she has received no apology, while the Duke himself has been spotted driving without a seatbelt.
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