Haunting images as wreckage pulled from watery grave
Crash investigators are probing if the chopper crew were wearing night-vision goggles as the mangled wrecks of the Washington DC air crash disaster are pulled out of the river. See the photos.
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‘Malicious nature’: China hits back at Trump’s tariff
In retaliation against the US President’s additional tariff on Chinese goods, China has responded with their own levy — and filed an official complaint.
King Charles shares heartfelt cancer video
The Royal monarch has shared an emotional video on his social media channels one year on from his cancer diagnosis.
Kanye’s $32m deal in doubt after Aussie wife’s nude stunt
Kanye West’s naked display with his Aussie wife threatens a major deal, as raunchy Grammys party footage reveals what he and Bianca Censori did after their shocking appearance.
Justin Baldoni scores first win in court battle with Blake Lively
It Ends With Us star Justin Baldoni has had a small but significant win against his co-star Blake Lively as the pair have their first day in court.
Hospital had ‘send-off’ for brave girl before plane crash
Valentina Guzman Murillo finally finished lifesaving treatment at a Philadelphia hospital, so staff gave her a special farewell. Minutes later, she and her mum were killed.
Trump’s trillion dollar condition on Ukraine in exchange for aid
Donald Trump has made a bold proposal to Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid, providing the clearest indication yet of his terms for supporting the war-torn nation.
Trump to watch Oct 7 slaughter video; doubts Gaza peace
Donald Trump is set to watch a real-life horror film which depicts the carnage of October 7 ahead of his meeting with Israel’s PM, as he warned there’s “no guarantees” the Gaza ceasefire will hold.
‘Powerful message’ in new Kate photo
Princess Catherine has shared an intimate message along with a rare, candid snap – and you’ll never guess which of her children played photographer.
Musk’s $US5 trillion Treasury move as Canada declares tariffs war
The Trump administration has given billionaire Elon Musk unprecedented access to a sensitive payments system, sparking an uproar, as Canada reacts to Donald Trump’s tough tariffs.
Kanye kicked out with Aussie wife after nude shock
Kanye West and his Australian wife Bianca Censori are said to have been escorted out of the Grammys by cops after leaving little to the imagination, as Taylor Swift put on a leggy display with a nod to her boyfriend. Take our poll.
Diddy secretly rushed to hospital from jail
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been taken to hospital from prison under cover of darkness ahead of his trial.
The terrifying twist in Trump’s extreme aid freeze
When Donald Trump froze foreign aid, guards responsible for thousands of ISIS fighters walked off the job. Tom Minear argues it should make the president think twice.
How Trump 2.0 has up-ended the world order
Donald Trump is ruthlessly fixing problems that need to be solved, giving other countries cover to follow suit. But Tom Minear writes that America’s allies won’t be thanking him.
Aussie star lifts lid on talk of secret Trump tape
Eden Gaha left a successful career in Aussie TV for the US, and landed on Donald Trump’s reality show. Now, he explains what he knows of the US President.
Prince Andrew’s shock new Epstein message unearthed
Prince Andrew told his friend Jeffrey Epstein that they would “play some more soon” in an email sent after he claimed their friendship had ended.
David Beckham strips off in steamy new ad
Despite saying his underwear modelling days were behind him Mr Golden Balls David Beckham has left his many fans in a frenzy after the release of a raunchy new fashion campaign. See video.
Missy Piggy and Kermit the Frog reunite for Super Bowl ad
Move over Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. The When Harry Met Sally crew have competition when it comes to old flames reuniting on Super Bowl ads, with Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog also set to join the fun. See the ads.
Disturbing new footage, worrying claims emerge on fatal crash
Chilling new footage shows the moment of impact in the Washington DC crash, as fresh claims emerge over what may have contributed to the accident. See video. Warning: Graphic.
‘Changed lives every day’: teacher named as plane crash victim
Students pay tribute to a beloved biology teacher and whole families who died together are being mourned after being named as victims in the American Airlines disaster. See the full list.
‘Terror attack’: DC plane crash sparks conspiracy theories
The DC plane crash has spurred conspiracy theories not helped by messages spread by the likes of Donald Trump and billionaire Bill Ackman. This is what we know.
‘Deep sadness’: Music icon Marianne Faithfull dead at 78
The beloved As Tears Go By singer Marianne Faithfull has passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at age 78.
Trump’s shock Guantanamo plan; RFK’s wild claims blasted
US President Donald Trump will send up to 30,000 illegal immigrants to the world’s most notorious military prison, as Robert F. Kennedy copped a grilling in a fiery hearing.
‘Deport them’: Trump to act on Jewish hate
Non-Americans who commit anti-Semitic acts on US soil will be kicked out of the country under a new executive order to be signed by President Donald Trump.
Dozens dead in festival crowd crush
At least 30 people are dead and many more were injured after a crowd surged during the world’s largest religious festival.
Vogue’s brutal takedown of Melania Trump
The ‘fashion bible’ slammed Melania Trump’s official White House portrait – prompting the First Lady’s fans to hit back.
Nasty nickname for Trump’s new press chief
Karoline Leavitt has made history as the youngest White House press secretary in US history. And the gun-toting blonde is not afraid to ruffle some feathers.
Isla Fisher sizzles at Bridget Jones premiere
Isla Fisher has stunned in her first red-carpet appearance since her split from Sacha Baron Cohen, as she throws herself into single life.
Princess Beatrice’s nod to Queen after baby joy
Princess Beatrice, the granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, welcomed her second child with husband Edoardo.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds take dramatic step in legal war
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have revealed details of their next move in her legal row with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni.
Protests across US cities against Trump’s anti-migrant crackdown
Thousands of demonstrators in cities across the US are protesting President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
‘No murders’: Baby killer’s appeal bombshell
The killer nurse is serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven babies in a year-long reign of terror.
El Salvador Offers to House Criminals Deported From U.S.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele offers to house deportees of any nationality from the U.S., including incarcerated American citizens, in the…
Israeli soldiers wounded, two critically, in occupied West Bank shooting attack
A shooting in the occupied West Bank leaves at least eight people wounded. The gunman has been killed.
Revised death toll in Gaza over 61,000 and “underestimated”
Implications of the death toll in Gaza being revised to more than 61,000 Palestinians.
Hezbollah military dealt “huge blow”
Hezbollah’s military have been dealt a blow.
OpenAI joins forces with South Korean tech giant Kakao after DeepSeek scare
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has signed a deal with South Korean tech giant Kakao.
USAID officials put on leave as Elon Musk says time for agency to ‘die’
The Trump administration locked USAID workers out of their headquarters in downtown Washington, DC as it moved to close the agency.
Mass graves in Goma: Hundreds killed when M23 rebels seized eastern DRC city
Hundreds of Congolese are being buried in mass graves after M23 fighters took the city of Goma last week
Aid agencies worried by growing humanitarian crisis in DR Congo
Aid agencies have raised concern about the worsening situation in Goma.
Trump’s tariffs on Canada “impossible to defend”
Trade war between the US and Canada and why the tariffs imposed by Trump are “complete nonsense.”
Trump compares Israel’s ‘tiny land’ in the Middle East to a pen on his desk
US President Donald Trump says it’s ‘not good’ that Israel has a ‘small piece of land’ when asked about the annexation of the West…
China announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods
China retaliates after Trump’s tariffs take effect, imposing counter levies on American goods.
Thousands protest at immigration rallies across America
Thousands protest at immigration rallies across America.
‘Triggered’ Democrats make ‘fools of themselves’ in senate confirmation hearings
Sky News host Gabriella Power has slammed the Democrats for turning the senate confirmation hearings into a “complete circus”.
China announces tariffs on US products
China has announced a package of tariffs on a range of US products.
Tourists and residents flee Santorini as earthquakes hit Greek island
Tourists flee the picturesque Greek island of Santorini, fearing a major earthquake is about to strike
US pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days
Donald Trump’s tariffs against Mexico and Canada have been put on hold, hours before they were to go into effect.
Trans protest erupts outside of NYU hospital over Trump’s executive orders
A trans protest has erupted outside of NYU Hospital over the cancellations of puberty blockers.
Donald Trump’s tariff threats dominated European Union meeting
US President Donald Trump is warning the European Union that he’ll be imposing tariffs on its goods.
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