Congressman allegedly paid for sex with 17 year old
Donald Trump’s first pick to run the justice department, Matt Gaetz, is facing “substantial evidence” he paid for sex with a teenage girl, according to a new investigation.
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Bill Clinton admitted to hospital
Former US president Bill Clinton has been taken to hospital, where he is undergoing testing after developing a fever.
Aussie ‘missing’ in Ukraine for months as comrade speaks
Australian officials are still trying to confirm the location of Oscar Jenkins, as an American who served alongside the Melbourne man in Ukraine breaks his silence. Warning: Graphic
‘I want out’: Assad’s wife ‘files for divorce’
The wife of deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has filed for divorce in Russia as she prepares to fight bone cancer, according to reports.
Charles breaks tradition with King’s Christmas message
King Charles has made a surprise break with royal tradition as he chose to record his Christmas message in a meaningful new location.
Russia advances in Ukraine; N Korea suffers mass casualties
Russia has claimed victory in another strategic Ukraine village as Seoul said North Korea suffered 1100 soldier casualties in the war with Ukraine so far.
‘Outcast’ Prince Andrew frozen out at Christmas amid ‘spy’ drama
Prince Andrew has headed to Windsor alone as the ‘less than pleased’ Royal Family celebrates Christmas without him after Chinese ‘spy’ row.
Accused CEO killer’s surprise plea
The smiling suspect in the brazen killing of a healthcare CEO in New York has entered his plea in court.
‘My ego’: Star in Blake Lively scandal issues apology to wife
Footage of Justin Baldoni’s wedding apology to his wife has resurfaced after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment claim against the embattled star. See the video. Warning: Graphic
Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to ‘destroy Huthi infrastructure’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the IDF to “crush the forces of evil” as he told politicians “progress” is being made regarding the release of hostages. Follow updates.
‘Complete rip-off’: Trump’s threat to seize trading route
Donald Trump has threatened to take back control over a crucial waterway as he lays out his second-term plans ahead of his inauguration.
‘We can bury anyone’: Alleged campaign to ruin Blake Lively
New court documents accuse actor Justin Baldoni of unleashing the public relations dark arts to destroy co-star Blake Lively’s reputation. Here’s how it allegedly unfolded.
‘Why you’: Shattered mother speaks after Magdeburg attack
The youngest victim who died in the horror German Christmas markets attack has been named as it is revealed police were warned about the accused killer.
‘Don’t be gullible’: Bezos denies $960m wedding rumours
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has squashed rumours that he and Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot in Aspen, Colorado with a lavish wedding.
‘Deeper things’: Kate’s heartfelt Christmas message
The Princess of Wales has recorded a special message reflecting on one of the hardest years of her life, asking the public to focus on “the things that connect us all”.
Doctor accused of deadly Xmas market car attack appears in court
The accused perpetrator of a terrifying Christmas market massacre in Germany that killed at least five and injured hundreds has made his first appearance in court.
Nation bans TikTok after boy, 14, stabbed to death
A country has blocked access to TikTok, blaming it for promoting violence among children following the killing of a teenager.
How Trump’s team of billionaires will change the US
What the billionaires, talk show hosts, loyalists and familial connections on Team Trump can accomplish will depend on a number of factors.
Canadian PM’s major move amid tensions with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shook up his cabinet, changing one-third of his team as political turmoil threatens his leadership and tensions erupt with Donald Trump.
America avoids government shutdown
The US Congress averted a government shutdown after weeks of tense negotiations that went down to the wire.
Weather warnings: How Boxing Day tsunami changed the world
The Boxing Day tsunami caused catastrophic devastation and there were unexpected ways in which it changed the world. See how in these harrowing before and after photos.
Best man’s final words before tsunami killed Troy Broadbridge
Footballer Troy Broadbridge was one of hundreds of thousands of victims of the 21st century’s biggest natural disaster. His best man opens up on the final conversation they had.
MH370: Search resumes 10 years after disappearance
Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for missing flight MH370 more than 10 years after it vanished in one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries.
‘We fight on’: Queen Mary’s powerful Christmas message
Queen Mary of Denmark has shared an emotional Christmas message which reveals what the Australian born royal’s greatest wish is this festive season.
Russia’s revenge: Kremlin strikes embassies in savage missile attack
Russia has sent a sinister message to the world targeting six foreign embassies in Ukraine with missiles in retaliation for the ongoing supply of western weapons to Kyiv.
Update on King Charles’ cancer battle
Buckingham Palace has provided an update about the King’s treatment ahead of he and Queen Camilla’s last major public engagement before Christmas.
Is Taylor Swift engaged to Travis Kelce?
Taylor Swift fuelled rumours of an engagement with Travis Kelce when photos of her Eras Tour wrap party emerge.
Kate, William release holiday card amid surprise Christmas move
Prince William and Princess Catherine have released a Christmas card after their “hardest year’ as it was revealed they would not be joining the rest of the royals at a major family occasion.
Gisele Pelicot hailed a hero after ex-husband jailed over mass rape
Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who survived a decade of sexual abuse by her husband and 50 strangers, has spoken out after her former spouse was jailed for 20 years.
Man arrested as police reveal school shooter had second gun
A 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly planning a second mass shooting in co-ordination with 15-year-old school shooter Natalie Rupnow.
Donald Trump ‘not even the first’ US president to talk about buying Greenland
US Studies Centre Research Director Jared Mondschein says Donald Trump is “not even the first” US president to talk about buying Greenland….
‘Truman Show’: Spies say everything is fake
Two former senior spies have revealed how they “create a pretend world” where “we’re the main actors”, likening it to The Truman Show.
Couple get 100 years for sickening abuse
William and Zackary Zulock gave off the image of a picture-perfect life — but behind closed doors, they ran a depraved “house of horrors”.
Horror development in student’s poisoning
A woman has been charged with the attempted murder of an Aussie exchange student after he was allegedly given rat poison while studying in Taiwan.
‘There are only two genders’: Trump vows to put an end to ‘transgender lunacy’
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to put an end to “transgender lunacy” in the United States, promising to take swift action to protect…
‘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.
Bombshell ethics report released on Trump’s initial pick for attorney general
The US House Ethics Committee has released a scathing report on former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, accusing him of drug abuse and sexual…
Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
Israel has confirmed it was behind the assassination of former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year.
Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever
Former US president Bill Clinton has been hospitalised with a fever, according to his deputy chief of staff.
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalised
Former United States President Bill Clinton has been hospitalised for “testing and observation” after developing a fever.
Holiday hotspot now unrecognisable
Fresh Australian aid crews have arrived in Vanuatu to help the country’s traumatised population through Christmas.
Trevi Fountain reopens following months of renovations
One of Rome’s most famous tourist attractions has reopened after three months of renovations.
Illegal migrant charged with subway horror
An illegal Guatemalan migrant accused of torching a sleeping woman on a Brooklyn subway train has been hit with murder and arson charges.
Luigi Mangione enters plea over CEO slaying
Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York on December 4.
Officer in Grinch costume leads drug raid
An undercover police officer wearing a Grinch costume has carried out a drug raid in Peru’s capital, Lima.
Joe Biden commutes death row sentences
US President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of nearly every inmate on federal death row.
2025 calendar detail is freaking everyone out
There’s no getting around it, 2024 left the world shaken and in some cases irrevocably altered. The good news? It only gets worse from here!
Actor Waymond Lee dead at 72
Actor Waymond Lee dead at 72
Syria: Thousands buried in Homs unmarked mass graves
Documents reveal the site of mass graves in the Syrian city of Homs. The search begins to identify the thousands buried in unmarked graves.
Romanian politics: President picks Marcel Ciolacu to form government
Romania’s outgoing president seeks to quell weeks of political turmoil by seeking a coalition government.
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