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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:51:50 +1100
How a manosphere star accused of rape and trafficking was freed
Facing serious charges, Andrew Tate was barred from leaving Romania. Then weeks after Donald Trump took office, an extraordinary order came down from the highest levels of the Romanian government.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:14:32 +1100
Supercars towed from Mayfair after wealthy owners ‘ignore fines’
A Saudi-registered blue Rolls-Royce worth nearly $501,000 was one of the cars removed in a council crackdown outside a London hotel that charges from $2800 a night.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:19:31 +1100
Could Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes be what finally splinters the MAGA movement?
The captain’s pick for the role of defence secretary is facing allegations he’s presided over a military mission that may have been marked by war crimes. That’s a step too far for some of the president’s fans.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:50:06 +1100
Australians to be forced to provide their social media to enter the US
Applying for a visa waiver is also set to get more complicated under the new plan, with authorities seeking to collect far more detailed information including biometrics, IP addresses and metadata and family histories.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:45:00 +1100
With single act, Nobel Peace Prize winner drastically raises stakes in Trump stand-off
Overnight, Maria Corina Machado has re-established herself as a major player in an escalating game of brinkmanship between the US president and Venezuela’s leader.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:38:44 +1100
Prince Harry and Meghan celebrate – and criticise – Australia’s social media ban
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a statement lauding the world-leading legislation. But they also have some ideas for how it could be improved.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:35:33 +1100
‘Borderline frightening’: Pentagon outlines major challenge to AUKUS
Defence Minister Richard Marles has also confirmed the deal’s sprawling second pillar will be slimmed down in light of industry complaints.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:24:49 +1100
US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
President Donald Trump says the US has taken over a “very large” oil tanker in the latest move to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:22:56 +1100
US seize oil tanker off Venezuela
The US attorney-general has released video of the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:40:27 +1100
No mass migration: European right-wing populists seize on Trump’s ‘decay’ claims
The US president’s warning has gained emphatic support from European political leaders who aim to take or hold power by tapping into discontent on migration and social change.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:19 +1100
US plans to ask overseas visitors for social media history
Australians entering the US will have to provide a five-year social media history under plans by the Trump administration.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:38:08 +1100
At least 22 killed in building collapse in Moroccan city popular with tourists
Witnesses at the scene reportedly said the buildings in the densely populated area had shown signs of cracking for some time.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:40:00 +1100
Miss Universe contestant suffered serious head injury in stage fall, update reveals
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry requires constant medical supervision weeks after falling off the stage in Bangkok.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:00:34 +1100
‘Parents need help’: US Republicans back Australia’s social media ban as tech groups attack
The move has spurred advocates for change in the US, despite lobby groups claiming the Australian ban will “severely disadvantage” US companies.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:10:47 +1100
‘What’s your name?’ Moment police found Mangione eating McDonald’s after shooting
The restaurant manager called 911, concerned the customer sitting alone in a back corner resembled the man wanted over a brazen killing days earlier.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:09:51 +1100
Police encounter Luigi Mangione at McDonald's
A court has been shown bodycam footage of the moment police approached Luigi Mangione as he ate a meal after allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03:04 +1100
Tariff rescue: Trump gives Band-Aids to the farmers he hurt
Trump’s $18 billion Band-Aid for embattled US farmers won’t make China buy more soybeans or fix the rising costs of equipment.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:58:35 +1100
Stakeknife: British agent inside IRA committed murders with MI5’s knowledge
UK security services protected the spy – despite his links to more than a dozen killings, abductions and torture during the Troubles – and suppressed the truth about for him decades, a new report reveals.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:54:57 +1100
‘Figured it would stick’: NZ police officer makes arrest 20,000 kilometres from home
Mark Strongman was at the Tower of London as a tourist with his family. But the moment he heard a commotion ahead of him, he kicked into work mode.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:09:31 +1100
French first lady caught on video insulting feminist protesters
Footage has emerged of Brigitte Macron using a French slur to describe the women while speaking to a comedian backstage.

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