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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +1100‘Ride with it’: Trump instructs Republicans to keep running deeply divisive ad
The US president said the commercial was “hitting pay dirt” and Vivek Ramaswamy should thank God for the political ammunition provided by Amy Acton’s estranged mother.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:54:08 +1100Florida cop caught living in a dead man’s house for years
Authorities allege Brian Sguros carried out a “complex scheme” to take control of a $US400,000 house by using the dead home owner’s ID to pay property taxes and obtain permits to make repairs.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:21:30 +1100Tourists get caught up in Paris protests
Footage of tourists wheeling suitcases through the middle of the Paris riots have gone viral
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:14:30 +1100Meghan’s estranged father investigated over alleged child abuse images: report
Thomas Markle snr’s son says he reported his father to police for allegedly being in possession of child abuse images.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:35:18 +1100The violence of the streets of Paris looked like rage. It revealed a society that will take years to heal
There is despair in France over how to stop a violent upheaval turning into a social collapse. The breakdown in order is so widespread, that it is impossible to turn away with a Gallic shrug.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:33:42 +1100US and Israel are planning to hit Iran again once elections are over
The targets are likely to include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal. But analysts say the US midterms and general elections in Israel will dictate the next move.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:09:45 +1100‘Looksmaxxer’ social media influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape
The social media personality, known for promoting extreme devotion to male beauty has agreed to a $US10,000 bail, surrendered his passport and will not contact or post about the woman who has accused him of assault.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:22:16 +1100Trump ordered to sit for deposition in defamation case against BBC
The judge said Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11 or face sanctions including the possible dismissal of his $14.2 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:42:43 +1100Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies
Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta has been hit with the biggest fine in its history, ordered to pay more than $35 billion over lies about users' privacy.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +1100Unmasked: The far-left extremist suspected of burning down 143-year-old town hall
Security experts have estimated about 5000 “black bloc” or far-left violent actors were on the ground during the riots in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Limoges.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:15:21 +1100Sacred elephant carrying 650kg gold shrine goes on a rampage
Somananna, the elephant, its trunk adorned with intricate red and gold paint, lost his bearings while leading the main procession of the 10-day sacred Navaratri festival through the streets.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:41:29 +1100Temple elephant runs amok
An elephant carrying a 650kg sacred gold shrine went on a rampage during a Hindu festival.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +1100New Mexico sues to stop payouts to Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, accountant
The lawsuit alleges the pair facilitated, financed and concealed Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, including at his New Mexico ranch.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:31 +1100Trump praises male senator's body
Donald Trump has repeatedly praised the physique of Ohio Senator Jon Husted.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:39:42 +1100‘Like a wounded animal’: Netanyahu will do whatever it takes to stay in power, former PM warns
Former prime minister Ehud Barak says Israel’s “ultra-religious, ultra-nationalist, messianic, racist” government is leading the country toward the abyss.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:58:11 +1100‘You are a humanitarian,’ US envoy tells Putin after deal to secure teacher’s release
The deal to free Stephen Hubbard, who was imprisoned after being captured in Ukraine during Russia’s 2022 invasion, comes as the Kremlin says Moscow is ready to resume talks on ending the war.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:53:25 +1100Macron attacks ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming migrants for riots
The French president accuses foreign leaders of seeking to exploit France’s unrest for their own political gains and spreading misinformation online.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:23:17 +1100American prisoner freed by Russia
Russia has released a jailed US prisoner as Donald Trump's special envoy meets Vladimir Putin.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:22:36 +1100Macron calls Trump's remarks on riots 'stupid'
French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised foreign leaders for trying to exploit the riots in his country.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:48:03 +1100Not dead, just shopping. North Korean dictator shows up at expo to shut down haters
Not for the first time, wild rumours about Kim Jong-un’s death have run amok online. Who is making them up and why?