Last updated: September 02, 2015

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Destroyed and deserted hotels are used by the Turkish military, not tourists. Picture: Ka

WHITE sandy beaches and turquoise waters are inviting, but this particular beach is off limits. Nobody’s been allowed in for 40 years.

The strange case of Jeffrey Lash

The strange case of Jeffrey Lash

AFTER his unexplained death, cops found a $7m arsenal in Jeff Lash’s home and a trio of devotees convinced he was a “human-alien hybrid secret agent”.

‘This is a superhuman being’

‘This is a superhuman being’

TEN specialised trainers are engineering this young man into the ultimate physical specimen. The process — and the results — are frightening.

Silent killer we need to talk about

Silent killer we need to talk about

A VICTORIAN community lost 24 young lives in two years to a problem we refuse to talk about. That has to change.

‘Putting on a wig is not transgender to me’

‘Putting on a wig is not transgender to me’

NEARLY 200 students walked out of a Missouri high school on Monday because Lila Perry was changing in the girl’s locker room.

Jennifer Love Hewitt lactates through jumpsuit

Jennifer Love Hewitt lactates through jumpsuit

THE former Party of Five star tweeted about the embarrassing mummy mishap which happened in the middle of a business lunch.

‘The most mercurial, compelling figure in tennis’

Nick Kyrgios

THE curious case of Nick Kyrgios. America and Europe are just as fascinated by the mystery that is the man tipped to be tennis’ next superstar.

Party where the air gets you drunk

Party where the air gets you drunk

A BRISBANE show director defends his decision to present a vapour cloud of gin and tonic guests can absorb through their eyes and lungs.

Monster great white 500m from shore

Monster great white 500m from shore

A SYDNEY fisherman has captured terrifying footage of this 5.5m great white shark that circled his boat 500m from a Sydney beach. The 22-year-old said the shark was ‘the size of the width of the boat’.

Cheesed off pizza boss’s ‘parking rage’

Cheesed off pizza boss’s ‘parking rage’

A DOMINO’S pizza manager has allegedly gone on a rampage after someone parked in his spot, spray painting and scratching “do not park” on two cars outside his shop.

Celebrities’ real names revealed

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THE NAMES on stars’ birth certificates are often different to what they’re famously known as around the world.

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The Aussie athletes who are better than Hayne

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JARRYD Hayne's bid to play in the NFL is pretty impressive, but there are numerous Aussie athletes who have excelled at more than one sport. Check them out.

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Newly-announced US Bachelor star Ben Higgins.

FORGET Sam Wood. The Aussie version of The Bachelor has got nothing when compared to the hunks, cat fights and craziness of the US version.

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AHEAD of tonight’s grand final, judge Scott Pickett picks his favourite signature dishes from the top teams.

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SAM Frost is putting her heart on the line again as Australia’s first Bachelorette. This is the first look.

Selena Gomez. Picture: Interview Magazine

INTERVIEW mag has released eight versions of their September issue with our fave celebs in a private moment.

TBL team: Shannon Ponton, Michelle Bridges, host Fiona Faulkiner, Tiffiny Hall and The Co

TIFFINY Hall spent a week with her Biggest Loser family eating rubbish. The impact on her body was horrifying.

Khloe Kardashian

SHE’s known for her toned booty and now Khloe Kardashian has shown how thin her waist is in a selfie.

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Prisoner escape ‘embarrassing’ for police

SHE wriggled out of handcuffs and spend 36 hours on the run. Just how did Tiffany Neumann escape police custody and why was she bar-hopping?

New trend in big game hunting

 Africa Pics: Baby elephant only one day old in Hwange National Park. Picture: Fiona Harding

IT’S the industry that bankrolls some of Africa’s most dangerous militia and terrorist groups. Now the government is getting in on this sickening business.

Inside an icon’s lush palace

 USA baseballer George Herman

HE WAS the highest paid baseballer of his time, and he chose to live his life just as opulent. Take a squiz inside Babe Ruth’s famed New York City apartment.

Secret memos reveal Assange escape plot

Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Makes A Statement After Six Months Residing At The Ecuadorian Embassy

BOOZE, fights and fancy dress costumes. Leaked documents show what’s really been going on inside embassy where Julian Assange has been hiding for years.

Cops kill man with hands up

Supplied Editorial Texas police shoot dead Gilbert Flores. Picture: KSAT

SHOCKING video shows two cops gunning down a man who had his hands up in surrender, sparking outrage. WARNING: Graphic.

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When pasta isn’t actually Italian

WHILE the Italians might claim that there are over 310 different pasta forms, there are probably far more pasta dishes that aren’t Italian, according to Matt Preston.

How to nail the ultimate French style

How to nail the ultimate French style

FRENCH actress Juliette Binoche is the epitome of understatement and gives her secrets to attaining ‘that’ kind of style.

Meth cage mum ‘has it all wrong’

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A DESPERATE mum has built a cage to lock up her meth-addicted teenage son during his ice rages. But the consequences could be shocking.

People are obsessed with this ridiculous shoe

People are obsessed with this ridiculous shoe

YOU could pay a month’s rent, or buy these fluffy Gucci loafers. They’re the hottest — and weirdest — new ‘it’ shoe that fashion lovers are obsessed with.

Paleo Pete is absolutely furious

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PALEO guru and celeb chef Pete Evans has launched a scathing attack over the “corrupt” promotion of “so-called health foods”.

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‘I was punched in the chest by a stranger’

AN AUSSIE traveller reveals how she felt violated after being punched in the chest in a brazen public attack. And she’s just one of many to fall victim to this crime aboard.

Aussies in buck’s party ‘extortion’

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COPS come clean after 16 Aussies on a buck’s trip were taken to an ATM and ordered to cough up $25,000 in bribes after being caught with a stripper.

Pregnancy search exposed as hoax

Pregnancy search exposed as hoax

SHE claimed to have fallen pregnant to a one-night stand but Natalie’s baby daddy search was really a bid to sell stuff.

Cheapest hotels for Aussies right now

 A room in The Langham Hotel, Boston.

AN analysis of hotel room rates has found Aussies can expect to pay as little as $71 a night in one city, and as much as $332 in another.

How to survive the world’s raunchiest festival

How to survive the world’s raunchiest festival

IF YOU’VE ever thought about attending the norotiously wild Burning Man festival, then you’ll want to make sure you know the rules first.

Hughesy ‘waddles’ into spring

DAVE “Hughesy” Hughes had big dreams of “springing into spring”. But as his co-host Kate Langbroek said, it ended up being a “waddle”.

Taylor Swift’s ‘squad’ is a creepy cult

Martha Hunt, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Serayah, Lily Aldridge, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss,

TAYLOR Swift surrounds herself with other beautiful women, and apparently, they all have to follow some “dark rules”.

Adele’s offered $1.6 million a night

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Adele, winner of six GRAMMYs, poses in the press room at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards ...

THE Rolling In The Deep singer has reportedly been offered $1,638,000 per night to perform a series of concerts. But two things are holding her back.

Frock shock! Four stars wear same dress

Forever New Runway.

HOW embarrassing for ex-Bachelor contestants, Emily and Ebru, Tully Smyth from Big Brother and Andy Lee’s girlfriend — who all went to an event in the same dress!

What gets The Bachelor sweating?

What gets The Bachelor sweating?

AS Sam Wood, usually so cool, is set to send one girl home from The Bachelor tonight, an unforeseen turn of events sees him sweat over his decision.

The ultimate fast car in disguise

IT LOOKS like your standard four door car, but underneath, there’s a big V8 engine that turns it into a rocket.

Emails more romantic than phone calls

 Actor Tom Hanks in 1998 film

IT appears Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were predicting the future of dating with the 1998 cinematic masterpiece You’ve Got Mail.

These are the world’s dumbest crooks

These are the world’s dumbest crooks

THEY thought it wise to broadcast their crime on a live streaming app, but instead created a real-life gangster flick about the world’s dumbest criminals.

This gamer could be the next F1 star

 Racing driver Jann Mardenborough playing playstation.

FOUR years ago he had never raced a car. Now this ex-gamer is inches away from landing a Formula 1 contract.

Netflix for pirates: ‘Watch at your own risk’

Netflix for pirates: ‘Watch at your own risk’

IT SOUNDS too good to be true. That’s because this service isn’t exactly legal, and you could pay a very high price for using it.

$100k-a-year ‘fake’ found in outback

NICHOLAS Crawford was suffering from exposure when he was found walking along a remote stretch of highway. Police say he’s been living an extraordinary lie.

Why China’s crash puts us at risk

Why China’s crash puts us at risk

WHAT does China’s economic slowdown have to do with Sydney house prices? One of the world’s top experts explains how it could affect you.

Avoid these LinkedIn mistakes

Avoid these LinkedIn mistakes

WHETHER you’re happy with your job or actively looking, you should definitely have a profile. But avoid these mistakes.

How to future-proof your career

How to future-proof your career

EXPERTS predict robots will take over many industries over the next 10 years, rendering many workers useless. Here’s how to future-proof your career.

Safest ways to do mobile banking

Safest ways to do mobile banking

MOBILE banking is on the rise — but so are the fraudsters who are trying to bypass security. Here’s what you must consider to avoid getting hacked.

McEnroe rips ‘bonehead’ Kyrgios

THE original SuperBrat John McEnroe launched an attack on Nick Kyrgios during his match with Andy Murray at the US Open.

Hayne’s incredible Madden ‘16 ratings

Hayne’s incredible Madden ‘16 ratings

JARRYD Hayne grew up playing Madden. Now he will feature in the NFL video game by popular demand - and the aspiring 49er has serious player ratings.

A tribute to the retirees of 2015

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WITH a number of NRL careers drawing to a close, we’ve paid tribute to the 12 players who will hang up the boots after season 2015.

Lillee sensationally quits as WACA president

Lillee sensationally quits as WACA president

Dennis Lillee has reportedly quit as president of the West Australian Cricket Association, saying “I cannot stand by and watch what is happening at the WACA.”

Country king hit sparks footy fury

 Alberton Football Netball League, Round 19, Fish Creek Kangaroos v Dalyston Magpies, Dalyston won 11-5-71 v 8-11-59, at Fish...

A TWO-WEEK ban for a punch that KO’d former Blue Brad Fisher in a country footy game has been met with shock and anger by AFL players. SEE THE HIT