FLYING WITH A SPY: How a spook stays safe while travelling
A FORMER CIA officer has revealed his top travel safety tips — including why you should sleep on a high floor and never, ever use the safe.
60 Minutes ‘thrown under bus’
THE mother at the centre of the Lebanon kidnapping controversy has been accused of “throwing everybody under the bus”.
Bishop dumped by Liberal Party
BRONWYN Bishop has chartered her last taxpayer-funded helicopter. The great survivor of Australian politics lost her seat of Mackellar after a 29-year stint in politics.
Canadian PM’s genius answer
A SMART-ALEC reporter jokingly asked Justin Trudeau about quantum computing. The PM’s answer was priceless.
Sam Thaiday’s classy act of sportsmanship
SAM Thaiday is well liked in rugby league circles, and this moment during the Broncos’ clash with the Knights showed why.
Weirdest things real estate agents see
DRUG labs, dead bodies, porn; property managers have seen it all at rental inspections. And if you’re hiding someone, there’s one big giveaway.
Was this woman racially profiled?
ALL the Muslim woman did was ask to move seats on an airline that has an unassigned seating policy. Then all hell broke loose.
How we’re failing our Aussie veterans
AUSTRALIANS think soldiers are cared for after they leave the army. But the number of veterans facing homelessness and post-traumatic stress tells a different story.
‘Tiger whisperer’ mauled to death
FLORIDA zookeeper built her reputation on her capability to handle big, dangerous cats. Then one turned on her.
Ugly ‘cheap shot’ puts Lion on spinal board
A VICIOUS “cheap shop” from Steven May left Stefan Martin motionless on the ground before he left the field on a spinal board.
The big problem with planking
HOW long can you plank for? Before you get too smug, it turns out everyone’s favourite exercise might be doing you more harm than good.
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Drafted before Kobe, murdered in cold blood
KOBE Bryant went No.13 in the 1996 NBA Draft. Those picked before him? One was murdered, two blew a combined $300 million and another had a run-in with an Aussie legend.
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A FORMER journalist says he never would have followed the story that landed senior 60 Minutes journalist Tara Brown in jail.
SHE debuted an Anna Wintour-esque new do at the Grammys, but now Tay-Tay’s gone even further for Coachella.
THE pop singer’s plane made an emergency landing and he was rushed to hospital, as some held serious concerns for his welfare.
HOLLYWOOD’S hottest couple, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling, are expecting their next genetically blessed baby.
AFTER playing cricket in heels and nailing it with a bow and arrow, the royals have trekked to remote hillside monastery and arrived looking incredible.
ONE of the world’s most famous festivals kicks off in California this weekend, but this year there are some bizarre items on the banned list.
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The Australian massacre nobody remembers
WITH the Port Arthur tragedy popping up in the news of late, I’m reminded of a little-known massacre that hit a suburban Sydney shopping centre in 1991.
Stan Grant lands important new job
THE popular TV presenter made a rousing speech on racism in October. Now he’s in a position to make a lasting difference.
Toddler Sanaya remembered at funeral
THE father of murdered toddler Sanaya Sahib has been embraced by emotional family and friends at the public funeral for the murdered toddler.
Luxury hotel planned for Port Arthur site
IT’S the scene of Australia’s worst shooting massacre, and now there are plans for a $1000-a-night hotel built near the historic site.
Teen cyberbullying scourge revealed
DOCTORING images to humiliate classmates — some aged just 12 — is the latest vile trend of cyber bullies. These are some of the ways you can put a stop to it.
Jilted lover’s naked snaps backfire
SHE was so upset about being dumped this woman sent dozens of sexy snaps and an explicit video to her ex-lover in the hope of winning him back.
Donald Trump won’t stop whining
DONALD Trump once called himself “the most fabulous whiner”. He’s spent the last week proving himself correct.
Snowden has a new job: Musical artist
FUGITIVE Edward Snowden, who in 2013 revealed widespread US foreign surveillance, has released an aptly named song with the pioneer of electronic music.
Deadly Japanese quake kills 32
THE death toll has risen to 32 people after a second strong earthquake hit Japan, causing a massive landslide that tore open a village.
What’s inside 9/11 secret pages?
HIDDEN inside a highly restricted secret vault, locked away and closely guarded, are what has been hailed as America’s “most sensitive documents”.
When parents do the unthinkable
THEY ARE the parents who do the unthinkable — kill their own kids. According to a US psychologist, there are usually tell-tale signs in a likely offender.
Ghost appears in traveller’s holiday snaps
HOTEL guest took some snaps in a building known for its ‘happy’ ghosts. You won’t believe what he found the next day.
Shocking video of smacked son
AN American mum has posted a disturbing video of two teachers preparing to hit her young, terrified son with a wooden paddle as she looked on.
Dolmio admits its sauce unhealthy
MARS Food, the maker of Dolmio, says some of its products will soon carry labels suggesting they should be eaten only occasionally.
Put dessert back on the menu
You don’t have to give up dessert to keep the kilos off. You just need the right recipes.
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‘It was the worst month of my life’
MEGAN Sullivan suffered three near-death experiences in as many weeks. Then, she had a great moment of clarity and made a decision that would change her life.
Airline pranks unsuspecting passengers
AN AIRLINE employee has shared a series of cheeky photos showing the surprising way that he — and other staff — are delighting travellers at the airport.
Japan designs world’s first ‘invisible’ train
ALREADY famous for its bullet trains, Japan is set to launch an ‘invisible’ train to its tracks that will be virtually impossible to see.
Aussies warned of airport security trick
IT IS the fear of many travellers at airport security checkpoints. This couple had their valuables stolen right under the noses of security.
Is this the cheapest US airfare ever?
TRAVEL agents are gobsmacked by the lowest fare they have ever seen — and there’s likely to be more where that came from.
Hemsworth debunks those Miley engagement rumours
ARE they or aren’t they? Liam Hemsworth has finally sounded off on those Miley Cyrus engagement rumours.
Delta blindsides fans with new single
DELTA Goodrem has surprised her fans by announcing a return to her comfort zone of ballads with a new single, Dear Life.
Why this season of ‘Girls’ is the best yet
LENA Dunham’s critically acclaimed show about four 20-something women living in New York has finally hit its stride. WARNING: SPOILERS
Spin doctor to ease Nine’s pain
CRISIS management specialist Greg Baxter has been hired to help ease Nine’s public relations pain over the 60 Minutes scandal.
Kendrick Lamar sued for copying song
KENDRICK Lamar is being sued for allegedly using the music from one of soul legend Bill Withers’ songs without permission.
Streaming is saving the music industry
THE world’s biggest recording artists might not be happy with the digital streaming royalties, but these services are helping salvage a dying industry.
New world record for fastest car
TO celebrate its 25th anniversary, Hennessey Performance’s Venom GT coupe has broken the world record for land speed.
The car of Generation Z’s future
TOYOTA has developed a new vehicle concept car it believes will be used by the children of Generation Z and it’s pretty decent.
Anarchist chimp goes rogue, escapes zoo
A ROGUE chimpanzee has shown why his favourite television show is Prison Break after escaping from a zoo in northern Japan.
Man’s insane TV binge marathon
EVER watched episode after episode of TV and lost track of time? This man took it to a whole new level with dire results.
The real reason Trump is popular
OLEG Atbashian lived through the dying days of the Soviet Union — and he’s terrified of what’s happening in America.
Worker prints vile message on cans
HE WAS responsible for a cheeky message on a batch of 200,000 beer cans. But rather than be sacked, he was named employee of the month.
Tax deductions for cars rev up
TAXPAYERS are claiming larger work-related car expenses - but rule changes to be introduced this year are set to slow down many motorists.
When breaking up costs a bomb
BREAKING up can be expensive — especially when your ex sues you for $85,000 over those repairs he made to your apartment.
Aldi eating Woolworths’ lunch
GERMAN discount chain Aldi continues its long march into Australia, with new data revealing more bad news for Woolworths.
REAL ESTATE
How to rent sight unseen
Obviously it’s preferable to see the home you’re going to live in, but it’s not always that easy.
Inside the $195m display home
It has a beauty salon plus an indoor waterfall and is surrounded by real estate royalty.
Four houses make $19.75m
A quartet of humble homes has collected a mammoth sum thanks to keen developers.
Ricciardo stars as Rosberg takes pole
NICO Rosberg took pole in a difficult qualifying session for Mercedes, but Daniel Ricciardo was the real star at Shanghai.
Fan cops ball to the face, is stretchered off
A BASEBALL fan attending a game in Florida had to be taken from the ground on a stretcher after she was struck in the face by a foul ball.
‘I don’t want to get naked’
THEY surf the same waves, the same formats, and have the same expenses. So why are women being ripped off by the surf industry?
Actress reveals disappointing date with Ronaldo
HE’S one of the world’s most successful sporting stars, but it seems Cristiano Ronaldo could still learn a thing or two about romance.
Eddie seals Crows win in a thriller
IT JUST had to be little Eddie Betts, the crowd darling of Adelaide Oval, to kick the two important goals to seal the match against ladder-leading Sydney.
