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MENACING calls ring out as thousands of Iranian protesters march through the streets. Their signs all bear the same bloodthirsty message.
Shock twist: ‘My dad is the killer’
ONE of Queensland’s most baffling cold cases has taken a surprising turn after a suspect in her murder was named by his son.
Cristiano Ronaldo driven to tears
QUITE a few fans wanted to see football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo suffer in the Euro 2016 final, but not like this.
Voice star’s wardrobe malfunction
ANYONE who tuned into The Voice finale last night got a little more skin than they expected. So did contestant Tash Lockhart.
RUSH HOUR: Stories you need to know today
A PHOTO of a peaceful protester facing armed police officers has become a powerful image of the conflict that is tearing America apart.
Historic ‘tree of knowledge’ to be ripped down
AUTHORITIES in charge of removing a historic tree dating back to the 1860s have been accused of using sneaky tactics under the cover of darkness.
Bin Laden’s son threatens US
THE son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has vowed revenge on the United States for assassinating his father.
The drama that could have killed Seinfeld
ASK any Seinfeld fan who the worst dancer on the show is — and they’ll immediately think of Elaine’s herky-jerk performance. But it nearly killed her reputation.
Sylvia and Pete’s big announcement
THE loved-up pair are on holiday in Europe, but Sylvia phoned in to give Karl and Lisa some happy news on the Today show this morning.
Australia’s best political sledges
BARELY a day now goes by without someone in public life being called a “bedwetter”. Things weren’t always so tame.
‘For heaven’s sake, that’s stupid’
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TAYLOR Swift and Tom Hiddleston have proved their love affair is still going strong by heading out for a romantic dinner date while in Australia.
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ICONIC American singer Chaka Khan has entered rehab in a battle against the same prescription drug which killed her close friend Prince.
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Tension builds at South China Sea
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Stranger’s email changed my life
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Eerie Thai gem hidden in plain sight
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Scary superbug found off Rio beaches
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Is this law racist or just practical?
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ATTN Seinfeld buffs: Test your knowledge
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Jailed for a murder that never happened
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Mad, bad and dangerous to direct
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Juggling high school and Hollywood
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Efron opens up about Adam DeVine’s junk
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Housing dilemma dividing our suburbs
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What it takes to buy a home in 2016
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Dick Smith saviour takes a $14 million hit
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Why 2016 is the year of lemon cars
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Telstra outsourcing leads to job cuts
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