DESPICABLE ACTS: He is ‘the worst we have encountered’
THIS Australian’s alleged crimes are so bad that a country may bring back the death penalty just to execute him. WARNING: Graphic.
Brad’s ‘midair clash’ with son
BRAD Pitt is being investigated by the FBI over claims he flew into a drunken rage on a plane and “got physical”.
‘Don’t tell me what to say’
“I REALLY regret doing this,” Hillary Clinton said halfway through her hilariously stilted interview with Zach Galifianakis.
Bachelorette boys get nasty
AFTER one of the boys revealed his dirty secret, Sam couldn’t hold back, as the cocktail party descended into bitter chaos.
RUSH HOUR: The stories you need to know today
A STUDENT was left mortified after she realised she’d written and sent this “assignment” to her university professor while blind drunk.
AFL prepares for backlash if Giants win flag
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has conceded there may be backlash if GWS beat the Western Bulldogs and go on to win the 2016 premiership.
The forgotten JonBenet murder suspects
AMID all the speculation about JonBenet Ramsey’s parents and brother, the world has overlooked a few other suspects.
Satellite pics you’re not meant to see
GOOGLE Earth images reveal four mysterious new objects on a disputed South China Sea island. The government wants to hide the evidence.
Ricciardo on his ‘awkward’ F1 experiences
IT SEEMS like Daniel Ricciardo is forever smiling, but there’s one uncomfortable aspect of his sport that makes him squirm.
Baby killed by mum had meth in system
A FIVE-month-old baby killed by his mother suffered severe brain injuries, bruising to his head and neck, and had meth in his system, a WA court has been told.
Meet the world’s tallest teenager
DOCTORS believe 17-year-old Broc Brown will soon become the world’s tallest man, if his incredible growth rate continues.
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KALEY Cuoco came second on the list of highest paid TV actresses. The male list has just been released. Did her co-star Jim Parsons pocket more than her?
BRAD Pitt has reportedly been referred to the FBI over claims he verbally and physically abused his children on a private jet.
BAR Refaeli has slipped back into lingerie and posed for photos just six weeks after giving birth.
HARRY Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has weighed in on racism in Hollywood, saying show business isn’t as progressive as you’d think.
MODEL Gigi Hadid has been filmed fighting off an attacker who grabbed her from behind as she walked to a car with her sister Bella in Milan.
DELTA Goodrem says kissing a male model on the set of her new video was “a great day at work”.
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Police dig for school uniform in Tia’s backyard
POLICE will begin digging up the yard of Tiahleigh Palmer’s accused killer in the hope of finding new clues, such as her missing school uniform and backpack.
‘I’m petrified he’s out on the streets’
FORMER Bad Boys stripper Michael Borgen repeatedly slammed his female victim’s head against a brick wall. She’s shocked he got off so “lightly”.
School ‘restrained autistic boy with straps’
THE mother of a six-year-old autistic boy allegedly restrained in a chair and ankle straps at his school has called the practice “barbaric”.
‘Rapist’, 12, bailed for family holiday
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl has been spared his next date in court so that he can enjoy a family holiday.
‘I was attacked by a Muslim woman’
THE man who filmed a clash between a Muslim woman and a man wearing a Pauline Hanson T-shirt in Perth has been revealed as the leader of a far-right group.
Hours after this date she was dead
A CHILLING surveillance video shows uni student Jacqueline Vandagriff with her alleged killer hours before she was found burned and dismembered.
Quiz show star arrested for ‘murder’
A TV quiz show panellist has been arrested on suspicion of murder after claiming in a book that he may have killed a man but isn’t quite sure.
Tourist killed by his own lie
A MAN injured on the holiday of a lifetime didn’t tell doctors what really happened, fearing the consequences. It turned out to be a fatal mistake.
Deadly gang war we’ve ignored
A CONFLICT the world has turned its back on is blowing up and Australia is about to be in the middle of it.
‘Transparency is in eye of beholder’
AS VIOLENT protests continued to rage in North Carolina, police said video of a cop shooting a black man wouldn’t be released anytime soon.
Why I’m happy my son was diagnosed with autism
WHEN Julia’s son was diagnosed with autism, she did not feel unhappy, desperate, or even surprised. Actually, she was pretty happy.
Boy’s touching letter to Obama goes viral
A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy’s letter to Barack Obama asking him to send a Syrian refugee child to come and live with his family has gone viral.
‘This is the last action of my marriage’
MARCO Bulmer-Rizzi says he has finally found closure following a law change that only occurred because of his partner’s death on their honeymoon.
The truth about the five-second rule
WE’VE all used the five second rule as an excuse to eat food that we’ve dropped — but new research suggests we should stop our filthy habits.
There’s a toilet-themed restaurant
TAIPEI is know for its “quirky” novelty restaurants, but has this one taken the need for point of difference a little too far?
‘Significant concern’: Jetstar flight forced to land
VIDEO: A Jetstar flight from Sydney to Cairns has been forced to divert to Brisbane after smoke filled the cabin accompanied by a “scraping and grating” noise.
Japan’s garden of the dead
‘YOU come to feel like something is moving every time you turn around.’ Is this one of the world’s creepiest gardens?
China’s ‘dodgy’ Great Wall repair job
A LOCAL government in China is copping widespread criticism for botching restoration work on a 700-year-old stretch of the Great Wall of China.
Rare close up of intriguing passenger jet
IT WAS the most advanced and luxurious aircraft to grace the skies, flying everyone from the Queen to Mick Jagger.
World’s craziest fried delicacies
SPIDERS, rodents and testicles are all on the menu, but the grossest fried dishes actually come from Britain (and no, we’re not talking about haggis).
Marion Cotillard breaks silence
ACTRESS Marion Cotillard, who’s been accused of having an affair with Brad Pitt, has spoken in no uncertain terms.
The TV show you should be watching
A COMEDY? A drama? It’s the groundbreaking series scooping awards, and it’s telling a story that’s never been told on TV before.
Mia Farrow’s son dies aged 27
ACTRESS Mia Farrow’s adopted son Thaddeus, who was a paraplegic due to polio, has tragically died aged 27 from an injury suffered in a car.
Waleed claim stuns The Project
CLAIMS by a One Nation senator on The Project that Waleed Aly condoned terrorism left the panel so shocked they forgot who he was.
‘Brangelina was a complete sham’
AN INVESTIGATIVE journalist appeared on Sunrise and Today Extra this morning and made some pretty wild claims about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s relationship.
First Lady’s passport leaked by hacker
WELL this is embarrassing. A scan of what appears to be Michelle Obama’s passport has been posted online in an apparent cyber breach of the White House.
Australians no longer lagging behind on Netflix
WE MAY not have the exact same Netflix library as the rest of the world but at least we’re catching up in one area.
US secret ‘making us a target’
MOST of us know very little about this secret military facility in Central Australia. Instead of protecting us, it “makes us a target”.
NASA: ‘surprising activity’ on Europa
NASA has found ‘evidence of surprising activity’ on Jupiter’s moon Europa — a place the space agency believes is the best place to look for life.
DNA unearths mystery of new ‘human’
DNA from indigenous Australians has revealed evidence of ancient interbreeding with an unknown branch of humanity their ancestors encountered 72,000 years ago.
The housing crisis isn’t near. It’s here
“WE ARE a nation that can no longer house its own children,” shadow treasurer Chris Bowen warns in a speech today.
The speech that grabbed our attention
THERE’S a reason why when Justin Trudeau talks, people sit up and listen. Canada’s PM has grabbed headlines again with this rousing speech.
Why we should privatise hospitals
SOCIAL housing, hospital, public dental care and other government services could benefit from privatisation, the Productivity Commission has found.
Perth’s ‘Taj Mahal’ to be torn down
DEMOLITION of a controversial Perth mega-mansion dubbed the “Taj Mahal on the Swan River” is set to go ahead next month, the local council says.
Should queer festival have straight boss?
THE suspension of a Queer arts festival boss, allegedly because she is straight, has sparked debate over who should be allowed to lead minorities.
REAL ESTATE
Where to find cheaper homes
Can’t afford to buy in your dream suburb? It might be time to look next door.
Inside The Block judge’s home
Ever wondered what Neale Whitaker’s house looks like? Now is your chance as the Surry Hills pad goes up for sale.
Rousey offered UFC comeback fight
RONDA Rousey has been offered a UFC comeback fight, with an opponent, event and date named for the MMA megastar’s potential return to the Octagon.
‘Unfinished business’ brought Jobe back
TIM Watson believes his son, and Essendon captain, Jobe has finally been able to put his year-long ban behind him as he announces his return to AFL.
Put a sock in it: Bellamy
MELBOURNE Storm coach Craig Bellamy has launched a fierce defence of his players and called on the NRL to crack down on clubs trying to influence referees before finals games.
‘Send a message to white Australia’
THE NRL has been dragged into a storm of controversy, as greats of the game call on players not to stand during the national anthem.
Agassi’s advice for ‘fascinating’ Kyrgios
THE tennis world, according to Andre Agassi, is Nick Kyrgios’ oyster — but desire, rather than talent, will ultimately decide how far the Australian firebrand advances.
