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Where next world war could erupt
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Trump unleashes ‘firing squad’
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Mystery behind ‘tower of doom’
IT WAS built to withstand an atomic blast and for years people have wondered what its story is. Now all has been revealed.
How Islamic State is turning on its own
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What just one can of Red Bull does to you
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Drawing game goes horribly wrong on live TV
A NEWS anchor was beside herself when a doodle drawing game on live TV went awry.
The Waugh sledge that backfired
A FORMER English cricketer has revealed the time he came out on top in a war of words with one of Australia’s greatest sledgers.
What laser eye surgery really feels like
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‘Car of the year’ finalists announced
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New glimpse of uncontacted Amazon tribe
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KANYE West has been hospitalised in Los Angeles after abruptly cancelling the remaining dates of his national tour.
HOW McDonald’s came to feed one per cent of the world’s population daily is examined in The Founder, a movie which could deliver Michael Keaton his Oscar.
TWO South Australian lads have been announced as the new hosts of the Triple J breakfast show, replacing Matt Okine and Alex Dyson.
GIGI Hadid has apologised to anyone who was offended by her impersonation of Melania Trump — but said it was done in “good humour”.
2DAY FM breakfast host Sam Frost is in trouble with pop megastar Robbie Williams — and he let her know about it this morning.
NAYA Rivera has filed for divorce from her husband Ryan Dorsey after just two years of marriage.
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End of the road for Payless Shoes
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Two dead after Melbourne asthma chaos
WHEN a thunderstorm hit Melbourne yesterday, it triggered a rare phenomenon seen only four times in the last 30 years.
Desperate search for Quanne
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Massive earthquake rocks Japan
TSUNAMI waves hit areas along the Japanese coast after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima.
Driver charged over school bus smash
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Second earthquake hits New Zealand
NEW Zealand has been rocked by another earthquake less than a week after a powerful tremor killed two people.
Players questioned over extreme hazing
A SNAPCHAT video has emerged of a group of baseball players pinning down a young teammate and masturbating him.
‘He would beat the p*** out of McGregor’
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Dad’s hilarious failed attempt at gymnastics
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‘Six months pregnant and on Tinder’
CAITLIN is six months pregnant and joined Tinder to find a new partner. While she sees it as “having a life”, others haven’t been so supportive.
The ultimate Schoolies disgrace
INTOXICATED schoolies are being removed from the party on the Gold Coast for medical attention in an embarrassing roll of shame.
‘Apologies to anyone harmed by my hooha’
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These thongs are the new #bluedress
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This is why airline food is so terrible
NO MATTER how fancy our in-flight meals are, food always tastes bad at 34,000 feet. And for that you can blame aircraft design, safety and science.
A380’s terrifying storm landing
DRAMATIC vision has emerged of the moment the world’s largest passenger plane was violently rocked by strong winds while attempting to land.
Direct Perth to London flights hit a snag
QANTAS says time is running out for Perth Airport to agree to its terminal proposal, otherwise direct flights to London could be delayed for a decade.
Swarms of mozzies released in Cairns
SCIENTISTS hope the bacteria-carrying mosquitoes will increase the city’s resistance to viruses as the World Health Organisation declares Zika is here to stay.
How hosties exact their revenge
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‘You can’t save somebody, they’ve got to save themselves’
NICOLE Kidman has opened up about helping her husband, Keith Urban, overcome his battle with drug and alcohol addiction.
The X Factor’s future in doubt
THE X Factor went through a major revamp this year — but with tanking ratings, it wasn’t enough to secure the show’s future just yet.
Lisa defends Karl: ‘It makes me so angry’
TODAY’S Lisa Wilkinson has blasted the media over its treatment of her co-host, Karl Stefanovic, after the very public breakown of his marriage.
Comedian blasts ‘mean’ Ellen DeGeneres
APPARENTLY, TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has a “mean streak that everyone knows about.” Just ask Kathy Griffin.
Blanchett ‘feuds’ with Hathaway on set
FILMING has barely begun yet Ocean’s Eight co-stars Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway are already feuding, sources say.
Hyperloop underdog’s big plan
NO ONE expected them to get this far but a team of Aussie uni students have taken their new transport vision a step closer to reality.
Cyclists fined $1.33m in new penalties
A LABOR MP has taken shots at the government for its hostile approach to cyclists, saying it makes Sydney an embarrassment on the world stage.
Hands on with Apple’s MacBook Touch Bar
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Could there be another Fukushima?
THE latest earthquake off the coast of Japan has brought back horrifying memories of the nation’s last nuclear catastrophe. Could it happen again?
Freshly-fallen meteorite older than Earth
SCIENTISTS have recovered a freshly fallen meteorite believed to be 4.56 billion years old from a farm north east of Perth, making it older than the Earth.
Man steals wallet during job interview
THIS should probably go without saying, but here’s a tip for your next job interview: try not to steal the boss’ wallet.
Ridiculous start-ups that actually worked
THE best start-ups seem obvious only in retrospect. Think about how ridiculous these businesses would have looked before they exploded.
What it’s like inside Trump Tower
WELCOME to Trump Tower. Upstairs, the president-elect is planning his administration. Downstairs, it’s a full-on political carnival.
Rare Pokemon card sells for $75,000
AN EXTREMELY rare Pokemon trading card — the “Pikachu Illustrator” — has been purchased for a gobsmacking record price of $74,560 at auction.
Can Angela Merkel save democracy?
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Renovate within budget
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Best growth suburbs of 2016
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A Dizzy response to legends’ fury
BRETT Lee is shocked. Michael Hussey is shocked. But in a shock twist, Jason Gillespie is shocked at their state of shock.
Vikings’ perfect gift to sound guy
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Police fine Channel 9 commentators
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Yarran walks away from Tigers
STAR Richmond recruit Chris Yarran has quit the club without playing a game for the Tigers. Yarran has been released from his contract to deal with mental health issues.
Phantom kick sends UFC spinning
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