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Trump releases bromance letter
THE details of a letter sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump reveals the mutual admiration society they have created.
Movie star’s massive heart attack
STAR Wars actress Carrie Fisher is in a stable condition after going into cardiac arrest during a mid-air flight from London to LA.
Shock US vote abandons Israel
US rebukes longstanding ally at UN Security Council, with Israel’s settlements on Palestinian territory since 1967 now deemed “illegal”.
Dismembered teen’s mum arrested
POLICE say a woman arrested after her daughter was found dismembered, months after she went missing, is a ‘person of interest’.
Controversial aircraft in new crash
THE crash of an advanced US Marine Corps Osprey tilt-rotor this morning has seen renewed calls for the accident-prone aircraft to be grounded.
New Kiwi PM a ‘good bloke’: Morrison
AUSTRALIA has welcomed the news Bill English is New Zealand’s new prime minister with Scott Morrison confident he will operate as John Key did.
Last man standing now NZ PM
MORE than a decade after he tried and failed to become the country’s leader, Bill English is New Zealand’s new Prime Minister.
Solomons struck by second quake
ALREADY rocked by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday, the Solomon Islands has been hit by a second earthquake in as many days.
Massive quake rocks the South Pacific
A GIANT 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked the Solomon Islands this morning, with initial reports warning of tsunamis as far as NZ.
Controversial views of likely PM
JOHN Key’s shock resignation from New Zealand’s top job has paved the way for his ultra-conservative to become the next Prime Minister.
Qantas will now fly you to Bali all year
AUSTRALIA’S flag carrier has made a major change to its already popular Sydney to Denpasar route.
China’s new ‘invisible’ bridge
Warning: This is not for the faint-hearted. China’s latest glass-bottomed attraction will make you feel like you’re floating on air.
What it’s really like as a geisha girl
IT’S a mysterious practice confined to the wealthy and influential of Japan. Here’s a rare look at one of the country’s most revered traditions.
Photos you’re not meant to see
A PHOTOGRAPHER was told to delete these photos from his camera. They show life under North Korea’s brutal regime.
Free booze on flights could soon end
SOME of Asia’s marquee airlines that spoil passengers with free alcohol and in-flight entertainment may soon have to kick the habit.
Will ‘hotel of doom’ finally open?
IT’S been 30 years in the making and, now the lights have come on. Rumours are rife the world’s biggest hotel is finally set to open.
Is the US about to collapse?
WILL the US collapse the moment Trump takes power in January? There are plenty of indicators the President-elect will change everything.
Movie star’s massive heart attack
STAR Wars actress Carrie Fisher is in a stable condition after going into cardiac arrest during a mid-air flight from London to LA.
Dismembered teen’s mum arrested
POLICE say a woman arrested after her daughter was found dismembered, months after she went missing, is a ‘person of interest’.
Trump: ‘Let it be an arms race’
DONALD Trump has sparked fears of a nuclear war, but Vladimir Putin says Russia is “stronger than any aggressor.”
Dad fled to Vegas with guns, condoms
A MAN has been arrested for murdering his wife and baby son after he was found speeding to Las Vegas with guns in his car and condoms in his pocket.
Donald Trump’s ‘forgotten’ child
DONALD Trump’s youngest daughter Tiffany remains a mystery. But Insta snaps aside, her back story is sad and compelling.
Five dead as plane misses takeoff
DRAMATIC footage shows the moment a cargo plane crashed in north-east Colombia shortly after take-off, killing five people.
Horror bungee death captured on video
A BRAZILIAN man has plunged to his death when a seemingly normal bungee jump went horribly wrong. WARNING: Graphic video
Ecuador rocked by deadly earthquake
A 5.7 MAGNITUDE earthquake followed by 37 aftershocks rattled Ecuador’s Pacific coast before dawn, causing three deaths and heavy damage.
Cash crackdown ‘a triumph’
VENEZUELA’S president said Sunday that the sudden decision to scrap the country’s most-used currency bill was an economic triumph.
Drug raid ‘Santa’ video goes viral
AN UNDERCOVER police officer dressed up as Santa has been filmed raiding traffickers and dealers in the Peruvian capital of Lima.
Socialist Santa seizes sackful of gifts
WELCOME to Venezuela, where a basket of groceries costs a month’s wages and the government confiscates millions of toys to play Santa at Christmas.
‘No one is above the law’
DOZENS have been killed in violent protests against Congo’s president amid fears he wants to stay in power indefinitely.
People avoid me at Christmas
CHRISTIAN Velten vanished 13 years ago. Then, earlier this year, his sister got a Facebook message. This is what happened next.
Giant rats eat baby girl alive
GIANT rats have eaten a three-month-old baby girl alive in South Africa after her mother left her home alone to go drinking. WARNING: Graphic.
‘Cinderella’ slipper clue in MH370 hunt
AN AUSTRALIAN group may hold key evidence washed up onshore from missing flight MH370, including a slipper from one passenger.
Church roof collapse kills at least 160
THE corrugated iron roof of a crowded church caved in on top of worshippers, with a hospital director warning the final death toll is likely to be far higher.
Gambian President concedes defeat, oh wait!
AFRICAN nation in outrage after President Yahya Jammeh graciously conceded defeat in a national election, but surprised everyone a week later.
Shock US vote abandons Israel
US rebukes longstanding ally at UN Security Council, with Israel’s settlements on Palestinian territory since 1967 now deemed “illegal”.
Libyan plane hijackers in custody
TWO men have been arrested as passengers and crew are freed from a hijacked Libyan plane in Malta.
Soldiers burned alive in sickening IS act
ISLAMIC State in Syria has released a video purportedly showing two captured Turkish soldiers being burned to death. WARNING: Graphic
Russia’s nefarious plan in Syria
THE US army’s top man in Europe said Russia is using Syria as ‘live fire’ chance to flex its military might. Should we be worried?
The moment right before certain death
A CHILLING video shows two young girls being embraced and kissed by their parents before being sent on suicide missions in Damascus.
Undercover assassin ‘tied to coup’
THE Russian ambassador’s killer in Ankara was part of the group behind Turkey’s failed July coup, the president says.
Trump releases bromance letter
THE details of a letter sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump reveals the mutual admiration society they have created.
Berlin suspect shot dead in Italy
TUNISIAN man Anis Amri who is suspected of carrying out the deadly Berlin truck attack has been shot dead by police in Italy.
Rookie cop who took down a ‘terrorist’
THE hero cop who shot dead suspected Berlin truck killer Anis Amri was a trainee who had only been on the job for a matter of months.
Berlin suspect killed in shoot-out
ITALIAN cops confirm a man shot dead by police in Milan is the main suspect in the horrific Christmas market attack, Anis Amri.
Couple’s extremely unhappy meal
MACCA’S has denied the allegation, but this young couple claim they were poverty-shamed after being overcharged for a meal.
Family’s desperate plea to Berlin suspect
THE family of the prime suspect in the Berlin attack has pleaded with him to give himself up to police as the international manhunt intensifies.
