A SECRET HISTORY: $1m property where cannibal ate girl, 10
THIS is the house where the serial child killer who inspired Hannibal Lecter murdered and ate Grace Budd, 10. WARNING: Disturbing
‘Product of Hollywood inbreeding’
THE hidden union between three generations of women laid bare after their deaths, with daughter Bille raised “gender neutral”.
‘It happened very gently’
THE emergency call that led ambulances to Debbie Reynolds has been released as her son tells of her final moments.
Roy outs Gilly’s unwanted secret
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Fans find bizarre Friends, Home Alone link
FRIENDS and Home Alone have been crazily connected for 12 years and no one has noticed — until this video was released. Watch it here.
Arrest at airport over New Year’s terror threat
A 40-YEAR-OLD man will face court today after being arrested at Sydney Airport in relation to alleged threats made to New Year’s Eve celebrations. Police have since raided his home.
Kim Jong-un’s grotesque killing spree
NORTH Korea’s leader has executed 340 people since seizing power in 2011 for “crimes” including slouching and napping.
Perth pub’s sexist ads spark outrage
A WA pub has been forced to apologise after hanging offensive banners from its balconies to promote a frat party.
Vatican desperately needs more exorcists
RELIGIOUS practitioners are on alert for a “rapidly growing worldwide phenomenon”, with the Vatican unable to recruit enough exorcists to chase the devils away.
The things from 2016 we can’t unsee
2016 had so many retina-burning moments, such as the C-string, the Australian men’s rowing team’s uniform and Orlando Bloom nude on a paddle board.
Owners swear Hatchimals are abusing them
IT’S the most sought-after toy since the Tamagotchi, but Hatchimal owners claim their furry friend has a foul-mouth, posting videos to prove it. Listen here.
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BILLIE Lourd will inherit all of mum Carrie Fisher’s fortune, as she sought comfort from rumoured beau Taylor Lautner.
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Tragic death of second pool twin
A SECOND twin toddler found unconscious in the backyard pool of a western Sydney house nearly two weeks ago has died.
Country towns plunged into darkness
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Coroner finds ice balloon killed prisoner
VICTORIAN man Cain Hutchinson was doubled over in his prison cell, vomiting and shaking. His death remained a mystery until a balloon filled with ice was found in his bowel.
Tui’s mum ‘has run out of tears’
THE mother of a boy missing at Maroubra Beach said she has no tears left to shed as the search for the teenager was scaled back.
Teens busted after zoo break-in
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Tunisian freed in Berlin attack probe
A TUNISIAN man detained on suspicion of involvement in the Berlin Christmas market attack has been released.
Cops end hunt for mum’s ‘abductors’
IT is the strangest abduction story since jogger mum Sherri Papini. Now, police have stopped looking for the culprit in the death of Rita Maze.
Glamour doctor at centre of sex storm
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Trump changes tune on Obama
JUST a day after slamming Barack Obama for putting up roadblocks to his US president transition, Donald Trump appears to have changed his stance.
Fancy a stiff drink? This will help
THE internet is in hysterics after a well-intentioned mum gifted her teenage daughter this large, ribbed cup holder for Christmas.
How to score $50k worth of travel for free
A STUDENT from Adelaide has enjoyed over $50,000 worth of luxury holidays this year, when rich men paid to fly her around the world on exotic dates.
Can a broken heart kill you?
DEBBIE Reynolds cause of death is likely to be listed as stroke. But with her daughter’s death a day earlier is it actually a case of “broken heart syndrome?”
Woman finds she’s adopted via FB pics
THE mother-of-two stumbled upon a revealing photo on Facebook, dated just before she was born. She’s now hoping to track down her birth mother.
‘Me and my mom need help FAST’
A TEENAGE girl who was kept captive after her mother was murdered managed to send a brave text to a friend pleading for help.
Actor’s snarky revenge on pantless passenger
SILICON Valley’s Kumail Nanjiani found himself trapped beside a passenger who took gross to the next level. Naturally, his tweets were hilarious.
What people really think of Aussies
‘WHAT is your first thought when someone says they’re Australian?’ It’s a simple question, but it might surprise you to learn how the world sees us.
Wild scenes on Spanish streets
RESIDENTS in military garb staged a coup d’etat in the town of Ibi — but their choice of weapon was unusual, to say the least.
Calls to sack professor over Trump heckle
THOUSANDS have signed a petition calling for the sacking of the university professor whose husband confronted Ivanka Trump on a flight.
Qantas passengers’ guilty pleasures
THE best thing about planes is catching up on movies. Qantas has revealed its most-watched flicks of 2016, and there are a few surprising choices.
Is Steve Martin’s tribute to Carrie Fisher offensive?
STEVE Martin has been forced to delete an online tribute to his friend Carrie Fisher, after receiving major backlash.
‘She wanted to be with Carrie’
DEBBIE Reynolds has died in hospital after suffering a stroke, just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher’s death.
Zsa Zsa’s son dies days after mum
HOLLYWOOD icon Zsa Zsa Gabor’s son has died following a road smash on the same day the 99-year-old lost her own life.
Pink shows off her second baby
SINGER Pink has shown off her new baby that she announced was born on Boxing Day, December 26. And husband Carey Hart is one proud dad.
‘I felt sick and objectified’
ARIANA Grande has detailed the moment she was objectified by a male fan, but some twitter users hit back at the star and accused her of being a hypocrite.
Bizarre object hidden beneath ice
SCIENTISTS believe a massive object which could change our understanding of history is hidden beneath the Antarctic ice.
What to expect from gadget fair
THE biggest consumer electronics fair in the world kicks off next week — and some amazing products are set to be unveiled.
Nokia to release new old-school phones
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‘A great stain on our national character’
FORMER PM Bob Hawke has divided the crowd at an Australian music festival with a controversial call to arms.
New Year’s Eve will be ‘humid and sweaty’
SYDNEY is bracing for near-record temperatures, Melbourne has a fire danger and a severe storm has continued to wreak havoc on South Australia.
Man refused alcohol over Muslim cashier’s beliefs
A CHRISTMAS shopper has slammed a British supermarket after a Muslim worker refused to serve him alcohol and told him to line up at a different register.
Global tensions to rise in 2017
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Why Woolies deal is bad for you
IF YOU believe petrol prices are high already, the sale of Woolworths’ 527 service stations to BP could make the situation worse.
Coles recalls home brand beetroot dip
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Brock Lesnar’s sad fall from grace
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