Man charged with murder over Sydney hairdresser's death

Man charged with murder over Sydney hairdresser's death

A 33-year-old has been charged with murder after the body of hairdressing apprentice Leila Alavi was found in her car. Continue reading »

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BUZZ

Police officer 'caught' lip-syncing to Taylor Swift

A police officer in the US has become an overnight celebrity after he was caught by a dashcam lip-syncing and gyrating to the Taylor Swift hit 'Shake It Off'. Continue reading »
UNITED KINGDOM

Eurostar trains halted by smoke in Channel Tunnel

Travellers have been left stranded after smoke forced cancellation of all Eurostar trains. (AAP)
The Channel Tunnel has been closed and all rail services cancelled after smoke was detected in a north tunnel. Continue reading »
AFRICA

Algeria finds explosive vests and homemade bombs

French tourist Herve Gourdel. (Supplied)
Five explosive vests, six homemade bombs and ammunition have been found near the site where French hostage Herve Gourdel was killed. Continue reading »
VICTORIA

Missing woman found in Victorian forest

A woman is being rescued three days after going missing in a remote forest area in Victoria. Continue reading »
US

Two dead, one injured in US mall shooting

FBI respond to the scene of a shooting at the Melbourne Square Mall in Florida. (AAP)
Police officials are clearing out a Florida mall after a shooting that left at least two person dead. Continue reading »
ASIA

Indonesia executes six drug convicts by firing squad

A ferry carrying ambulances sets off for Nusakambangan Island where the executions of the five of six drug convicts were performed. (AAP)
Six people convicted of drug offences have been put to death by firing squad in Indonesia. Continue reading »
CRIME

Sydney finance director ‘stole $7m to fund gambling habit’

Jason Boatwright is accused of embezzling millions from his former employer. (Supplied)

A Sydney finance chief arrested in Los Angeles after a three-year manhunt allegedly stole millions to fund his gambling habit. Continue reading »

NEW SOUTH WALES

NSW beaches closed as shark search continues

A 3.5 metre shark attacked a pod of dolphins off a Newcastle beach, keeping the surf and sand closed. (Supplied)
Beaches in Newcastle are expected to remain closed as spotters search for two large sharks off the NSW coast. Continue reading »
CRIME

Five killed in Charlie Hebdo riots

A Belgian soldier stands guard outside the US Embassy in Brussels. (Getty)
At least five people are killed and churches set on fire in Niger during fresh protests against Charlie Hebdo's Prophet Mohammed cartoon. Continue reading »
QUEENSLAND

Queensland man shocked while climbing electrical pole

A Queensland man is in serious condition in hospital after receiving an electric shock while climbing an electricity pole. Continue reading »
CRICKET

England discard Kevin Pietersen smashes Stars to victory in Big Bash League

Kevin Pietersen sent a timely but more than likely unwanted reminded to England selectors last night. (AAP)
Kevin Pietersen has again showed what England will be missing during the World Cup, spearheading the Melbourne Stars to an eight-wicket win over Sydney Thunder at Spotless Stadium last night. Continue reading »
ENTERTAINMENT

London's top gig venues ban 'selfie sticks'

Crowds at London's Brixton Academy, judged the country's best live music venue. (AAP)
London's top concert venues have banned "selfie sticks" over safety concerns. Continue reading »
USA

Two US teens on run in cross-country 'Bonnie and Clyde' crime spree

Hayes and Phillips were spotted on CCTV at a South Carolina Wal-Mart. (AAP)
Two US teens are on the run after they allegedly blazed a trail of crime across several states, stealing multiple cars and dashing from the police.

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CRIME

Victorian man slapped with heavy fine for driving motorised Esky

Not cool: the impounded Esky. (Victoria Police)
A Victorian man caught driving a motorised esky on a footpath on the Mornington Peninsula has been fined more than $1400. Continue reading »
TERROR

Dozens of terror suspects arrested across western Europe as US attempts to atone for Paris snub

Dozens of terror suspects have been arrested across Western Europe, with chilling new details emerging of the attacks being planned by jihadists in Belgium.  Continue reading »

POLITICS

MP Garry Edwards expelled from NSW Liberal Party after donation scandal

NSW MP Garry Edwards has been expelled from the Liberal Party. (AAP)
The NSW Liberal Party has expelled Port Stephens MP Garry Edwards, months after he was named at an ICAC hearing. Continue reading »
6PM NEWS

Shark sighting forces suspension of surf carnival at Sydney beach

A shark sighting off the NSW coast forced a surf carnival to be suspended twice today. Continue reading »