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THIS 14-year-old had finished her first year at high school and was dreaming of becoming a designer when the Islamic State took over her town.
Woman spots fiance in old photo
A NEWLY-engaged couple believe their relationship was “meant to be” after a closer look at a childhood photograph shocked them both.
Dad and daughter’s suicide hell
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Ritchie’s marriage split zinger
KATE Ritchie can’t escape the tabloid rumours her marriage to Stuart Webb is on the rocks. Asked about the reports, her response was perfect.
Moscow ‘intercepts’ US stealth jet
A RUSSIAN fighter has confronted a ‘rogue’ US F-22 Raptor stealth jet, claiming it was interfering with an ‘anti-terrorist’ operation over Syria.
AFL legend ‘sideswiped’ by axing
DAVID Schwarz says he was given five minutes to get his stuff together after being axed from radio show after 12-years on air.
Police unable to identify driver after car cut in two
POLICE are still trying to identify a 35-year-old man who died after a police pursuit in Sydney’s west which lasted “only a matter of minutes”.
Did Trump lie about Trudeau?
DONALD Trump boasted during an extraordinary speech in Pensacola on Friday, but a closer look at his statements reveals dubious claims.
Online ‘devil’ lured women as sex slaves
HE seemed the ideal man. Smart. Fit. Gentle. But the online date soon turned to terror. And the Pennsylvanian woman who escaped his clutches likely wasn’t his first victim.
‘We quit alcohol and life changed’
CLAIRE and her husband stopped drinking almost two years ago and they may never go back.
Australia’s ruthless dating culture
MANY people love the no bull, uninhibited world of online dating. But have we gone too far on dating sites like Grindr and Tinder?
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ROSE McGowan says her former Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano makes her “want to vomit” as she lashes her “friend” for supporting Harvey Weinstein’s wife.
THE rapper’s untimely death at 21 has been shrouded in mystery with some believing drugs supplied by a fan were to blame. Now, the coroner’s report has been released.
THE world reacted with horror to images of America’s ice-skating sweetheart screaming in agony after being attacked, and many are still gripped by the tale.
FOR a Hollywood star, the Oscar-winning actor earns a pretty modest wage, court documents reveal.
FORMER ACA reporter Caroline Marcus says staff and management at Channel 9 were aware Ben McCormack was open about his attraction to boys but did not act.
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Lauren Phillips marries Lachlan Spark
CHANNEL 9 presenter Lauren Phillips has married her long-time love Lachlan Spark in a fairytale wedding inspired by the nuptials of Pippa Middleton.
English cricket a ‘f***ing embarrassment’
FORMER England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has slammed the touring nation after latest Ashes controversy.
Crowe offloads trophy mansion to ex
GLADIATOR star Russell Crowe has quietly offloaded his trophy Sydney mansion to ex-wife Danielle Spencer six years after they bought it for $10m.
Man dead after horrific street attack
A MAN is dead and another fighting for life after a machete-wielding gang allegedly used their car as a weapon in Melbourne’s west overnight.
Stabbing suspect’s incredible psych report
A PSYCHOLOGICAL evaluation of the man accused of killing two train commuters suggests he was woken from “autopilot” by onlookers’ screams.
China threatens to attack Taiwan
A CHINESE diplomat has threatened the United States, saying the day one of its warships visits Taiwan is the day Beijing will launch an invasion.
The war against ISIS ‘is over’
AFTER three and a half years of conflict, US-backed Iraqi forces have driven the extremists from Iraq and secured the Syrian border.
Punisher’s frightening new war
FIREBRAND Philippines President has announced police will resume anti-drug operations in response to a “clamour for the public”, leaving critics horrified.
‘Why I smiled during murder trial’
THE brutal Menendez brothers’ crimes shocked the world, but their courtroom behaviour was bizarre. Now they’ve revealed the truth.
Secret life of sex addicts
FIFTY orgasms a day may sound fun, but these people say it’s ruining their lives. So is “hypersexuality” a real condition, or just an excuse for bad behaviour?
Man’s horror after Googling ex-wife
EXCLUSIVE: A NSW man was shocked to find his former wife charged over murdering a pregnant woman and kidnapping her baby.
Xmas songs really do drive you crazy
THE same, endless rotation of Christmas music isn’t just annoying. It could actually be bad for your health, an expert says.
What Australia actually said Yes to
SURE, Australia just legalised same-sex marriage but there is more to the new changes than just gay weddings.
What’s missing from Christmas this year
THERE’LL be less Christmas cheer as you go about your shopping this year, with the streets much quieter, and a distinct lack of entertainment.
Why this woman is in demand
THERE is not much in the tiny Philippine village of Buscalan, but visitors are heading there in droves for one reason.
Rich guy says sorry to racist
EMMIT Walker became a global hero when he expertly shut down a racist woman at an airport. But now he’d like to apologise.
Aussie’s big Tinder gamble
AN Aussie woman ran an unconventional experiment on Tinder and it’s either genius or the worst idea of all time.
Ancient city found by treasure hunters
THE lost city in Turkey dates back to the ninth century BC and is believed to be the burial place of royalty.
Could Kim’s missiles hit your plane?
AN AIRLINE says it has re-routed flights out of concerns of North Korea’s unannounced missile tests. Should others do the same?
How to leave a job you’ve had forever
AFTER working in radio for 11 years, DJ Nina Las Vegas decided to abandon job security and strike out on her own. Two years later, she reflects upon the challenge of taking a leap of faith.
Tiffiny now post-baby poster girl
TIFFINY Hall and Ed Kavalee open up about the joy of becoming new parents - and the unexpected pressure that came with it.
What the Queen’s buying staff for Xmas
AS WITH every year, the 550-odd members of the Royal staff can expect a hand-delivered pressie from Her Majesty this Christmas.
‘I’ll speak my mind — even if it hurts my career’
ACTOR Chloë Grace Moretz talks about dating Brooklyn Beckham, taking on the Kardashians and standing up against sexism in Hollywood.
Meghan ‘hires Jacko’s bodyguard’
MEGHAN Markle has reportedly hired Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard to learn self-defence as she prepares to step into the spotlight.
Journalist apologises for ‘fake news’ tweet
A JOURNALIST from the Washington Post shared a photo at a Donald Trump rally deemed “fake news”. The US President didn’t hold back.
Minister ‘likes’ pornography tweet
ANOTHER day, another Twitter-based political porn debacle — this time involving Health Minister Greg Hunt and a particularly unsavoury tweet.
Mummy discovered in lost tomb
A MUMMY has been discovered and identified in a tomb previously left untouched by archaeologists in Luxor, Egypt
Google’s plan to reinvent an Aussie island
DESPITE its beauty, this Aussie island is not on the radar of most travellers. But that could all change — thanks to internet giant Google.
How microwave cement stunt was meant to go
YOUTUBE prankster Jay Swingler has responded to global criticism of how he tried to cement his head in a microwave oven, and revealed how his stunt was meant to play out.
Here’s how you can buy bitcoin
SO THE fear of missing out has finally become too much and you’ve decided to buy some bitcoin. Here’s what you need to do.
N Korea’s astonishing move
NORTH Korea has gone one step further in a set of rare, diplomatic talks to lay blame on America over the rogue nation’s nuclear weapons program.
PM takes stand on China
CHINA has lodged an official complaint accusing Australia of bias. The Federal Government has responded by promising to tackle foreign interference.
‘I’d rather pay rent than live here’
THE reality of life on welfare is worse than depicted on Struggle Street, as those who live in our darkest suburbs reveal.
Trump’s extraordinary speech
DONALD Trump has boasted about his efforts to secure “one brutal defeat after another” over “savage killers” at home and abroad.
Football star reveals girlfriend’s last text
FORMER Manchester City star Billy O’Brien has shared the tragic final text his girlfriend sent before taking her own life.
Emotional Gaze breaks down post-game
SYDNEY Kings coach Andrew Gaze broke down during his post game press conference when asked a tough question.
’Absolute monster’ delivers another KO
DANIEL “Dynamite” Dubois is touted as Boxing’s next big thing and he showed he’s worthy of the hype with his sixth knockout.
‘Was that for real?’: Gayle leaves world in awe
DID that just happen? Fans around the world have been left in awe after Chris Gayle returned from a form slump with a vengeance.
Boony trait Lyon’s embraced as leader
DAVID Boon was the heartbeat of the Australian team and now Nathan Lyon is becoming the teams spiritual leader.
