WINNER TAKES ALL: US faces ‘complete and utter meltdown’

IT WAS supposed to be an “unthinkable” scenario. Now there are fears America will be plunged into a “complete meltdown”.

Outrage at ‘graphic’ Project story

Both Carrie Bickmore and Waleed Aly were moved by the segment

THE look on Carrie Bickmore’s face says it all. This segment on a tragic death from a sex fetish procedure has divided viewers.

Trump warning as chaos grips US

President Donald Trump pauses as first responders attend to a person with a medical emergency in the crowd during a campaign rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Live AS massive numbers flock to the polls, Democrats are feeling confident. And news of one trend will have the President terrified.

Meet Australia’s dumbest punter

Overhead view of man using the TAB Guide newspaper section to fill out a horseracing betting slip.

THIS betting genius thought he had a fool-proof plan to landing the winner in this year’s Melbourne Cup. Wrong again!

RUSH HOUR: Pop queen’s ‘disgusting’ rant

Sinead O'Connor has posted a bizarre tweet ranting against white people.

Live A CONTROVERSIAL Irish pop singer has sparked outrage after she posted a series of bizarre tweets railing against white people.

Jogger’s horror death in swamp

Supplied Editorial Karina Vetrano was killed while out jogging.

HORRIFIC details about jogger Karina Vetrano’s final moments have been revealed as she was choked to death half-naked in marshland.

MAFS star’s surprise engagement

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AFTER failing to get his “happily ever after” on Married At First Sight, this popular contestant has finally found love.

Airline sacks crew over ‘shocking’ photo

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THIS photo of Ryanair crew in an airport sparked global outrage. Now they’ve all been fired over it.

‘I’m done’: Couple’s epic on-camera meltdown

Escape for Love Publicity Stills

ONE of Bride and Prejudice’s most controversial couples have broken up after a nasty on-set argument spiralled completely out of control.

Death row inmates take their own lives

FILE - In this March 21, 2018 file photo, Andrew Urdiales looks back into the courtroom gallery as opening statements began his trial in Santa Ana, Calif. Urdiales was later found guilty of the murders of five women in Southern California more than two decades ago, and was sentenced to death on Oct. 5, 2018 by an Orange County judge. Urdiales was one of two condemned men who apparently committed suicide within hours of each other on the nation's largest death row, California officials said Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Corrections officials said they found Urdiales, 54, unresponsive during a security check at San Quentin State Prison late Friday. (Mindy Schauer/The Orange County Register via AP, File)

A SADISTIC serial killer and a mass murderer on death row took their own lives just hours apart. And one of their surviving victims is chuffed.

Why Melbourne Cup horse had to die

Melbourne Cup

THE Cliffsofmoher became the sixth horse to die as a result of the race since 2013. The horse couldn’t be saved after it was injured.

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When your kids complain, tell them about Precious

LAST year I went with a nine-year-old on her daily two hour round trip to collect water for her family. I can’t get what she goes through out of my mind.

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HOLLYWOOD stars have used their voices to vote in the country’s midterm elections, taking to social media to urge their many followers to do the same.

Icons & Idols Rock-n-Roll press preview at Julien' Auctions.

NEVER-before-seen drawings created by Michael Jackson, including intimate self-portraits, will go to auction this Friday.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Attend UK Team Trials For The Invictus Games Sydney 2018

AS Harry and Meghan excitedly prepare to become parents for the first time, here’s all the royal protocol the couple will have to follow.

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FANS are angry Victoria Beckham won’t join the Spice Girls reunion tour — but one telling behind-the-scenes story may reveal just why she won’t do it.

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ELLE Macpherson made headlines around the world when she allegedly claimed she regretted appearing on Friends. Now she’s set the record straight.

Liz Hurley shows off on Instagram.

AT 53 years old, Liz Hurley seems to spend most of her time in a bikini — and shows off the results on Instagram, to her stunned followers.

Racegoers Attend Cup Day

Punters let loose at the Melbourne Cup

COPIOUS amounts of champagne and an afternoon of torrential rain created the perfect storm for Melbourne Cup revellers.

Mark Latham leader of One Nation party

Max Markson with Pauline Hanson and Mark Latham in 2011

FORMER Labor leader Mark Latham has confirmed he has joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party as its leader.

19-year-old star ‘best since Ponting’

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THINGS look decidedly bleak in Australian cricket at the moment. But Kerry O’Keeffe has anointed our batting saviour.

‘Come on mate’: Star’s rogue parking

Shane van Gisbergen blocked Scott McLaughin into his car after winning

A SUPERCARS star has been warned after pulling off the cheekiest move of the season in the wake of a stunning victory.

Cup jockey handed heavy suspension

Jockey Hugh Bowman returns to the mounting yard after finishing in second place on Marmelo in race 7 the Lexus Melbourne Cup, as part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A stunning ride in the Melbourne Cup has come at a huge cost for one of Australia’s top jockeys as stewards didn’t hold back.

Derek Whyteside was murdered by a 16-year-old while trying to retrieve partner Michelle Beddall's kids' stolen bikes, a court has heard

Dad looking for stolen bikes killed by teen

A STEPDAD looking for two stolen bikes was murdered by a 16-year-old boy armed with a cricket bat, a jury has heard.

Donald Trump’s defining day

Donald Trump

TODAY will either cripple Donald Trump’s presidency or throw his opponents into a downward spiral of political chaos.

Girl ‘stomped baby to death’

Wisconsin girl, 10, charged with killing baby in day care

A 10-YEAR-OLD girl has been charged over the death of a six-month-old baby after stomping on his head at daycare centre.

Pro boxer dies in croissant-eating contest

Mario Oscar Melo who once fought Michael Moorer for the world title in 1990.

A FORMER professional boxer died after choking during a croissant-eating contest in Argentina, according to reports and disturbing video.

Brazilian superstar’s enormous debt

**RETRANSMISSION FOR ALTERNATE CROP** Brazil's Ronaldinho, left, and Gilberto Silva, right, react during the quarterfinal soccer match between Brazil and France at the World Cup stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, July 1, 2006. France won 1-0 and advanced to the semifinal. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) **MOBILE/PDA USAGE OUT **

DESPITE once being the biggest name in international football, former Brazil superstar Ronaldinho has a serious problem with cash flow.

How to make latte art by barista focus in milk and coffee in vintage color tone.

How drinking coffee could help your brain

COFFEE is already good for your heart and waking you up in the morning but a new study has found it could also be good for your brain.

Victim’s family plea to her killer

Caribbean Mystery

A MYSTERY at sea is over with the shock guilty plea of an Aussie sailor. But his victim’s family are now bracing for a new fight.

Lara Worthington’s risky outfit

MELBOURNE CUP RACE DAY

EVERYONE knows that you wear colour to the Melbourne Cup, and Lara threw the dresscode out the window with this weird outfit.

Home trend we need to say goodbye to

Long decorative dark vase with branches next to bedside cabinet in pastel bedroom with blue wall

TIME is up on the must-have colour of recent years, according to Block winners Alisa and Lysandra. And this is what will be replacing it.

Star’s surprising fave $10 product

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WE ASKED Edwina Bartholomew to spill all the details of her skincare and makeup routine, which all begins at 3am each day.

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Weird things people do on Qantas flights

THESE veteran Qantas flight attendants have seen it all. Now they’re dishing the dirt on bizarre in-flight behaviour that still has them shaking their heads.

Stunning plane crash revelation

Lion Air investigators examine part of the landing gear of the ill-fated Lion Air flight JT 610 at the port in northern Jakarta on November 5, 2018. - The Boeing 737 Max 8 with 189 people plunged into the Java Sea just 12 minutes after takeoff on a routine one-hour flight from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang city in Sumatra on October 29. (Photo by AZWAR IPANK / AFP)

A PROBE into the horrific Lion Air plane crash has revealed a worrying technical problem manifested in the jet’s final four flights.

Note that terrorised flight 119

Martin McNally - plane hijacker. Picture: Kansas City Archives

IT WAS an unthinkable thing to do, but a broke and jobless young man decided to try to hijack a plane. It didn’t quite pan out.

Passport blunder tears family apart

New Zealand man Luke Thomas is fighting to be reunited with his three children, Bella, 7, Raiden, 5 months, and Raia, 4, in the UK.

A NEW Zealand man can’t meet his newborn son after authorities lost his passport and then allegedly lied about what happened.

Virgin backtracks on boarding rule

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VIRGIN Australia has responded to the backlash against its controversial new boarding rule after outrage from flyers.

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You can finally binge TV’s best-kept secret

THIS clever, funny, sad and raw TV show has been so under the radar in Australia but, happily, it’s finally available on streaming.

Rihanna’s epic clapback to ‘tragic’ Trump

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 2, 2018 Barbadian singer Rihanna attends the conference "GPE Financing Conference, an Investment in the Future" organised by the Global Partnership for Education in Dakar, as part of Macron's visit to Senegal. Rihanna on March 15, 2018 accused Snapchat of shaming domestic abuse victims after an advertisement made light of her beating by fellow pop star Chris Brown.The social media platform -- which counts 187 million users, especially young people drawn to its quickly vanishing posts -- had featured an advertisement for "Would You Rather?," a game app that asks sometimes provocative questions. / AFP PHOTO / Ludovic MARIN

RIHANNA found out via social media that Donald Trump has been playing one of her biggest hits at his rallies. Her response was savage.

Rebel finally apologises for plus-sized gaffe

Australian actress Rebel Wilson Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect.

AT FIRST the Aussie actor doubled down on her claim that she is the first plus-sized woman to be the lead in a rom-com, before finally caving and admitting she was wrong.

Adele’s hilarious response to Spice Girls news

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LEAVE it to singing superstar Adele — a self-confessed lifelong Spice Girls superfan — to have the best response to their reunion.

GoT star’s surprising decision

Kit Harrington as character Jon Snow. Picture: HBO

KIT Harington — like the rest of the cast — was pretty emotional about filming the final season. But then he made a bold decision.

Trump campaigns in Ohio, Indiana and Missouri on eve of midterm elections

Inside Trump’s $2m pimped-up ride

DONALD Trump has always travelled in billionaire-style luxury. But his latest purchase is next-level.

Croc found in backyard swimming pool

Tully Heads residents Noel King made the discovery of a 1m crocodile in his neighbour's pool.

JUST when you thought your backyard swimming pool was safe from crocodiles, this happens in far north Queensland.

Lexus’ cheapest SUV revealed

Lexus UX (overseas model).

NEW compact SUV looks to widen brand’s appeal.

Shock as island suddenly disappears

One of the small, uninhabited islands, Esanbe Hanakita Kojima, off the coast near them had vanished completely. (Jesper Rautell Balle/Wikimedia)

IN ONE of the most confusing magic tricks of all time, a small island has vanished into thin air, and no one knows where it went.

Bikie caught in Louis Vuitton fail

Brett Sole Pechey bikie involved in the Broad beach Brawl wants to get his tattoos removed

A BIKIE known as “Infamous” was clearly trying too hard to impress his mates, after someone made an incredible discovery.

People stand near an electronic board showing Hong Kong share index outside a local bank in Hong Kong, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Asian markets tumbled Monday as traders feared that President Donald Trump only reported progress in trade talks with China to score political points as the U.S. midterm elections draw near. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

ASX cautiously awaits US vote

THE Australian share market is set to edge lower at the open despite Wall St holding on to small overnight gains, with investors cautious ahead of US midterm election results.

Mark Latham leader of One Nation party

Max Markson with Pauline Hanson and Mark Latham in 2011

FORMER Labor leader Mark Latham has confirmed he has joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party as its leader.

Mum ‘loses’ $477m lotto ticket

Lerynne West, of Redfield, Iowa, arrives to claim her share of a nearly $700 million Powerball prize, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive, Iowa. West was one of two winners of a $688 million jackpot drawn Oct. 27. She'll share the prize with someone who bought the other winning ticket in New York City. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

LERYNNE West knew someone in her state had won a huge jackpot. But when she looked for her ticket, it was nowhere to be found.

Ad the US media refused to air

The media has pulled its support for an ad against migrants.

AMERICAN media outlets have pulled a major Trump campaign ad ahead of the midterm elections, saying it seriously crossed the line.

‘F**k the Cup’ event backlash

Opinions are divided over the Newtown Hotel's anti-Cup event. Picture: Facebook

SOME say the Newtown Hotel’s race boycott is “anti-Australian”. But others claim the “disgusting” Melbourne Cup should be canned.

Australia v New Zealand - T20 Game 1

‘There’s a lot of teams doing it, why shouldn’t we?’

ASHTON Agar says he won’t ever let selection disappointment get in the way of his friendship with fellow spinner Adam Zampa, and believes there is room for both of them in the one-day set-up.

Heartbreaking photos of horse tragedy

Jockey Aiden O'Brien on The CliffsofMoher is assisted by a race steward after the horse was injured during race 7 the Lexus Melbourne Cup, as part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

GUT-wrenching photos have been published of the horse that was forced to pull out early in the Melbourne Cup and “couldn’t be saved”.

WWE legend reveals horror injury photo

A photo posted by Triple H after his match at WWE Crown Jewel.

IF YOU don’t think wrestling can be real, just look at this gut-churning photo posted by WWE legend Triple H. WARNING: GRAPHIC.

Freak punter turns $3 into $114k

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy celebrates as he returns to the mounting yard after riding Cross Counter to victory in race 7 the Lexus Melbourne Cup, as part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

REPORTS are pouring in of punters coming away with huge Melbourne Cup purses. This one in particular is just insane.

Stunning reaction altered Cup outcome

Cross Counter avoids the danger past the first post

EVERYONE knows by now Cross Counter saluted first past the post, but it was a piece of brilliance that set the wheels in motion.