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    Donald Trump with unidentified women in this image from the estate of the late financier and...

    Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate

    Congressional Democrats in the US have released 19 new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.

    Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

    King Charles speaks about his cancer recovery at Clarence House in London. Photo: Tommy Forbes...

    Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

    King Charles III has revealed his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a "blessing" and testament to remarkable medical advances.

    Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

    Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn is accused of killing the elderly couple. Photo: Facebook

    Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

    Three Victorian Court of Appeal judges have found former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 59, faced a "substantial miscarriage of justice" and ordered his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, 73, be set aside.

    Charlie Kirk's accused killer pictured in court

    Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, appears during...

    Charlie Kirk's accused killer pictured in court

    Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance as a judge heard arguments on what level of media access should be...

    US issues new sanctions targeting Venezuela

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    US issues new sanctions targeting Venezuela

    The United States has issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers.

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    Terror at 4500 metres as skydiver snared by own chute

    An Australian skydiving company has committed to improved safety measures after a terrifying incident which left a man dangling from the tail of a light aircraft 4500 metres in the air.

    Aussie teens brag about still being on social media after ban

    Australian social media feeds were flooded with comments from people claiming to be under 16,...

    Aussie teens brag about still being on social media after ban

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday took aim at young people parading themselves on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live

    US fighter jets enter Venezuelan airspace

    Nicolas Maduro retains the backing of Russia and China and control of Venezuelan state...

    US fighter jets enter Venezuelan airspace

    Two United States F-18 fighter jets flying in tandem entered Venezuelan airspace yesterday, circling over the Gulf of Venezuela in the latest show of force against the regime of Nicolas Maduro.

    Doll maker sold stolen human remains

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    Doll maker sold stolen human remains

    A Salem doll maker known for her gruesome creations pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to aiding and abetting the interstate transportation of stolen goods — in this case, human remains.

    Venezuela's Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Photo: Getty Images

    Venezuela's Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person

    Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not receive the Nobel Peace Prize in person at Wednesday's award ceremony in Oslo.

    Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

    Photo: Instagram

    Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

    A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

    Australia's social media ban for kids kicks in

    Australia's social media ban for kids kicks in

    Millions of Australian teenagers are now banned from social media as world-first laws aimed at better protecting children online come into force.

    Outrage as California students form human swastika

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    Outrage as California students form human swastika

    A photo of eight high school students forming a "human swastika" on a California football field went viral online last week, spurring an outcry from the Jewish community and political leaders...

    US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

    Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through the Miyako Strait near Okinawa on its way to the...

    US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

    The United States has for the first time criticised China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training exercise last week, incidents that the Asian neighbours have given...

    Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding

    Toyah Cordingley's body was found by her father half-buried in sand dunes. Photo: Supplied /...

    Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding

    After fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley on an isolated beach in far-north Queensland, former nurse Rajwinder Singh ran away "like a gutless coward".

    Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

    Charges were laid after Israeli influencer Max Veifer shared footage of his video conversation...

    Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

    A former nurse will be tried for allegedly threatening violence towards Israeli patients after a video of an inflammatory rant from an Australian hospital went viral.  

    Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels

    Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels

    A firefighter killed while battling a fierce bushfire is being hailed for his courage as fire season ramps up with more hot and dry weather forecast.

    Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

    A sign displays information about a road closure due to an earthquake on a highway in Chitose,...

    Powerful earthquake rattles Japan

    A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate. 

    Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

    People rest at a shelter, following fresh military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along...

    Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

    Thailand said it has launched airstrikes into Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.

    Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation

    Former Australian deputy PM Barnaby Joyce. Photo: Getty Images

    Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation

    Maverick Australian MP Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.
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