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Murdered ex-MP hit with hammer 21 times, UK court told

A UK prosecutor has told a court a camera inside Ann Widdecombe's home captured video of the former MP being repeatedly hit with a hammer.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:43:27 GMT

Expert delivers proof Moon landings weren't faked

An astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich has delivered the key pieces of evidence that prove the Moon landings weren't faked following a rise in wild conspiracy theories.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:07 GMT

Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to compete for Scotland in Commonwealth Games

Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean has been selected to swim at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow later this month.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:35:52 GMT

Tourists spot beast the size of a 'whale' in Loch Ness

A pair of Canadian tourists spotted a beast that looked like a "whale" in Loch Ness which left an "S-shaped wake" in the water earlier this year.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:09:17 GMT

Major probe after body of man, 40, found outside Broadmeadows home

The death of a 40-year-old man is being investigated by a police homicide squad.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:08:53 GMT

At least 10 workers killed in Himalayan tunnel blast

Rescuers are trying to reach 17 people who are trapped after a deadly explosion ripped through a tunnel linked to a hydroelectric project in northern India.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:31:58 GMT

Bigfoot 'throws boulder at jogger' in Washington

A motorist has claimed to have seen a large "furry" creature stalking a jogger in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington state and it could have hurled a large boulder into the woman's path.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:07:15 GMT

Author Randa Abdel-Fattah drops bid to sue SA Premier Peter Malinauskas

The author whose expulsion from a festival sparked outrage has given an update on her bid to sue a state premier.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:59:57 GMT

Teenage rider left laying on road after crash between e-scooter and car in Berala

This is the moment a teenager is left laying on the road after the e-scooter he was riding collided with a car at a Sydney intersection.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:50:14 GMT

Seat swap after son's crash killed mum, inquest told

Tracee Grosvenor was found dead behind the wheel of a crashed car but it soon emerged someone else had been driving, an inquest has been told.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:37:23 GMT

Deputy principal on trial for raping student at school

A former primary school assistant principal is on trial over allegations he raped a student multiple times on school grounds.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:53:34 GMT

NT child protection overhaul: what the review found

The Northern Territory's child protection agency has been told to overhaul how it handles high‑risk cases after a damning independent review.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:46:04 GMT

Hanson lines up candidate to sniff out by-election win

One Nation candidate Luke Herdegen has defended himself as an ideal MP, despite admitting to drug use, saying he shared his story to inspire people.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:32:40 GMT

Alleged rape victim said Yung Filly touched her ‘in a good way’ before claiming he attacked her, court told

A young woman allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show wanted to marry the performer and dreamed she was Victoria Beckham. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:13:53 GMT

'Serious concern' at ASEAN over Mideast hostilities

Southeast Asian ministers are urging restraint in the Middle East conflict as worries about its impact on energy supplies and growth hang over their summit.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:52:17 GMT

Birth trauma change urged after 'free birth' inquiry

A coroner has called for hospitals to be more sensitive to women with traumatic past experiences after investigating an unassisted home birth resulting in death

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:44:48 GMT

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Humanoid greeters in car dealerships and flying vehicles are among the latest pitches from a Chinese EV maker trying to crack the Australian market.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:26:42 GMT

Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

A former Catholic Bishop hosted alcohol-fuelled parties using church funds so he could access Aboriginal youths and sexually assault them, a jury has been told.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:19:37 GMT

Lara Trump: US President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law suffers embarrassing AI photo fail at World Cup final

US President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law has suffered an embarrassing AI editing fail while attending the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:54:04 GMT

Family rejects coroner's newborn death finding

A family's three-year battle for answers about the death of their newborn daughter has ended in disappointment after coronial findings were released.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:48:48 GMT

Children watch in horror as beloved mum Charlotte Rose-Ann Hill engulfed in flames, dies after BBQ accident

A mum trying to create magical school holiday memories for her children has died after a horror backyard accident unfolded before their eyes.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:47:32 GMT

David Blackbourne accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl at rural NSW police station

More than two decades after the alleged assault, a tense recorded phone call between a NSW Police officer and his alleged victim has been played before a jury at his trial.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:38:34 GMT

'See and avoid': inquest given crash site skies insight

Technology was critical when navigating crowded skies in a tourist hotspot but many pilots avoid collisions by "looking out the window," a coroner has heard.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:12:40 GMT

'Lifetime of grief': Family confront woman's murderer

The family of a woman who was stabbed to death by her drug-addled neighbour has called for a life sentence for her killer.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:54:35 GMT

Five die in apparent mass drowning in Ohio river

Five people are dead after several adults entered a river in Ohio to help a struggling swimmer, authorities say.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:34:33 GMT

Teenager suspected of killing mother, stabbing sister

A 12 year-old girl has managed to flee for her life after her older brother allegedly stabbed their mother to death as well as turning the knife on her.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:26:29 GMT

Damning report highlights red flags before girl's death

Sweeping changes have been recommended for a child protection system after a review found safety threats were missed before a little girl's death.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:51 GMT

Supermarket giant fights watchdog over new powers

Theories of harm used to block a major supermarket chain from opening a new store in a regional city were not substantiated, a judge has heard.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:57:49 GMT

Cameron Hughes: Ex-wife’s plea to alleged victims ripped off by Perth businessman who died in Bali detention

A WA businessman who died in a Bali detention centre after allegedly taking tens of thousands of dollars from customers was reported to authorities by his ex-wife — who is now asking his victims to forgive him.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:43:46 GMT

'Done it tough': Hanson defends her billionaire backer

Pauline Hanson has defended her relationship with billionaire donor Gina Rinehart, also declaring taxpayers didn't fund her Italy trip with the mining magnate.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:28:39 GMT

Boy, 16, in custody after mother found dead, 12yo girl seriously injured

A mother has been killed, her 12-year-old daughter seriously injured and her 16-year-old son taken into police custody.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:02:18 GMT

Hungry, hungry whale sharks show super snacking style

Mounting cameras on the backs of the biggest fish in the sea is sure to work up an appetite, but nothing compares to the hunger of the whale shark.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:42:03 GMT

Razor scooter homicide wasn't murder, jury finds

A man has been found not guilty of murdering an axe-brandishing attacker with a metal scooter after a weeks-long trial.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:32:37 GMT

Scandal-hit accounting firm names new chief executive

KPMG Australia chief financial officer John Sams will take over as its next chief executive, amid fallout from the misuse of confidential client data.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:25:28 GMT

Gold miner to give investors a payout for first time

A company that's been operating for almost six decades is about to reward investors who hung around for its journey as it heads towards a significant milestone.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:54:23 GMT

‘Concerns’: Senator Deborah O’Neill’s swipe at new KPMG boss John Sams

The man in charge of turning around KPMG’s fortunes has promised to make progress on the company’s culture, but not everyone is convinced.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:53:16 GMT

'Very sorry': NRL player faces court for drink driving

A young NRL star "miscalculated" his blood alcohol level when getting behind the wheel hours after drinking alcohol, a magistrate has heard.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:48:59 GMT

‘Uproar’ if Australia saw security needed at Jewish schools

The general public would be in “uproar” if they saw the security measures Jewish schools require to feel safe, the principal of a school close to Bondi says.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:14:43 GMT

Koalas on the brink as developers land in Dreamworld

Conservationists are warning beloved marsupials could become extinct in one part of Australia as a major theme park gets the green light on a new development.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:51:01 GMT

Travel warning: Smartraveller upgrades Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to Level 3 amid Middle East tensions

Australians have been urged to reconsider travel to more overseas destinations after the Federal Government upgraded its travel advice amid growing security concerns.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:27:58 GMT

Israeli denies bid to interfere with Australian policy

Policies should not just target "one side", Israel says, as it pushes back on a draft Labor document on the Middle East before the party's national conference.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:23:54 GMT

Thirty-two bodies recovered after Guyana ferry capsizes

Rescuers are continuing to search for survivors after a ferry capsized off Guyana's coast over the weekend.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:13:49 GMT

Alice Ferrari: 11-year-old girl dies after hair was sucked into swimming pool pump while on holiday in Italy

The 11-year-old was on holiday with her family when she became trapped under shallow water.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:49:22 GMT

Key ministers in new UK PM Andy Burnham's cabinet

New British ‌Prime Minister Andy Burnham ‌has begun naming his ministerial team.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:46:45 GMT

Second teen to face court accused of setting wild blaze in high school

Two teenager have been charged after allegedly breaking into a central-western NSW high school and setting it on fire.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:08:38 GMT

Family of allegedly murdered Australian woman Meaghan Bowler fight to bring children home

‘Meaghan can no longer fight for her children, so we will fight for her.’

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:46:46 GMT

Former student accused of setting school office on fire

An ex-student is accused of breaking into his old high school and setting the admin block alight before filming and posting the attack on social media.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:40:36 GMT

Man charged with murdering former British MP and reality TV star Ann Widdecombe

The conservative activist was found dead at her home following a brutal attack.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:40:10 GMT

Two men seriously injured after allegedly stabbing each other in Miller home

Two men have been seriously injured after allegedly stabbing each other during a fight at a Sydney home.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:41:17 GMT

'Pilot zones' launched under Israel-Lebanon deal

Initial steps to implement a security arrangement agreed by Israel and Lebanon have begun in several locations in southern Lebanon.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:28:02 GMT

Barnaby Joyce: One Nation MP flies off handle with verbal outburst during ABC interview with Sarah Ferguson

The One Nation MP erupted into an outburst during a live television interview by yelling at an off-camera dog.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:18:22 GMT

Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran's south

The US and Iran have continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting, a day after Yemen's Houthis potentially opened a new front in the war.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:55:13 GMT

Hamas names negotiator al-Hayya as new overall leader

Khalil al-Hayya has been elected the new leader of Hamas following an internal vote, the Palestinian militant group says.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:34:09 GMT

Shocking footage captures dramatic at-sea brawl between Philippine sailors and Chinese Coast Guard

The violent encounter resulted in a Philippine sailor suffering a severe cut to his head.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:23:42 GMT

Tate brothers' lawyer vows to fight extradition to UK

Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer says.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:01:00 GMT

China, Philippines blame each other for shoal incident

Beijing and Manila have summoned each other's envoys as tensions rise over an encounter between China and the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:47:57 GMT

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

Calls for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports could come to a head on the floor of Labor's national conference, as advocates say momentum is growing for the move.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:01:50 GMT

UK's Burnham targets power bills in first move as PM

New Prime Minister Andy ‌Burnham will cut taxes on Britons' electricity bills as he attempts to deliver ‌on his promise to ease the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:32:46 GMT

Man charged with murdering ex-UK minister Widdecombe

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former UK government minister Ann Widdecombe.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:07:44 GMT

McDonald’s Dawesville: State planners urged to reject $3 million proposal south of Mandurah

State planners have been recommended to refuse a plan to build a McDonald’s in one WA suburb.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Bid to halt Woodside gas mining works extension heads to Federal Court

A legal contest over the Federal Government’s decision to grant a 40-year extension of Australia’s largest gas project heads to the Federal Court today.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:32:33 GMT

Fed-up teachers reject offer as mass strike confirmed

A minister has made a desperate plea for a statewide strike to be called off after union members voted against a revised government pay offer.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:31:31 GMT

Man in custody after device set off at FBI in New York

The FBI says an incendiary device has been deployed outside a New York federal building and a man has been taken into custody.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:31:25 GMT

Ukraine says Russian attack on corn ship kills 10

A Russian attack near the port of Odesa has killed nine crew members and a maritime pilot on the Golden Leo, Ukraine's seaports authority says.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:01:58 GMT

UFO sightings in the UK are 'in decline'

UFO sightings in the UK are said to be "in decline" with fewer people than ever claiming to have witnessed an unexplainable object in the sky.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:07:56 GMT

European leaders urge closer EU-UK ties to Burnham

The European Union's leaders are calling for a stronger EU-UK partnership as they congratulate Andy Burnham on becoming Britain's new prime minister.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:51:25 GMT

Indy Clinton to launch mystery business venture called Behind the Laundry Door, posing in steamy photoshoot

‘Oh girl if you two are starting an Only Fans I’ll be sad as.’

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:23:11 GMT

Minister distances government’s ‘clear’ stance on Israel-Palestine from Labor’s party position

Australia’s foreign minister has responded to Israel’s latest criticism, as she called for “peace in the Middle East”.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:20:32 GMT

Loch Ness Monster 'caught on camera'

A family snapping pictures during a holiday in Scotland caught a mysterious object on camera in the waters of Loch Ness describing it as the size of a "small rowing boat" but moving as fast as a "jet ski".

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:05:33 GMT

'I saw it clear as day': 'Hairy' Bigfoot with 'human-like face' sighted in Texas

A motorist in Texas claims to have seen an eight-foot tall creature with a "human-like" face and a hairy mane lurking at the side of a highway in the middle of the night.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:03:33 GMT

David Blackbourne accused of raping 17-year-old girl at NSW police station

A former cop is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at a police station in a popular holiday spot on the NSW and Victoria border, a jury has been told.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:57:01 GMT

Health authorities issue warning as Mpox cases in WA reach higher levels than last year

The viral infection spreads through close physical contact with an infected person, including skin-to-skin contact, intimate or sexual contact, and contact with contaminated materials such as bedding or towels.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:40:53 GMT

AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders 'cockatoos'

AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:19:20 GMT

Victim of Moora crash revealed as new dad Raniera Huriwaka as partner grieving ‘unimaginable heartbreak’

‘In an instant, Abbey has been faced with the unimaginable heartbreak of losing her partner while also navigating life as a sole parent to their precious little girl.’

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:43:55 GMT

'Unspeakable loss' as man murdered in dispute over dog

The family of a man fatally shot in an argument about a dog say his death has left them with gaping voids in their hearts.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:39:17 GMT

Five-year-old boy fighting for life after chlorine poisoning at public pool

A five-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life after he was poisoned by chlorine while swimming in a public pool.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:25 GMT

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:15:07 GMT

British rapper Yung Filly’s rape trial begins in WA District Court

A woman has told a court she required a tetanus shot after being bitten by British rapper Yung Filly, who allegedly raped her at a hotel room after a Perth gig.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:05:36 GMT

Man found guilty of killing toddler while partner slept

Within months of dating a young mum, a man described her toddler as "out of control" and needing to be sorted out. Jurors have now found him guilty of murder.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:43:34 GMT

Voters depart major parties months out from state poll

One state premier says he will fight to win re-election amid a surge in voter preference for One Nation at a scale not seen before.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:14:44 GMT