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Victorian dad dies of flu on his first Father’s Day

A 30-year-old Victorian man has passed away suddenly on what was supposed to be his first Father’s Day as a parent.  Ben Ihlow tragically died on Sunday ... read more

Irma storm ‘looks like the largest ever!’ Trump tweets

President Donald Trump put himself back in hurricane mode as Hurricane Irma smashed through the Caribbean on a track that could take it to Florida. Just days af... read more

Man claims Uber Eats driver stole wallet after delivery

Uber Eats drivers are supposed to make deliveries – but one opportunistic driver extended his duties to pick-ups after allegedly stealing a $3000 bag and wall... read more

Lions’ encounter interrupted when rhino charges at them 

Two lions were interrupted when by a white rhinoceros bull charged at them while trying to mate in the South African sunset.  The 70 second footage shows the p... read more

Dilapidated WWII Nissen hut transformed into stunning home

They were designed as cheap pre-fabs that could be put constructed in four hours, but this World War Two Nissen hut has outgrown its modest roots to go on sale ... read more

YouTube star jumps from a moving train into London dock

This is the crazy moment an extreme sports enthusiast jumps from an unmanned train into the water in the heart of London’s docklands.  Rikke Brewer poste... read more

Hit and run driver smashes into scooter rider in Clacton

This is the shocking moment a hit-and-run driver smashed into a man on a zebra crossing before shamelessly reversing away leaving the victim’s body on the... read more

British man who watched rape of boy on live stream jailed

Philip Crabtree, 35, from Stoke-on-Trent, was part of a sick ring who shared child abuse images and videos from the UK, US and Canada A British paedophile who w... read more

Chinese woman kneels and begs family for a C-section

Video footage shows the moment a pregnant woman in China kneels in front of her family, begging them to agree to a C-section.  Earlier reports claim that the f... read more

Workers reveal craziest things they’ve been asked to do

Most people have been asked to do something that’s not in their job description, at some point or another. But spare a thought for these unfortunate emplo... read more

Founder of natural dog grooming products wins Shark Tank

She’s the most recent success story on Shark Tank, and she’s on a mission to helping Australian dogs feel and smell better than ever.  Melanie Newm... read more

Ex-pat couple build three-storey vertiginous house

An expat couple put their livelihood on the line when they decided to build an ambitious house on a plot of land they bought on the internet. After spending fou... read more

Australian tourist faces decades behind bars in Cambodia

An Australian tourist could spend a decade in a Cambodian jail after being arrested on drugs charges. Police in the coastal resort city of Sihanoukville allege... read more

Taxpayer-funded ad asks if terrorists have ‘grievances’

A taxpayer-funded Facebook advertisement asked if terrorists have ‘legitimate grievances’. The New South Wales government’s Multicultural NSW ... read more

Royal Navy chases Spanish civil guard ship off Gibraltar

A Royal Navy rigid-hulled inflatable boat this morning chased off a Spanish Guardia Civil boat in UK waters off Gibraltar. It did so after a Spanish patrol boat... read more

Stunning images show five new species of peacock spiders

At first glance, you might mistake these brightly-coloured spiders for mythical creatures from the latest science fiction blockbuster. But the spiders are very ... read more

Rees-Mogg says he opposes abortion even when women raped

Appearing on ITV’s GMB today, Jacob-Rees Mogg said his devout Catholic faith meant he could not support gay marriage A potential candidate to replace Ther... read more

Norwich woman stole Instagrams of other people’s babies

Kati Ringer, seen outside court, targeted two strangers, copied and hijacked their Instagram accounts and claimed the women’s infants were her own A 21-ye... read more

Adidas launches Oktoberfest beer and vomit-proof trainers

Adidas claims the new trainers will repel any spilled beer or misplaced vomit The annual Oktoberfest in Munich attracts thousands of visitors to the event  Fan... read more

Landslides caused by Kim Jong-un seen in satellite images

An oil embargo would do little or nothing to reduce Kim Jong-un’s nuclear programme Top of the list for new sanctions on North Korea after its sixth nucle... read more

Pippa Middleton spotted on her 34th birthday in London

With her nuptials rumoured to have cost in excess of £1m, Pippa Middleton will no doubt be celebrating her birthday this year in style. But the Duchess of Camb... read more

Qld police pull over car with driver sitting on mattress

Queensland Police have released images of car pulled over without seats  A 30-year-old man was stopped by police driving with disqualified license  Officers f... read more

Shane Warne Googles himself and posts old paparazzi shot

With former cricket player Shane Warne nearing 50, he’s not looking as youthful as he once did in his hey-day. Maybe that’s why the 47-year-old made... read more

Dewsbury drink-drive killer avoids jail after attack

Emma Egan was convicted of assaulting a fan at a Drake concert. She is pictured leaving Manchester Magistrates Court A drink-drive killer who was freed from jai... read more