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LAPD chief’s security detail faces probe for detaining a man in France accused of stealing a phone

Two members of the security team for Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore are under investigation after they arrested a man wrongly accused of robbing a high-... read more

R rate in Omicron epicentre in South Africa soars from below one to 3.5 in just weeks

The reproduction rate in the South African province at the epicentre of the Omicron outbreak has surged from below one to over three in less than a month, as th... read more

Covid Australia: Golfer breaching isolation sparked Victoria cluster which infected AFLs Ron Barassi

How a Covid-infected golfer who breached his 14-day isolation period to hit the course sparked Victoria’s birthday bash cluster that infected AFL legend R... read more

Dutch teenager travelled world in 44 days in 1928 after being inspired by Jules Verne’s novel

In 1928, a Danish newspaper ran a competition to mark 100 years since the birth of celebrated French author Jules Verne. The winner would echo the globe-trottin... read more

Amber Gibson murder investigation: Family of 16-year-old found dead in park pay tribute to teenager

The family of a Scottish teenager whose death is being investigated as a murder last night paid an emotional tribute to their ‘little ball of ginger ligh... read more

Kate Middleton prefers ‘practical Christmas presents’ for children

Kate Middleton prefers ‘practical Christmas presents’ for her children amid worries that ‘tech-savvy’ Prince George and Princess Charlot... read more

Truck drags a car sideways down a Chicago highway while desperate driver waves frantically for help

Dramatic moment truck drags a car sideways down a busy Chicago highway while desperate driver waves frantically out of the window for help Laylisha Gardner, 19,... read more

R rate in Omicron-stricken South Africa may have soared from below one to three in a week

The reproduction rate in the South African province at the epicentre of the Omicron outbreak has surged from below one to over three in less than a month, as th... read more

Moment dogwalker gets spooked when herd of horses start following him

‘I gave you a treat, stop scaring me!’ Moment dogwalker gets spooked when herd of horses start following him Dogwalker Pete evaded a herd of hungry ... read more

French judo coach admits scuffling with his Olympic champion partner but denies domestic violence

Judo trainer Alain Schmitt accused Olympic champion Margaux Pinot of lying about domestic abuse, as the two held separate press conferences yesterday to put for... read more

The Duchess of Cambridge wore new £75 gold hoop earrings during visit to V&A museum 

An early Christmas gift for Kate? The Duchess of Cambridge wore new £75 gold hoop earrings from trendy French brand Sézane during visit to V&A museum Kate... read more

Vaccines Minister says Brits ‘probably will’ need annual booster

Boosters forever? Vaccines Minister Maggie Throup says Brits ‘probably will’ have to get jabbed against coronavirus EVERY YEAR Vaccines Minister Mag... read more

Pentagon watchdog on extremism reveals Army have had most cases racism and Marines anti-government

The Pentagon’s anti-extremism watchdog has published its first report, revealing that the US Army had more incidents of alleged racist behavior than any o... read more

Claire Foy says Duchess of Argyll would have been ‘appalled’ to learn she is playing her

The Crown’s Claire Foy has revealed that she hopes viewers of BBC’s new series A Very British Scandal will come to ‘not like’ the Duches... read more

Nazi death camp guard, 101, claims he was just a farmhand who worked nearby

A 101-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard, the oldest person charged with complicity in the murder of thousands of detainees, claimed in court he was... read more

Norway Covid: 60 infected with Omicron at Christmas party have mild symptoms

Dozens of Christmas party-goers who became infected with suspected cases of Omicron Covid in Norway have only mild symptoms, doctors have revealed.  Up to 60 p... read more

Perfectionists reveal infuriating snaps of small errors that could’ve been avoided

Perfectionists look away! People reveal the tiny but crucial errors that are too infuriating to ignore – including one upside down bottle on a shelf and a... read more

Anthony Albanese ahead of Scot Morrison as he heads into Christmas break

Anthony Albanese is heading into the Christmas break with a spring in his step after a disastrous two weeks in Parliament for Scott Morrison.    But while th... read more

Ex-Washington Football Team quarterback will detail sexual harassment in new book

Ex-Washington Football Team quarterback Robert Griffin III says he’s releasing new book detailing sexual harassment he suffered while playing for the team For... read more

Bernie Ecclestone on why the public want to see Max Verstappen crowned champion over Lewis Hamilton

Few things put the current Formula One bosses on red alert more than this inbound ‘royal’ inspection. Nor will anyone elicit a greater number of craning nec... read more

Queensland records a new locally-acquired Covid-19 case as eight locations are put on high alert 

Queensland records a new locally-acquired Covid-19 case as EIGHT locations including a Kmart and entire carpark are put on high alert Queensland Health has rais... read more

Victoria’s ‘Dictator Dan’ loses SEVENTH MP in as many days as Andrews Government is left in tatters

Dan Andrews’ Labor government has been plunged into chaos after a seventh MP announced she was quitting the Victorian parliament at the next election. Jan... read more

Grand Theft Auto NYC! Serial criminal on parole steals empty school bus and smashes it into cars

Grand Theft Auto NYC! Serial criminal on parole steals empty school bus and smashes it into ‘countless’ cars – one with a terrified victim inside ... read more

Sydney lawyer Peter Lavac banned from using ‘LGOPNR’ number plates makes bid for Hollywood

The controversial ‘playboy’ lawyer who was banned from using ‘LGOPNR’ number plates on his yellow Lamborghini has announced he is desti... read more