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Yassmin Abdel-Magied discusses ‘most hated Muslim’ label

A controversial activist who was hit with backlash over an Anzac Day post has opened up about being labelled Australia's 'most publicly hated Muslim'.Yassmin Abdel-Magied said s [...]

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Husband with prosthetic leg and wife wow in acroyoga video

A talented couple is defying both gravity and the odds against them with mind-blowing acroyoga moves, which sees the wife balancing on her husband's prosthetic leg.Millissa, 35, is [...]

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Minute-by-minute series of the week Diana died

It was a week that stunned the world — from the sudden and tragic death of Princess Diana to her poignant funeral watched on TV by two billion people. Next weekend, in a BBC docu [...]

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Man who maintained Big Ben’s clock wants it to bong

Tory MPs insisted that Big Ben should 'bong us out' of the EU on March 29, 2019The man who maintained Big Ben's clock for decades has branded the decision to silence the bell for f [...]

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Elisabeth Moss defends Scientology in Instagram post

Elisabeth Moss responded to a comment about Scientology on Tuesday, and it did not go over well with fans.The Golden Globe winning actress, who currently plays Offred in the hit sh [...]

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Alton driver caught nearly 80 times over drug-drive limit

A driver who was found to be 79 times over the drug-drive limit following a motorway crash has been banned from driving for three years.Lee Ainsworth, 34, of Alton, was driving a [...]

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NHS psychiatrist lists 10 ways to achieve happiness

NHS psychiatrist Max Pemberton may make you rethink your life and how to achieve happinessOver the years that I have been a doctor, hundreds of patients have sat in front of me. Wh [...]

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Robert Mugabe’s wife ‘is given IMMUNITY from prosecution’

Robert Mugabe's wife has been granted diplomatic immunity by South Africa after she allegedly attacked a model in a luxury Johannesburg hotel, a security source has said.The ruling [...]

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Oxford medical student dies during landslide in Himalayas

An Oxford medical student has died while trekking in the Nepalese Himalayas after being hit by boulders during a landslide.Charlotte Fullerton, 22, who was about to start her fourt [...]

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PLATELL’S PEOPLE: Obesity a sickness? No, it’s just greed

A few years ago, after an hour working out in the gym, I headed off for my favourite treat. Standing in line for my double-helping bacon sandwich oozing with melted butter and brow [...]

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Lisa Oldfield takes Harry, 6, to get his nails painted

She's been criticised for her parenting decisions before.But Lisa Oldfield wasn't letting anyone speak down about her decision to take son Harry, 6, for a mani-pedi on Friday.'When [...]

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‘CEO of Purple Drank’ sentenced for armed drug trafficking

The self-proclaimed 'CEO of Purple Drank' has been convicted of armed drug trafficking and may be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison. Harrison Garcia was sentenced to 30 years [...]

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Sophie Monk set to earn $300,000 for her 12-episode stint

She's preparing to star in the upcoming season of The Bachelorette Australia. And on Saturday, the Courier Mail reported Sophie Monk is after more than just love on the reality sh [...]

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‘I don’t like my party’s name’

Sturgeon and Turkish author Elif ShafakNicola Sturgeon admitted yesterday that she dislikes the name of her party because she is uncomfortable at being branded a 'nationalist'.Des [...]

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Fire engulfs three houses in Wollongong

A fire ravaged up to three houses near Wollongong, NSW on Friday nightNSW fire crew had a hard time containing the blaze no thanks to strong windsNSW Fire and Rescue spokesperson s [...]

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Mommy blogger proudly models figure hugging dress

A mother-of-two has become an online star after sharing a photo of herself proudly posing in a form-fitting dress she had 'no business wearing' along with an important message abou [...]

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Johnny Ruffo’s manager asks fans to keep star in prayers

Johnny Ruffo's manager Claire McLennan thanked fans for their support after he recently revealed he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer.In a statement to Daily Mail Aust [...]

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TV drama asks why Brits hate so much they run to ISIS

The Islamic State group wasted absolutely no time in boasting of its 'triumph' on Thursday evening.With the dead, the dying and injured still scattered across Las Ramblas, and thou [...]

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Woman, 82, refuses to budge in her home war with developer

There's a new twist in a standoff between an 82-year-old widow in Florida who refused to sell her townhome and the giant developer that constructed a timeshare resort around her va [...]

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Man arrested in Sydney’s Waterloo after a fight

A man has been caught on camera scaling apartment block In inner Sydney The man, 25, was filmed scuffling with police before being arrested Police had to use capsicum spray to [...]

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Couple finally call in bomb squad to dispose of cannonball

Steve Attfield discovered the 200-year-old cannonball on holiday in FranceHe drove the relic 400 miles to his home in Croydon, Surrey, in his car Twenty years later, he realised [...]

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BEL MOONEY: All I want is someone to love

Every person has certain qualities … in their heart which are awkward, disturbing, negative. One of your sacred duties is to exercise kindness towards them.From Anam Cara by John [...]

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Prince Charles loses right-hand man after other departures

Mark Leishman was made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace in 2010What on earth is going on behind the scenes at the royal palaces [...]

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Britain is still the teen motherhood capital of Europe

Britain has kept its place as the teenage motherhood capital of Europe despite plunging rates of pregnancy among young women.The country’s unenviable reputation for teenage birt [...]

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Delta Goodrem’s ex boyfriend Drew Mitchell on split

The ex Wallaby rugby union player broke up with singer Delta Goodrem last December.And on Saturday, Drew Mitchell broke his silence regarding his brief romance with the Born To Tr [...]

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UN warning over Spain migrant emergency

With boats arriving daily, the number of people crossing the western Mediterranean to reach its shores has more than trebled this year. Pictured: Migrants in Tarifa, Spain The fl [...]

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Jihadi propaganda is still available to view on Wikipedia

Jihadi propaganda describing how to launch a van attack was still available on Wikipedia last night – as it became the latest internet giant to be accused of aiding terrorism.In [...]

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Oxford Uni says perfect party needs guests coming in fours

Oxford University study has found that four – or a multiple of four – is ideal figureThe researchers also recommend steering the conversation towards old times Games and danci [...]

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Ahimsa cows are the ‘happiest cows’ in the world

Deep in the lush Rutland hills, amid swooping swallows, clouds of butterflies, clumps of thistles, plump glossy blackberries and majestic oak trees, 25 cows munch and masticate.The [...]

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Lloyds pushes £60k car loans without any credit checks

Banks have become embroiled in the row over reckless car loans after mass-mailing customers to convince them to buy luxury vehicles.Customers of Lloyds Banking Group – which als [...]

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LGA says drivers spend 5 days a year stuck in traffic

The Local Government Association found traffic costs each of us £968 a yearIt is calling for local authorities to be given long-term funding to tackle problem The report forecast [...]

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Sir Bruce Forsyth’s best moments on screen

Sir Bruce Forsyth, 89, has died peacefully at home with his family around himThe veteran TV presenter holds a World Record for the longest television careerHe was a beloved host of [...]

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Conservationist shot dead by poachers in Tanzania

Wayne Lotter, pictured, had dedicated his life to saving elephants. He put at least 300 poachers behind barsA conservationist who was the scourge of elephant poachers has been shot [...]

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Tesco slammed for selling £5 tubs of Christmas chocolate

£5 Christmas boxes have been spotted piled high in supermarkets across BritainMother-of-two Rose O'Keefe, 34, took photo of Mini Heroes tubs at local storeSaid: 'As much as I love [...]

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Swansea Bionic Boy can finally use a knife and fork

Alan Gifford, from Swansea, is thought to have become the youngest in the world to have two prosthetic handsRiding a bike and eating with a knife and fork may seem easy activities [...]

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Fatcats whose perks are worth £11million a year

The bosses of Britain’s biggest firms are being handed millions of pounds in perks to allow them to pay for school fees, move house, and even use private jets for personal trips. [...]