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Wrong man taken: Police fear for 85-year-old mistakenly kidnapped from Sydney home
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Wrong man taken: Police fear for 85-year-old mistakenly kidnapped from Sydney home

Chris Baghsarian, 85, was taken from his North Ryde bedroom before dawn on Friday.

16 Feb 07:38 AM
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Police make firearms arrest amid farm search for missing 4yo Gus Lamont

Police said the charges against a 75-year-old are not related to his disappearance.

16 Feb 06:26 AM
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Woman tricks family into thinking she transformed into a snake

Police search for 25-year-old after her unusual attempt to avoid an arranged marriage.

16 Feb 03:03 AM

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Alleged Bondi shooter’s first words since attack
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Alleged Bondi shooter’s first words since attack

He faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and 40 of attempted murder.

16 Feb 01:33 AM
New DNA clue: Glove may match suspected kidnapper in Guthrie case
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New DNA clue: Glove may match suspected kidnapper in Guthrie case

The reward for information has doubled to US$100,000 as nearly 20,000 tips flood in.

16 Feb 01:31 AM
Epstein files hint at his ties to the supermodel Naomi Campbell
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Epstein files hint at his ties to the supermodel Naomi Campbell

16 Feb 12:51 AM
Out to sea: UK Amazon driver follows satnav into Thames Estuary
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Out to sea: UK Amazon driver follows satnav into Thames Estuary

16 Feb 12:22 AM
How $64 cigarette packs pushed Australians to the black market
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How $64 cigarette packs pushed Australians to the black market

15 Feb 11:49 PM
Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor
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Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor

15 Feb 11:28 PM
Daytona chaos: Kiwi star caught in 'The Big One' as 20 cars crash out
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Daytona chaos: Kiwi star caught in 'The Big One' as 20 cars crash out

Stage two finished under caution, with Bubba Wallace taking the stage win.

15 Feb 10:37 PM
New York creatives squeezed out by high cost of living
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New York creatives squeezed out by high cost of living

Since 2019, the number of New Yorkers working in creative fields has fallen by 6.1%.

15 Feb 09:38 PM
In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king of the road
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In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king of the road

Taxi drivers in Havana are ditching their cars as US cuts off oil from Venezuela.

15 Feb 09:01 PM
Trump claims victory on affordability as US public anxieties persist
World

Trump claims victory on affordability as US public anxieties persist

As some economic bright spots emerge, the US President's messaging has shifted.

15 Feb 08:28 PM
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Staggering complicity of world’s elite saturates the Epstein files
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Staggering complicity of world’s elite saturates the Epstein files

NY Times: 'It’s a level of corruption that the public is now getting a full view of'.

15 Feb 08:20 PM
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Driver’s ‘genius’ roundabout hack to beat traffic divides opinion online
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Driver’s ‘genius’ roundabout hack to beat traffic divides opinion online

The clip of the roundabout trick has clocked 42 million views in two days.

15 Feb 07:53 PM
'Ultra-left' blamed for man's killing that shocked France
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'Ultra-left' blamed for man's killing that shocked France

Minister Gerald Darmanin accused far-left politicians of fuelling violence with rhetoric.

15 Feb 07:42 PM
Barack Obama: Aliens are real
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Barack Obama: Aliens are real

He condemns Donald Trump for sharing a racist video of the Obamas.

15 Feb 06:41 PM
Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip
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Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip

He likened Minnesota immigration raids and two fatal shootings to dictatorships.

15 Feb 05:21 PM
Are the Epstein files making Trump more unpopular than ever?
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Are the Epstein files making Trump more unpopular than ever?

US President struggles to maintain favourability on core policies.

15 Feb 05:00 PM
China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high
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China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high

Chinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic slopes in the country's northeast.

15 Feb 05:00 PM
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Australian cricket captain out with testicular bleeding after blow
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Australian cricket captain out with testicular bleeding after blow

Ellis and Zampa star as depleted Australia crush Ireland in World Cup opener.

11 Feb 05:16 PM
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Market close: ASX surge steals spotlight as local market drifts on light trading
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Market close: ASX surge steals spotlight as local market drifts on light trading

The S&P/NZX 50 Index dipped 0.05% in light trading worth $111.18m.

11 Feb 05:16 AM
Axed from MAFS: Why producers removed all trace of a couple who had tied the knot
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Axed from MAFS: Why producers removed all trace of a couple who had tied the knot

The TV couple was escorted from the show during filming of their honeymoon.

11 Feb 12:58 AM
Australian author faces jail over child abuse novel
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Australian author faces jail over child abuse novel

Lauren Mastrosa wrote the 210-page novel under the name Tori Woods.

10 Feb 10:15 PM

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Epstein files hint at his ties to the supermodel Naomi Campbell
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Epstein files hint at his ties to the supermodel Naomi Campbell

NY Times: One of fashion's most recognisable names appears in nearly 300 records.

16 Feb 12:51 AM
Out to sea: UK Amazon driver follows satnav into Thames Estuary
World

Out to sea: UK Amazon driver follows satnav into Thames Estuary

Delivery driver forced to abandon his van in rising waters on a walking path.

16 Feb 12:22 AM
How UK scientists exposed Putin’s chemical weapons arsenal
World

How UK scientists exposed Putin’s chemical weapons arsenal

In large doses the toxin found in Alexei Navalny's body can cause death within 30 minutes.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
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Epstein files hint at his ties to the supermodel Naomi Campbell
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Epstein files hint at his ties to the supermodel Naomi Campbell

NY Times: One of fashion's most recognisable names appears in nearly 300 records.

16 Feb 12:51 AM
Daytona chaos: Kiwi star caught in 'The Big One' as 20 cars crash out
Motorsport

Daytona chaos: Kiwi star caught in 'The Big One' as 20 cars crash out

Stage two finished under caution, with Bubba Wallace taking the stage win.

15 Feb 10:37 PM
In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king of the road
World

In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king of the road

Taxi drivers in Havana are ditching their cars as US cuts off oil from Venezuela.

15 Feb 09:01 PM
Trump claims victory on affordability as US public anxieties persist
World

Trump claims victory on affordability as US public anxieties persist

As some economic bright spots emerge, the US President's messaging has shifted.

15 Feb 08:28 PM

Asia news

Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor
World

Andrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutor

Police are probing claims former prince leaked trade secrets to Jeffrey Epstein.

15 Feb 11:28 PM
China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high
World

China’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run high

Chinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic slopes in the country's northeast.

15 Feb 05:00 PM
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It’s personal: How Trump sees the rest of the world
World

It’s personal: How Trump sees the rest of the world

New York Times: What the US President has said about other countries and leaders.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
Revealed: Andrew and Epstein planned secret business in China
World

Revealed: Andrew and Epstein planned secret business in China

Emails show Andrew planned a Beijing firm with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.

13 Feb 04:00 PM
'Can be heaven and hell': Kiwi expat deported from Bali after months in detention
New Zealand

'Can be heaven and hell': Kiwi expat deported from Bali after months in detention

Andrew McLean's lawyers argue there was no proper basis for his detainment.

08 Feb 06:15 AM
Japan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snow
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Japan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snow

Polls tip the Prime Minister's LDP to win a clear majority in the Lower House.

08 Feb 05:49 AM
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James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
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James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

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11 Feb 09:43 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Sydney
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Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Sydney

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09 Feb 07:30 PM
In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
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In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

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06 Feb 09:30 PM
UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe
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UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe

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06 Feb 09:10 PM

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How UK scientists exposed Putin’s chemical weapons arsenal
World

How UK scientists exposed Putin’s chemical weapons arsenal

In large doses the toxin found in Alexei Navalny's body can cause death within 30 minutes.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
CIA, Pentagon probed secret ‘Havana syndrome’ device in Norway
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CIA, Pentagon probed secret ‘Havana syndrome’ device in Norway

In an experiment with a pulsed-energy machine, researcher tested a device on himself.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
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Ukraine: US is increasing pressure for deal as Midterms loom
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Ukraine: US is increasing pressure for deal as Midterms loom

New York Times: The next round of talks is to take place midweek in Geneva.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
US spent $66m on deportations to third-party countries
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US spent $66m on deportations to third-party countries

Millions in lump-sum transfers to governments were made without a system to track usage.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
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It’s personal: How Trump sees the rest of the world
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It’s personal: How Trump sees the rest of the world

New York Times: What the US President has said about other countries and leaders.

15 Feb 04:00 PM
Australia unveils initial $4.5b for new nuclear submarines facility
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Australia unveils initial $4.5b for new nuclear submarines facility

The Aukus pact deal could cost Canberra up to $390b over the next 30 years.

15 Feb 04:28 AM
Paw Minister: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street
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Paw Minister: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street

Larry has lived through six prime ministers, from David Cameron to Keir Starmer.

15 Feb 03:57 AM
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Son of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rally

15 Feb 03:27 AM
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French authorities seize 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from Pacific vessel

15 Feb 02:45 AM
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15 Feb 12:03 AM
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14 Feb 11:30 PM
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14 Feb 11:02 PM
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Zelenskyy labels Putin a 'slave to war'

14 Feb 10:37 PM
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Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog poison, UK says

14 Feb 08:12 PM
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14 Feb 02:29 AM

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