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Wed 20 Feb 2019

Fashion world mourns icon Karl Lagerfeld

Fashion world mourns icon Karl Lagerfeld

Legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85 after weeks of ill health, his fashion house Chanel has confirmed.

Tue 19 Feb 2019

Grand Canyon tourists ‘exposed to radiation’ says worker

Grand Canyon tourists ‘exposed to radiation’ says worker

US officials are investigating claims three buckets of uranium sitting in a Grand Canyon museum for 18 years may have put countless visitors at risk.

Mon 18 Feb 2019

Trump reacts furiously to SNL sketch

Trump reacts furiously to SNL sketch

America’s notoriously thin-skinned president has responded with outrage after being mocked in a SNL sketch starring Alec Baldwin.

Wed 13 Feb 2019

‘Not thrilled’: Trump lashes wall deal

‘Not thrilled’: Trump lashes wall deal

Negotiators have reached an agreement to prevent another US government shutdown, but there are already signs of a Trump-led revolt.

World’s biggest drug lord faces life in jail

World’s biggest drug lord faces life in jail

The jury in the sensational trial of kingpin El Chapo has found him guilty on drug-trafficking charges, which could see him jailed for life.

Sun 10 Feb 2019

Food, festivals, culture: Hong Kong is the place to visit

Food, festivals, culture: Hong Kong is the place to visit

COLOURFUL festivals, big sporting events and new cultural hubs are just some of the reasons to visit Hong Kong in 2019.

Fri 8 Feb 2019

Ivanka behind Trump's accidental SOTU moment

Ivanka behind Trump's accidental SOTU moment

The world watched as a group of women dressed in white rose as one and interrupted Donald Trump. But we all missed what came next.

Wed 6 Feb 2019

Rolf Harris ‘waved at kids’ on school grounds

Rolf Harris ‘waved at kids’ on school grounds

Police are investigating after the disgraced former TV presenter allegedly walked onto the grounds of a school before he was told to leave.

Mon 4 Feb 2019

Missionary’s dad blames ‘extreme Christianity’

Missionary’s dad blames ‘extreme Christianity’

The father of the modern-day missionary who was killed by an uncontracted tribe has opened up on the doomsday cult that he says led to his son’s death.

No Deal royal evacuation plan revealed

No Deal royal evacuation plan revealed

UK public servants have reportedly drawn up plans to evacuate the royal family from London to top secret locations if a No Deal Brexit sparks riots.

Thu 31 Jan 2019

How not to break the bank in Bangkok

How not to break the bank in Bangkok

BANGKOK is a city of surprises - a modern capital with a deep sense of history and smile around every corner. Best of all? There's no need to break the bank.

America broken by $11b mistake

America broken by $11b mistake

The shutdown cost the economy, risked lives and left thousands of contractors destitute as workers warn they won’t survive another.

Wed 30 Jan 2019

Britain faces dramatic new Brexit battle

Britain faces dramatic new Brexit battle

The British Prime Minister may have won a few weeks to salvage a Brexit deal but is headed toward a clash with the European Union.

Tue 29 Jan 2019

Dubai gender equality awards won by men

Dubai gender equality awards won by men

The UAE’s prestigious gender equality awards show has been slammed as “ridiculous” after it failed to acknowledge any women.

Fri 25 Jan 2019

MYSTERY SOLVED: Matthew Flinders’ body found

MYSTERY SOLVED: Matthew Flinders’ body found

THE missing remains of the first person to circumnavigate Australia — who also popularised the name Australia — have been found.

Wed 23 Jan 2019

Attenborough's dire warning: Civilisation could collapse

Attenborough's dire warning: Civilisation could collapse

SIR David Attenborough has issued a dark warning about the “wholesale” destruction of our planet if world leaders don’t act to protect precious ecosystems.

Couple’s X-rated discovery in cruise cabin

Couple’s X-rated discovery in cruise cabin

A cruising couple was “traumatised and needed a glass of water” after they opened the door of their cabin to a ship worker having sex on their bed.

Prince Philip ‘rudest human ever’

Prince Philip ‘rudest human ever’

Embattled senior royal Prince Philip has copped a verbal spray from one high-profile Brit, just days after his horror car smash.

Tue 22 Jan 2019

Warning of world economy shock

Warning of world economy shock

It’s not looking good for the global economy, which is weakening faster than expected — and there are warnings of serious hurdles ahead.

Crash victim wants Prince Philip charged

Crash victim wants Prince Philip charged

A woman who was travelling in the car, which was hit by Prince Philip wants the royal to face prosecution if he’s found responsible for the smash.

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