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'Among the darkest hours of my life': Pete Buttigieg victim of false report Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
High profile Democrat Pete Buttigieg has been the victim of a false anonymous report, alleging he was a 'danger' to his four-year-old twins.
'Entitled to dream': Cabo Verde's World Cup run inspires the nation Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Cabo Verde has secured the most unlikely spot in the World Cup knockouts, and the nation of 500,000 people is daring to dream.
Darwin vacation care worker charged with indecently touching child Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
NT Police allege the male educator, 40, indecently touched a child under the age of 16 at a vacation care program in Darwin.
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These billionaires' kids are learning something most Australians are not Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Rich and powerful families have a strong interest in one particular language, with experts saying it is no surprise given the country's rise.
In pictures: The desperate rush to find survivors of Venezuela's twin earthquakes Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
After two powerful earthquakes, rescue teams from around the globe are in a race against time to pull survivors from the rubble.Â
Mutton cracks $9/kg for the first time Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
It was a big week for Australia's sheep and lamb market with price records tumbling across multiple categories.
Interactive art exhibition encourages visitors to do some colouring in Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
An art studio in Ballarat is hosting an interactive exhibition around a colouring book and visitors can contribute to the art.Â
Live: Cripps, Carlton make hot start against Eagles ahead of Showdown 60 Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Carlton tries to make it six straight wins under interim coach Josh Fraser as they host West Coast, ahead of the 60th edition of the Showdown in Adelaide tonight. Follow live.
Quick hits: Bedlam in Group H, Dua Lipa surprise and superstars warm the bench Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Group H delivers us incredible drama, some of the World Cup's biggest stars find themselves warming the pine, and Dua Lipa makes a surprise appearance. Here are today's quick hits.
Thousands in south-east Qld without power after attempted copper theft Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Energex says it appears someone broke into a substation's cable pit and attempted to cut through an 11,000-volt cable, leaving about 13,000 south-east Queensland customers without power overnight.
Sacred ceremony in Beirut marked by Hezbollah 'resistance' and mourning Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Tens of thousands of Shiite Muslims gathered in Beirut for the largest Ashura procession in years, as Hezbollah used the holy day to project strength despite growing pressure to disarm after months of war with Israel.
Couple welcomes refugees to home 'like family' in resettlement program Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Margaret River residents Anne and John Roberts's motto is to offer a "soft landing" and a "warm embrace" to refugees as they settle into life in Australia.
Egypt and Iran push back against 'Pride Match' as rainbow flags wave Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Rainbow flags wave around Seattle after Egypt and Iran asked FIFA to keep a Pride celebration out of its World Cup match.
Sect leader convicted after girls found in trailer on US highway Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year prison sentence in the US has been convicted of child abuse after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona.
Departure of Leckie and Italiano leaves Socceroos 'two soldiers down' Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Australia enters the World Cup knockout rounds with just 24 players in the squad after veteran Matthew Leckie and right-back Jacob Italiano departed the camp with injuries.
Described as a 'talented athlete', Hussein Dehaini was gunned down at 33 Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Those who knew Hussein Dehaini say he could have been anything he wanted to be. But his life ended at 33, when he was gunned down in the middle of a Melbourne street.
Photographer captures elders' stories and WA's stunning southern landscapes Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
A photography exhibition in Albany shares the stories of Menang elders, who often have been overlooked in history.
Dembélé suspends time as France's favouritism heightens Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
Ousmane Dembélé showed patience and a command of time and space, to help propel France to the top of its group, and remain on course for World Cup glory.
Why does Perth have an obsession with double brick homes unlike any other city? Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
It takes 12 to 18 months on average to build a home in Western Australia — but with non-brick frame construction, the home building timeline could be cut by up to half. Â
'God's gift to Indian cricket': The great expectations on teen wonder Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026
On tour with India and on the brink of his international debut, the pressure is being heaped on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions. Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system. Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend. Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as international rescue teams arrive Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news. Three unusual things about the King's tax bill Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation. Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury. Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults. Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy. How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 Among the hundreds of affected families in Nottingham, two sets of parents led the fight to get answers. Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip. Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power. UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies. Watch: Moment woman pulled from rubble alive Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira. Quake reveals challenges facing country's battered infrastructure Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces. What we know so far Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble. Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves? Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains. Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France. Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat. UK forecast for the week ahead Posted on Friday June 26, 2026 Will more comfortable temperatures replace the heatwave soon? Darren Bett has the details. See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault Posted on Saturday June 27, 2026 After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.
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