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Obsessed British Airbnb guest brutally killed his host after he became infatuated with her – then torched the home and mum-of-three’s body beyond all recognition
An Englishman with an “obsession” for his Australian Airbnb host has been found guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, after killing her and setting fire to her home with her body inside. Timothy Loosemore, 62, killed surveyor Maree Vermont, 60, at her self-built home in rural Victoria in August 2023, but the severity of the…
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Channel smuggling gangs resort to ‘mega-dinghies’ as crackdown limits small boat supply
A BBC investigation has found that people-smuggling gangs on the French coast are switching to “mega-dinghies” as a shrinking supply of small boats and intensified French policing squeeze their usual crossing methods. Reporters who witnessed the operation at Gravelines beach were attacked with stones by gang members, who injured a BBC cameraman, reflecting growing frustration…
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Juliet Is Back! Lollipop Chainsaw’s New Game Gets A “World Premiere Demo” At TGS 2026
Dragami Games has confirmed that its new Lollipop Chainsaw title will get a “world premiere demo” at Tokyo Game Show 2026, giving fans their first hands-on look at the project since it was announced last year. The developer revealed the news via social media alongside new teaser artwork, and it matters because details on the…
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Alcaraz ‘stays calm’ in US Open fightback
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz avoided a shock early exit from the US Open, recovering from a set down to beat Portugal’s Jaime Faria in the second round as he continues his comeback from a long-term wrist injury. The Spanish second seed’s win eases concerns about his form ahead of the tournament, with fierce rival Jannik…
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Commonwealth Bank forecasts 13 per cent fall in Sydney prices
Australian mortgage holders are facing fresh anxiety after Commonwealth Bank forecast a “deeper correction” in home values, warning that national prices could fall by up to nine per cent, with capital cities averaging a ten per cent decline. Sydney is expected to be hit hardest, with CommBank predicting a 13 per cent peak-to-trough drop that…
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Aussie boy, 6, dies from scurvy: Parents say they had no idea he suffered from incredibly rare 19th century disease until it was too late
A six-year-old boy with Down syndrome has died in Queensland, Australia, from scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease historically associated with 19th-century sailors and now exceedingly rare in developed countries. Deputy state coroner Stephanie Gallagher published non-inquest findings into Connor Dean’s death, noting his parents said they were unaware he had a vitamin C deficiency…
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Nicholas Todisco & Brad Pence Exiting Atlas Artists
Nicholas Todisco and Brad Pence, two partners at Los Angeles-based management company Atlas Artists, are leaving the firm, in what sources describe as an amicable departure. The move is notable because their client roster includes high-profile names such as Emmy-winning Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and rising actor Connor Storrie, best known for the Crave/HBO…
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GOP senator issues brutal takedown of Pete Hegseth with subtle dig at Defense chief’s alleged drinking habit amid leadership turmoil at Pentagon
Republican Senator Thom Tillis has publicly criticised US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling his leadership “inept” and appearing to allude to previous reports about Hegseth’s alcohol consumption. The remarks came in a lengthy social media post urging President Trump to replace Hegseth, following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who had reportedly clashed with…
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Meta Pushes Its New AI Agent on Employees—but Eases Off on Tokenmaxxing
Meta has quietly softened its internal push for staff to maximise use of AI tools, updating performance-review guidance this week to drop explicit references to “usage of AI” and labels like “AI Native” in favour of judging employees on overall impact, “supported by AI or other means”. The shift follows months of controversy, including a…
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‘Innocent’ Sydney tradie shot dead as bungling gangsters kill the wrong man for the second time in a week
An unidentified tradesman, Joshua MacDonald, was shot dead in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity in Merrylands West, western Sydney. The 40-year-old electrical contractor was walking towards a house on Bruce Street on Wednesday afternoon when gunmen in a stolen Audi opened fire, hitting him in the head; he died instantly. Police…