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Woman arrested in Dezi Freeman probe as detectives hunt those who allegedly helped the cop killer
Victorian police have arrested a woman as part of the investigation into Dezi Freeman, the man wanted over the killing of a police officer, with detectives now focused on identifying and pursuing anyone who may have helped him evade capture. The arrest marks a development in the wider manhunt, which has drawn significant public and…
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Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
TechCrunch is reminding Australian founders that applications for the Stripe x Startup Battlefield competition close in 48 hours, on 20 July 2026. The event, a first-time partnership between Stripe and TechCrunch, will see eight Australian startups pitch live at Stripe Tour Sydney on 19 August 2026, with the winner earning automatic entry into Startup Battlefield…
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Olivia Dean’s First U.S. Arena Tour Is Off to a Smashing Start, With L.A. Shows Proving She’s No One-Grammy Wonder: Concert Review
Olivia Dean’s first US arena tour has opened strongly, with a two-night stand at Los Angeles’s Crypto.com Arena showcasing her rapid rise from small venues to major stages within roughly a year. The performances, reviewed by Variety, dispel any suggestion that the British singer is merely a fleeting Grammy success, with the critic praising her…
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‘The View’ co-host lauds Hunter Biden as ‘riveting’ after podcast sit-down, calls him ‘biggest troll’
“The View” co-host Ana Navarro praised Hunter Biden as “riveting” and “the biggest troll” following his appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast, where he discussed his controversial role on the board of Ukrainian energy firm Burisma. During the podcast interview, Hunter Biden conceded he should never have taken the Burisma position when pressed on the…
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Revealed – the ‘quiet and shy’ former lift company employee being questioned over Ann Widdecombe’s ‘politically motivated’ murder
Police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe are questioning a former lift company employee, described by acquaintances as “quiet and shy,” in connection with the killing. Officers are treating the case as “politically motivated,” though the Daily Mail article that reported the development did not include further detail on the suspect’s identity, background or the…
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Jellycat sues copycat high street retailers for ‘stealing their designs’ and making ‘inferior’ versions
Jellycat, the popular plush toy brand known for its soft, oversized stuffed animals and novelty food-shaped toys, has launched legal action against a number of high street retailers it accuses of copying its designs. The company alleges that these competitors have produced “inferior” imitation versions of its products, undermining the brand’s distinctive designs and reputation…
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These Retiring LEGO Sets Are Sold Out at the LEGO Store, But You Can Still Snag Them At Amazon
LEGO’s monthly wave of set retirements means dozens of products are disappearing from sale, with nearly 30 already out of stock on LEGO’s own website. Once a set sells out entirely, buyers are typically left paying inflated prices through third-party resellers, so shoppers wanting to secure a set at its original price have a narrowing…
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Moment ‘Black Widow’ fraudster who stole £300k from vulnerable pensioner, 89, is detained by Spanish police as she faces extradition to UK after fleeing to Tenerife
A woman dubbed the “Black Widow” fraudster, accused of stealing £300,000 from a vulnerable 89-year-old pensioner, has been detained by Spanish police in Tenerife after fleeing the UK. She now faces extradition proceedings to return her to Britain, where she is wanted in connection with the fraud. Footage captured the moment officers apprehended the suspect,…
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Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act
Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.
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White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The White House has defended Argentina’s football team over its right to display a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after celebrating a World Cup semi-final win over England, a stance that has reignited a diplomatic row between the two nations. Fifa may take disciplinary action against Argentina for breaching rules on political statements,…