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Family of mum and son attacked by a random stranger thank the everyday heroes who saved them as the accused faces court
The family of a mother and young child allegedly attacked by a stranger outside Victoria Police headquarters in Melbourne has publicly thanked the bystanders who intervened to help them, as the accused, Jerry Sowood, 27, appeared in court facing multiple charges including affray, intentionally causing injury and conduct endangering life. The case has drawn widespread…
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The strange 1966 songs where Roger Daltrey tried to sing “like an eight-year-old”
Roger Daltrey has recalled how personal insecurity shaped his vocal performance on The Who’s 1966 song ‘I’m a Boy’, part of an unrealised Pete Townshend rock opera set in a future where parents could choose their child’s sex. The track was recorded from the perspective of a boy whose mother wanted a daughter, and Daltrey’s…
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“You’re going to see an oversized bat eat the head off of a human.” Take a look inside Universal Studios’ Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness haunted house
Universal Studios has released a preview of its new “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” haunted house, opening as part of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and, shortly after, Universal Studios Hollywood. The attraction pays tribute to the late Black Sabbath frontman’s four-decade solo career, drawing on imagery from all 13 of his albums…
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“A blur of Rhinestones sparkling in the spotlights”: Ghost offer a rare, stylish glimpse behind the curtain with concert film/documentary 2 Big To Rig
Ghost have released their second concert film, 2 Big To Rig, offering a more intimate and stylised look at the band’s live show than 2024’s Rite Here Rite Now. Filmed across two nights of the Skeletour in Mexico City in September 2025 and directed by tour creative director Amir Chamdin, the documentary leans into romanticising…
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‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: Spooky Franchise Gets a Hair-Raising Stage Experience
A stage adaptation of the “Paranormal Activity” horror franchise has opened on Broadway for a limited run, marking a rare attempt to bring scare-driven horror to a medium that has largely avoided the genre. The production draws on Oren Peli’s 2006 found-footage film, which cost just $15,000 to make and went on to gross almost…
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‘Stack-o-Tracks’: Did a bizarre 1968 Beach Boys album invent karaoke?
The Beach Boys’ 1968 album Stack-o-Tracks was an unusual release that stripped away the band’s celebrated vocal harmonies, leaving only instrumental versions of 15 of their songs. Released on 19 August 1968 at the height of the band’s ambition following Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations, it invited listeners to perform the songs themselves using an…
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The TikTok joyriders ‘baiting’ police: Youths film themselves being chased and brazenly speeding past cop vehicles as yet more dangerous driving stunts come to light
Police officials and ministers have warned that young drivers are “baiting” officers by filming themselves being chased and performing dangerous driving stunts for TikTok, as further videos of the practice emerged. The Daily Mail found clips, some posted months ago, showing motorists speeding through red lights, driving over pavements and grass, and racing at over…
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Trump renames Lake Ontario threat deepens Canada trade row, Montana shooting leaves eight dead
Trump’s tariff feud with Canada intensifies as Carney readies retaliation, a mystery US jet lands in Moscow and Kanye’s St Petersburg gig is axed, Billings gunman kills eight, and a Gatwick stowaway inquest opens.
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At just $8, you owe it to yourself to grab Inscryption
Humble is offering a substantial discount on Inscryption, the acclaimed deckbuilding roguelike from developer Daniel Mullins, cutting its Steam price to $7.99 from the usual $20. The timing follows Gamescom 2026, where Mullins revealed a trailer for his upcoming title Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, making this a good opportunity for newcomers to discover his…
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Mystery as wallaby is seen hopping around Cornish town months after shock appearance on industrial estate
A wallaby has been spotted hopping through the streets of Liskeard, Cornwall, months after a similar sighting on a nearby industrial estate left locals baffled. Business owner Scott Weller initially mistook the animal for a dog while driving to work before realising it was a wallaby loose on a busy road, prompting him to slow…