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An Arizona man has been arrested and accused of repeatedly stabbing his wife in the back, with police saying he told them he wanted her to "stop talking." The case is being treated as a serious domestic violence incident, highlighting ongoing concerns about intimate partner violence in the…
▶Kim Kardashian shared a selfie on social media showing her posing with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and one of her children during what has been described as a family holiday. The image has drawn attention from fans and entertainment outlets, adding to ongoing public interest in Kardashian's…
▶Brad Pitt's daughter Zahara and son Maddox, whom he adopted with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, have taken further legal steps to formally drop his surname, reflecting the continued fallout from the couple's bitter divorce. The move underscores the lasting estrangement between Pitt and several of his children in the…
A Melbourne court has dropped a murder charge against a person accused over the death of teenager Isla Bell, with the case reportedly proceeding instead on a lesser charge. The move has caused distress for Isla's family, who are publicly pleading for justice, and has prompted wider scrutiny…
The National Mall's Reflecting Pool in Washington DC has been drained after its basin was reportedly slashed, prompting President Donald Trump to vow that those responsible would face consequences. Trump described those behind the damage as "country hating sleazebags," signalling a tough stance on what appears to be…
▶The Guardian has gathered tributes to Sam Neill from actors and a director who worked with him, following the news of his death. Lindsay Duncan, Charles Dance and director Peter Webber each recall a warm, unpretentious man whose charm and generosity extended well beyond his acting career, particularly…
▶This Collider feature recommends classic mystery novels that hold up brilliantly from beginning to end, opening with two picks that helped shape the genre. Edgar Allan Poe's 1841 short story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is credited as the origin of the detective fiction genre, introducing C.…
South Carolina Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace said Donald Trump "may have ended" her political career after he weighed in on whether she should run for the US Senate seat held by Lindsey Graham. Her remarks highlight ongoing tension within the party over succession plans in South Carolina and…
Thai police are investigating whether negligence contributed to a fire that swept through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring dozens more. Survivors and safety experts say locked doors, obstructed exits and a lack of illuminated emergency signage prevented patrons from escaping,…
Australian radio and television personality Dave "Hughesy" Hughes has publicly criticised his long-time friend, journalist and author Peter FitzSimons, in unusually strong terms after apparently being ignored by him. The confrontation appears to stem from a personal falling-out rather than a professional dispute, though the exact trigger for…