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"This is a very serious matter involving deceit from the taxpayers of this country"
Michael Baxendale, manager of famous city centre club Niche, suffered multiple stab wounds during an attack outside the Sidney Street venue
A seven-year-old girl in Cody, Wyoming, was left devastated when no one turned up to her birthday party, but the local community rallied to ensure her day was not ruined. Residents of the small town stepped in at short notice to give the girl a celebration after her…
The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged in Honolulu after police alleged he attempted to lure children to a hotel room in Waikīkī. The case has drawn attention because of the family's high profile, with Gabbard having recently served in one…
Financial commentator Scott Pape, known as the Barefoot Investor, has dismissed fears that a US stock market crash should prompt Australians to alter their superannuation strategy, telling readers such panic is "rubbish". His comments come amid growing anxiety among investors about volatility in American markets and its potential…
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo alarmed fans after attempting a backflip at Fanatics Fest despite still recovering from a leg injury that ended his impressive rookie season early. The stunt has raised concern among supporters given his history and the risk of aggravating the injury before…
England secured a bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off, their best finish at the tournament since winning it outright in 1966. Stand-in captain Declan Rice hailed the current squad as the strongest England group in years,…
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place play-off, a result pundit Craig Hope suggests may go some way to vindicating manager Thomas Tuchel after a turbulent tournament. The win secures England third place following their semi-final defeat to Argentina, and comes amid continued scrutiny of…
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami by US Marshals executing a sealed warrant, in an operation that disrupted the brothers' planned attendance at a boxing event. The arrests marked a sharp escalation in their long-running legal troubles, coming after UK prosecutors unveiled dozens of new criminal…
▶A mother has been left devastated after losing her four children and their grandmother, who all died in a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident while waiting inside a car for roadside assistance following a flat tyre. The tragedy highlights the little-known dangers of running a vehicle's engine in…