WEIRD HIJACKING: ‘He’s not a terrorist, he is just an idiot’
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Hostage who posed with hijacker
A BIZARRE photo emerged from inside the EgyptAir plane, showing one of the hostages posing with the hijacker.
Reaction disgusts ‘unfit’ hiker
A HIKER who was slammed as “unfit” after rescuers had to winch him off Mt Warning has revealed what really stranded him.
Trump aide charged with battery
DONALD Trump’s campaign manager has been charged with battery after a journalist was seemingly left with bruises.
This woman can remember everything
REBECCA Sharrock has an extremely rare condition called Superior Autobiographical Memory. It means she can recall her entire life in extraordinary detail.
Socceroo victim of ‘disgusting assault’
SOCCEROO Robbie Kruse was left writhing on the ground in agony after a vicious tackle by an opponent during last night’s game against Jordan.
Bungling Belgium: ‘We need help’
BELGIAN authorities have reached out to the US FBI for help with their investigation into the Brussels attacks, a day after releasing their only suspect.
This show may actually be working
ONE person’s realisation might prove the Seven Year Switch is actually working, in an episode that featured flirting, lower-back tattoos and lots of talk about no sex.
Exposed: CIA’s naked torture horror
GRISLY, naked images of post-911 US detainees captured and photographed by the CIA are a shocking resemblance to the torture at Abu Ghraib. WARNING: DISTRESSING
‘Hidden world’ under the streets of Naples
A WORLD War II survivor always suspected there were secrets beneath the streets of Naples. So, he teamed up with a geologist.
Film you should’ve seen instead of Batman
WHILE you were busy watching Batman v Superman or, god forbid, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, you missed this first-class thriller.
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What happened when UFC boss brushed Lesnar
UFC president Dana White made the hazardous decision to avoid Brock Lesnar’s phone calls — so the WWE-MMA heavyweight took matters into his own hands.
FEATURES
Gunman ‘was easy to manipulate’
A LINDT cafe worker has revealed how he used tricks to play with Man Haron Monis and communicate secret messages.
Lyon’s Footy Show replacement named
CHANNEL 9 has announced who will take over Garry Lyon’s role as co-host of The Footy Show.
Man’s death dividing a city
BEN Batterham, charged with the murder of a home invader, will remain in jail. Now thousands have signed petitions to free him.
Refugee uses pension to fund holidays
A REFUGEE poster boy who used his disability support pension to take 16 overseas holidays has had his payments cancelled.
North Korea fires another missile
NORTH KOREA has fired a short-range missile over the sea off its east coast, as the world prepares for the Nuclear Security Summit later this week.
Paris bombers as you’ve never seen them
JUST eight months before a deadly terror attack killed 130 people, brothers Brahim and Salah Abdeslam were living life to the full.
Toddler beheaded in ‘random’ attack
WARNING: Disturbing. A man has been arrested over the “random” public beheading of a three-year-old toddler outside a train station.
How teen escaped two-year kidnap hell
A TEEN was on her way home from school when she was abducted. She was kept in a flat for two years until her captor made one simple mistake.
Dishwashing: You’re doing it wrong
MISTAKE number one: Pre-rinsing. Here’s five amazing other things you need to know, if only to silence the critics at home.
Why avocado is actually the worst
GIVEN its mushy, green poop texture, I’m gobsmacked there could be a shortage of avocados in Australia. Warning: Opinion
Should you be allowed to drink raw milk?
THE FOOD Safety Information Council does not mince words when it comes to the topic of why raw milk is illegal in Australia.
Baby comes from the ‘tiniest bump’
THE FORMER Miss Universe finalist who made headlines earlier this month after posting snaps of her tiny baby bump has given birth to a baby boy.
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Tigerair passengers’ Bali nightmare
TIGERAIR Australia thought it had all boxes ticked when it launched its new Bali service. But passengers on the flights are telling a different story.
Tourist ‘tried to swim to cruise ship’
A 65-YEAR-OLD woman has been rescued from the sea by fishermen after attempting to swim out to a passing cruise ship in Portugal.
‘Five things I hate about Airbnb’
THE home-sharing app is terrific for those seeking cheap stays around the globe — until it’s not. Here’s how the popular site is failing travellers.
Terror text messages ground flight
A WOMAN noticed Islamic State messages on her fellow passenger’s phone, forcing airline to halt its flight plans and conduct a search.
TV legend Patty Duke dead at 69
OSCAR and Emmy Award winning actress Patty Duke has died after contracting sepsis from a ruptured intestine.
MKR’s good looking fan faves booted
MKR miners Alex and Gareth have been booted from kitchen HQ, following a sudden death challenge against Rosie and Paige. And it was close.
Miller responds to cruel ‘fat’ meme
A NASTY meme showing Wentworth Miller looking “fat” is doing the rounds on Facebook. The actor has addressed it in incredible style.
‘I was worried for Beau’
BEAU Ryan’s wife Kara has broken her silence on the cheating scandal that rocked their marriage last year.
Wrong house demolished after glitch
THE demolition company that tore down the wrong house in Texas after a Google Maps glitch has finally apologised for its error.
Melbourne’s $300 million safety hazards
THEY’RE the newest, shiniest trams in Melbourne but passengers are falling all over the place. It’s the latest bungle in the city’s transport woes.
‘Not good enough’: Wyatt Roy grilled
YOUNG Wyatt Roy copped a grilling on Q&A last night as one audience member took him to task over the NBN.
Is Instagram just trolling its users?
AFTER announcing changes to its news feed, Instagram users have gone into meltdown causing the photo sharing app to post a vital message.
Donald Trump’s greatest asset
IT’S what sets her apart from her name and background that makes Ivanka Trump so valuable to her dad’s presidential run.
Bad news for those with uni debt
MANY university and other graduates never pay off their student debt but a government crackdown may force them to start paying their debt back sooner.
Banker charged over $126 million fraud
HE HAD the world at his feet, but sacked banker Andrew Caspersen is staring down the barrel of a 40 years jail term over an alleged $126 million fraud.
Aussies to consume 8000kg of pot
AUSTRALIANS are expected to consume as much as 8000kg of medical cannabis worth $100 million in just the first year of being legalised.
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Busting first home buyer myths
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Aussie star’s $40 million mistake
BEN Simmons was just trying to do the right thing by his tight-knit family, but it’s a decision that could cost the Aussie $40 million.
Teammates query Smith’s decision
AUSTRALIAN fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Peter Siddle have questioned Steve Smith’s captaincy at the World T20.
Why footy star had to do the ‘bald nut’
NOW you see it, now you don’t. There was a funny reason this AFL footballer had to get rid of his locks before the season-opener.
Murphy ‘not surprised’ by drug claims
WESTERN Bulldogs skipper Robert Murphy admits he “wasn’t that surprised” by revelations involving AFL players and illicit drugs.
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