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The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth has died at the age of 86, his publisher says. (AP PHOTO)

Day of the Jackal author Forsyth dies at age 86

Frederick Forsyth, the author of The Day of the Jackal and other bestselling thrillers, has died after a brief illness.

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Comedy legend Dawn French will star in the animated series based on Sean Tan’s best-selling illustrated anthology, Tales From Outer Suburbia.

Dawn French to star in animated series about Perth’s ‘burbs’

Comedy legend Dawn French will star in the animated series based on Shaun Tan’s best-selling illustrated anthology, Tales From Outer Suburbia.

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ared Leto is facing a wave of misconduct allegations from multiple women.

Hollywood star facing allegations of ‘hitting on teen girls’

Jared Leto is under scrutiny following a detailed report that includes claims of inappropriate behaviour with underage women.

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Pat Cummins during a visit to Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm.

Pat Cummins’ farm ‘makes absolutely no money’

The Australian cricket captain is in it for the love, not the non-existent profits.

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Sophie Monk is heading back to American screens.

Sophie Monk’s big new TV role revealed

Sophie Monk is returning to US screens in her biggest role yet with a major new TV gig that’s turning heads — and replacing a fan favourite.

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Justin Bieber has penned a cryptic message alongside a worrying new photo that has left fans seriously concerned.

Justin Bieber sparks concern with new update

Justin Bieber’s latest post has fans alarmed, with many worried he’s spiralling as he shares more raw and revealing updates and cryptic messages.

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The Project has officially been axed

Co-host speaks out after Project axing

Channel 10 has officially axed The Project, telling staff the show is coming to an end on June 27.

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Sarah Snook has already won an Olivier Award for her role in The

Aussie star Sarah Snook wins best actress at Tony Awards

Aussie actress Sarah Snook has won the Tony Award for best leading actress in a play for her critically acclaimed solo performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara in The Studio, now streaming on Apple TV+.

The best TV shows of the year so far

The list includes a laugh-out-loud Seth Rogen comedy, a medical drama, a Star Wars thriller and the most talked about show of the year.

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Disgraced former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has denied all charges against him. (AP PHOTO)

Judge denies Harvey Weinstein's bid for mistrial

A judge has denied Harvey Weinstein's defence lawyers' request for a mistrial after a juror complained of issues in the deliberations.

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As tensions heat up in their divorce, Hugh Jackman and Deborra Lee-Furness have started splitting up their real estate assets.

Hugh Jackman, Deborra-Lee Furness split $35M NYC penthouse

As tensions heat up in their divorce, Hugh Jackman and Deborra Lee-Furness have started splitting up their real estate assets.

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She paired the look with some chunky, black sunglasses and a plain gold necklace.

Miley Cyrus goes braless in completely sheer dress

Miley Cyrus turned heads when she stepped out in New York in a completely sheer dress on Wednesday.

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Mix Tape is coming to Binge.

Everything worth watching this week

The wonderfully nostalgic Mix Tape, Ocean With David Attenborough, a Play School spin-off, series two of Fubar and The Inspired Unemployed: here’s what we’re watching on TV this week.

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Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, left, and Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day in Nintendo's The Super Mario Bros. Movie.  (Nintendo and Universal Studios via AP)

How Mario became most iconic video game character in history

Would Nintendo have become the company it is if it wasn’t for a little pixellated plumber called Mario?

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Mentalist Scott Silven will be performing at the Sydney Opera House.

What it’s like to spend 30 minutes with a mentalist

I’m a sceptic and an atheist. But 30 minutes with a mentalist has really unsettled me. How did he do it?

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