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The footwear company came under fire for its latest social media ad, with critics arguing it had undertones of the KKK and lynching.
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Zosia Melanczuk

Converse apologises for ad depicting ‘KKK undertones’

‘We’re sorry. We understand why this image is deeply upsetting and recognise that we got this wrong.’

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Elizabeth Holmes in You Can See Everything.

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FILE — Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul, appears for a hearing in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Weinstein, whose downfall fueled the #MeToo movement, was sentenced on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to 15 years in prison for a felony sex crime, bringing an end to his criminal case in New York. (Jefferson Siegel/The New York Times)

Former film mogul who fuelled #MeToo jailed for 15 years

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Giovanni Ribisi in American Hostage.

A kidnapping so wild, they made it twice in the same year

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The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood sequel explains Leo’s absence

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Giovanni Ribisi in American Hostage.

A kidnapping so wild, they made it twice in the same year

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Brothers.

Are Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey secret brothers?

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Ronan Keating performing at Telethon 2025 at RAC Arena.

Ronan Keating drops huge Perth news before The Voice finale

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Youth TV series.
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HBO comedy series that is bracingly honest about middle-age

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Music

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Ronan Keating performing at Telethon 2025 at RAC Arena.

Ronan Keating drops huge Perth news before The Voice finale

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Charlie Puth has left fans shocked after suddenly cancelling his five Australian shows and his one New Zealand gig with no explanation.

Fans fume after global star suddenly cancels Australian tour

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Peter de Jong died last week, aged 74.

Anniversary of infamous Aussie riot bittersweet after death

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The uncomfortable truth behind this monkey’s daily routine.

Why this monkey’s daily routine looks strangely familiar

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas, left, pictured in at the height of his fame in 1995 and, right, in 2013.

Former Disney child megastar arrested after ‘kicking’ police

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For two years, nobody knew where one of Lady Gaga’s biggest fans had gone — until he resurfaced with a bombshell that stunned the internet. 

How a Gaga fan page broke the Internet with one tweet

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The two fitness influencers had polorising views on women and pregnancy weight.

Influencer slammed for taking aim at pregnancy weight gain

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It’s really happening.

Streaming will never be the same after this

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Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi.

Best-selling author and Oscar trailblazer dead at 56

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Archibald Prize 2026 winner. Portrait of Iluwanti Ken by Richard Lewer.

Richard Lewer wins Archibald with life-size portrait

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‘Flying Rodent’ was the winning image.

Wildlife photographer crowned for ‘rarest wild cat’ image

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Authorities have recovered the 18th-century Portrait of a Lady looted by the Nazis during WWII. (AP PHOTO)

Couple charged for hiding with nazi-looted painting

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Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19.

Controversial blockbuster game is back after 13-year absence

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Netflix game Unhinged.

Netflix’s new horror release signals gaming ambitions

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Vince Zampella has died, aged 55.
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Grim video of crash that killed Call of Duty creator emerges

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: The top 10 video games of 2025 spotlight artistic indies, nostalgia and mysteries amid chaotic times in the real world.

The 10 best video games of 2025 revealed

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Popular radio duo Will & Woody have been axed after eight years at KIIS FM.

‘Devastated’: Long-running radio duo axed after eight years

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Ash London and Elliot Garnaut are set to take over the KIIS 101.1 Melbourne breakfast slot formerly held by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson.
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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O’s KIIS replacements revealed

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Emma Chow became emotional as she revealed her husband Enzo Lisbona urgently needs a kidney transplant.

Radio host breaks down in tears on air over heartbreaking family news

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Kyle Sandilands has revealed that he and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have been secretly texting each other.

Kyle reveals hidden texts with Jackie ‘O’ throughout feud

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Books

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Bruno Cremer in the Maigret TV series.

Under-appreciated detective is due for a renaissance

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Writer Anna Funder swore she wasn’t doing her kid’s uni assignment. 

Why we need to hold thieving tech bros to account

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Laperouse: A Parisian Icon Since 1766: a peek at a unique web of history, seduction, food and fun.

A peek into a uniquely Parisian web of history

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Stuff the British Stole.

TV show which provokes honesty and racist reactions

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The Best Australian Yarn

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South Australia has confirmed a case of H5 bird flu.

‘Touched it’: Surfer details run-in with flu-infected bird

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Winner: Anson Cameron.

Melbourne writer wins $50,000 writing prize

The Best Australian Yarn
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Anson Cameronhas taken out the $50,000 first prize in The Best Australian Yarn competition.

Anson Cameron wins $50k prize at Best Australian Yarn awards

The Best Australian Yarn
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After a twenty-year departure from the short story format, critically acclaimed author Anson Cameron has made an emphatic return, securing a coveted spot on the longlist for The Best Australian Yarn, the world’s most lucrative short story competition.

Anson Cameron makes short story comeback for $50k prize

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