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There has been an internet blackout in Iran since January 8 as authorities crack down on protests. (EPA PHOTO)

Death toll in Iran protest crackdown is 5000

Activists report that Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 5000 people.

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Footage from the race shows the jockey clipped another horse's heels which caused him to fall, before he was trampled by a trailing horse.

Horror as jockey dies following freak race accident

The racing community has been sent into shock following the death of a young jockey who was trampled to death mid-race in a freak accident. 

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A worker has died after falling into a massive vat of mineral oil at the Bayway Chemical Plant in Linden.

Worker dies after falling into 22,700 litre vat of oil

In a horrific workplace tragedy, a worker has died after falling into a massive vat of mineral oil at a chemical facility in the US.

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Patrick Clancy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming his wife Lindsay was prescribed eight powerful medications in just three weeks before allegedly strangling their three children.

Dad’s shock legal move after wife allegedly kills three kids

Patrick Clancy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several of his wife Lindsay Clancy’s medical providers, three years after she allegedly strangled the couple’s three children.

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Bryan Kohberger appears at the Ada County Courthouse during his sentencing hearing.

Back-flip after gruesome images of murder scene released

Police have released thousands of gruesome crime scene photos from the University of Idaho murders, before swiftly deleting them.

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Concept art for ’New Gaza’ shown by Jared Kushner at a signing ceremony for the proposed Board of Peace, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

‘Catastrophic success’: Skyscraper-studded Gaza bid revealed

The plan would require investment of at least $US25 billion in the devastated Palestinian enclave, according to the proposal.

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A popular giant swing ride has collapsed at a packed fair sending onlookers into a frenzy and leaving at least 14 school children injured.

WATCH: Horror scenes as ride collapses injuring 14 children

A popular giant swing ride has collapsed at a packed fair sending onlookers into a frenzy and leaving at least 14 school children injured.

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A number of world leaders applaud as US President Donald Trump, centre, holds a signing founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026..

Why many US allies aren’t buying into Trump’s Board of Peace

The new peace board was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire, but it has morphed into something far more ambitious.

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Despite his retreat on Greenland, Donald Trump’s erratic displays at Davos have rattled many European leaders already grappling with Russia’s new ambitions.
The United States says it has no plans to rejoin the World Health Organisation. (AP PHOTO)

US officially withdraws from World Health Organisation

The US says it plans to work directly with other countries - rather than the World Health Organisation - on disease surveillance and other health priorities.

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Police say as many as nine people may still be missing, including children. (Cameron Avery/AAP PHOTOS)

NZ continues search for campground landslide victims

While search-and-rescue teams continue to search for victims of a landslide in New Zealand, there has been no progress in finding missing people.

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Harry names William and Catherine in lawsuit

Prince Harry has mentioned his estranged brother Prince William and wife Catherine in his ongoing legal battle.

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A woman is suing a Florida IVF clinic after she gave birth to a baby girl that is not genetically related to her or her husband.

Woman gives birth to baby that’s not hers in IVF blunder

A woman is suing a Florida IVF clinic after she gave birth to a baby girl that is not genetically related to her or her husband.

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The landslide followed the highest recorded 24-hour rainfall for Mt Maunganui, a NZ tourist hotspot. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Two dead, more casualties feared in horror NZ landslips

At least two people have died after record rainfall and flooding caused landslips on New Zealand's North Island.

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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has praised Canadian PM Mark Carney for his speech in Davos.

‘Powerful point’: Chalmers lauds Canadian PM’s Trump attack

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hailed a speech by Canada’s Prime Minister denouncing Donald Trump’s attacks on the global rules-based order as a ‘stunning’ and ‘thoughtful’ contribution.

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