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Donald Trump reacts to the botched execution of Christa Pike

‘Shouldn’t be very difficult’: Trump on botched execution

US President Donald Trump has reacted to Tennessee’s failure to execute convicted murderer Christa Pike on Wednesday, after disturbing details were revealed.

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The Children's World Early Learning Center in Canton, Michigan.

Parents charged after toddler pulls loaded gun at daycare

The parents of the toddler are set to appear in court today after the boy reportedly pulled a gun out of his backpack at the early learning centre.

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Convicted killer Christa Pike was to be the first woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years. (AP PHOTO)

‘Was a mess’: Horror details of killer’s botched execution

Witnesses reported seeing Christa Gail Pike ask officials administering her lethal injection if what she was feeling was normal before her execution went horribly wrong.

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The rollercoaster X2 has been closed since July.

Major update on horror ride linked to deaths, brain injuries

The notorious thrill ride has been at the centre of horrifying claims from riders.

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Lindsay Clancy’s defence has made a shock new legal move by arguing prosecutors have not proved she killed her three children as the case returns to court following a mistrial. 

Holdout juror speaks as Clancy defence makes bombshell move

Lindsay Clancy’s defence has made a shock new legal move as the lone holdout juror issues a video statement following the mistrial.

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A sign in support of the banned outlets near the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.

Media outlets ask to extend block on Trump ban

Three news outlets blocked from the White House by US President Donald Trump have asked a judge to extend an order that temporarily restored their access.

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Florence Pugh has weighed in on allegations of a gang rape at Cornell University revealed in a civil lawsuit last week.

‘Horrified’: Marvel star weighs in on uni gang rape outrage

Florence Pugh has taken aim at Instagram and one of America’s leading universities as shock gang rape allegations have forced prosecutors to look at reopening a 2024 case.

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The Lindsay Clancy trial captured the world’s attention, with thousands tuning into the live-stream each day.

Hidden signs someone who seems ‘fine’ is struggling

In the wake of the Lindsay Clancy case, experts explain why some mental health struggles can remain hidden behind a ‘mask of coping’. WARNING: Sensitive content

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Warnings on AI and algorithms dominate Albanese’s UN speech

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the United Nations General Assembly on the importance of curbing artificial intelligence, but not before continuing his selfie diplomacy.

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US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping for their second summit this year.

Trump hails ‘great friendship’ as Xi’s state visit begins

While Trump has many thorny issues to discuss with the president of America’s biggest economic rival, he focused on his long relationship with Xi as the two gathered for opening remarks before formal talks.

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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

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for a felony sex crime, bringing an end to his criminal case in New York.

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The rollercoaster X2 has been closed since July.
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The tragedy happened after the wedding of Peter Grubb.

Devastation as groom’s mum and kids die on wedding day

The bodies of a grandmother and her grandchildren were recovered the morning after the tragic wedding night accident.

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Dolly Parton’s estate has been subject to a bitter feud.

Dolly’s manager accuses her nephew of extortion threats

A feud over Dolly Parton’s sprawling estate spilled into the open when her longtime manager accused her nephew and former security detail of threats, extortion and intimidation.

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Anthony Albanese snapped a selfie with Donald Trump at a UN General Assembly reception.

‘Censorship’: Trump bursts Albanese’s middle power AI bubble

LATIKA M BOURKE: The United States has warned Anthony Albanese that any Government-mandated algorithm filter would be classified as ‘censorship’ by the Trump administration.

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An influencer who helps men and boys improve their looks to attract women has been accused of rape.

Looksmaxxer Clavicular charged over alleged rape of teen

An influencer who helps men and boys improve their looks to attract women has been accused of rape.

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US President Donald Trump says he will ‘annihilate’ Iran if a peace deal can’t be struck.

‘Annihilate’: Trump’s chilling Iran threat amid peace plea

THE NEW YORK TIMES: US President Donald Trump warned the United Nations General Assembly he could either strike a deal with Iran or obliterate the country.

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