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Robert and Anastasia Palulis have been charged after police found 21 dead dogs at an animal care centre they own.
USA
Eloise Budimlich

Owners’ shock as 21 pet dogs found dead at boarding kennel

A young girl is among a grieving community of pet owners whose animals were found dead at a care centre.

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SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase, Texas.
World
Ronaldo Schemidt with Issam Ahmed in Washington

10th time lucky as Musk’s mega-rocket finally takes flight

SpaceX’s Starship megarocket roared into the skies early Wedensday on its 10th test flight.

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Katy Perry has testified during the second trial in a dispute over a $US15 million mansion.
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Andrew Dalton

Katy Perry seeking 'justice' at trial over mansion

Katy Perry gave tense testimony in the fight over a $23m mansion she bought with Orlando Bloom.

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Parcels that previously entered the US without needing to clear customs will be subject to tariffs following the Trump administration decision.
World
Staff Writers

Australia Post suspends US parcel deliveries

The Universal Postal Union says 25 countries, including Australia, have suspended goods consignments to the United States amid uncertainty over a Trump administration tax rule.

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Step dad and mother of 11-year-old girl charged.
USA
Amy Lee

‘Horrific’ update as DNA test reveals dad of 11yo’s baby

There has been a deeply disturbing development after an 11-year-old girl gave birth, as DNA results reveal who the baby’s father is.

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Travis Decker, 32, is on the run from police who are hunting him over the gruesome deaths of his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5.
USA
Peta Rasdien

Major update on manhunt for dad who ‘murdered three kids’

Travis Decker has been missing for months after the remains of his three daughters were found with plastic bags over their heads and zip ties around their wrists.

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Tne burning of the flag is protected under the US Constitution, despite Donald Trump's claims. (EPA PHOTO)
US Politics
Darlene Superville

Trump bans burning of US flag despite it being legal

Donald Trump has moved to crack down on flag burning, signing an executive order that threatens jail, deportation and loss of immigration rights for offenders.

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Australia Post will temporarily halt sending parcels to the US ahead of the Trump administration’s changes to tariffs on imports.
Australia
Molly Magennis

Australia Post partially suspends mail to the US

The postal service said it was ‘disappointed’ it had to take such drastic action.

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the stray piece of digit was in her mouth before she realised something was seriously wrong.
USA
Peta Rasdien

Woman sues over ‘human finger’ in her chicken wrap

A luxury real estate agent says she has been left ‘permanently traumatised’ after biting off more than she bargained for in a cafe-bought chicken wrap. 

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media wearing a hat that reads, "Trump Was Right About Everything!," during a visit to The People's House: A White House Experience August 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke on a variety of issues including stating he did not know of the FBI raid currently happening on former national security adviser John Bolton's home, and saying he learned of it by seeing the news on television. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
World
Staff Writers

Trump flags more National Guard deployments

Donald Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops to yet another Democratic stronghold as the US President seeks to expand his crackdown on crime and immigration.

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Modern big barrel outdoor hot tub in the middle of forest. The hot tub's soothing warm water relaxes muscles and eases tensions, so your worries can simply melt away.
USA
The New York Times

Two women rescued from hot tub after near-death

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The pair are lucky to be alive after a soak in a hot tub went horribly wrong.

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The Pentagon won't comment if it plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago.
US Politics
Staff Writers

Chicago the next city on Trump's military hit list

Donald Trump has threatened to deploy National Guard troops to numerous large cities run by Democrats, amid reports Chicago is the latest one being targeted.

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Democrats have criticised the release of the documents.
US Politics
CNBC

‘Trump’s DOJ’: Democrats lash Epstein transcript release

The day after bombshell Ghislaine Maxwell recordings were released, Democrats have criticised the release of the first trove of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 

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The Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has burst its summit crater.
USA
Matt Shrivell

Massive volcano eruption could last decades: Experts

One of the world’s most active volcanoes has produced a fire show that some experts warn could mirror the famous 1983 eruption that lasted for over 35 years. 

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Lisa Cunningham
South Australia
Ashlee Mullany

Mother accused of murdering her step-daughter speaks eight years after arrest

Whether the child died as the result of a medical tragedy - with sepsis and pneumonia - or at the hands of her Australia step-mother will be for a jury to decide. 

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