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A tragic backyard accident has claimed the life of a two-year-old girl on Christmas Day.
World
Amy Lee

Christmas Day tragedy as toddler drowns in backyard pond

A family has experienced the unimaginable this Christmas Day after a tragic backyard accident claimed the life of their two-year-old daughter.

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Presidents Trump and Putin discussed the Ukraine-EU ceasefire plan over the phone just before Ukraine President Zelensky arrived in Florida for talks.
World
Staff Writers

Putin, Trump don't back EU-Ukraine peace plan: Kremlin

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine-EU ceasefire plan over the phone just before Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Florida for talks.

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Donald Trump greets Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.
World
The Washington Post

Zelensky arrives at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago for peace plan talks

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to his Mar-a-Lago resort, as the two lead delegations hold another round of meetings in a push to end the war with Russia.

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Mike Holston has been injured in a skydiving accident.
USA
Chloe Maher

Animal influencer rushed to hospital after skydiving horror

‘I couldn’t even breathe my chest was killing me.’

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Melissa Mae Carlton has announced the second death of a daughter.
World
Max Corstorphan

Influencer’s agony after second death of child on Christmas

‘We are feeling the worst pain we have ever felt in our lives.’

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Italian police arrested nine people suspected of raising millions of euros for Hamas. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Millions raised for Hamas through Italian ‘charities’

Italian authorities have arrested nine people linked to three ‘charities’, accused of raising millions for Hamas.

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KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27: A man looks at his car, parked next to the remains of a Shahed drone, following a Russian air strike
World
Staff Writers

Drones, missiles pound Kyiv as Zelensky travels to meet Trump

Russia hammered Kyiv with air strikes just as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to sit down with US President Donald Trump to discuss a peace plan.

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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to send no more troops to the conflict areas in a ceasefire pact. (AP PHOTO)
Asia Pacific
Panu Wongcha-um

Thailand and Cambodia ink truce to halt border conflict

A ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia aims to end almost three weeks of the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations.

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Five people stabbed at a Japanese rubber factory are in a serious condition, police say. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Man held after 15 injured in Japan knife, bleach attack

At least 15 people have been injured in a stabbing and bleach attack at a rubber factory in central Japan.

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Harry and Meghan have lost their 11th PR manager in five years.
Royals
Max Corstorphan

Meghan, Harry lose another publicist after 10 months

‘I will be pursuing a new opportunity in 2026.’

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The US Government is now capturing biometric data of Australians and keeping it for 75 years.
USA
Max Corstorphan

Major change for Aussies travelling to US now in full effect

The United States has brought in strict new entry and exit rules for Australian travellers, confirming the Government will hold an Aussie’s data for 75 years. Here is what you need to know.

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A US air strike hit a field near a village in Sokoto state, Nigeria, on Christmas Day. (AP PHOTO)
World
Ben Ezeamalu and Idrees Ali and Daphne Psaledakis

Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike

By publicly co-operating with the United States on a Christmas Day air strike, Nigeria’s Government may have averted humiliating unilateral military action threatened by US President Donald Trump.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has thanked Donald Trump as she announces her pregnancy.
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘Greatest Christmas gift’: White House baby on the way

A senior White House official has announced she is expecting, giving thanks to US President Donald Trump for his support.

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FILE: Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
World
Staff Writers

Zelensky to meet Trump Sunday to discuss ending Russian war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet US President Donald Trump ‌on ​the weekend to discuss ‍territory and security guarantees, in the latest push to end war with Russia.

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Erika Kirk and Nicki Minaj speak during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on December 21.
World
Ava Martin

Nicki Minaj in hot water over Kirk ‘assassin’ comment

The rapper is copping backlash after she had an awkward encounter with Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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