What I saw when I (accidentally on purpose) crashed the World Cup draw
The ceremony to sort out who’s playing who at next year’s global soccer-fest veered from pure chaos to maximum cringe – and of course, the Donald also did his dance.
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Open Original WebsiteBoat destroyed by US military not heading to US
Admiral Frank Bradley told lawmakers an alleged drug boat struck four times in September was meeting a vessel bound for Suriname, not heading directly to the United States.
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Open Original WebsiteFrank Gehry, titan of architecture, dies aged 96
Guggenheim-designer Frank Gehry, known as one of the most formidable and original architects in history, has died at his California home.
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Open Original WebsiteVirginia Giuffre’s family asks: ‘Where are her missing millions?’
Family members of the late sex abuse survivor have raised questions over what they say is a “significant” amount of money missing from her estate.
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Open Original WebsiteInitial AUKUS review ‘rewritten to reflect Trump’s support’
The Pentagon’s original position was more sceptical, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter, and the document had to be reworked.
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Open Original WebsiteIt’s your own fault you are losing, Abbott tells world’s conservatives
The former prime minister also met privately with US Vice President JD Vance during his trip to Washington.
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Open Original WebsiteMan allegedly swallows jewelled octopus. Police fish it out
Investigators say they recovered the James Bond-inspired Faberge pendant after six days of closely watching the man accused of ingesting it.
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In Hong Kong, tragedy fuels a national security crackdown
The Wang Fuk Court towers were still smouldering when Hong Kong authorities shifted gear from crisis to crackdown.
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Volunteers make camouflage nets for the Ukraine army
“We save those who save us": A group of volunteers in Lviv are helping soldiers by weaving camouflage nets.
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SBS backs Eurovision as other countries pull out after Israel cleared to compete
Israel was cleared to enter the 2026 song contest, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to follow through on their threats to withdraw over the Gaza war.
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Open Original WebsiteFBI arrests suspect over January 6 pipe bombs
The FBI has arrested an alleged suspect over the January 6 pipe bomb plots.
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Open Original WebsitePutin 'morally responsible' for death of UK woman
New findings have found Russian President Vladimir Putin morally responsible for the death of a UK woman from a chemical nerve agent.
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Open Original WebsiteUS Doctor who sold Matthew Perry illegal ketamine jailed
A Californian doctor has been slammed by a judge for exploiting Hollywood actor Mathew Perry's addiction and supplying him with ketamine in the lead up to his death.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:50:22 +1100
Open Original WebsiteThe US expects fans to flock to the World Cup. But has Trump scored an own goal?
Visitor numbers are down amid fears about the US president’s immigration and border security crackdown.
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Princess of Wales chooses tiara with love story for state banquet
Every element of Catherine’s look is a deployment of soft power. So while the gown she wore overnight was a showstopper, the most significant detail was the tiara.
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