Six-Hour Police Standoff After Armed Man Barricades in Sydney Brothel
A man believed to be armed locked down a Sydney brothel for six hours on Sunday, forcing a major police response that stretched into the evening.
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Discord Retreats on Age Checks After Surveillance Fears Grip Users
Discord has delayed its global age verification system to late 2026 and dumped contractor Persona after users raised serious concerns about surveillance links and data handling.
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Cicadamata Demo Offers a Solo Alternative to Marathon's Divisive PvP Vision
A free demo for the indie FPS Cicadamata is capturing attention from players drawn to Marathon's striking aesthetic but put off by its extraction shooter format.
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Newcastle Host Everton in Premier League Matchweek 28 Clash
Newcastle United faced Everton at St. James' Park in Premier League Matchweek 28, with goals and key moments shaping the result.
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WA Mosque on Alert After White Powder Scare Amid Terror Charges
A WA mosque received a white powder threat as the state grapples with an alleged racially motivated terror plot that led to charges against a man just 24 hours earlier.
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Trump Calls on Iranians to Seize Control From Their Government
Donald Trump has publicly urged Iranians to overthrow their government, raising the stakes in an already volatile standoff between Washington and Tehran.
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Two Teens Arrested Over Alleged Machete Stabbing at Bondi Beach
Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed with a machete at Bondi Beach, Sydney.
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Melbourne Family Fights to Stop Deportation of Disabled Sister
Marcela Schmidt Aravena made a deathbed promise to her mother. Now, decades later, Australian immigration rules may force her to break it.
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The Plumber Who Shook British Politics From the Ground Up
A plumber with four greyhounds and a gift for doorknocking has delivered a striking by-election win for the UK Greens, unsettling the conservative establishment.
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Perth Man, 20, Charged Over Alleged Terror Plot Targeting Mass Casualties
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Western Australia and charged with preparing to commit a terrorist act in an alleged mass casualty plot.
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Teen Remanded in Custody Over Sydney Tobacconist Captivity Ordeal
A teenager has been refused bail after a Sydney tobacconist was allegedly held captive for two days and assaulted with weapons and electrical cords.
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Sussan Ley Quits as Liberal Leader After Relentless Speculation
Sussan Ley has stepped down as Liberal leader after sustained internal speculation made her position untenable, triggering a byelection that will test her party's unity.
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Queensland Daycare Fined After Toddler Walked Out and Was Found by Stranger
A Queensland childcare centre has been fined after a three-year-old slipped away undetected and was picked up by a passing stranger.
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Queensland School Locked Down After Car Break-In Attempt Near Campus
A Queensland school was placed into lockdown Thursday afternoon after a man allegedly attempted to break into a car with a child inside near the grounds.
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Jacinda Ardern Relocates to Australia, Spotted on Sydney's Northern Beaches
Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern has moved to Australia, with reports placing her family in the Northern Beaches suburbs of Curl Curl and Freshwater.
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Wieambilla Shooting Property Listed for Sale After Deadly 2022 Attack
The Wieambilla property where three people were killed in the 2022 shootings has been listed for sale, with interior photos now visible for the first time.
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Hostage Freed After Two Days: Man Recovered from Dural Property
A kidnapping victim has been recovered from a property in Dural, two days after police believe he was abducted.
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Daceyville Raid Nets Alleged Coconut Cartel Member Over Firebombing
A man allegedly linked to the Coconut Cartel has been charged after police raided a Daceyville address over last month's firebombing of a Toyota SUV.
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Mullewa Gunman's Abandoned Nissan Patrol Found After Seven-Week Search
WA Police have found Kenneth Giles' abandoned Nissan Patrol near Hackett Creek, 40km from Mullewa, but the fugitive remains missing after seven weeks.
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Queensland Rejects Needle Exchange Calls After 300 Prison Exposures
Nearly 300 Queensland prisoners potentially exposed to HIV and hepatitis C as the state rejects calls for a prison needle and syringe programme.
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