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Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest shortly before her death, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a statement on Monday.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chariot lines up China-backed Nigerian lithium offtake deal
The share price of Chariot Resources surged as much as 39 per cent to a high of 6.8 cents after the company signed a term sheet with a subsidiary of Chinese supply-chain goliath Xiamen C&D Inc. for a proposed partner-funded drilling, trial-mining and direct-shipping-ore, or “DSO”, offtake program at one of its Niger…
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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
A former gang leader is on trial in Las Vegas for the murder of Tupac Shakur, who died following a drive-by shooting on 7 September 1996.
Florida primaries test Trump's grip on his adopted state
Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds addresses members of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group’s endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Tuesday primaries: Redistricting scrambles Florida, Sullivan v. Sullivan in Alaska
Florida Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds talks with a member of the Hispanic Police Officers Association in Doral, Fla., after receiving the group’s endorsement, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
· Jill Colvin
Meta Platforms faces pivotal trial as opening arguments begin in California
People talk near a Meta sign outside of the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., March 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
· Barbara Ortutay
David Warner leaves court with drink driving conviction and $1.5k fine
David Warner was convicted and fined at Waverley Local Court for mid-range drink driving. (ABC News: Greg Bigelow )
· Jamie Mckinnell
Florida man set for execution after 2006 murder of estranged wife
Law enforcement vehicles sit parked outside the Florida state prison in Starke, Fla., on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/David Fischer, file)
· David Fischer
Swans players set to be charged under AFL rules as police investigation continues
Key Sydney players are set to be charged by the AFL with bringing the game into disrepute and face suspension for multiple matches.
· Sam McClure
Key players interviewed by Swans as club suspensions loom
Key Sydney AFL players were quizzed individually by Swans officials on Tuesday as they face club-imposed suspensions of multiple matches over their conduct in Melbourne.
· Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Sam McClure, Christine Lacy, Vince Rugari, Kishor Napier-Raman
Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — Civil rights advocates on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, teeing up a potential new test of state-sponsored religious expression in classrooms.
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14 indicted over alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities
A US grand jury indicted 14 people for allegedly operating a drug ring inside two fraternities at Pennsylvania State University (PSU), where pledges were allegedly forced to cut and package cocaine as part of their initiation.
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A US grand jury has indicted 14 people for allegedly operating a drug ring inside two fraternities at Pennsylvania State University (PSU), where pledges were allegedly forced to cut and package cocaine as part of their initiation.
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List of female inmates for paid pen-pal service draws backlash
Service reportedly connects female inmates with men inside and outside prison for 70,000 won
· Choi Jae-hee
Police apologise over investigation into Perth mother's shooting death
Amy Wensley died from a gunshot wound to the head on a rural property outside Perth in 2014. (Supplied)
· Mya Kordic
Ralph Carr’s lawyer says rape verdict a ‘miscarriage of justice’ as entertainment figure faces legal hurdle over sentencing
Victorian county court judge says former talent manager has ‘hurdle to jump’ to have sentence stayed until appeal is heard
· Nino Bucci
Former Alan Jones colleague tells court of currying favour through texts
Alan Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching. (ABC News: Jamie McKinnell)
· Ethan Rix
Jerusalem Reform synagogue vandalized, Pride flags torn down in latest attack
Vandals broke into a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem over the weekend, damaging the building and artwork and tearing down Pride flags displayed by the congregation.
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At least 2 hit in a shooting at a school in the southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least two people were hit in a shooting in a high school Tuesday in the southern Philippine city of Zamboanga, police said.
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
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Paramount demands $1.9 billion surety over states' merger lawsuit
LOS ANGELES — Paramount Skydance is demanding California and other US states suing to block its merger with Warner Bros. put up $1.9 billion to cover fees the company will have to pay if the deal gets delayed, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
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CFMEU boss threatened police with legal action before blockade call
Former Queensland CFMEU leader Michael Ravbar wrote a legal threat to the state’s police commissioner about officers’ response to a workplace entry incident just days before the union was allowed to block a delivery to a major south-east road project.
· Matt Dennien
Police Attacked During Massive "Teen Brawl" At Wisconsin State Fair
The establishment media commonly uses strategic phrases to hide or omit the truth behind certain uncomfortable situations. Since the BLM era, journalists cannot simply describe a violent mob as a "black mob", even if that description is generally true. Today, one must say the words "teen brawl" in order to avoid any…
· Tyler Durden
Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term as president
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has won re-election for a second term, according to the electoral commission, after a race marred by allegations of fraud.
Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary
President, who has decried mail-in ballots amid false claims of election fraud, issued March order to curb voting by mail
· Cecilia Nowell
Tupac Shakur murder trial: opening statements begin – video
A former street gang leader orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in retribution for the beating of his nephew, a prosecutor told jurors during opening statements in a murder trial tied to a long-unsolved crime. Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, 63, is charged in Nevada's Clark count…
Young stars are thrust into fame and riches - but the spotlight can be deadly
Reflecting on the price of her fame, Lady Gaga once said the transaction of celebrity effectively made her everyone’s property. “It’s legal to follow me. It’s legal to stalk me at the beach. And I can’t call the police or ask them to leave,” she said.
· Michael Idato
Police investigating after man shoved to ground for patting child on the head
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Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prison
HMP Millsike was lauded by the government when it opened in March 2025
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‘Extremely disappointed’: Cox breaks silence as Swans players investigated
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox said he was “extremely disappointed with what’s happened” while speaking for the first time since a number of his players found themselves at the centre of a Victoria Police sexual assault investigation.
· Billie Eder, Vince Rugari
Judge stops FBI headquarters relocation to DC office building
FBI Director Kash Patel attends a news conference at the Department of Justice, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
· Jonathan J Cooper
Boss from billionaire family quits over Scots College rape case messages
A Scots College old boy who sent a series of messages downplaying the seriousness of sexual assault allegations against three current students has resigned from his position as boss of freight giant ACFS Port Logistics, after the comments were published by this masthead on Monday.
· Daniel Lo Surdo, John Buckley, Riley Walter
Inside Brooklyn’s seedy Penn Track sex market where pimps, murder and human trafficking are part of daily life
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· Megan Palin
Alan Jones trial live updates: ‘Complainant C’ returns for further cross-examination as alleged indecent assault, sexual touching trial continues
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Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players over alleged sexual assault
Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotel
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Man and woman charged with murder after human remains found south of Brisbane
The Bethania man and Windaroo woman are due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday. (ABC News: Melissa Maddison)
Alleged pork plotters linked to $10 million smuggling scheme
Four people have been charged with financial crimes including fraud after meat freight trucks were allegedly used to transport millions of dollars between Queensland and NSW over a nine-year period.
· Courtney Kruk
Puka Nacua’s biting case takes another surprising turn
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· Edward Lewis
Police investigating after man shoved to ground for patting child on the head
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Tupac murder suspect slammed for allegedly trying to cash in on connection to killing
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· James Desborough
PNP to beef up intel, deployment as BARMM polls near
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. called for an intensified intelligence-gathering and real-time deployment adjustments as the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections nears this September.
· Izel Abanilla
ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct.
· Associated Press
Swans coach 'disappointed' over Melbourne incident
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox spoke briefly outside the club's headquarters on Tuesday morning. (ABC News)
No more discounted sentences for WA criminals due to overcrowded jails
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· Keane Bourke
Overdose suspected in Hayden Panettiere death as emergency audio emerges
No foul play is suspected in the death of American actor Hayden Panettiere, police said, as emergency dispatch audio published by several US outlets indicated the star was in cardiac arrest following a suspected overdose.
· Chris Hook
Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
From left, Coalition for Open Democracy’s Voter Education Coordinator Sarah Ortiz, summer student Intern Emma Repici, and Development and Communications Coordinator Kaylie Efstratiou pose behind a large VOTE sign on Aug. 1, 2026, in Peterborough, N.H. (Sam Cassin/InDepthNH.org via AP)
NYC mom shot dead in suspected murder-suicide dedicated life to her young son
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· Amanda Woods
ICE pitches plan to fund liability insurance for local officers
A federal agent wears an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge in New York, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
· Ryan J Foley
Mangione's NYC trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are seeking to have his NYC case thrown out on double jeopardy grounds. (Reuters: David Dee Delgado/Pool)
Why is Meta in court again?
Meta is heading to court on Tuesday to face accusations that it broke child safety laws and harmed underage users’ mental health. A loss could bankrupt Mark Zuckerberg’s company and force permanent changes to Facebook and Instagram.
· RT