Rupert Murdoch makes a rare public appearance
The 95-year-old media mogul has dispelled rumours of poor health as he attended the American Australian Association 2026 New York Benefit Dinner.
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Stalking suspect murders woman; arrest warrant turned down due to poor health
A man in his 60s murdered his former girlfriend on Thursday, months after the prosecution turned down suggestions to have him arrested for stalking. The victim, a woman in her 70s, was reported to the police as missing at around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday. Police tracked her mobile phone and found the victim's body insid…
· Yoon Min-sik
NRL superstar Nathan Cleary set for another operation
The Penrith superstar will have a third surgery in the next fortnight – and when Penrith officials expect him to be back.
· Christian Nicolussi
South Korea apologises for classing gay teens as delinquents
South Korea’s government has announced it will revise a youth counselling manual that categorised homosexuality as a form of juvenile delinquency, after facing a backlash sparked by local media reports earlier this week. Homosexuality was grouped alongside sexual violence, theft and drug abuse under “delinquency-rel…
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
· Bbcnews
Doomed pilot of Florida chopper crash ID’d as aviation executive – just as 2 survivors are released from hospital
Investigators are focusing on "man, machinery, and the environment" to piece together the final moments of the tragic crash, NTSB official Gene Rambo said.
· Daniel Cody
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘One Year To Live, Buy A Man’ on Netflix, In Which A Thrifty 40-Year-Old Woman’s Cancer Diagnosis Leads Her To Splurge On A Contractual Relationship With a Nightclub Host
Yoshikazu Okada and Eiji Akaso star in this Japanese drama film about unconventional relationships and living life to the fullest.
· Maddy Casale
Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin linked to Mexican judge in $2M bribe scandal: cops
A district judge in Mexico has been arrested for allegedly accepting a $2 million payment to let the right-hand man of the ex-Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, Ryan Wedding, go free.
· Katie Jerkovich
Glasgow children's hospital begins robot-assisted surgeries in world first
The Royal Hospital for Children is to use the Versius Plus surgical robot for paediatric surgery.
· Bbcnews
NT architect wins top honour, joining ranks of Sydney Opera House designer
The Alice Springs architect behind the NT's only 6-star green rated building has been awarded the industry's highest honour. The win sees Susan Dugdale join the ranks of other influential designers, including the architect behind the Sydney Opera House.
· Gemma Ferguson
49ers get highly mixed bag of injury updates on CMC, Evans, Deebo
One by one, the San Francisco 49ers are working their way back to health.
· Evan Webeck
Child dies, woman in serious condition after two-car Bass Highway crash
A 10-year-old girl has died and a woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a two-car crash near Somerset in Tasmania's north-west.
WA quick Lance 'Wild Thing' Morris hopes to be even faster after surgery
After years of back issues, cricketer Lance Morris is finally fit and firing, and the Western Australian is keen to put his name in the frame for a Test call up once again.
· Tom Wildie
Japan's Fuji TV goes all in with AI for drama production
New technology used to simulate blood during surgery and an explosion
· Staff Writer
‘Real-life zombie’ animal could be the key to helping humans regrow lost body parts — and heal massive wounds
The living dead may be lurking beneath the deep blue sea.
· McKenzie Beard
Ellen DeGeneres’ late producer Matt Wright’s secret health struggles revealed after TV veteran died in his sleep
People close to Wright believe his ongoing health issues contributed to his death.
· Lanae Brody
The ‘aggressive’ cancer battle behind son of a Bronco’s mission to be Wallabies’ future
A future Wallabies hopeful has endured more than most by his age. Those setbacks have steeled him to challenge one of Australian rugby’s brightest stars.
· Nick Wright
SoCal snags massive Princess Diana exhibit — including tragic never-seen ‘Final Goodbye’ dress, how to see it
The People's Princess is getting the royal treatment.
· Bianca Zalben
How looking inside a cancer's DNA can add years to someone's life
Another 25,000 cancer patients will be able to access cutting-edge technology that opens the door to more targeted treatment.
· Paige Cockburn
Miami hotels have had enough of bloody, messy BBL patients using rooms for recovery — and they’re taking drastic measures to keep clean
One traveler was stunned by a $600 incidental deposit at a Miami hotel, only to be told the hefty hold was apparently thanks to plastic surgery patients leaving behind bloody messes.
· Kyra Breslin
Where does Jack Campbell’s injury stand? Medical expert weighs in after crucial update
Based on the information that has been made public, there are reasons to stay positive about Jack Campbell's recovery.
· Bridget Reilly
College students discover new muscle attachment that could improve hip surgery
Two undergraduate students at Tulane University in New Orleans discovered an anatomical feature that even their professor couldn’t initially identify.
· Fox News
Healthy mom, 40, fighting for her life after suddenly diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer
Helen Worthington, a primary school teacher from Adelaide, had no idea what awaited her when she suddenly felt an “uncomfortable” twinge in her abdomen in the early hours of August 27 last year.
· Kidspot
Patient allegedly sexually assaults nurse at Melbourne forensic hospital
Police investigate an alleged sexual assault on a nurse by a patient at the high-security Thomas Embling Hospital this week.
· Rachel Eddie
Lighter policing is earned through trust. Lederer’s letter to Wanderers fans erodes it
The Western Sydney chairman attacked NSW Police over “intimidating” treatment of A-League fans. He forgets the force works on intelligence, and mistakes being assessed for being singled out.
· Darren Kane
How does protein intake affect your testosterone? Meat eaters won’t be happy
Men worried about "low T" might want to start looking at their dinner plates.
· Allie Yang
British man infected with Ebola in DR Congo arrives in UK for treatment
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.
· Bbcnews
Super-charged sports car police chase ends in violent LA crash as suspect brags about his racing skills
One of the suspects reportedly tried to flee but collapsed to the ground and needed medical attention.
· Ross O'Keefe
British Ebola patient in Congo being evacuated to the UK
The man, believed to be a healthcare worker, is the first British patient evacuated from the current outbreak of the deadly virus.
· Associated Press
Robert Kraft to miss Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction with health issue
Robert Kraft will be sidelined this weekend and beyond.
· Bridget Reilly
Matt Damon’s wife, Luciana Barroso, suffered ‘scary’ medical emergency that led to brain surgery
Damon revealed he couldn't attend the 2024 Oscars — where his film "Oppenheimer" won big — because of hiswife's medical incident.
· Eric Todisco
Deadly gas station drug restricted by SoCal city amid DEA crackdown
The Irvine City Council approved an ordinance imposing stricter regulations on the sale and distribution of synthetic kratom.
· Marina Peña
Multiple people injured in shooting at Des Moines post office
Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa Thursday morning, with police putting a nearby hospital on lockdown.
· Anthony Blair
Reenergizing the fight against drug trafficking
LAST Wednesday, Nov. 4, a shipment of 200 kilograms of shabu from Laos worth P1.36 billion was seized by Customs authorities at the Manila International Container Port.
· The Editorial Board
Doctor faces driver’s license revocation
ILOILO CITY — The Land Transportation Office 6 (LTO-6) has recommended the revocation of the driver’s license of an optometrist for four years over a hit-and-run incident in La Paz district in this city on Oct. 11, 2026.
· Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Three detained amid investigation into unlawful blood sample collections at Kaplan Medical Center
Prof. Kobi George, head of the hospital's cardiology department, was suspended following the launch of the hospital's internal investigation about two weeks ago.
· HODAYA RAN
AstraZeneca offers $10B to buy drugmaker Rhythm
ASTRAZENECA made an offer of about $10 billion to acquire obesity drugmaker Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, according to three people familiar with the matter.
· Reuters
The real average penis size, according to 33 studies — both length and girth
Just how long is the average dong?
· McKenzie Beard
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actress Kimmarie Johnson dead at 50
The actress was previously rushed to the hospital on Oct. 27.
· Jolie Zenna
Why Guinea-Bissau halted a controversial hepatitis vaccine trial for babies
Experts have said the US-funded trial would deny critical vaccines to thousands of infants.
· Shola Lawal
‘Natural’ habit tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk: study
If you use this popular remedy for pain or nausea, you could be increasing your risk of heart problems.
· Allie Yang
Domestic helper arrested after 5-month-old baby found unconscious at Yuen Long home
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper for suspected child abuse after a five-month-old baby girl was found unconscious at her Yuen Long home. The force received a report from the girl’s mother at about 7.20pm on Thursday that the infant was unconscious at a residence at Ha San Wai along Castle Peak Road. …
· Danny Mok
Southport and Nottingham attack victims demand end to data breaches
Families described the unauthorised access of confidential medical records as an "abuse of power".
· Bbcnews
Burning rubbish chokes besieged Yemeni city of Taiz
Taiz residents face health risks as waste accumulates amid sniper fire, forcing people to burn it in the streets.
The AFLW player who juggles life as a doctor and charity founder: ‘Finals is my least busy time of year’
Swans midfielder Dr Lulu Pullar, who plays her seventh final this weekend, says one of the best ways to connect to her patients is through footballLulu Pullar’s boss has given her this Saturday night off work. As an emergency doctor at Sydney’s St Vincent’s hospital, a typical shift sees her treating patients in acu…
· Jonathan Horn
‘Revenge of the nerds’: US midterms deliver a win for science – and a rebuke of Maha
The wins for Democrats come after years of cuts and upheaval to US health and science infrastructureQ&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ win in the midtermsA political organization behind a wave of Democratic doctors and scientists winning elections up and down the ballot is calling the stunning rebuke of Trumpi…
· Jessica Glenza
Tatum O’Neal’s son spills on Oscar-winning actress’ ‘drug problem’: Time to ‘let it rip’
The 62-year-old "Paper Moon" star made headlines in 2020 for a drug overdose, which led to a near-fatal stroke and a six-week coma.
· Riley Cardoza
Man who posed as medical student at hospital fails to appear for sentencing
Stephen Simpson was due to be sentenced after admitting carrying out the fraud at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
· Bbcnews
California legalized medical marijuana 30 years ago — how changes like ‘THC inflation’ have made using it more complicated
What a long, strange trip it’s been. With changes like THC inflation and new ways to partake, buying weed has only grown more complicated.
· McKenzie Beard
Hong Kong medical watchdog to hold by-election after member quits over conflict risk
Hong Kong’s medical watchdog will hold a by-election after a prominent patients’ rights advocate resigned over concerns that his plan to represent the father of a girl who died after an alleged medical blunder at her inquest could create a conflict of interest. The Medical Council announced on Thursday that it will …
· Elizabeth Cheung