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Ex-general linked to past rights abuses claims election victory
The unofficial count gives a commanding lead to the 72-year-old candidate who's a link to the brutal period of dictatorship that ended just over 25 years ago.
elections
'Body parts' in rubble as Gaza man finds entire family killed in airstrike
The family had been looking forward to a rare meal of fresh chicken. They would never get to eat it.
War
One person killed, five injured after vehicle crashes into emergency room
The driver was pulled from the car and received CPR but died in the emergency room, authorities said.
World
Venezuela detains activist over alleged 'White Bracelet' plot
White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday that the US government is "deeply concerned" by the arrest of activist and security analyst Rocio San Miguel in Caracas, Venezuela.
venezuela
In one of the most remote cities on Earth, a rare new virus is emerging
Alaskapox belongs to a family of brick-shaped viruses that can infect animals and humans.
USA
Paramount Global to cut 800 staff after record Super Bowl revenue and ratings
The news comes just days after its CBS network saw record-breaking advertising sales and the highest-rated telecast for the Super Bowl.
entertainment
What you need to know about bubonic plague after new US case
A resident in central Oregon caught the illness from his sick pet cat.
health
Bitcoin euphoria returns as investors prepare for the quadrennial 'halving'
The cryptocurrency is surging, but the coming months are expected to be a financial rollercoaster ride for shareholders.
cryptocurrency
Death toll for Hawaii's disastrous August wildfire rises to 101
Police confirmed the identity of a new victim killed in the blaze that tore through a historic town on August 8.
World
US detention centre worker allegedly hid drugs inside pasta she brought into jail
Authorities said they found that Smith had stuffed a cloudy, whiter substance and white pills into her bag.
USA
Russia fired advanced hypersonic missile for first time, Ukraine claims
Wide-scale deployment of the weapon would further strain Ukraine's air defences in the conflict, experts say.
Russia Ukraine
Seventy-year-old love letter from army veteran found in man's toolbox
A love letter standing the test of time was found in a Grand Rapids man's toolbox.
love
Fake alligators at park fooling people into calling emergency services
There's some fear and confusion at a park in Arizona's East Valley where some fake alligators are having people do a double-take.
World
'Overjoyed' Duchess of Sussex lands new podcast deal
Meghan will bring a new, yet-to-be-announced podcast to Lemonada Media.
Meghan Markle
See the abandoned places reclaimed by nature
Wildlife is under unprecedented threat from human activity, but research suggests that given space and time, even animal and plant species on the brink of extinction can bounce back.
World
Nine workers missing after landslide hits gold mine
There are fears the workers are buried under the ground as rescue workers scramble to assess the situation.
World
Melting sea ice is forcing polar bears to subsist on 'berries, grasses'
Arctic sea ice broke up earlier than ever in 2023, slashing weeks off the apex predator's crucial hunting season.
climate change
Bitcoin surges to $US50,000 for first time in two years
The world's largest cryptocurrency has touched its highest level since December 2021.
World
Taylor Swift to thank for Australia's record-breaking Super Bowl interest
The country had their eyes on Taylor Swift yesterday while she cheered on her boyfriend's team from the crowd.
Taylor Swift
Wreck of ship that sank in 1940 found in US lake
Early on May 1, 1940, the Arlington began to sink and the ship's chief engineer sounded the alarm.
USA
Staggering cost of maintaining superyacht seized from oligarch
The US taxpayer has been hit with an $11 million bill for the upkeep of the vessel.
Russia Ukraine
Man with 'large knife' in hotel found to actually be holding Harry Potter wand
"Thankfully no harm was caused to any resident and there was no sign of Voldermort."
UK
Pregnant teen and boyfriend killed in horror smash after 'give-way' sign twisted
The couple were driving to work at a Chinese restaurant, where they had been earning extra cash ahead of the arrival of their baby boy.
road accident
US patient contracts bubonic plague from pet cat
The resident of Deschutes County, Oregon, was the first reported case of the bubonic plague since 2015.
health
One dead, five injured in New York City subway shooting
Police said nobody was in custody, while most of the injuries were described as serious.
shootings
Trump asks Supreme Court to keep election interference case on hold
Lawyers for the former US president insist he is immune from prosecution.
Donald Trump
Bali's 'tourist tax' in force from tomorrow
All foreign nationals who travel to Bali will have to pay an additional fee to enter.
Travel
Baby badly burned in freak NZ car seat fire
A freak event triggered the nightmare scenario for a distraught family whose son was sleeping happily as they left him in a room.
fires
Biden makes TikTok debut, but US still has security concerns about platform
Officials say the controversial app, owned by a Chinese tech company, remains banned on government devices.
TikTok
Love Story on show at after party after epic Super Bowl victory
Taylor Swift shared a kiss with her boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field after his team won overtime at this year's Super Bowl.
SUPER BOWL
Prison for dad whose gender reveal party sparked deadly California wildfire
The couple set off a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device in a field and it quickly ignited dry grass on a scorching day.
bushfires
Police identify the woman who opened fire in a US megachurch
She walked into a popular televangelist's church with a long gun and a child and opened fire.
shootings
Roman egg still intact found in UK in 'amazing' discovery
Researchers have cracked one of the mysteries hidden within a Roman egg, discovering that it still contains its liquid almost two millennia after it was first laid.
archaeology
What the Indonesia election means for Australia
Up to 205 million people are expected to vote tomorrow in a three-way presidential contest.
Indonesia
Dramatic raid to rescue two Israeli hostages, 67 Palestinians killed
More than 12,300 Palestinian children and young teens have been killed in Israel's war against Hamas, the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Taylor Swift chugs beer, cuddles Blake Lively and gets mobbed as Chiefs win Super Bowl
With the run she's having, how could Taylor Swift be on anything other than the winning side?
Taylor Swift
Underwater mountains three times taller than world's largest structure discovered
Researchers were mapping the ocean when they realised bumps on the ocean floor were in fact seamounts.
ocean
A Super Bowl like no other, but one superstar stepped up when it mattered
The Kansas City Chiefs have won the longest ever Super Bowl, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime.
SUPER BOWL
Beyonce breaks the internet
She teased new music during an ad that played during the Super Bowl today.
World
Researchers reveal lost library of Charles Darwin for the first time
For the first time since his death in 1882, Charles Darwin's impressive library has been virtually reassembled to reveal the multitude of books, pamphlets and journals cited and read by the influential naturalist.
World
Female shooter dead, man and child injured at Houston megachurch
A female shooter who reportedly fired gunshots in pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Houston is now dead at the scene, authorities say.
crime
Madagascar passes law to surgically castrate paedophiles
Politicians draw up tough new legislation to combat a 'rape culture' against children.
crime
Plane carrying skydivers hits beach in Mexico, killing man on sand
The stricken aircraft landed almost on top of the victim at popular tourist beach.
plane accident
Tree falls onto roller coaster in Spain, injuring 14 people
Emergency services said they had treated the 14 injured people, two of those were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
spain
YouTuber finds car in pond to break open baffling cold case
Army veteran Donald Erwin went missing in 2013, after he left his home to go buy cigarettes and never returned.
crime
Trump would tell Russia to 'do whatever the hell they want' to allies
The Republican candidate said he wouldn't protect NATO allies who didn't pay their way in the alliance.
Donald Trump
Fleeing Gaza family killed along with medics sent to find them
The sound of gunfire crackled over the phone as the teenage girl hid in the car and spoke. "They are shooting at us," 15-year-old Layan told paramedics.
Israel
Hungary's president resigns after pardoning man convicted in child sex abuse case
The president faced public outrage after it was revealed she granted clemency to a man found guilty pressuring victims to retract their claims of sexual abuse.
Hungary
Haley challenges Trump on her home turf in South Carolina
Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump on her home turf.
World
