Baby-faced drug dealer beats jail

A YOUNG man caught operating a “dark net” drug ring from his parents’ home can return to the scene of the crime after successfully appealing against his more than two-year prison sentence.

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Why Kim Jong-un takes a porta-potty everywhere

A DEFECTOR who served on the North Korean Guard Command has revealed that Kim Jong-un takes a secret toilet everywhere he goes.

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Cassie’s ‘difficulties’ at Bogota jail

CASSIE Sainsbury’s lawyer says the convicted Australian drug mule is struggling with her fellow inmates in a Colombian prison, as he hit out at our Government’s “bureaucracy”.

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Landslide in China caught on camera

A passerby has recorded the moment a major road was cut off by a landslide in China's east.

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Over 1,000 homes evacuated as fire sweeps through northern Arizona

An out-of-control fire is threatening more than 1,000 homes in northen Arizona. Authorities have declared a state of emergency as winds in excess of 80 kilometres an hour rapidly spread the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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Trump ‘100% right’ on nukes claim

DONALD Trump has claimed he was “100 per cent right” to be wary of a deal with Iran after the country was accused of “brazen lies” over secret nuclear weapons.

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At least 26 dead in twin Afghan bombs reportedly aimed at journalists

Twin blasts in the Afghan capital Kabul have killed at least 26 people including 10 journalists who had arrived to report on the first explosion. The bomber appeared to have deliberately targeted journalists, presenting a press card to police before joining the group standing near the first blast site.

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Stormy files new lawsuit against Trump

THE porn actress alleging a sexual encounter with US President Donald Trump is escalating her legal fight, suing the president for defamation.

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Israeli PM says Iran lies ‘repeatedly’ about its pursuit of nuclear weapons

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran lied about not pursuing nuclear weapons. He says the country has continued to preserve and expand its nuclear weapons knowledge despite signing a 2015 deal with global powers. Mr Netanyahu says Iran's leaders repeatedly deny ever pursuing nuclear weapons and have intensified their efforts to hide secret files.

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Migrant caravan in limbo at US border

ABOUT 200 asylum seekers in a caravan of Central Americans are not being allowed to turn themselves in to US border inspectors for a second straight day.

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Netanyahu has ‘significant news’ on Iran

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, scheduled a prime-time statement to reveal what his office said would be a “significant development” in the Iranian nuclear program.

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Skiers die in Swiss alps snowstorm

FOUR skiers were confirmed dead on and five others were in critical condition after being forced to spend the night exposed to the elements in the Swiss Alps, police said overnight.

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Trump suggests spot to meet Kim

US President Donald Trump suggested overnight that his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un be held in the truce village that straddles the border separating the two Koreas.

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$2499 gadget you’ll want for your home

WHAT would you think if I told you it was possible to get a 100-inch television that was small enough to carry around in your backpack?

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Russia’s ‘nuclear Titanic’ sets sail

RUSSIA has launched a controversial floating nuclear power plant dubbed the “nuclear Titanic” to supply far-flung Arctic outposts with energy.

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Maids tortured by their ‘masters’

THOUSANDS of women from all over the world continue to be lured to Saudi Arabia with the promise of steady jobs only to instead be tortured and raped by their employers, according to reports.

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Russia’s ‘nuclear Titanic’ sets sail

RUSSIA has launched a controversial floating nuclear power plant dubbed the “nuclear Titanic” to supply far-flung Arctic outposts with energy.

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Why this photo is so important

AT FIRST, the above image may just look like an everyday photo of a standard sporting event.

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The trick to beating Trump in 2020

AMERICA may have to turn to a new type of politician if they want an alternative to Donald Trump — as experts say celebrities say you can’t “out-Trump” the POTUS in 2020.

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The Royal Wedding Day

From the wedding locations to the carriage procession route and two huge receptions - how the big day will unfold for Harry & Meghan

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How lies, arrogance gave Bali 9 the death penalty

BALI NINE kingpins Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran’s lies, arrogance and shameless cockiness with Indonesians earned them the death penalty they could have avoided, a new book claims.

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Baby taken from ‘elderly’ parents

A COUPLE have become Britain’s oldest new parents — only to have their baby taken from them by social services.

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Man trapped inside baby’s body

WITH his cheeky smile and mischievous nature he looks like any other adorable toddler but Manpreet Singh is actually 23 years old.

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Suicide bombers target media in Afghanistan

WARNING: STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES

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‘Harvey’s not the only villain’

HARVEY Weinstein says his priority is his family after TV personality Piers Morgan claimed the producer believes he will eventually be forgiven by Hollywood.

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Student defends ‘extreme’ dress

A HIGH school student has come under fire after posting pictures of herself in her prom dress.

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Is this the original face of god?

IT was found by peat bog diggers in 1894.

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Is this the original face of god?

IT was found by peat bog diggers in 1894.

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White House mystery over WWI tree

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the special relationship between the US and France during his state visit to Washington last week by planting a tree with President Donald Trump on the grounds of the White House.

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Driver busted in passenger seat

A TESLA driver has been banned from the roads for 18 months and been ordered to do 100 hours community work after being busted on social media testing his car’s “autopilot” technology from the passenger seat.

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Tesla driver busted in passenger seat on motorway

Tesla driver busted in the passenger seat on a motorway while he tests the car's "autopilot" function. Video: hertspolice

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Bishop praises Trump amid Nobel prize calls

JULIE Bishop says Donald Trump will deserve the highest praise if he can help broker peace with North Korea but she remains sceptical of the rogue nation’s promise to denuclearise.

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Huge blast rocks Syria

The Syrian army is reporting ‘new enemy aggression’, with missiles targeting missile bases in the north of the country.

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Comedian slammed for ‘disgusting’ jokes

IT WAS the speech that drew gasps, polarised commentators and infuriated both the Trump administration and members of the press.

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Dramatic fire breaks out at Grand Egyptian Museum

Intense flames have ripped through a section of scaffolding at the under-construction Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids. Image: Twitter/Pastpreservers

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Rohingya refugees plead UN for safe passage home

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have made emotional pleas to the UN Security Council for help to return safely to their homes in neighboring Myanmar A UN team is visiting the sprawling camps and border points where about 700,000 people have taken shelter, in order to witness the situation firsthand.

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US experts, journalists invited to watch closure of North Korean nuclear test site

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un says he will invite US experts and journalists to watch the closure of the country's nuclear test site next month. The rogue leader has been warned his country must take irreversible steps towards closing down its nuclear weapons program if it's to establish a deal with President Trump.

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‘Migrant caravan’ arrives at US border

PACKED into five old school buses, hundreds of Central American migrants arrived at the US border on Sunday for a rally, to be followed by a planned mass attempt to apply for asylum, in a direct challenge to the Trump administration.

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Rogue cat rescued at airport

THE cat, a female feline named Pepper, was to travel to China with her owner who was taking up a new job. But Pepper bolted from her owner on April 20 as they were preparing to board the flight to China.

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Trump slams ‘phony’ White House Dinner

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Sunday ripped the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, calling it a “boring bust’ and touting his Michigan rally, which was held at the same time on Saturday night, a “big success.”

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White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Michelle Wolf Rips Trump

Comedian Michelle Wolf headlined this year's White House Correspondents' dinner, the annual event President Trump skipped for a second time in a row. Here's a short look at her performance. Please note this video contains mature themes. Photo: AP

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‘Is Meghan embarrassed?’

THEY are the questions the world wants answers to.

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Grim discovery in tourist paradise

MEXICO’S popular holiday destination, Cancun, has had yet another grisly bout of murders, in what is quickly becoming a seriously out-of-control problem for the picturesque location.

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Creepy new Facebook idea

Many believe social media is already too intrusive, but Facebook is planning to take things one step further — with a device that allows users to ‘feel’ messages through their skin.

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Aussie site caught in ‘revenge porn’ crackdown

DUTCH police said they have arrested three men for stealing explicit pictures of girls and young women from their cloud data, and shut down a globally notorious “revenge porn” site.

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Accused ‘Golden State Killer’ on suicide watch

A man accused of being one of the most elusive serial killers in American history, known as the 'Golden State killer', is on suicide watch after appearing in a US court for the first time. Nearly 32 years after Joseph Deangelo's rampage ended, police arrested the 72-year-old in California on the basis of genetic information that led detectives to match a discarded DNA sample from his home to evidence from the investigation. Police allege he is the killer behind 12 deaths and at least 50 rapes in California from 1974 through 1986.

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Middle East for support to sanction Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has touched down in Saudi Arabia, just two days after being sworn in, to bolster support for upcoming sanctions against Iran. Mr Pompeo will visit Riyadh, Jerusalem and Amman while US President Donald Trump decides whether to uphold the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran. The agreement — which Mr Trump describes at the 'worst deal ever' — has removed crippling economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for limitations to the country's nuclear energy programme.

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Plot to attack NATO base foiled

AFGHAN security forces have thwarted an alleged plot by insurgents armed with rockets to attack diplomatic missions and the NATO compound, the second such attempt in three days in the capital Kabul.

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Swans skipper steers with care

RENOWNED for his commitment and courage on the football field, Sydney Swans captain Josh Kennedy isn’t as adventurous off the field, describing himself as a reserved driver, largely because he’s regularly ferrying son Emilio around in the family Volkswagen Tiguan.

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When dealer diagnosis is wrong

MY 15-month-old Ford Ranger suffered engine failure, with the Ford dealer diagnosing the cause as bad fuel. As an ex-Ford mechanic, I have serviced it every 10,000km rather than 15,000km using non-genuine but still original supplier parts.

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Bhutan taps hydro power to stay world’s only carbon-negative nation

The world's only carbon-negative country has begun using hydroelectric plants — powered by its rivers — to help mitigate the effects of climate change. The country of Bhutan, nestled between China and India, is also the fastest-growing economy in south Asia.

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Nine students dead, 10 in hospital after school stabbing in China

Nine students have died and 10 others are in hospital following a stabbing at a school in Shanxi, north-west China. Local authorities report the attack was carried out by a 28-year-old who has been bullied in class during his time at the same school. The victims of the attack are from ages 12 to 18.

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Australian aircraft to surveil North Korea’s adherence to UN sanctions

Australia is set to deploy surveillance aircraft to North Korea to monitor its compliance with sanctions imposed by the UN. The government says the rogue nation must now take steps to denuclearise if it wants to prove it has genuine intentions for peace on the peninsula.

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‘Melania can’t do anything’

FRENCH first lady Brigitte Macron has heaped praise on her “fun” and “intelligent” American counterpart Melania Trump after her three-day visit to Washington.

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Kim hails ‘new era for peace’

US President Donald Trump says he’s had “a long and very good talk” with the South Korean president, who’s just had a historic meeting with North Korea’s leader.

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Mystery of dog ‘suicide’ bridge

DON’T take Fido for a walk here.

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Inside Dyson’s top secret HQ

ON A cloudy day in the English countryside, you can just make out the shadowy figures tapping away inside the mirrored glass box in Malmesbury.

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How Amazon’s Alexa can spy on you

ALEXA, stop listening!

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How Amazon’s Alexa can spy on you

ALEXA, stop listening!

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Trump Tower on fire again

A SERIOUS fire broke out in Trump International Hotel and Tower in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku overnight, the third blaze in a Trump property this year.

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An end to ageing and cancer?

MAKING a drug is like trying to pick a lock at the molecular level.

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Death toll from Chinese middle school stabbing attack rises to nine

The death toll from a stabbing attack at a middle school in China has risen to nine, with another 10 people still in hospital with injuries. Local officials in China's North West say the attack was carried out by a 28 year old. He allegedly attacked the students with a knife while they were leaving school. The pupils were between the ages of 12 and 18. The assailant reportedly told authorities he had been bullied by classmates while he was enrolled at the same middle school.

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Winning wildlife photo’s shock disqualification

A WILDLIFE Photographer of the Year has been stripped of his prize because the anteater he snapped was allegedly stuffed.

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Winning wildlife photo’s shock disqualification

A WILDLIFE Photographer of the Year has been stripped of his prize because the anteater he snapped was stuffed.

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Kim Jong Un returns to North Korea following historic talks

Kim Jong Un has returned to North Korea following a historic summit with the South's President Moon Jae-in, where the two leaders pledged to work for the 'complete denuclearisation' of the peninsula. The two Koreas also announced they would declare an official end to the 1950s Korean War and seek an agreement on 'permanent' and 'solid' peace.

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