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Domestic violence case management not ‘core business’ of police, Queensland’s top cop says
Domestic violence case management is not the “core business” of policing, and other agencies should take on greater roles in this, Queensland’s acting police commissioner says. The Queensland police service on Tuesday released a 100-day review of...

15 balls, 5 wickets, 27 all out: How Mitchell Starc engineered West Indies’ humiliating collapse as Australia complete 3-0 whitewash
Mitchell Starc is arguably the most fearsome bowler in modern-day cricket. He breathed fire on Tuesday and bowled a once-in-a-generation spell, taking six wickets for just nine runs to help Australia skittle out West Indies to their lowest-ever...

West Indies Vs Australia: Mitchell Starc in Fastest Five-Wicket Haul as Windies Slump to Their Worst-Ever Test Innings
Source: Sky Sport Rampant Australia dismantle dismal West Indies, who post just 27 in the second innings for the second-worst ever Test total; Mitchell Starc takes six wickets. Mitchell Starc took the fastest five-wicket haul in Test match history...

Why does Louisiana have parishes, not counties? Curious Louisiana explores the history
Brooklyn Grey Kelley had reason enough to be curious about these questions: Why does Louisiana have parishes, not counties? And will that ever change? The 9-year-old, fourth grader at Zachary Elementary School was herself named for a place —...

A person in the US has died from pneumonic plague. It’s not just a disease of history
A person in Arizona has died from the plague, local health officials reported on Friday. This marks the first such death in this region in 18 years. But it’s a stark reminder that this historic disease, though rare nowadays, is not just a disease...
We always lived by the sea: decision time for Australian Climate Case
During Uncle Paul Kabai's lifetime he has seen the seasons change on his home island of Saibai, an outer island of Zenadth Kes (the Torres Strait). Uncle Paul and Uncle Pabai Pabai are so afraid for the future of their ancestral homelands that in...

Sinner rises above adversity to make Italian history
'It feels emotional because only me and the people who are close to me know exactly what we have been through on and off the court, and it has been everything except easy.' IMAGE: Italian Jannik Sinner stands on the South West Hall balcony holding...

Sinner bounces back to make history
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after beating Carlos Alcaraz of Spain to win the Wimbledon title in London on Sunday. AP Jannik Sinner insisted early on at Wimbledon that he had put the excruciating loss to Carlos Alcaraz in their...

A24 is about to release the biggest animated movie in history in American cinemas – and you've never heard of it
What’s the biggest movie of 2025 so far? It’s not Sinners, Jurassic World Rebirth, Lilo & Stitch or A Minecraft Movie. In fact, American audiences probably haven’t even heard of it. It’s called Ne Zha 2, a Chinese animated film that is dominating...

A cut above: hairstyles that made history, from 'The Rachel' to celebrity styles everyone wanted to recreate
"I think that the most important thing a woman can have - next to talent, of course - is her hairdresser." - a quote often credited to Hollywood legend Joan Crawford. When it comes to finding inspiration for one's own hair, it's natural to turn to...

Australian brothers dominate the day at Spring Creek Motocross Pro National
MILLVILLE — Last summer, Jett Lawrence took a one-year hiatus from winning motocross national championships. The 21-year-old from Australia won the Pro Motocross national championship in the 250 class in 2021 and 2022, then made the leap to a 450...

Australia’s Anthony Albanese in China to boost trade despite regional angst
Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai Saturday to kick off his second visit to China as Australian prime minister, seeking to bolster recently stabilised trade ties even as geopolitical tensions remain high. Australian Prime Minister Anthony...

Ageless Nicole Kidman, 58, stuns as the new face of Balenciaga as she puts on a VERY leggy display in glam winter campaign
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By RUTH FRANCIS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 20:52 EDT, 18 July 2025 | Updated: 20:53 EDT, 18 July 2025 Nicole Kidman has once again proved that age is just a number as she dazzled in the latest...

Nicola Peltz appears strained as she steps out with husband Brooklyn Beckham in sun-soaked St Tropez amid ongoing family feud
Nicola Peltz appeared strained as she stepped out with her husband Brooklyn Beckham in St Tropez on Friday amid their ongoing feud with his famous parents. The billionaire heiress, 30, held onto the 26-year-old aspiring chef's hand and while he...

Bullet trains, not bullets; prosperity, not a proxy
IN 2016, United Nations spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said the UN held no “position on the legal and procedural merits” of the South China Sea (SCS) arbitration victory claimed by the Philippines. The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment Report of the...

lifestyle Celebrate SG60: National Day promotions across Singapore
As Singapore marks its 60th year of independence, this National Day is more than just fireworks and flags, it's a reflection of how far we've come as a nation. From a kampong port city to a global financial and cultural hub, the Little Red Dot has...

Indian students excel at International Mathematical Olympiad, continue global winning streak
Left to right - Aarav, kanav, Abel, Aadish, Archit and Adhitya A team of six students from India won 3 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals and 1 Bronze Medal securing an overall 7th rank out of 110 countries at the 66th International Mathematical...

Ketchup or brown sauce on a fry-up? Scientists FINALLY settle the debate - as they reveal the formula for the perfect Full English Breakfast
It is a truly English creation – a meal eaten all over the country, said to 'start the day like no other'. Commonly consisting of bacon, sausage, eggs and toast, the full English breakfast dates back to the Victorian era. And there's no doubt it...

Louisiana Girls Basketball Shines at Run 4 the Roses with Two National Titles
Louisiana high school girls basketball was well-represented at the Run 4 the Roses in Louisville, Kentucky, which bills itself as the "largest exposure event in the world" with thousands of college coaches in attendance. Louisiana United Overcomes...

Grant funding for Aboriginal cultural heritage
Grant applications are now open to Aboriginal organisations for a share of $1.25 million for projects that protect, preserve and promote significant Aboriginal heritage sites throughout WA. Grants of up to $50,000 will be made available through...