'Depraved' gynaecologist who sexually abused patients gets 20 years' jail
The doctor may have abused almost 250 women in a case which judge said involved 'outrageous, horrific, beyond extraordinary, depraved' sex crimes.
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Three family members who planned to live 'off grid' found dead at US campsite
The partially mummified bodies of three people found at a Colorado campsite were two adult sisters and a teenage son, a local coroner said.
World
China axes 'wolf warrior' foreign minister
In its announcement on the national evening news, state broadcaster CCTV gave no reason for Qin's removal.
China news
Bronny James, 18, son of LeBron, suffers cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California and was hospitalised on Monday.
health
Ocean threat set to 'affect every person on the planet'
A vital system of ocean currents could soon collapse – an event that would be catastrophic for global weather.
climate change
Hannah was meant to be singing at Greek resort destroyed by fire
She's on her way back to Australia while her friend is still on the island, playing to theatres doing double time as shelters for thousands of evacuees.
fires
Two killed in Greece firefighting plane crash shown on TV
The crash was aired in a state television broadcast that showed the low-flying aircraft disappearing into a canyon before a fireball erupted.
fires
Woman mauled by grizzly bear in US was an 'avid hiker'
Amie Adamson, from Derby, Kansas was running when she killed by the bear on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park on Saturday.
World
The top 10 best countries for expats revealed
Analysts at William Russell have compiled the 2023 Worldwide Expat Index with data on employment opportunities, quality of life, and healthcare to reveal the best countries worldwide for expats to live.
Travel
Around 2,500km off Australia's coast, a super typhoon is brewing
A powerful storm sweeping across the Pacific Ocean, threatening to bring three-metre high waves.
Wild Weather
'We are at war': Aussies told to check travel plans as wildfires rage
Authorities have said some of the wildfires currently sweeping multiple Greek islands could be the product of arson, as evacuations continue and Aussies were told to check if they should still travel.
fires
Neighbour's tip-off sees open home transformed into crime scene
A newly arrived Australian couple put their overseas home up for sale. Next thing they knew, police were swarming.
World
Remarkable shot of closest star-forming region to Earth
An image of Rho Ophiuchi, the closest-star-forming region to Earth has been revealed by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, which is a year old this month.
space
Inside North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom', the abandoned 330m oddity
Englishman Simon Cockerell snapped a series of remarkable photos inside the tallest hotel in the world, which has never welcomed a single guest.
Building
Sinkhole big enough to swallow a child opens on Auckland street
A sinkhole on central Auckland's College Hill was caused by an old stormwater pipe due for renewal next month, Auckland Council has said.
sinkhole
Over 90 guards held hostage by inmates across five different prisons
More than 90 prison security agents are currently being held by inmates across five different prisons in Ecuador, amid escalating violence in the country which saw a local mayor killed.
prison
Arrest warrant issued for former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Khan was previously arrested in May by Pakistani authorities in connection with a corruption case, which sparked deadly unrest across the country.
courts
Barack Obama's White House chef drowns
Tafari Campbell, 45, "was employed by former President Obama and was visiting Martha's Vineyard at the time of his passing."
accidents
'Final determination' on actor Julian Sands' cause of death
The actor had been the subject of an ongoing search in southern California since he failed to return from a hike on January 13.
Zillennials: The newest micro-generation has a name
The term millennial refers to anyone born between '81 and '96, and Gen Z refers to anyone born from '97 through 2012. Along the blurry edge at the cusp of the two generations, between Gen Y and Z, is where zillennials live.
World
Revealed: The beaches with the highest rate of shark attacks
There's no shortage of shark-related news in in Australia - but despite our fearful fascination with these majestic beasts, the chances of one of those needle-like teeth ever puncturing your skin are staggeringly low.
sharks
Excavator digging in yard of man charged in Gilgo Beach killings
A man could also be seen operating a piece of equipment that can be used to scan for buried objects.
crime
Unexpected Yeezy sales after anti-Semitic row eases $1 billion pain for Adidas
The German sportswear company has taken orders for 4 million pairs after ugly anti-Semitism row.
Kanye West
Greta Thunberg fined in Swedish court
Thunberg was charged with "the crime of disobedience to law and order" earlier this month.
Greta Thunberg
These 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study says
Want to live decades longer? Just add eight healthy lifestyle choices to your life and that could happen, a new study suggests.
health
Ten 'ominous' signs someone could be a potential sex murderer
For decades, criminologists and true crime documentaries have attempted to understand what causes serial killers to commit the atrocities they do.
serial killer
There's a 'gravity hole' in the ocean — scientists think they know why
To find a potential answer, scientists used computer models to set the clock back 140 million years in order to see the big picture, geologically.
science
Israel approves key part of judicial overhaul despite mass protests
The overhaul calls for sweeping changes aimed at curbing the powers of the judiciary, from limiting the Supreme Court's ability to challenge parliamentary decisions to changing the way judges are selected.
Politics
Sharks are millions of years older than dinosaurs - and other surprising facts
Sharks have scared us a lot this year, primarily for suspected attacks on humans - however, humans are a larger threat to sharks than sharks are to us.
sharks
Indonesian ferry capsizes leaving at least 15 dead and 19 missing
The wooden boat was carrying 40 people but was designed for just 20.
Indonesia
Woman found dead after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park
The woman was found deceased "following an apparent bear encounter" based on what investigators determined were grizzly bear tracks at the scene.
World
Hikers found dead in state park near Las Vegas amid record heat
Two female hikers were found dead in Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park on Saturday afternoon, state police say.
USA
US customs officials seize cheese wheels filled with cocaine
An X-ray scan of the cheese revealed "anomalies," which upon further inspection turned out to be 8 kilograms of cocaine.
USA
Israeli PM in hospital as mass protests sweep country
Military reservists have threatened to not report for duty over controversial judicial reforms.
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The macabre tone behind the Barbie mania sweeping latin America
This box looks like PR for the movie sweeping the globe, but it hides a much darker truth.
entertainment
China sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan
It was a forceful display days before the democracy plans to hold military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.
taiwan
Thousands evacuated as wildfire rages on island of Rhodes
Some 19,000 people have been evacuated as bushfires burn for a sixth day on three fronts.
bushfires
The $200k bounty on ordinary Australians critical of China
One father fears his children will be 'kidnapped', as a pro-Beijing lawmaker said they don't seek to 'exterminate' them.
60 Minutes
Person arrested for kidnapping missing real estate agent in NZ
Yanfei's sister has spoken out, revealing she had not slept and was "feeling numb" waiting for news.
World
Grim discovery found inside luggage found on property in US
According to the sheriff, the identity and gender of the person whose remains were found is unclear. It's also unclear how long the remains were at that location.
World
China is drilling some of the deepest holes in hunt for natural resources
It will burrow far into the Earth's crust as the country steps up its search - thousands of metres underground.
China news
Toddler dies from brain-eating amoeba in US
State investigators believe the boy might have been exposed to the infection at a popular hot spring.
World
Fragments of skull believed to be Beethoven's returned to Vienna
Fragments of a skull believed to have been that of composer Ludwig van Beethoven have been donated to a university in Austria after spending decades in the United States.
history
Hiker dies after trek in blistering Death Valley heat
A Southern California outdoor enthusiast died after collapsing following an hours-long hike in Death Valley National Park, the world's hottest place.
Heatwave
Pro-war Russian blogger found guilty of MH-17 attack arrested
Igor Girkin was convicted of mass murder for his role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine.
Russia
Crooner Tony Bennett dies, aged 96
In a career spanning eight decades, Bennett wowed Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra, performed live on MTV, had a cartoon cameo on The Simpsons and recorded two albums of duets with Lady Gaga, winning 19 Grammy Awards along the way.
entertainment
'The game was up': Man who stole 200,000 chocolate eggs jailed
A man dubbed "the Easter bunny" by police has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for stealing 200,000 chocolate eggs.
crime
Kidnapping victim's 'Help Me!' sign leads to girl's rescue
Steven Robert Sablan, 61, is now facing federal kidnapping charges for the incident.
USA
Lioness alarm called off after animal believed to be wild boar
A search turned up no sign of such a predator and experts who analysed a video have concluded that it was likely a wild boar.
Germany
Pics of the week: Fans waltzing with Matildas as World Cup kicks off
Australia triumphed in their first game against Ireland, sending fans into paroxysms of delight.
World
