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Fake cop, real DUI: Man nabbed for impersonation while over the limit
The bizarre incident occurred during routine patrols in an unmarked police vehicle on Saturday night.

Former Australian minister says ‘radical Islam pulled the trigger’ in nation's worst terror attack

Iran-linked hackers claim to expose alleged Israeli drone engineers, offer $30,000 bounties

Israel's cabinet to vote on Army Radio closure proposal on Sunday

Williamson drops Simpson four times in stoppage win
Troy Williamson upsets the odds to stop Callum Simpson in brilliant fashion and win the British, Commonwealth and European super-middleweight titles.

Dobey dumped out by Gilding as Bunting progresses
World number eight Chris Dobey suffers a shock second round exit at the World Darts Championship with a 3-1 loss to Andrew Gilding.

Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.

Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw
Jake Paul's jaw is broken in two places by Anthony Joshua during their heavyweight fight in Miami.

Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025
From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.

'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.

US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.

Fiery crash blocking lanes on State Highway 1
Emergency Services are working at the scene of a fiery crash, and police warn it has closed State Highway One lanes near Hampton Downs.

His grandfather learnt to ski on a shovel. Now Valentino is going for gold
One of Australia’s brightest Winter Olympics hopes has a unique family history that links back to Italy – the host of the Milano Cortina Games.

Did New Zealand shortchange Samoa over HMNZS Manawanui wreck compensation?
New Zealand quietly cut off compensation for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui at $6m. But commentators say it raises the question: Did our government shortchange Samoa?

Romero wouldn't have seen red if referee 'did his job' - Frank
Cristian Romero would not have been sent off in Tottenham's loss to Liverpool if referee John Brooks "did his job" properly, says Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

Top and bottom at Christmas - what does it mean?
As we approach the halfway point of the season, what do the ghosts of Christmas past tell us about the Premier League title race and relegation battle?

The Papers: George visits 'Di homeless shelter' and shops face 'last Christmas'
Prince George's visit to a homeless shelter and retailers' recession fears leads the Sunday papers.

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.

This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".

Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years
There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.

Water restrictions in Tairawhiti as river levels drop to critical lows
Irrigation bans issued for Taruheru and Mangaheia rivers to protect aquatic life.