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Great Aussie Heatwave
There was no escaping the heat in the southern states as scorching weather seared much of the country.
Best Mayan apocalypse memes
The Internet has no shortage of memes celebrating the coming Mayan apocalypse
Schoolies run wild in Bali
Hundreds of Australian Schoolies have arrived in Kuta, Bali, to let loose after finishing their school exams
History of the turkey pardon
After Obama pardoned two turkeys today, we take a look back at those before him that have had the honour of saving a few lucky birds.
Israeli air strike kills Hamas leader
Israel launches air strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing a Hamas commander which has outraged militants and escalated tensions in the region. ...
Anti-austerity riots across the EU
The streets of Portugal, Spain, Belgium and France erupt in response to the strict austerity measures forced upon them
Obama gets four more years
Democrats rejoice, Republicans lament as the election result is called in favour of the President
The washup of the superstorm
Hit by one of the harshest storms in decades, major US cities assess the devastation and start Sandy's cleanup
Londons classic black cabs
As the owners of the iconic company goes into administration we look back at the cultural icon
Taliban condemned after teen shooting
The world has reacted strongly to the shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai after her campaign for the right to an education
Bali Paddle for Peace
Many gathered on the beach for the Paddle for Peace ceremony in honour of the 10th anniversary for the Bali Bombing.
Bali memorial services
Images from the official memorial services around Australia as the victims are remembered ten years on
Australians remember Bali victims
A decade after the shocking bombings at a Kuta nightclub mourners have gathered to remember the victims
Here's looking at you, kitten
Rare Northern lynx kittens explore their enclosure at the Highland Wildlife park in Kingussie, Scotland
Battling bare campaign
Military wives strip down to support spouses in 'Battling Bare' campaign on Facebook
Space X launches Dragon rocket
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket blasts off launching the cargo-laden capsule into orbit en route to the International Space Station
Electioneering
From their wives to their tour buses, Obama and Romney go head to head in our gallery of life on the campaign trial
It's Shark Week! It's Shark Week!
Celebrating Shark Week day five with the help of our hilarious friends in the internet machine. We googled hard. We found you the funniest s...
Diving Faces
London 2012 has produced an all-new batch of diving faces for you to enjoy.
The Stones keep on rolling
The Rolling Stones turn 50 this year and the band has released a book - suitably titled 50 - to celebrate the milestone. Take a look at some...
Yoko Ono's London exhibition
Yoko Ono's latest art exhibition, entitled To The Light, has opened in London to mixed reviews.
Egypt - one year on
Thousands gathered in Cairo to mark the first anniversary of the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak
Lance Armstrong
CYCLIST and triathlete Lance Armstrong won seven Tour de France titles in his career - and dealt with allegations he used performance-enhanc...
Entertainment
Celebrity Snack (26 stylish snaps)
The fashion world is in a flurry as we check out all the best entertainment pics of the day.
Celebrity Snack (30 tasty pics)
Baz takes in a show with his daughter, Madonna gets some new head gear and the beautiful people step out in Paris.
Celebrity Snack Paris special
You've never seen the 'it' crowd look so fashionable as Haute Couture week kicks off in Paris.
Celebrity Snack (18 sassy snaps)
A backstage selfie extravaganza in today's snap as celebs pose up a storm at the BETs, Glasto and at the salon with Giselle.
Lifestyle
Haute Couture week in Paris
CONTAINS NUDITY: No city does high fashion quite like Paris. We take a look at the best looks.
Ten things your man cave needs
IF YOU'RE looking for inspiration, check out these homewear items to get your creative juices flowing.
12 good reasons not to go to the gym in winter
DISCOVER 12 legitimate excuses to say no to another night in the gym in the middle of winter. By Hannah Kimber
Aussies win Chelsea Flower Show
A team of Australian horticulturalists have won the world's most prestigious flower show
Travel
Fourth of July fireworks
Across the United States, Americans have celebrated the Fourth of July, Independence Day, with patriotic firework displays
Best places to Escape to
Jaw dropping destinations around the world in our wrap of the best holidays featured in News Corp's Escape liftout.
Yellow Sea turns green
China's Yellow Sea has been hit by its largest ever explosion of algae, government officials said, with vast waves of green washing onto bea...
Siena's Palio race
A centuries-old tradition brings this gorgeous old Tuscan city to life as horses race around the palazzo.
Technology
10 incredible close-ups of everyday objects
Can you guess which everyday objects these microscopic photographs represents?
Powerful new space telescope
The most powerful space telescope ever built, the Webb telescope will provide images of the first galaxies ever formed and explore planets a...
Apple innovations at WWDC
Apple have unveiled a new mobile operating system and radical Mac Pro computer at Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Poe hates me
The grumpiest dog on Instagram just makes it all the more cute in this adorable set of images.
Business
The most expensive one-bed apartment on earth
Welcome to The House, the Minami-Azabu masterpiece apartment in Tokyo that will set you back $US21.8million and only has one bedroom.
North American International Auto Show
Major carmakers roll out new-look vehicles and concept cars ahead of the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Titanic salvage auction
Items recovered from the wreck of the Titanic - ranging from a small ring to a section of the ship's hull - will be auctioned in April.
Money
Cramped living conditions in Hong Kong
Shocking photographs taken from above provide a birds-eye view of living conditions in Hong Kong. It's estimated around 100,000 people don't...
You and the 2012 Budget
WHETHER or not you agree with Wayne Swan's resolve to get the Budget back to surplus there is good and bad news depending on your life situa...
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Today's Top Stories
HIGH school. University. Graduate program. Job. Yawn. With plenty of different ways to achieve success, is it best to play it straight or go the more unconventional route? Not every boss looks for straight As and a degree on your résumé.
'I won't be consumed by hatred'
THREE women held captive in a Cleveland home for a decade have issued a YouTube video in which they thank the public for encouragement and support.
Mel's new role a real comedown
OUSTED Sunrise host Melissa Doyle this week returned to the show she anchored for 11 years - as an entertainment correspondent.
Opinions flood in, faster than the boats
WHEN news.com.au published a story about asylum seekers, readers were quick to offer their views of hate, love, fear, hope - and the occasional heartwarming story.
'I had no idea my fiance was gay'
THE former fiancee of NBA star Jason Collins has blasted her ex for keeping her in the dark about his sexuality when he called off their wedding.
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Rudd focus on travel not boats: Abbott
TONY Abbott says Kevin Rudd is more interested in "travelling the world" than sorting out Australia's border security issues.
Head out of the books key to career success
HIGH school. University. Grad scheme. Job. Yawn. There are plenty of different ways to achieve career success, but is it best to play it straight or go the more unconventional route?
Our splurging days are over
BIG-LIVING, free-spending Aussies are a dying breed as more consumers hold on to their hard-earned cash.
Molly rejects strip club DJ gig
MUSIC guru Molly Meldrum has been forced to distance himself from an advertised DJ set at notorious strip club Bar 20.
Woman found living at airport
POLICE in Mexico are trying to locate the family of a woman who has been living at the Cancun airport since June 30.
Rudd-effect swamps Twitter
TWITTER loves Kevin Rudd's announcement of Labor reform, as a booming response to the news on social media leaves Tony Abbott languishing.
'We're sorry': Apology for taxi abuse
A WOMAN with a rare skin condition who was asked "what's on your face" and told "you smell" by a taxi driver has received an apology.