1 hour ago Eighty years after Victory in the Pacific Day, Ron – now 101 – remembers a slightly lonely celebration

Ron Gee Kee was a naval coder in Darwin when news came on 15 August 1945 that Japan had surrendered to the allies Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Chifley called it a “glorious moment”. On 15 August 1945 half a million people poured on to the streets of Sydney to celebrate the end of six years of war.News spread quickly after Emperor Hirohito announced that Japan had accepted the allies’ demand for unconditional surrender. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Moment $167 million Powerball jackpot winner is tased after kicking Florida deputy in the face

This is the moment a $167 million Powerball jackpot winner was tased after kicking a Florida sheriff’s deputy in the face.

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3 h. ago Sydney restaurant faces human rights complaint after temporarily denying entry to people wearing keffiyehs

Exclusive: Racial Justice Centre to file Australian Human Rights Commission complaint against Merivale restaurant Jimmy’s FalafelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Racial Justice Centre is preparing to file a group complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission after a Sydney restaurant denied dine-in service to people wearing Palestinian keffiyehs during a 20-minute period last weekend.The legal centre will file the complaint to Australia’s national anti-discrimination body on behalf of six Palestinian complainants, regarding an incident that took place on 3 August at Merivale-owned Jimmy’s Falafel in the Sydney CBD after the Sydney Harbour Bridge march, first reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Taylor Swift's chat with the Kelces on 'New Heights' marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Taylor Swift's talk with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason Kelce on the “New Heights” podcast is a milestone moment for the two decade-old media format

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4 h. ago Tay River rescue mission underway after 'concern for person' in water

A search is underway in the River Tay involving boats and helicopters.

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4 h. ago Police tackle man outside White House after Trump's National Guard takeover

The shocking moment a man is tackled to the ground by police outside the White House has been captured on video, amid President Donald Trump's National Guard takeover

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4 h. ago Moment police tackle man to ground and arrested him in front of White House

The arrest comes after Donald Trump launched into a rant about crime in Washington, claiming it's the 'worst it's ever been' - and said his administration would take control of the city's police

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5 h. ago Pregnant care home worker lost her unborn baby boy when she was 'thrown into the air' in hit

Renju Joseph, 31, was struck by a car driven at high speed by Ashir Shahid, 20, as she walked on a pedestrian crossing in the village of Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Lancashire.

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7 h. ago This is a moment for European leaders to decide what they want

Editorial: When Putin declares victory, as now looks likely, the question of how willing the ‘coalition of the willing’ will be in its continued defence of Ukraine is a crucial one that few seem ready to answer – and one on which Keir Starmer must continue to take a lead

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8 h. ago Moment kidnap gang drive off with pregnant woman as they threatened to cut off her fingers if her partner didn't hand over cash and jewelry

Audi Johnson, Ahmad Ghiasi, and Nicholas Mitchell bundled their victim, 36, who was six months pregnant, into a van outside her home in Enfield, north, on May 10 of last year.

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8 h. ago Ronan Keating calls for stronger fatal car crash sentences and voices his 'disappointment over broken system' after man who caused death of his brother avoids prison

The singer, 48, voiced his 'disappointment over Ireland's broken system' after a man escaped a prison sentence for causing Ciaran's death.

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8 h. ago Moment wanted man is caught hiding in HOT TUB by police sniffer dog

Despite his best efforts at holding his breath, police dog Luna led her handler straight to the fugitive after identifying his scent on the discarded outfit.

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8 h. ago Over 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles recalled due to risk of explosion

More than 100,000 Drinkmate-branded bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada

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9 h. ago Celebrity SAS star says she lost 'dignity' as she details horrifying injury

Lucy Spraggan has opened up about the moment she suffered a gruesome injury while filming the extreme Channel 4 series.

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9 h. ago Myleene Klass shows off her toned figure in a mesh top and bold blue cargos as she arrives at Smooth Radio amid feud with Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Humes

The former The Saturdays singer, 47, flaunted her unique sense of style as she paired her loose-fitting trousers with a fitted black sheer top.

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9 h. ago Mirror Daily Digest: Our top stories from Liverpool parade crash suspect in tears to Strictly fans' 'disgust'

In this Tuesday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from the Liverpool parade crash suspect's appearance in court to 'disgust' over a new Strictly star

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9 h. ago Florida elementary school teacher accused of drunkenly crashing car between classes

Language arts teacher Philip Scire was allegedly found unconscious inside his vehicle at Explorer K-8, surrounded by open alcohol containers

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9 h. ago The moment armed police storm Jamie Rothwell's Spanish apartment in dawn raid

Rothwell had been hiding out in Barcelona

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9 h. ago Moment dog walker filmed carrying 'lifeless' body of pet before owner finds it dead

The English Bulldog is believed to have died from heat stroke, although the pooch's dog walker initially tried to cover up the unfortunate incident, only to be foiled by the gran's doorbell

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10 h. ago Moment skateboarder, 46, is picked up like a TODDLER and plonked in his seat during mid

David Leroy Carter, 46, allegedly yelled racial slurs and swung a skateboard and belt at flight attendants and fellow passengers during Los Angeles bound Flight MX704.

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