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Joshua Loudermilk, a 54-year-old aspiring actor, claims he was in on the joke in Sacha Baron Cohen's new film Ali G: Who Iz I?, but didn't tell the film-maker.
Horror novelists share their Halloween recommendations, from vintage radio shows to cozy witchy vibes.
Quilpie, a small Queensland town, is giving away land and housing grants in an attempt to expand its population and combat the national housing crisis.
'Christian Wade Equals Chris Ashton's Prem Try-Scoring Record
Europe's economic growth is lagging behind its major competitors, threatening the sustainability of its social model.
Russia's oil giant Rosneft fears lasting damage from Ukraine war
Meta strikes deal to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California
Police investigate Married at First Sight Australia over 'inappropriate' allegations
Reporter and bystanders rescue man from sinking ute in floodwaters north of Brisbane.
Australia Post urges drivers to be more cautious around postal workers after a rise in incidents on driveways, intersections, and roundabouts.
A Bengaluru company's hiring ban on men from four northern states is flawed, according to Scroll.in.
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 42
Nightlife venues adapt to changing consumer habits as alcohol consumption falls.
Chris Hemsworth teams up with his brother Luke to launch an international campaign for Archie Rose, driving its Australian whisky range into the US market.
North Korean workers at a Russian drone factory are victims of 'gross human rights abuses and human trafficking', according to a new report.
Some viewers are opting out of smart TVs due to concerns over privacy and data collection.
Adelaide Festival Centre cancels OzAsia Festival after 20 years
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina and her husband Gael Monfils are separating due to the emotional toll of the war in Ukraine.
Jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater reflects on her career and shares her thoughts on the freedom of jazz.
Nathan Fielder's documentary on Elizabeth Holmes has become a sold-out smash hit and might make Oscars history.
You Can See Everything documentary breaks box office records with $15 million debut
The challenges of deploying AI agents in developing nations
Driver released without charges after pickup kills boy, 6, and man on Kansas soccer field
A Palestinian-Israeli memoir seeks to break the cycle of violence through a unique narrative approach.
Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre, investigation underway
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
Darwin's unique environment and diverse bird species make it a haven for ornithologists and birdwatchers.
IMF chief warns of debt, inflation and war spillovers threatening low-income nations
A charity that provides essential items to children in Guernsey reflects on 25 years of changing needs.
Tech worker organizers share their experiences in a new book about the rise and fall of the tech worker movement.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta defends job cuts saying they will help the club achieve success.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in the West Bank during olive harvest
Bus and train collide at Channel Tunnel terminal, injuring 19
Amazon calls for AI visas and bots in kindergarten to boost Australia's tech capabilities
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy considers intervening in Sky-ITV deal
Chinese tech brands are outpacing Western rivals in various consumer technology industries, including electric vehicles and robot vacuums.
Australia edge New Zealand in thrilling World Cup opener
Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut
Australian woman charged with allegedly lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
Archaeologists discover ancient shipwreck off Türkiye's coast, dating back to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Iran targets Starlink as 'tool of war' amid ongoing US-Israel war
OpenAI employee arrested for allegedly planting listening device in conference room.
Royal Mail staff claim new delivery system is causing issues
Character.ai's bankruptcy highlights the unsustainable economics of AI
IMF raises UK growth forecast in boost for chancellor
US economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for developing new economic models that help governments and central banks respond to booms and recessions.
Homeowners warned of roofing scams as Citizens Advice reports surge in complaints.
Eight orangutans have been released back into the wild in Borneo after being rescued from devastating wildfires.
Calendar phishing scams are growing exponentially, with scammers using legitimate platforms and AI-backed blockers to evade detection.
Firmus Technologies withdraws ASX listing application due to market volatility and investor concerns.
ATO credit card ban delayed after business backlash