Donald Trump accused of raping 13-year-old girl in 1994
Donald Trump has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl more than 20 years ago. The US Republican frontrunner allegedly forced himself on an underage girl on four occasions in 1994, according to legal documents filed in June.
‘Supernatural’ season 12 spoilers: Jensen Ackles won’t direct an episode, Jared Padalecki wants more Sam-Castiel scenes
“Supernatural” season 12 will not see Jensen Ackles sitting on the director’s chair, the actor himself said. As for co-star Jared Padalecki, he is hoping there will be more Sam-Castiel (Samstiel) scenes included in the upcoming season because he loves Misha Collins.
Belarus President Lukashenko tells people to ‘undress and work,’ Belarusians obey literally
When the feared president of Belarus issued a statement, it’s imperative everyone follows it, even if he told everyone to get naked. President Alexander Lukashenko appeared to have ordered the people to “get undressed and work,” which Belarusians have dutifully followed.
Stylist: ‘It’s Leslie Jones’ fault she couldn't get designer dress for Ghostbusters premiere’
It’s Leslie Jones’ fault that she couldn’t get a designer dress to the “Ghostbusters” premiere, according to a stylist. After the American comedienne recently tweeted how no one would want to dress her, “Project Runway” winner Christian Siriano stepped in.
NSW police launch search for missing $5M wine collections
Dozens of expensive wines have vanished from New South Wales Hunter region. Police are appealing for information on the missing prestigious wine collections, which include Penfolds Grange and other vintage brands, worth more than $5 million.
Sydney is 3rd most expensive in Asia Pacific: Qlik cost of living app
Living in Sydney is really expensive, according to a comparative study. A new web-based app from visual analytics company Qlik allows consumers to quickly compare the cost of living across eight key cities in Asia Pacific.
UK’s Brexit from EU can bring positive opportunities for Australia
The United Kingdom’s Brexit can bring new opportunities for Australians, according to Alexander Downer, Australia’s high commissioner to the UK. He said the UK’s exit from the European Union shouldn’t affect Australia’s chances of entering trade deals with the UK.
Hate crime in UK up by 57% after Brexit win
Reports of hate crime in the United Kingdom have increased 57 percent following the win of Brexit votes in the EU referendum, according to the National Police Chiefs’ Council. Incidents of racial abuse and xenophobia have surged, with people reporting experiencing first-hand how badly others have treated them after the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
Pope Francis: Catholic Church must apologise to gay people and others
The Roman Catholic Church must apologise to the LGBT community. Pope Francis has told reporters that Christians should apologise to gay people and others who have been exploited by the Church before.
Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon threatens to veto Brexit
Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the country will block the UK from leaving the European Union. Following the surprising Brexit result on Friday, in which Britain voted to exit the EU in 52-48 votes, the Scotland Parliament is set to block the move.
KFC India serving fried chicken in boxes that can charge mobile phones [VIDEO]
Kentucky Fried Chicken has come up with what many consumers have either hoped for or dreaded: a takeaway box that can charge mobile phones. KFC India is giving their customers meal boxes with built-in mobile phone chargers called Watt a Box.
BREAKING NEWS: EU referendum: British PM David Cameron resigns
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his resignation following the “Leave” win in the just-held EU referendum. The Conservative Party leader tearfully addressed reporters as he spoke outside 10 Downing Street on Friday morning.
UK leaving EU: Brexit wins EU referendum results
The United Kingdom has voted to exit the European Union. The official outcome of the EU referendum in Britain points to Brexit, or Britain Exit, 52-48 on Friday.
EU referendum: Australian investors wait for Brexit outcome
As the EU referendum comes to a close, the Australian market is preparing for a possible Brexit (Britain Exit from the European Union) win, which would have implications in the local market. Many Australian stock investors are waiting for the official outcome to arrive before buying or selling stocks.
Delta Aquarid meteor shower 2016: When and where to watch the meteor shower in Australia
The Delta Aquarid meteor shower is coming, and Australians will be able to view the celestial event after its peak in late July. Like the recent Eta Aquarid meteor shower in May, the Delta Aquarid will be most visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
Why Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg covers his Macbook’s camera and audio jack with tape
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has taken precautionary measures to prevent people from spying on him. The 32-year-old billionaire posted a photo of his office desk that shows his laptop’s camera and audio jack are both covered with adhesive tapes, possibly to prevent hackers from snooping on him.
Scott Morrison says he faces bigotry and discrimination for opposing same-sex marriage
Scott Morrison has claimed he has also been exposed to “hatred and bigotry” because of his conservative views. The Treasurer was branded clueless and out of reach on social media after he responded to Labor Party’s Penny Wong’s fears of homophobia if Australia will have a same-sex marriage plebiscite.
7-Eleven Brisbane fined more than $400K for exploiting workers’ wage payment
A Brisbane 7-Eleven branch has been fined more than $400,000, the largest-ever Court-imposed penalty achieved by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Businessman Sheng-Chieh Lo was penalised $68,058, while his company, Mai Pty Ltd, was fined $340,290 for “contemptuous disregard” for Australian workplace laws.
#FakeTradie in Liberal Party campaign is real tradie Andrew MacRae
The “fake tradie” in Liberal Party of Australia’s campaign ad is a real metalworker. Andrew MacRae has insisted he is a real tradesperson and a real Liberal supporter.
Malcolm Turnbull regrets inviting anti-gay Muslim preacher at Iftar dinner
Malcolm Turnbull regretted dining with an alleged hate preacher on Thursday. The Australian prime minister said had he been aware Sheikh Shady Al-Suleiman made hateful comments about gay people and women in the past, he would not have invited him to the Iftar dinner marking the end of Ramadan at Kirribilli House.
British MP Jo Cox dead after shooting attack; Britain First denies involvement with alleged shooter
British MP Jo Cox has died after she was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The Labour MP for Batley and Spen died in a hospital on Thursday an hour following the attack. A 52-year-old man named Thomas Mair has been arrested.
Taylor Swift, Tom Hiddleston are dating, photographed kissing passionately; Calvin Harris unfollows Swift on social media
Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston are dating, according to a new report. Photos of the two kissing and snuggling during a romantic outing in the US have made the rounds online, proving the Grammy Award winner has moved on from Calvin Harris.
Google denies it manipulates autocomplete searches to favour Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump [VIDEO]
Google is said to support US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton over fellow Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders and Republican rival Donald Trump. The search engine giant has responded to accusations that it buries Clinton’s negative press in its autocomplete feature.
Man without a heart finally gets one: US man gets transplant after living without a heart for 555 days
An American man literally lived without heart for more than one and a half years. Stan Larkin, 25, has finally been transplanted a real human heart, 555 days after living without one and just carrying an artificial organ in his backpack.
Brock Turner to be released from jail in 3 months, banned for life from USA Swimming
Brock Turner will be serving three months in prison, not the already controversial six months Judge Aaron Persky has sentenced him to. The former Stanford University student has also been banned by USA Swimming for life.
Top 10 most loved and most hated celebrities in Australia: Hugh Jackman, Kyle Sandilands, Chris Hemsworth, Pete Evans
Hugh Jackman is still the most liked celebrity in Australia, while Kyle Sandilands has reclaimed his title as the most loathed Australian celebrity. A survey of over 5,000 people also sees Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, Russell Crowe and the brothers Chris and Liam Hemsworth in the top 10, while Jackie O, Lara Bingle, Shane Warne and “My Kitchen Rules” judge Pete Evans are in the bottom 10.
Brock Turner’s letter to judge: Ex-Stanford student blames ‘party culture’ for his sexual assault of his victim
Brock Turner was a victim of Stanford University’s “party culture” and “sexual promiscuity.” In his letter to Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky before he was sentenced to just six months of prison, Turner blamed a lot of things for his sexual assault of an unconscious young woman behind a dumpster last year.
Brock Turner’s father launched Facebook page asking for donations to son’s legal defence fees
Brock Turner’s dad turned to the Internet for financial support for their son’s legal defence. Dan Turner, the father of the former Stanford University student convicted of sexual assault, established a legal support fund with a local credit union to help them pay the mounting legal cost of their son.
Brock Turner sexual assault: Hero Swedish grad students who stopped rape speak up
The two heroes who stopped Brock Turner from raping a young woman on Stanford University’s campus have spoken up. Carl-Frederik Arndt and his fellow Swedish Ph.D. student Peter Jonsson found Turner sexually assaulting an unconscious woman in January 2015.
Forbes Most Powerful Women 2016: Gina Rinehart lone Australian entry; Angela Merkel still no. 1
Forbes has released its annual Most Powerful Women list for 2016, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel is still number one. Mining mogul Gina Rinehart is the only Australian who made the list.