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Vanessa asked her husband for a neck massage. It was the last thing she did.

by Ailish Delaney

Tradwives, 'femcels' and dating strategists: Meet the women rejecting feminism.

Donald Trump signed more than 200 orders yesterday. Here's what you should know.

59 years ago, the Beaumont children disappeared. It's one of Australia's most notorious cold cases.

The 28-year-old who has sex with her AI boyfriend.

At 20, Shayna Jack faced a huge controversy. Her partner was 'fearful' of leaving her alone.

Melania's hat, an 'arctic blast' and tech issues: The moments you missed from Trump's inauguration.

On Saturday, Destiny was allegedly set on fire. A man has been charged with attempted murder.

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24-year-old Romi called her family from the Nova Music Festival. Then she was taken.

The depressing truth about America's TikTok ban.

The Skaf gang rapists terrorised Sydney in 2000. Meet the woman who put them behind bars.

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Age 12, Morgan and Anissa brutally attacked their friend 'for Slender Man'. This is their lives now.

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In December 2010, 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk died the most brutal death.

Kylie vanished walking to the shops on Melbourne Cup day. It took 32 years to find her killer.

Police ruled Charli Powell's death a suicide. The truth was far more sinister.

Robert Rand visits the Menendez brothers every month. This is what he told us.

Samantha Azzopardi has more than 75 aliases. She will never stop conning people.

Virginia lived with her parents bodies for four years. Her chilling arrest shocked police.

Charlise Mutten's stepdad murdered her during summer break. Her mum has spoken for the first time.

The key suspect in Madeleine McCann's case has been jailed for years. A new verdict could see him free.

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Jamie knew her daughter's death wasn't a suicide. So, she set out to catch her killer.

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For 34 years, the Menendez brothers tried to prove their innocence. Now new evidence has emerged.

The Easey Street murders haunted Melbourne for five decades. A man has just been arrested.

Seemona thought she was dating a police officer. Then things took a sinister turn.

Dani Schofield nursed patients in pain. Police claim she was making them worse.

Grace Millane was blamed for her own murder. A new documentary reveals the truth.

This man has been sentenced to death. Thousands of women are still writing to him.

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The PhD student accused of murdering her friend's baby.

Laila Johnson was in London to see Taylor Swift. A man attacked her with a knife.

The mother and daughter Australia forgot.

'I'm 54, single and recently lost my job. In 3 months, I might be homeless.'

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'In the darkest times of my life, my Aboriginality has saved me.'

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A freak storm capsized their superyacht. Now six people are missing.

Travis the chimpanzee was a beloved animal actor. Then he almost killed someone.

Could Taylor Swift sway the US election? Whether or not celebrity endorsements matter in 2024.

Anthony Albanese told us his plans for making the lives of Australian women better.

Do any of these apply to you? The warning signs of financial abuse.

'It doesn’t happen to people like me.' The stories we don't imagine when we think about domestic abuse.

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Donald Trump's latest campaign weapon? His 17-year-old granddaughter.

Jack Black, his Australian tour and a joke that spiralled out of control.

'His comment during my labour shocked the midwife.' Why I'm glad we've finally criminalised coercive control.

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Melbourne hasn't forgotten what Dan Andrews did.

More people are being diagnosed with neurodiversity than ever. Here's why it's a good thing.

Amanda Knox went back to an Italian court to clear her name. Now she's facing a new conviction.

This balcony now represents the demise of the royal family.

Why everyone's talking about this Kansas City Chiefs player.

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Harry Garside fell apart at the Olympics. Weeks later, he told us something profound.

Archer Sheetal Devi is breaking barriers in the Paralympics.

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Paralympian Haven Shepherd was 14 months old when her parents tried to kill her.

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Just last year, Ali Truwit lost her leg in a shark attack. Now she's competing at the Paralympics.

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The incredible story of Peter Bol, from fleeing war-torn Sudan to the Olympics.

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How a chocolate muffin became the most talked about part of the Olympic Village.

How a mistake at the Sydney Olympics 'could've killed' competing gymnasts.

Lauren Jackson returned to basketball at 41. When she told her eldest son, he called her a 'liar'.

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4 years ago Kaylee McKeown said goodbye to her father. Last night, she swam for him.

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20 years ago, our Olympic success was overshadowed by one woman. She was named Lay Down Sally.

Scarlett got a job babysitting for a famous author. It was the start of a nightmare.

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Caroline stood by her mum Gisèle Pelicot in court. There's one question she'll never get answers to.

Kathryn has interviewed more than a hundred female murderers. They often have one thing in common.

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'I left my LA home for an Aussie holiday 3 weeks ago. I have no idea if it's still standing.'

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LA is on fire. It's a dire warning for Australia's major cities.

Victor died holding a fire hose, trying to save his home from the LA wildfires.

Meaghan's death was ruled a suicide. 30 years on, a man has been charged with murder.

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As the people of LA tried to save their burning homes, fire hydrants ran dry. This is why.

17 months after her arrest, this is where Ruby Franke's kids are now.

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Adiel was 12 when she took her life after relentless bullying. This is her mum's message.

Ruby Franke is serving 30 years for child abuse. Her husband claims he never knew.

Ruby Franke was abusing her kids. When her friend moved in, things took an even darker turn.

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How two Utah mums built a parenting support network while abusing their own children.

Sandy received a text message from her abusive ex. Then her sister's car exploded.

Kristy spent her life defying doctor's odds. Then she was allegedly attacked by her partner.

Natalia Grace made headlines in 2019 when she was accused of faking her age. This is her life now.

'When I landed my dream job, I was hiding a dark secret. It almost killed me.'

When police arrested Ruby Franke, her daughter Shari was convinced her siblings were dead.

Wanda Holloway would do anything for her daughter. Even hire a hitman.

Kimberley and Jacob were on their honeymoon when a freak accident changed everything.

Model Shirley Beiger shot and killed her love for cheating. The entire courtroom cheered when she walked free.

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