Victorian Liberals leader John Pesutto moves to readmit MP Moira Deeming in backflip

A judge in Germany has ordered a 50-year-old Saudi citizen, suspected in a deadly Christmas market ramming attack, to be held in pre-trial detention after a late-night court appearance. The suspect, who has lived in Germany for over a decade, is accused of five counts of murder and several counts of attempted murder. Authorities are facing criticism for potential security lapses and missed warnings from Saudi authorities, sparking anger from the public and politicians demanding...

A young boy has tragically died in a house fire in Carnoustie Gardens, Meadow Springs, with two other children hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Emergency services responded to the fire on Sunday afternoon, where the male child was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Peel Health Campus. While WA Police do not suspect foul play, the Arson Squad will investigate the cause of the fire, with a report to be prepared for the Coroner. Full...

Australian Open runner-up Qinwen Zheng will skip the United Cup tournament to focus on preparation for the 2025 grand slam. Zheng lost the 2024 Australian Open final but went on to win gold at the Paris Olympics and finish runner-up at the WTA Finals. The 22-year-old cited the need for rest, recovery, and training before the season, with China's Gao Xinyu now the top-ranked woman at the event. Full Article

Australia's Logan Martin secured his third BMX freestyle world championship victory in Abu Dhabi, bouncing back from a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics. With scores of 91.10 and 94.30 in his two final runs, Martin added to his titles from 2017, 2021, and his 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold. Fellow Australians Natalya Diehm and Sarah Nicki also impressed, finishing in the top 10 of the women's final. American Hannah Roberts claimed her sixth world championship...

Donald Trump has appointed Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former TV personality and ex-prosecutor, as the ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, who previously dated Donald Trump Jr, has a background in law, media, and politics. Trump praised her qualifications for the role, while Guilfoyle expressed her hopes for Senate confirmation and her commitment to supporting the Trump agenda and US interests in Greece. Full Article

Roxy Horner, a 33-year-old model, has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall on social media, showing off her engagement ring in a series of videos. The couple, who began dating in 2020, welcomed their first child in 2023. Jack has revealed that Roxy has a "veto" over his comedy routines but has been very accepting, with Jack acknowledging that dating a comedian can be stressful but praising Roxy's patience and understanding. Full Article