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Published 21 May Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Australia election 2022 Three years after a "miracle" victory, Scott Morrison's tenure as Australian Prime Minister and coalition leader is over. After his personal unpopularity dominated the campaign, Mr Morrison led his Liberal-National government to a significant election defeat in Saturday's general election. Mr Morrison kept his seat, but many of his party allies lost theirs. Speaking after calling rival Anthony Albanese to concede defeat, Mr Morrison said he accepted responsibility for the government's losses - and its wins - and would step down as leader. But Mr Morrison - nicknamed ScoMo - wasn't always considered a liability, building a reputation as a survivor and a shrewd political tactician before he ascended to the top job in 2018. Rise to the top The son of a police … [Read more...] about Australia election: What went wrong for Scott Morrison?

“D uck and cover!” a mechanized voice screamed. The ground shook and the window rattled. I rolled from my bed to the floor of my trailer and felt for the armor I’d forgotten in my office. I lay there and sweated and swore. The voice from the loudspeaker urged me to get away from the windows. I was inside a tin can. I crawled to the door. My hand was on the knob when I realized I was naked. The next impact knocked the air conditioner to the floor. I grabbed a light-blue cotton robe and bolted. To hear more feature stories, see our full list or get the Audm iPhone app. I raced along a row of sandbags, one hand holding the robe closed. The duck-and-cover bunkers were 100 feet away. Another series of explosions, and I hit the rocks. I was lying there, panting, when I saw a bright-yellow bunker tucked behind a row of sandbags and palm trees. I was up, running, full out. My robe fell open and flew out behind me. Another hit. I was 20 feet away. Ten. Five. I crashed into the … [Read more...] about What I Wish I’d Known About Sexual Assault in the Military

Amelie Mauresmo - the newly appointed French Open tournament director - has come under fire for claiming that women’s tennis has less ‘appeal’ than the men’s game. The tennis world has been out in Paris this week for the second Grand Slam event of the year at Roland Garros. The event’s new tournament director Mauresmo has endured a difficult start to her reign though, following a car-crash press conference in Paris on Wednesday. The tournament has come under heavy scrutiny following the late finishes of matches, after the clash between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal left broadcasters angered, and fans stranded without late night transport. As well as addressing the late conclusion issue, Mauresmo was also quizzed on why only one of 10 night session matches were played by the women’s side of the tournament. She controversially responded: “In this era that we are in, I don't feel bad or unfair saying that right now you have more attraction, more attractivity [in] general, … [Read more...] about Amelie Mauresmo under fire as she claims women’s tennis has less ‘appeal’ than men’s

THE HIT reality TV series Big Brother is back with a slight change to the premiere episode. Big Brother is heading into its 24th season in summer 2022 after garnering 3.5million viewers for the previous season . When does season 24 of Big Brother premiere? The new season of Big Brother premieres on July 6, 2022, featuring a 90-minute episode and Julie Chen Moonves as its host. Although an official premiere date has been announced, the show has yet to confirm if there will be a live move-in event. The addition was brought in for season 22 of Big Brother and returned in the 23rd season. The move-in event allowed viewers to watch the show from when the game officially began. This was in opposition to previous seasons when the contestants had a week to settle in and form alliances before viewers could tune in to the show, often leaving viewers working to catch up on what they missed. Who is in the season 24 cast? According to CBS , this season will feature … [Read more...] about Big Brother: 2022 schedule and full cast revealed

CPS react to sentencing of Logan Mwangi's killers Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Logan Mwangi was cruelly beaten by his mother, stepfather, and stepbrother, punished severely, called names, and killed in his own home before being callously dumped in a river like fly-tipped rubbish by those who were meant to protect him. His body was found in River Ogmore in Bridgend, South Wales, by police on July 31, 2021. Related articles Footage shows residents' panic as blasts boom from fire-engulfed house Murderers of Logan Mwangi jailed as judge lifts order naming killer Stepdad John Cole had carried lifeless Logan into the … [Read more...] about ‘Cheeky’ schoolboy murdered at home and dumped like rubbish in a river

July 06, 2022 - 12:56 BST The Repair Shop star Will Kirk has opened up about the heartbreaking story behind his early career as a woodwork restorer… The Repair Shop star Will Kirk has revealed the heartbreaking story behind his early career as a woodwork restoration expert. MORE: The Repair Shop fans react after last-minute change to the show Chatting on The TV Carpenter Podcast , Will revealed that he used his inheritance money following his father's death to set up his own business. Loading the player... WATCH: The Repair Shop's Will Kirk surprises fans with epic transformation video After completing a course in antique restoration, Will went on to work at a furniture restoration company in London for a year before setting up his own business. "I started my own business," he explained. " My father had passed away and I inherited a bit of money but not too much that I could go wild but enough for me to … [Read more...] about The Repair Shop’s Will Kirk reveals heartbreaking story behind early restoration career

Anthony Joshua's stunning defeat of Wladimir Klitschko has been lauded as one of Britain's best ever boxing matches. As talk turns to a possible rematch between the pair , Sky News takes a look at other British heavyweight bouts which gripped the world. :: Henry Cooper v Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) - June 1963 Facing up against "The Greatest" at Wembley Stadium, Henry Cooper looked to defeat the odds and stop the rise of the most explosive heavyweight in the world. Ali was considered the overwhelming favourite and went into the fight in a characteristically confident mood, predicting "Cooper shall go in five". Advertisement But the world held its breath as Ali was floored with a stunning left hook in the fourth round, a blow he later said was so hard "my ancestors in Africa felt it". The bell went as Ali hit the canvas, and in a violation of the rules the American's trainer guided him back into the corner and attempted to rouse him with … [Read more...] about British heavyweight bouts that gripped the world

There are far tougher challenges ahead and enough familiar concerns to prevent anyone getting over excited about this dominant victory over Belgium , but England’s summer is up and running and there was lots to like about this performance. Belgium are not in the elite tier of international sides, but they were good enough to qualify for the European Championship and were so comprehensively outplayed that there was an obvious gulf in class. Manager Sarina Wiegman will get a more insightful appraisal of how strong England’s chances of winning the Euros are when they take on reigning champions the Netherlands next week, but this was an excellent start. Before people dismiss Belgium as worthy opposition, it is worth remembering the last time England faced them it ended in a 3-3 draw under Wiegman’s predecessor Phil Neville. This time, Belgium managed a single shot on target and only created a couple of dangerous moments, the worst of them when England captain’s Leah Williamson … [Read more...] about Dominant England outclassed Belgium – but one thing let them down

Johnny Depp 's daughter Lily-Rose Depp cut a glamorous figure this week on the Los Angele set of her upcoming miniseries The Idol. With a cast that includes The Weeknd , the HBO show follows a pop star who falls for a cult-leading nightclub owner, according to Deadline . Lily-Rose, 23, whose mother is the French pop star Vanessa Paradis, was spotted hopping into a vintage Rolls-Royce convertible as part of a scene. Looking fab: Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp cut a glamorous figure this week on the Los Angele set of her upcoming miniseries The Idol She was decked out in a sleek black cocktail dress that emphasized her svelte frame and featured a fashionably slanted neckline. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next 'We're back together!' Sir Paul McCartney, 80, duets with... Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp is summery stylish in... Share this article Letting her wavy hair down, she went for a naturalistic look where … [Read more...] about Lily-Rose Depp rocks sleek LBD as she hops into Rolls-Royce convertible shooting miniseries The Idol co-starring The Weeknd

Piers Morgan has led celebrity reactions after Rishi Sunak resigned as chancellor and Sajid Javid quit as health secretary. On Tuesday, Mr Sunak said ‘the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously’, adding ‘I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning.’ In an incendiary letter, Mr Javid said the British people ‘expect integrity from their government’ but voters now believed Mr Johnson’s administration was neither competent nor “acting in the national interest.’ The resignations came as Mr Johnson was forced into a humiliating apology over his handling of the Chris Pincher row after it emerged he had forgotten about being told of previous allegations of ‘inappropriate’ conduct. Mr Pincher quit as deputy chief whip last week following claims that he groped two men at a private members’ club, but Mr Johnson was told about allegations against him as far back as 2019. Reacting to the … [Read more...] about ‘The party’s over’: Piers Morgan and Gary Lineker lead celebrity reactions as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign