South-east Queensland health authorities have identified homemade chilli paste products as the source of a cluster of rat poisoning cases. Five people from the same geographic area presented to hospitals earlier in October with symptoms consistent with being exposed to brodifacoum, the active ingredient in rat poison. The investigation led
Cricket (Sport)
Australia captain Mitch Marsh has won the toss for the second time in the series, choosing to field against India in the second one-day international at Adelaide Oval. The sun is shining, and the pitch looks promising for the batters. India captain Shubman Gill would have preferred to bowl this
Epstein, Jeffrey
Leon Black, chairman and CEO of Apollo Global Management, funneled millions in fees and loans to Jeffrey Epstein, despite the financier's charges and registration as a sex offender. The relationship between Black and Epstein dated back to 1990, and continued until Epstein's arrest in 2019. Black
The first one-day international between Australia and India is underway at Optus Stadium in Perth, with the remainder of the series to be played in Adelaide and Sydney. A near-sell out is expected today in Perth, with a mix of rain and cloud affecting the game. The players are on
Epstein, Jeffrey
Labour's Foreign Office minister, Lord Mandelson, has been sacked after it emerged he had a close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to emails obtained by Bloomberg, Lord Mandelson had exchanged supportive messages with Epstein even as he faced jail time for sex offences. The Prime
Epstein, Jeffrey
Labour leadership is in chaos after a disastrous week for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The crisis deepened as Lord Mandelson was dramatically sacked as Britain's ambassador to the US over emails revealing his support for paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Sir Keir backed Lord Mandelson in the House of
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Labour MPs have expressed severe criticism over the handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, with many calling for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, to be held accountable for the delay in sacking the disgraced peer. The scandal has exposed deep-seated issues within the
Epstein, Jeffrey
Peter Mandelson's emails to Jeffrey Epstein have raised serious concerns about his involvement with the convicted paedophile, with Labour MPs and victims' lawyers calling for him to be sacked as Britain's ambassador to Washington. The emails, revealed by The Sun newspaper, show Mandelson urging Epstein
Epstein, Jeffrey
Lord Peter Mandelson's relationships with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have come under intense scrutiny after leaked emails revealed the Labour peer's extensive involvement in Epstein's life, including advising him to fight for early release from jail while facing charges of soliciting a minor for
The Women's Super League is off to a thrilling start as four teams begin their campaigns, showcasing exciting matches and promising storylines. The opening games feature a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, a London derby between Tottenham and West Ham, Michelle Agyemang's second Brighton debut,
The Rangers and Celtic match this weekend is a much-anticipated clash between two Scottish heavyweights, with both teams facing intense pressure to perform. Rangers, who have had a disastrous start to the season, with a humiliating defeat in Europe and draws against lower-league teams, are looking for a win to
Social media
The federal government is set to ban children from creating YouTube accounts, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the platform from national under-16s social media restrictions. The move, to be confirmed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells, will come into effect on December 10. YouTube argued
