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Drunk Loses Leg In Rail Accident, Wins Cash Payout

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.04.2013 | UK

A rail company has been ordered to pay nearly half a million pounds to a man who lost his leg when he was run over by a train - after straying on to t...

What Makes a Person So Up Themselves That They Turn Into a Complete Idiot?

Xavier Toby | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

It's as if Mundine is trying to be Muhammed Ali, but even mentioning those two names in the same sentence leaves me feeling dirty. Ali did pick on his opponents, but with such flair and intelligence it became less about his opponent and more about the theatre of the whole thing.

What's the Point of Talking About Racism?

Xavier Toby | Posted 05.04.2013 | UK Comedy
Xavier Toby

Hardly ever does anyone ever call anyone else a racist, to their face. It's such a heavy allegation that people have become extremely hesitant about using it, except as a joke. As a result, I reckon we've lost the ability to talk about racism.

Teen Found Alive After Spending Nine Weeks In Australian Bush

Huffington Post UK | Posted 28.01.2013 | UK

A teenager has been found alive, but suffering from gangrene and partial blindness, after going missing for nine weeks in the Australian bushland. ...

It Might Be Snowmageddon In Britain, But Sydney Is Sizzling In Record-Breaking 45.8C Heat (PICTURES)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 18.01.2013 | UK

While you're pulling on yet another jumper, spare a thought for Sydney - which has been sweltering its way through the hottest day on record - as temp...

PHOTOS: London Ends 'Amazing' Year With 'Mesmerising' Fireworks Display

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 02.03.2013 | UK

Thousands of people gathered in London to see in the new year by remembering some of the most best moments of 2012, with clips from the 2012 Olympic G...

PHOTOS: New Year's Eve Celebrations Kick Off In Sydney

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 31.12.2012 | UK

New Year's Eve celebrations are well under way having kicked off on the other side of the world, with revellers in Australia and New Zealand the first...

The Best New Year's Eve Fireworks Around The World

Andrew Matthews | Posted 27.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Andrew Matthews

Here's our guide to some of the best places in the world to see fireworks design teams master their craft and welcome in 2013 with a bang. Literally.

The Problem With Reporting Suicide

Scott Bryan | Posted 07.02.2013 | UK
Scott Bryan

Treat suicide sensitively. Give the topic some respect. We don't know why it happened, we won't know why it happened. Suicide is an incredibly personal, horrible, complicated thing. Give her personal family some space.

Man Sentenced For Australian 'Collar Bomb' Attack

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 20.11.2012 | UK

A father-of-three who strapped a fake bomb to the neck of an Australian millionaire's teenage daughter in an apparent extortion bid has been jailed fo...

Playful Or Misogynist?

The Huffington Post UK | Chris York | Posted 12.10.2012 | UK

A restaurant is Sydney is removing urinals in the shape of a wide open women's mouth complete with voluptuous red lips, after complaints that they are...

Would You Love, Honour And 'Submit'?

The Huffington Post | Sarah O'Meara | Posted 29.08.2012 | UK Lifestyle

The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney has today caused outrage in his defence of a controversial decision to change the wording of marriage vows in Austra...

Salute: Smith Has no Regrets in Using the Olympics World Platform for Human Rights

Rima Amin | Posted 11.09.2012 | UK Entertainment
Rima Amin

Regardless of whether or not the Olympics is the place for politics, Salute is reminder to us all to stand in solidarity with those who face struggles in equality. It reminds us that humanity means another persons' struggle is ours too and sometimes sacrifices must be made to help.

Prestigious University Funds Anti-Abortion Group

The Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 06.06.2012 | UK Universities & Education

One of Australia's most prestigious universities is to subsidise an anti-abortion group with thousands of dollars a year through its student union. ...

'Stand Up, If You Hate Melbourne'

Paddy Madden | Posted 18.06.2012 | UK Sport
Paddy Madden

It appears that for once, the Aussies are willing to take a lead from their great Pommy rivals.

Rihanna Wears Trench Coat As Dress, With Apparently Very Little Else Underneath

MyDaily | Posted 12.06.2012 | UK Style

Another day, another Rihanna post from MyDaily. This time, she was in Sydney (promoting Battleship), and wearing a trench coat as if it were a dress....

Man Admits To Strapping Fake Bomb To Millionaire's Teen Daughter

Posted 08.03.2012 | UK

A father of three has admitted strapping a fake bomb to the neck of an Australian millionaire's teenage daughter in an extortion bid. Investment ba...

Kylie's 'Epic' Mardi Gras Celebrations

WENN | Posted 05.03.2012 | UK Entertainment

Australian pop superstar Kylie Minogue returned to the Sydney Mardi Gras parade on Saturday for the first time in 14 years to celebrate her 25th anniv...

Tales From the Middle of Nowhere (Vol.2) - Australia Day and the Prime Minister's Missing Shoe

Noel Gallagher | Posted 31.03.2012 | UK Entertainment
Noel Gallagher

Woke up that morning and guess what? That's right, it was pi**ing down... I mean what is the point of Australia while it's raining? There is no point. I'm staggered by the weather.

New Year's Eve: The World Welcomes 2012

Posted 01.03.2012 | UK

People around the world are celebrating the start of the New Year, bidding farewell to 2011 and welcoming the start of 2012. In Australia, more tha...

Buckle Up: Salma Hayek Works HUGE Waist Belt In Sydney

MyDaily | Posted 27.01.2012 | UK Style

What with the seemingly neverending round of promotional dates for the new Puss in Boots movie, Salma Hayek's had a busy week, sartorially speaking....

No Divorce Downtime For Kim Kardashian: She's Back To Work Already

www.mydaily.co.uk | Posted 02.01.2012 | UK Style

Despite only announcing her impending divorce on Monday, Kim Kardashian was back to work yesterday - promoting her latest business venture down under ...

Ultra-Light Plane Hits Ferris Wheel In Australia (Photos)

Huffington Post UK | Posted 02.12.2011 | UK

An ultra-light plane has crashed into a Ferris wheel in Australia, but despite trapping two children on the ride and two adults in the aircraft for se...

Police Raids End Sydney Hostage Siege

Posted 06.11.2011 | UK

An 11-hour siege in Sydney has ended after police raided a building where a man claiming to have a bomb strapped to his body was holding his daughter ...

'Bomber' In Standoff In Western Sydney

zoomin.tv | Paul Vale | Posted 05.11.2011 | UK

A man claiming to have a bomb strapped to his body is holding a young girl hostage in western Sydney. The man, said to be in his 50's, entered a l...