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'So I raped you': Facebook message that prompted fight for justice
She is armed with her strongest evidence: his alleged confession. But is it enough?

Arrest made after boy, 4, found slain on Dallas street
The child suffered a violent death and that a weapon was used.

'Reckless': Rocket gamble raises alarm about China's safety record in space
Experts and rivals say China has "gone its own way" in space - and that's dangerous.

'An outcast': What Chris Watts' life in jail is really like
He murdered his family. Now elements of his hell-like life in jail have been revealed.

Deadliest attack: Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in downtown Gaza
The Gaza Health Ministry said another 50 people were wounded in the attack.

Prince Andrew removed as patron of almost 50 organisations
One in 4 charities sever ties with Duke over friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Violence shakes Donald Trump's boast of a 'new Middle East'
New York Times: Washington's attempt to sidestep 'existential conflict' backfires.

Janet Jackson's 'Scream' video outfits sell for $175K
Janet Jackson auctions off more than 1000 items from her career and personal treasures.

'One of our toughest days': Rocket Lab suffers third mission failure
Company investigating the "anomaly"; failure comes just before its Nasdaq listing.

'I'm fighting to get out': Kiwi killer's letters from US jail
Clinton Thinn's lawyers are now preparing an appeal to the US Federal Court.

Joe Biden staff reveal what it's like to work for the US President
Some concerning revelations as staff reveal what it's like to work for 46th US President.

'Never-ending story': Surprise twist in TV doctor rape case
Prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss most sex crime charges in high-profile case.

Watch: Footage shows UFO near US Navy ship, then disappearing into water
The Pentagon has confirmed the footage is real.

Man suspected in wife's death cast Trump vote for her
Man said "all these other guys are cheating" and thought wife would have voted for Trump.

Ex spy ran 'honeytrap' campaign targeting Trump's enemies - report
The operation allegedly involved paying women with codenames such as "Tiger" and "Brazil".

Christchurch Call marks two years, hones in on 'online journeys' to radicalisation
Six more nations have joined the Chch Call, which is turning its focus towards algorithms.

Christchurch Call: Tech giants, governments meet in push for action
Global group started by Jacinda Ardern in 2019 is meeting in a virtual summit this week.

Confusion over new US mask guidelines
States, businesses divided over guidance relaxing mask use as vaccine rollout progresses.

Conspiracies swirl amid US gas crunch
A US agency has warned Americans not to fill plastic bags with gas.

Bad blood: The rise and fall of Theranos boss Elizabeth Holmes
Once billed as the female Steve Jobs, Elizabeth Holmes is now facing years behind bars.

Tree trimmer charged in throat-slashing serial killing
Ryan Blinston is charged with murder, attempted murder and arson.

Chicago cat's daring 5-storey jump to escape fire
One lucky cat now has eight lives after it bravely jumped out of a burning building.

Nine people wounded in mass shooting at Rhode Island
The shooting began with gunfire emanating from a vehicle, targeting a home.

'Emboldening terrorists': Republicans decry nuclear talks with Iran
40 Republican senators called on Joe Biden to "immediately end negotiations with Iran".

Woman claims $36m winning ticket 'lost in the wash'
Woman told store she had put the ticket in her pants and it was destroyed in the laundry.

My 'first-hand taste of the DeGeneres brand of terror'
Hollywood reporter spills the tea on a nightmare encounter with Ellen DeGeneres.

'Extreme' stalking: Man sent more than 500 people to Utah family's house
Man sent unwanted services including food deliveries, plumbers and prostitutes to house.

Biden administration vows to stand by Australia in China dispute
'We have each other's backs,' Secretary of State said.