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Global 'Scientology speedrun' trend sparks police crackdowns and viral chaos
A viral TikTok trend called 'Scientology speedrunning' emerged in late March 2026 when users began filming themselves rushing Church of Scientology buildings to see how far they could enter before bei...
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- The trend began in late March 2026 when TikToker Swhileyy posted a video of rushing the Church of Scientology’s LA headquarters, which gained 90 million views before deletion.
- On May 2, 2026, about 100 teenagers gathered outside the London Scientology centre near Blackfriars, with two City of London police vans present; no arrests were made.
- On May 11, 2026, Sydney’s Scientology building on Castlereagh St was surrounded by about 100 young people; NSW police dispersed the crowd, arresting a 19-year-old woman (issued a criminal infringement notice) and a 17-year-old girl (not charged).
Media mogul Antony Catalano avoids court appearance due to media scrutiny over assault allegations
Media mogul Antony Catalano, 59, was excused from appearing in person at Melbourne Magistrates Court on May 11, 2026, due to intense media scrutiny over charges of assault, false imprisonment, and mak...
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- Antony Catalano, 59, was charged with assault, false imprisonment, and making threats to kill on March 13, 2026, over an incident involving his wife, Stefanie Catalano
- Catalano appeared via video link from his lawyer’s office (less than 100 meters from Melbourne Magistrates Court) instead of in person due to media scrutiny
- Magistrate Nahrain Warda granted Catalano’s request to avoid in-person attendance, citing potential harm to his mental health from media presence
Body believed to be alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram found in NSW Central West
A body found near an abandoned ute 50 km northwest of Lake Cargelligo on May 11, 2026, is believed to be Julian Ingram, a 37-year-old man accused of killing his pregnant ex-partner Sophie Quinn (25), ...
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- A body found near an abandoned ute 50 km northwest of Lake Cargelligo is believed to be Julian Ingram, 37, in a decomposed state
- Ingram allegedly shot Sophie Quinn (25, pregnant), John Harris (32), and Nerida Quinn (50) in Lake Cargelligo on January 22, 2026
- Ingram was on the run since January 22, 2026, after the shootings
Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley in bloody WBO heavyweight title fight
Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley in a brutal 11-round fight to win the WBO heavyweight title on May 10, 2026, in Manchester. Dubois, who arrived late due to traffic, overcame two early knockdowns ...
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- Daniel Dubois won the WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round on May 10, 2026, in Manchester.
- Dubois was knocked down twice in the first three rounds (first knockdown at 10 seconds into the fight, second in round 3).
- Wardley suffered a badly broken nose and was bleeding heavily before the stoppage.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung over unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging
Dua Lipa has sued Samsung Electronics in California federal court, seeking at least $15 million in damages for allegedly using her copyrighted image on TV packaging without permission. The lawsuit, fi...
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- Dua Lipa filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics in California federal court on May 10, 2026, seeking at least $15 million in damages
- The lawsuit alleges Samsung used a copyrighted image of Dua Lipa titled 'Dua Lipa — Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024' on TV packaging boxes
- Lipa claims Samsung began using her image on TV packaging for a 'significant portion' of its US TV sales in 2025
Royal Commission on Antisemitism hears testimonies of online bullying and hate incidents in Australia
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Australia is hearing testimonies about rising hate incidents, including a 15-year-old Jewish boy from Perth who was bullied online in a Mine...
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- A 15-year-old Jewish boy (referred to as ABB or 'the 15-year-old boy') testified at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion about being targeted with antisemitic slurs in a Minecraft chat group by students from his Perth public school.
- The boy reported receiving messages including 'I hate Jews' and 'rabid filthy rotten gut-wrenching grotesque rabbi yamaka wearing bank owning iron doming Hashem following Jew' in the Minecraft chat.
- The boy told his parents, 'I have no friends left,' and his father reported the incident to the school, which was described as 'extremely supportive' and led to the students apologizing.
Split Enz reunion tour and legacy after 17-year hiatus
Split Enz, New Zealand’s pioneering rock band, is reuniting for their first tour in 17 years with the Forever Enz tour, playing Wellington, Auckland, and Australia in 2026. The lineup includes Tim Fin...
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- Split Enz's Forever Enz tour is their first since 2009, featuring shows in Wellington (May 2026), Auckland (May 2026), and Australia starting May 2026.
- The band includes Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Noel Crombie, Eddie Rayner, James Milne, and Matt Eccles in their current lineup.
- Split Enz formed in Auckland in 1972, with Tim Finn and Phil Judd as original members.
ICAC investigates Parramatta Council 'Pink Ops' hiring and surveillance allegations
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating allegations that former City of Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly and two senior staff, Roxanne Thornton and Angela Jones-B...
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- ICAC launched a public inquiry on May 11, 2026, into allegations against former City of Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly and employees Roxanne Thornton and Angela Jones-Blayney
- The inquiry focuses on allegations that Connolly, Thornton, and Jones-Blayney subverted hiring practices to favor friends, including those in a WhatsApp group called 'Pink Ops'
- Connolly was appointed CEO of City of Parramatta Council in April 2023 and terminated in October 2025, earning over $500,000 annually
Gold Coast mother Maree Crabtree acquitted of son Jonathan's murder after trial
Maree Mavis Crabtree, a 59-year-old Gold Coast mother, was acquitted of murdering her 26-year-old son Jonathan Crabtree in July 2017 after a five-week trial in Brisbane Supreme Court. The prosecution’...
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- Maree Mavis Crabtree (59) was accused of murdering her 26-year-old son Jonathan Crabtree on July 19, 2017, in their Gold Coast home (Maudsland).
- Jonathan Crabtree was found dead in his bed from a fatal dose of prescription medication, including oxycodone.
- Tara Crabtree (Jonathan’s sister and Maree’s daughter) was the Crown’s key witness, alleging Maree laced a fruit smoothie with lethal drugs to kill Jonathan.
Dietary recommendations to reduce Alzheimer’s dementia risk from Rush University study
Two Australian news outlets, THEAGE and SMH, report on a diet plan developed by Rush University Medical Center in Chicago to reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 50% when followed strictly. The diet combines Me...
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- Research from scientists at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago developed a diet plan combining Mediterranean and high blood pressure diet principles to reduce Alzheimer’s risk.
- The diet emphasizes leafy greens, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, and olive oil while limiting five unhealthy foods.
- Following the diet strictly cuts Alzheimer’s risk by 50%, while loose adherence reduces risk by 35%.
One Nation wins Farrer byelection, ending Coalition's 77-year hold
The Farrer byelection in south-west NSW marked a historic shift as Pauline Hanson’s One Nation won the seat, ending the Coalition’s 77-year hold. The victory was built on overwhelming support in rural...
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- Blighty Public School polling booth recorded 101 of 113 votes (90%) for One Nation’s David Farley in the Farrer byelection.
- Liberal candidate Raissa Butkowski received 11% of the primary vote in Euston, down 55 points from Sussan Ley’s 66% in 2025.
- One Nation’s primary vote in Euston surged from 7% in 2025 to 49% in the Farrer byelection.
Ex-Liberal Charlotte Mortlock launches Something Better movement to challenge major parties
Charlotte Mortlock, a former Liberal Party member and founder of Hilma’s Network, has launched Something Better, a grassroots political movement aiming to establish Australia’s next major party. She l...
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- Charlotte Mortlock left the Liberal Party in February 2026 after the party ousted its first female leader, Sussan Ley, less than a year into her term
- Mortlock founded Hilma’s Network, a movement encouraging more women to join the Liberal Party, before leaving it
- Mortlock’s Something Better movement has over 1,000 supporters signed up, with a goal of 1,500 members to register as a political party
Jay Vine's crash at Giro d'Italia 2026 leaves him with injuries, UAE Team Emirates affected
Jay Vine suffered a fractured elbow and concussion after a high-speed crash on stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia 2026, triggered by UAE Team Emirates teammate Marc Soler losing control on a slippery descen...
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- Jay Vine suffered a fractured elbow and concussion in the Giro d'Italia stage 2 crash on 2026-05-09, neither requiring surgery
- The crash occurred on a slippery descent with 22km remaining in stage 2 (Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo) of the Giro d'Italia 2026
- Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates) lost his front wheel, triggering the crash that involved over 20 riders
Lucas Herbert wins maiden LIV Golf title, secures US Open spot
Lucas Herbert secured his first LIV Golf victory at the Virginia event, defeating Sergio García by four shots in a dramatic final round. Herbert, part of the all-Australian Ripper GC team, finished at...
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- Lucas Herbert won the LIV Golf Virginia event by four shots over Sergio García
- Herbert finished at 24 under par (72-hole total) with a final-round 69
- Sergio García finished runner-up with a 70, one shot ahead of Bryson DeChambeau (66)
Albanese government’s secret plans to reform housing tax concessions despite election promises
The Australian government’s inner circle, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, secretly planned major housing reforms—including changes ...
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- Anthony Albanese, Jim Chalmers, and Katy Gallagher led discussions in the 'priority and delivery committee' starting in November 2025 to plot housing reforms, including negative gearing and capital gains tax changes.
- Albanese set a November 2025 deadline to pass contentious environmental laws while planning housing reforms.
- Albanese ruled out changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax discount during the 2025 election campaign, saying on April 9, 2026, 'Yes. How hard is it? For the 50th time.'
VAR call denies West Ham equalizer in dramatic EPL match, affecting title and relegation races
A dramatic Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United on May 11, 2026, ended in a 1-0 Arsenal win after a contentious VAR decision denied West Ham an equalizer in stoppage time. Leandro ...
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- Arsenal defeated West Ham United 1-0 in a Premier League match on 2026-05-11 (or 2026-05-10, depending on publication time).
- Leandro Trossard scored Arsenal’s winning goal in the 83rd minute.
- West Ham substitute Callum Wilson’s potential equalizer was disallowed after VAR review for a foul by Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
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Woman charged over alleged antisemitic slurs at Sydney junior netball game
A 42-year-old woman was charged after allegedly making antisemitic remarks, including 'F--- the Jews' and 'they should have all been eradicated', during an under-12 netball game between Maccabi Netbal...
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- A 42-year-old woman was issued a move-on direction by police at Heffron Park, Maroubra, on Saturday, May 11, 2026, after allegedly making antisemitic remarks during an under-12 netball game between Maccabi Netball Club and Saints Netball Club.
- The woman was later charged with using offensive language in or near a public place or school and issued a Court Attendance Notice to appear at Waverley Local Court on June 17, 2026.
- The alleged slurs included 'F--- the Jews' and 'they should have all been eradicated', directed at Jewish players and families from Maccabi Netball Club.
Labour Party leadership challenge after UK local election losses
Keir Starmer faces a leadership challenge from Labour MP Catherine West after Labour suffered devastating losses in the May 2026 local elections, losing over 1,400 council seats—the worst defeat since...
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- Catherine West (Labour MP, Australian-born) announced she would challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership if no other candidate stepped forward by May 10, 2026.
- Labour lost over 1,400 council seats in the May 2026 local elections, their worst defeat since 1995.
- Starmer has stated he will not resign as Prime Minister, calling it the wrong move.
Australia’s proposed capital gains tax changes affecting crypto, luxury assets, and start-ups
Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to announce changes to capital gains tax (CGT) that could revert to pre-1999 rules, replacing the current 50% discount with inflation-adjusted gains. Th...
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- Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to unveil capital gains tax changes on budget night (May 2026) that may revert to pre-1999 rules, replacing the current 50% discount with inflation-adjusted gains
- The global crypto market is valued at an estimated $US2.8 trillion ($3.7 trillion AUD) in 2026, with up to 25% of Australian investors holding crypto assets
- Bitcoin’s price dropped from a peak of $US124,310 in late 2025 to about $US81,000 in May 2026, though an investor holding since early 2024 (when it was $US44,000) still faces an 85% capital gain
Friend surrogacy fulfills Lucy Koops' dream after infertility and hysterectomy, exposing legal gaps
Lucy Koops, a 36-year-old woman who endured three years of infertility treatments, including two miscarriages, five surgeries, and multiple IVF attempts, faced a devastating diagnosis on her wedding d...
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- Lucy Koops, 36, had a hysterectomy on what should have been her wedding day after a three-year infertility battle including two miscarriages, five surgeries, and multiple IVF failures
- Koops suffered a cervical triplet ectopic pregnancy (CTEP), a rare condition, and later lost a daughter, Millie, to stillbirth at 18 weeks
- Ashleigh Raper, 38, offered to be a surrogate for Koops in mid-2023, saying 'I’ll have a baby for you'