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  1. Russia frees US prisoner Stephen Hubbard as Trump claims Putin asked nothing in return 'out of respect for me'

    Russia has freed American prisoner Stephen Hubbard after more than four years behind bars, with Donald Trump bragging that Vladimir Putin asked for nothing in return 'out of respect' for him.

  2. Arson squad boss warns firebombers off Brad Battin’s ‘innocent’ neighbours

    Two attempted firebombings on a cafe near the shadow police minister’s office has police hopping mad.

  3. How chook farm spurred Paul Keating’s push for new airport at Badgerys Creek

    The former Labor prime minister recalls how the poultry farm played a part in helping Sydney eventually realise a new international airport.

  4. Labor plans to make North Melbourne a first-home buyer haven. The Coalition has other ideas

    While Ben Carroll said Labor’s proposal is about “being a disruptor” to the exclusive housing market, Jess Wilson told Melbourne Assembly she is sceptical.

  5. News Corp’s Australian boss hits the market for a new speechwriter

    One of the architects of News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller’s influential policy speeches on tech regulation is set to retire in the coming months.

  6. I found the perfect 'wear everyday' £24 winter dress that hides even bloated tummies

    "Lovely dress. Looks nice teamed up with leggings and boots"

  7. How long would it take you to become an Isa millionaire?

    Becoming an Isa millionaire may be a pipe dream for many investors, but it's not an impossibility. Just think about the financial empowerment it would give you.

  8. Liverpool prisoner who scaled cellmate with 'prison napalm' in vape row dies in cell

    Danny Clive Smith was found dead in his cell in November last year, months after he scalded his fellow cellmate with a horror concoction

  9. Can the Government now set how much rent people pay? Tribunal sees landlord forced to cut it by £200 a month after a tenant challenge

    The Government is being accused of introducing rent controls by the back door after a tenant successfully challenged their landlord's rent increase.