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The newborn baby was left alone for several days after their mother died.

THE NIGHTLYStarving newborn found alone days after mother’s death

A newborn baby has been rescued in the nick of time by police after being left unattended for days following the death of their mother in the US.

Matt Shrivell

The newborn baby was left alone for several days after their mother died.

World NewsStarving newborn found alone days after mother’s death

A newborn baby has been rescued in the nick of time by police after being left unattended for days following the death of their mother in the US.

Matt Shrivell

Police have engaged with ‘snipers’ after firefighters were shot at while fighting a blaze in the US state of Idaho.

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Firefighters ‘did not have a chance’ against ambush shooter

A manhunt utilising the FBI and SWAT teams has located a suspect’s body after a group of firefighters were ‘lured’ to the scene of a ‘deliberately’ lit fire before being gunned down in the US.

Matt Shrivell

Grieving mother Tabitha Worrell is suing the funeral home for $5 million (AUD$7.6m) after finding maggots on her son’s body.

The NightlyMum sues after son’s body ‘consumed by maggots’

A grieving mother is suing a funeral home after her son’s body was allegedly ‘consumed by clumps of maggots’ during a viewing held for family and friends. WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS

Peta Rasdien

Grieving mother Tabitha Worrell is suing the funeral home for $5 million (AUD$7.6m) after finding maggots on her son’s body.

World NewsMum sues after son’s body ‘consumed by maggots’

A grieving mother is suing a funeral home after her son’s body was allegedly ‘consumed by clumps of maggots’ during a viewing held for family and friends. WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS

Peta Rasdien

A 12-year-old boy has died from attempting a viral social media challenge.

THE NIGHTLYHeartbreak as 12yo dies attempting TikTok challenge

A grieving family is warning about the dangers of social media after their 12-year-son died after attempting a viral challenge involving a scarf.

Amy Lee

Donald Trump has again taken to social media in defence of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsComments‘LET BIBI GO’: Trump makes threats over Netanyahu trial

US President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold billions in aid to Israel, condemning prosecutors over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial.

Ryan Patrick Jones and Mike Stone

A leading Hamas commander believed to have helped plan and execute the October 7 attack in Israel has been killed in an airstrike, the Israeli military says. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsSenior Hamas figure behind Oct 7 attack killed: Israel

A leading Hamas commander believed to have helped plan and execute the October 7 attack in Israel has been killed in an airstrike, the Israeli military says.

Staff Writers

‘Glastonbury, I'm a free man,’ Kneecap frontman Mo Chara told the audience while wearing a keffiyeh. (AP PHOTO)

THE NIGHTLYOutrage as BBC livestreams ‘death to IDF’ Glastonbury chant

Footage has emerged of Glastonbury performances as the BBC aired anti-semitic chants live, while one group yelled ‘f*** Keir Starmer’, the UK Prime Minister.

Kimberley Braddish

Footage has emerged of Glastonbury performances as the BBC is accused or airing anti-semitic chants live.

World NewsCommentsOutrage as BBC livestreams ‘death to IDF’ Glastonbury chant

Footage has emerged of Glastonbury performances as the BBC aired anti-semitic chants live, while one group yelled ‘f*** Keir Starmer’, the UK Prime Minister.

Kimberley Braddish

After a landmark Supreme Court decision, Donald Trump says he’ll act quickly to push through stalled policies and challenge court orders blocking his agenda. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)

PoliticsCommentsTrump hails Supreme Court ruling as go-ahead for his agenda

THE WASHINGTON POST: After a landmark Supreme Court decision, Donald Trump says he’ll act quickly to push through stalled policies and challenge court orders blocking his agenda.

Justin Jouvenal, Cat Zakrzewski, Jeremy Roebuck

A-list guests are in for a treat as stars are set to perform at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s grand wedding finale in Venice, with the couple planning ‘a full-on dance’ party.

THE NIGHTLYStars revealed to perform at Bezos’ big wedding after-party

A-list guests are in for a treat as stars are set to perform at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s grand wedding finale in Venice, with the couple planning ‘a full-on dance’ party.

Kimberley Braddish

Israeli leaders have condemned as ‘malicious falsehoods’ allegations that soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites in Gaza. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsIsrael’s Netanyahu rejects Gaza aid shooting claims

Israeli leaders have condemned as ‘malicious falsehoods’ allegations that soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites in Gaza.

Julia Frankel, Fatma Khaled and Wafaa Shurafa

At least 81 people have died in Israeli strikes across Gaza, with dozens more injured and the humanitarian crisis worseninG. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsOver 80 killed in Gaza strikes as Trump flags possible truce

At least 81 people have died in Israeli strikes across Gaza, with dozens more injured and the humanitarian crisis worsening, as US President Donald Trump signals a possible ceasefire deal ‘within days’.

Kimberley Braddish

The US Justice Department has reportedly fired three prosecutors involved in Capitol riot cases. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsJustice Department 'fires' trio involved in Jan 6 cases

The US Justice Department has reportedly fired a group of prosecutors involved in the January 6 criminal cases.

Alanna Durkin Richer

Iran’s foreign minister has hit back at Donald Trump’s ‘disrespectful and unacceptable’ threats. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsIran demands respect, uses ‘daddy’ against Trump

Iran’s foreign minister has hit back at Donald Trump’s ‘disrespectful and unacceptable’ threats after the US President claimed to have saved Ayatollah Khamenei from ‘an ugly and ignominious death’.

Kimberley Braddish

The US Senate has voted down a Democratic-led resolution to require congressional approval for further military action against Iran.

World NewsCommentsUS Senate blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

The US Senate has voted down a Democratic-led resolution to require congressional approval for further military action against Iran, hours after Trump signalled more strikes were possible.

Kimberley Braddish

US President Donald Trump says a Gaza ceasefire could be reached within days. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsTrump predicts Gaza ceasefire ‘within the next week’

US President Donald Trump says a Gaza ceasefire could be reached within days, claiming negotiations between Israel and Hamas are making progress despite deep divisions.

Kimberley Braddish

Lauren Sanchez has unveiled her glamorous Dolce & Gabbana gown after marrying Jeff Bezos in a star-studded $20 million Venetian ceremon.

THE NIGHLYSanchez reveals wedding dress after lavish Bezos celebration

Lauren Sanchez has unveiled her glamorous Dolce & Gabbana gown after marrying Jeff Bezos in a star-studded $20 million Venetian ceremony attended by celebrities like Oprah, Kim Kardashian, and Orlando Bloom.

Kimberley Braddish

Lauren Sanchez has unveiled her glamorous Dolce & Gabbana gown after marrying Jeff Bezos in a star-studded $20 million Venetian ceremon.

World NewsCommentsSanchez reveals wedding dress after lavish Bezos celebration

Lauren Sanchez has unveiled her glamorous Dolce & Gabbana gown after marrying Jeff Bezos in a star-studded $20 million Venetian ceremony attended by celebrities like Oprah, Kim Kardashian, and Orlando Bloom.

Kimberley Braddish

Australia is being encouraged to engage with the US on military capabilities and access as the nation resists pressure to increase its defence spend. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsUS pressure on defence ‘will continue’, ex-ambassador warns

Australia is being encouraged to engage with the US on military capabilities and access as the nation resists pressure to increase its defence spend.

Tess Ikonomou

US President Donald Trump says his July 9 trade deadline is not a fixed date, telling reporters that it could be sooner or later than that date. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsCommentsUS trade deals may be finalised by September

US President Donald Trump says his July 9 trade deadline is not a fixed date, telling reporters that it could be sooner or later than that date.

Staff Writers

Israel has ordered a war crimes investigation after reports that Israeli soldiers were told to fire on Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid distribution sites. (AP PHOTO)

CommentsIsrael orders war crime probe over Gaza aid shooting claims

Israel has ordered a war crimes investigation after reports that Israeli soldiers were told to fire on Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid distribution sites.

Staff Writers

The Supreme Court has ordered lower courts to rethink their blocks on US President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship, leaving the policy’s fate uncertain.

PoliticsCommentsSupreme Court boosts Trump’s power in ‘big amazing decision’

The US Supreme Court has handed Donald Trump a major win, clearing the way for sweeping new presidential powers and reigniting the battle over birthright citizenship.

Staff Writers