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From fleeing war-torn Sudan to the Paris Olympics: The incredible story of Peter Bol.

by Isabella Ross

There is an elephant in the room at the Olympic Games. His name is Steven van de Velde.

Is Kamala Harris post-cringe?

'I went on a date with Grace Millane's killer.' 20 minutes in, Kate's instincts told her something was off.

Sonya Massey called the police for help. The attending officer shot her in the face.

Quick one: What actually are the Olympic mascots?

Charlotte Dujardin has 6 Olympic medals. A disturbing video has forced her to withdraw from Paris.

What to tell your friends when they say Kamala Harris will never win the election.

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'I turned to alcohol to numb the effects': The forgotten victims of the domestic violence crisis.

Kiesha Thompson was killed in a hit-and-run. Police allege her ex and his new girlfriend planned it.

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Kat Torres was a popular Instagram influencer. Police say she was secretly enslaving young women.

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Kat Torres was a popular Instagram influencer. Police say she was secretly enslaving young women.

The crucial role Dassi Erlich played in putting her abuser behind bars.

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On Tuesday night BBC presenter John Hunt arrived home at 7pm. He found his wife and daughters dying.

The haunting true story of Hannah Upp, the woman who disappeared three times.

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Gavin Plum got an 'abduction kit' to kidnap TV host Holly Willoughby. He was foiled at the last minute.

23 years after Lauren's mum was murdered, her killer was found. It wasn't who they thought.

A successful woman, police officer boyfriend and a murder trial that tore a town apart.

Sherri Papini claimed she was kidnapped by two Hispanic women. Then police found an old blog.

After Bronwyn Winfield disappeared from her home in 1993, a neighbour saw a 'mummy' in the family car.

In 2005, Robert Farquharson committed an unthinkable act. Now his guilt is being questioned.

Eden Westbrook's death was ruled a suicide. Her family have another theory.

At 11, Joe Dageforde escaped from a notorious cult. The reason why is horrifying.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she has to live the rest of her life with one big regret.

Gabby Petito’s mum forgives the man who murdered her daughter. But she does not forgive his mother.

Josefina escaped from the clutches of a killer. What she had to do to survive haunts her.

In 1985, Shari Smith was kidnapped from her driveway. Soon after, the phone calls started.

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Sarah was happily married for 16 years. Then after a birthday party, her husband turned into a monster.

Charlise Mutten died in 2022. The 9yo's mother has been accused in court of fatally shooting her.

Billionaires Honey and Barry Sherman were murdered. Years later, their family imploded.

A teenage girl and her boyfriend were bullied online for years. The culprit was her mother.

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4 women and 3 children killed in less than a fortnight. These families deserved urgency.

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Amanda Knox went back to an Italian court to clear her name. Now she's facing a new conviction.

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Donald Trump, satin pyjamas and why you're seeing the Stormy Daniels everywhere again.

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It costs $18,000 to leave a violent relationship. The government will only cover $5000.

The Australian government will spend $925 million to help women escape domestic violence.

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Athletes train their whole life for a taste of Olympic gold. But is it even really gold?

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After retiring from swimming, Stephanie Rice felt lost. Now, she's found a new love.

Lauren Jackson returned to basketball at 41. When she told her eldest son, he called her a 'liar'.

Paralympian Vanessa Low lost her legs in a train accident. Her biggest adversity became her 'biggest opportunity'.

A judge asked Nicho Hynes if he’d look after his mum for 2 years. He said he'd do it his whole life.

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In 2018, Naomi Osaka was booed for winning. It haunts her.

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On Monday night Kierra-Lea Jensen was allegedly stabbed to death. Her partner has just been charged.

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The whole world watched Trump avoid assassination. The conspiracy theories have already started.

Shannen Doherty's ex made her suffer until the end. A day before she died, she made a decision.

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2 dead and a shooter identified: What we know about the attempted Trump assassination.

Alec Baldwin held the gun that killed Rust's cinematographer. Now a judge has made a shock decision.

Amid the Nova Music Festival attack, Mazal pretended to be dead. It saved her life.

This journalist just exposed what happens to drunk women on a night out. She was completely sober.

Louise Hunt was allegedly murdered by her ex. Days before, she shared a haunting final message.

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Antonya's son died when he was 7. His mum just made a deathbed confession.

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On Sunday, three children died in a Sydney house fire. The father has just been charged with murder.

As the Port Arthur massacre was unfolding Alison Smith made a phone call. The killer answered.

The haunting true story of Hannah Upp, the woman who disappeared three times.

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Teacher Annette Brennan was a 'second mum' to her students. Her body was found in a Melbourne wheelie bin.

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Alice Munro took a dark secret to her grave. Two months later, her daughter has exposed it to the world.

After retiring from swimming, Stephanie Rice felt lost. Now, she's found a new love.

Jarrod ran inside his neighbour's burning home. He couldn't save all the children.

Rebecca Ode’s face was shattered in a Bali accident. Her family is desperate to get her home.

Gavin Plum got an 'abduction kit' to kidnap TV host Holly Willoughby. He was foiled at the last minute.

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Bruce Lehrmann will stand trial on Toowoomba rape charges.

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Lucy Letby murdered seven babies. Now she's been found guilty of trying to kill another one.

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