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Man charged – major breakthrough in Madeleine McCann’s case

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A man in Germany has been charged in connection with the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann nearly 15 years ago

This comes as German paedophile Christian Brueckner has been named as a suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance.

Portuguese authorities officially declared him a suspect yesterday.

This comes only months before the 15th anniversary of the young girl’s abduction.

ABC reports a man has been charged in Germany, according to the Portugese prosecutor’s office.

The man’s identity has not been revealed.

Previously, Maddie’s parents had both been labelled as suspects when she disappeared in 2007 but this was lifted when the investigation was dropped by Portuguese police in July 2008.

Some are suspecting that the investigation is being accelerated due to Portugal’s strict 15 year limit for a murder charge unlike Germany which has no time limit.

Brueckner’s lawyer says “the step taken by the Portuguese authorities should not be overrated”.

He says “Without knowing the Portuguese legal situation in detail, I assume that this measure is a procedural artifice to stop the statute of limitations threatening in a few days.”

Brueckner was first named as a suspect by German police in mid 2020, after mobile phone records placed him in the same area the night Maddie disappeared.

This prime suspect is currently in a high security prison in northwest Germany serving a rape sentence.

Maddie went missing in May 2007 during a family holiday in Portugal, where she was staying in a holiday apartment while her parents went out for a meal nearby.

Natasha is an Associate Producer at ticker NEWS with a Bachelor of arts from Monash University. She has previously worked at Sky News Australia and Monash University as an Online Content Producer.

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Mushroom foraging tours face rising insurance costs

Erin Patterson’s murder trial has increased insurance costs for mushroom foraging tours, though insurers deny a direct link.

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Erin Patterson’s murder trial has increased insurance costs for mushroom foraging tours, though insurers deny a direct link.

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Erin Patterson’s trial for poisoning relatives has raised concerns about rising insurance costs for mushroom foraging tours in Australia, impacting operators like Feresh Pizarro and Natasha Vorogushin. Despite increased premiums, the Insurance Council maintains these changes are not directly related to the trial, highlighting a need for better public education on fungi.

The trial of Erin Patterson, who poisoned three relatives with death cap mushrooms, has affected mushroom foraging tours in Australia.

Operators report rising insurance costs, though the Insurance Council of Australia states these increases are unlikely linked to the trial. Patterson was recently convicted, prompting concerns among tour guides like Feresh Pizarro, who claims her insurance premiums have skyrocketed, threatening her business viability.

She explains the importance of educating the public about fungi, which play significant ecological roles. Similarly, Natasha Vorogushin from Morwell faces challenges obtaining adequate insurance for her foraging workshops, illustrating industry-wide issues.

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Richard Ford, a tour operator in Mount Macedon, also notes high insurance costs looming over his activities. Despite these challenges, the Insurance Council asserts that insurance adjustments often do not arise from perceived risks associated with singular events, such as Patterson’s case.

University of NSW actuarial studies professor Michael Sherris believes that while premiums are rising generally, this specific trial is unlikely to affect the insurance landscape for mushroom foraging.

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Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

US and Israel push for Gaza ceasefire; Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize amid renewed peace talks.

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US and Israel push for Gaza ceasefire; Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize amid renewed peace talks.


The United States and Israel have doubled down on regional stability, with hopes rising for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and an unexpected diplomatic twist: Prime Minister Netanyahu has nominated Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

The two leaders met at the White House, discussing peace talks gaining momentum in Qatar, and reaffirming joint military efforts, including Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

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Trump takes centre stage in World Cup build-up

US prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup with $40B impact, 200K jobs; Trump receives 2025 Club World Cup trophy.

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US prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup with $40B impact, 200K jobs; Trump receives 2025 Club World Cup trophy.


The United States is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s more than just a game, $40 billion in economic impact and 200,000 new jobs are on the line.

President Trump received the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy from FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, ahead of the tournament’s final in New York and New Jersey.

The gesture cements Trump’s growing involvement as the U.S. prepares to co-host 104 matches across 16 cities with Canada and Mexico, in what Infantino calls “three Super Bowls a day.”

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