http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/worldThu, 20 Jun 2013 00:54:32 +0100All the latest news from TNT Down UnderKohanaPHPhttp://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/influential-rolling-stone-journalist-michael-hastings-dies-in-car-crashMichael Hastings, the journalist whose fearless reporting brought down the career of General Stanley McChrystal, has died in a car accident in Los Angeles webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:38:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/fomo-no-more-solar-powered-phone-chargers-installed-in-new-york-city-parksNew Yorkers know first world problems. The price of a taxi to Brooklyn from Manhattan during rush hour. Having to line up for hours for a cronut (a grotesque hybrid of the croissant and donut). And...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:41:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/in-utero-us-congressman-says-hes-seen-male-foetuses-masturbateA US congressman has landed himself in a spot of hot water after claiming that foetuses “pleasure themselves” in the womb. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:26:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/charles-saatchi-accepts-caution-for-assaulting-his-wife-nigella-lawsonCharles Saatchi was cautioned for assault after pictures of him grabbing his wife around the throat emerged. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:32:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/norwegian-airlines-priceless-approach-to-customer-serviceIf you're going to fly Norway's budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle, make sure you have one of those "accepted anywhere" credit cards with you otherwise you may freeze, or...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:23:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/sexual-hairessment-hairy-stockings-designed-to-keep-perverts-at-bay-go-viral-in-chinaA supposedly new invention has swept Sina Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter, claiming to be a multi-purpose, year round fashion accessory for women. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:45:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/video-miss-utah-gives-hilariously-baffling-answer-to-question-in-miss-usa-pageantIn answer to a question on male-female income disparity in America, Miss Utah baffled the audience with her rather hilarious reply on Sunday night’s Miss USA pageant.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:22:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/list-of-words-nsa-scanned-for-revealed-includes-sardine-scully-badger-and-bubba-the-love-spongeHow can you tell if someone's a terrorist? Reasonable cause for suspicious might include overuse of the word 'dictionary' in their emails.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:25:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/video-hilarious-online-sketch-highlights-the-plight-of-women-suffering-from-bitchy-resting-faceCommunity service announcement: Do you know a bitch? Are you sure she’s a bitch? She may not be and simply be suffering from the horrible affliction of “bitchy resting face”. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/getting-on-the-tube-wont-give-you-the-flu-study-revealsSpending your morning commute pressed up against fellow passengers might leave you feeling infected, not to mention violated, but turns out it won't make you sick.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:35:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/multitasking-drunken-man-crashes-car-while-having-sexA drunk driver was having sex when he crashed his car, sending his naked female companion flying from the vehicle onto the road, before attempting to hide in a cactus.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/secretary-general-of-kicking-ass-ban-ki-moon-gets-taekwondo-black-beltBan Ki-moon, the general-secretary of the United Nations has been awarded an honorary 10th degree black belt by the World Taekwondo Federation. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:26:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/bikini-ban-indonesias-miss-world-contestents-ordered-to-cover-upIt's the very essence of the beauty pageant - the swimwear round, where women line up in their skimpies with a forced smile, as a row of creeps mark them out of ten.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:44:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/michael-jacksons-daughter-paris-in-suicide-bid-following-row-over-marilyn-mansonParis Jackson, daughter of Wacko Jacko attempted suicide last night after relatives stopped her going to a Marilyn Manson concert.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:13:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/wwcnd-children-at-christian-camp-draw-jesus-and-he-came-out-looking-like-chuck-norrisWhen asked by their teacher/pastor (whatever) to draw a collective imagining of what Jesus Christ looked like in life, children at a christian camp in America's effort has found its way to...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:36:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/foot-the-bill-arizona-mother-asks-public-for-money-after-daughter-breaks-feet-in-failed-stuntA mother who filmed her daughter make a failed attempt at jumping from a roof into a pool is now calling for the public to raise money for the girl's hospital treatment. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/a-little-snoop-for-sick-doggs-vet-recommends-medical-marijuanaA leading Los Angeles veterinarian has advocated the use of medical marijuana for old and sick dogs as an alternative to early euthanasia. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:33:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/kiwi-cricketing-icon-martin-crowe-in-remission-from-cancerCricketing great Martin Crowe has been told his cancer is in remissionwebmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:55:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/the-most-important-meal-of-the-day-has-become-a-good-deal-more-glazedAmerican fast food chain, Dunkin' Donuts has announced a new addition to its breakfast menu. A fried egg and some bacon sandwiched between a split glazed doughnut... Dear God, no!webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:25:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/catraband-feline-nabbed-smuggling-mobile-phones-into-russian-prisonPrison officials at a remote jail in the far north of Russia have caught a cat who had been trained to smuggle contraband mobile phones and chargers into the facility.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:22:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/gay-couple-voted-high-schools-cutest-couple-in-school-yearbook-go-viralContrary to popular belief, it seems not all US high schools are bullying hellholes for gay teens.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:38:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/turkish-prime-minister-recep-erdogan-blames-social-media-for-anti-government-protestsAfter two days of violent clashes between riot police and protesters, Turkey's prime minister has blamed the unrest on.... Twitter.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:12:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/mouth-to-south-michael-douglas-claims-that-oral-sex-was-the-cause-of-his-throat-cancerAmerican actor Michael Douglas has blamed his 2010 diagnosis with throat cancer on a sexually transmitted disease he picked up from performing cunnilingus. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:22:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/breast-believe-it-topless-women-interrupt-finale-of-germanys-next-top-modelTwo female protesters have managed to get their... points across on national television, after they stormed the stage during the finale of Germany's Next Top Model. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:52:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/bray-the-donkey-away-belgian-performing-donkey-forced-off-its-balcony-homeA thespian donkey who, in between gracing the stages and theatres of Belgium lives on the balcony of a cultural centre, has been forced from its home due to noise complaints from the neighbours. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:26:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/grimacing-all-the-way-to-the-bank-grumpy-cat-gets-agent-signs-on-for-major-movie-dealIn news that is guaranteed to wipe that Friday smile right off your face; Grumpy cat, the Internet friendly frowning feline has landed himself an agent and a major movie deal in Los Angeles. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 31 May 2013 05:01:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/no-more-monkey-business-ikea-monkeys-owner-fights-to-get-pet-backRemember the Ikea monkey? Well he's back, sort of, with his former owner Yasmin Nakhuda taking Toronto Animal Services to court to try and get her beloved Darwin back. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 31 May 2013 00:18:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/start-the-bidding-if-youve-ever-played-a-game-of-monopoly-before-chances-are-youve-been-doing-it-wrongAccording to a new viral media campaign sweeping the internet, every friendship or family that has been torn apart by an arduous game of Monopoly only have themselves to blame, because they've...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 30 May 2013 04:53:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/off-piste-naughty-korea-building-new-ski-resort-out-of-spiteNorth Korea have reportedly began planning the construction of a 'World Class' ski resort to rival those to be found in their hated southern neighbour state. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 30 May 2013 02:10:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/permission-to-band-new-budget-canadian-airline-rouges-new-uniforms-look-like-costumes-for-gleeIn an industry known for sartorially bold statements and questionable colour motifs, new Canadian budget airline Rouge has come under fire for trying to dress up its staff like angsty teenagers with a...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 30 May 2013 00:55:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/has-a-lizard-been-spotted-on-marsCan you see it? Look a little closer. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 29 May 2013 12:03:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/one-hit-lager-90s-boy-band-hanson-release-their-own-line-of-beerBrotherly boy band Hanson are celebrating their 21st anniversary by releasing their very own beer... Oh, and a new album, which is must less important. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 29 May 2013 01:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/sticky-situation-cockroaches-evolve-to-avoid-trapsScientists believe that certain groups of German cockroaches have mutated,meaning they are harder to bait with sticky, sucrose encrusted traps. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 28 May 2013 05:15:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/agree-to-disagree-couple-stab-one-another-after-argument-over-american-idol-finaleA couple in Pennsylvania became so irate with one another after an argument over who should win 'American Idol' that they reportedly stabbed each other. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 28 May 2013 01:16:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/tiny-town-giant-flag-romanian-village-unfurls-worlds-largest-flagClinceni, a tiny Romanian village with a population of less than 5000 unfurled the world's largest flag overnight, according to Guinness World Records.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 28 May 2013 00:24:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/whos-a-tasty-boy-then-japanese-cafe-to-launch-bird-flavoured-ice-creamTorimi Café in Japan has decided that there is niche in the ice cream market. Bird-flavoured of course. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 27 May 2013 05:31:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/put-that-picnic-on-ice-tourists-get-carried-away-on-iceland-lagoonFour US tourists chose an unfortunate spot to have a picnic while visiting the Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon in East Iceland. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 27 May 2013 01:47:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/cold-blooded-holiday-makers-flee-beach-after-crocodile-washes-ashoreHundreds of sunbathers have fled an Indonesian beach in terror after a 1.3 meter crocodile washed ashore and crawled up onto the sand to catch a few rays. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 22 May 2013 23:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/parental-guidance-9-year-old-caught-behind-the-wheelJaron McGee, 23, seems to have steered his daughter into the real world just a little too early after he was caught giving her a driving lesson. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 21 May 2013 05:45:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/british-holidays-makers-ejected-from-us-hotel-for-threatening-to-write-negative-trip-advisor-reviewIt's the classic finishing blow of a pissed off tourist, guaranteed to strike fear into the heart of hoteliers and tour operators alike: "Just wait til you read my TripAdvisor review!"webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/new-survey-reveals-the-worlds-most-racist-countriesA global social attitudes study says that Britain is one of the most racially tolerant countries on the planet.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 09:54:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/fowl-play-giant-rubber-duck-found-deflated-in-hong-kongAnyone who spent time in Sydney over summer would be familiar with the giant yellow rubber duck who took up residency in Darling Harbour (and Instragram). Well, it seems the world-famous duck has had...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/video-deer-takes-a-free-ride-on-a-busVideo footage has emerged overnight of a white-tailed deer smashing through the windscreen of a public bus in Pennsylvania and going for a little joy ride. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 16 May 2013 00:38:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/horney-nest-man-in-sweden-dies-trying-to-have-sex-with-a-hornets-nestA man in Sweden has been found dead after being stung over 140 times by hornets whose nest he was trying to have sex with... Yeah, gross. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 23:49:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/cleveland-kidnappings-ariel-castro-to-plead-not-guilty-to-chargesThe man charged with holding captive and raping three women over a ten year period plans to plead not guilty, according to one of his lawyers.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 15:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/high-flyers-swaziland-bans-witches-from-hovering-above-150-metresIt's been a couple of centuries since people in Europe and the America's burnt witches at the stake, but in Swaziland witches on joy flights have been banned from flying above 150 meters...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 06:59:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/arboreal-embarrassment-police-officer-forced-to-call-911-after-getting-stuck-in-a-treeA rather embarrassed New York police officer was forced to make his very own 911 call after becoming stuck in a tree trying to rescue a cat. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 06:04:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/man-alive-theres-a-man-alive-in-here-dead-man-ruins-funeral-by-coming-back-to-lifeA man thought to be dead came back to life at his own funeral, when one of his mourners noticed his legs moving inside of his coffin. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 15 May 2013 01:16:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/video-new-zealands-new-ease-up-on-the-drink-advert-is-worth-a-shout-outNew Zealand authorities sure know to make a community awareness ad. Following on from the Legend drink driving viral hit – “you know I can’t grab your ghost chips” – they’re suggesting...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/world/video-showing-syrian-rebel-eating-solders-heart-condemnedA video has emerged which appears to show a Syrian rebel biting the heart of a dead soldier to worldwide condemnation.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 13:02:00 +0100