'I didn't kill her': Ex-lover of mum found dead on a beach breaks his silence about the sinister whispers about him - as he reveals she had earlier escaped an alleged kidnapper

Daily Mail - Sep 17, 2026

Payge Leembruggen, 31, was found dead in the sand dunes near North Wall beach in Mackay around 8am Tuesday, when her body was spotted by a dog walker.

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The Daily Debate: Do you think the Government is doing enough to protect us from AI going rogue?

Sep 17, 2026

The Daily Debate: Do you think the Government is doing enough to protect us from AI going rogue?

Vote now and you'll find the results in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter . You can also join our debate to discuss your vote.

University lecturer who wanted to work from home 900km from her job loses Fair Work battle after it found her 'cognitive disorder' diagnosis was made up

Sep 17, 2026

University lecturer who wanted to work from home 900km from her job loses Fair Work battle after it found her 'cognitive disorder' diagnosis was made up

Dr Anna Kokavec from James Cook University has lost a Fair Work battle after admitting she invented a medical diagnosis to support her work from home claim.

Ricky Gervais finds buyer within days for £2.95M riverside home as he plans marriage to his partner of 44 years

Sep 17, 2026

Ricky Gervais finds buyer within days for £2.95M riverside home as he plans marriage to his partner of 44 years

He bought the property in Buckinghamshire, which he described as his 'little country retreat', for £2.75million in 2014.

Kemi Badenoch orders lawyers to challenge Labour cuts which Tory-run council says has forced it to hike council tax by 94 per cent

Sep 17, 2026

Kemi Badenoch orders lawyers to challenge Labour cuts which Tory-run council says has forced it to hike council tax by 94 per cent

The Tory leader said it was 'outrageous' that the amount was increasing so much but said it was due to 40 per cent cuts to their funding by Labour.

China is building 'first-ever mothership capable of launching submarine drones'

Sep 17, 2026

China is building 'first-ever mothership capable of launching submarine drones'

Images taken by Vantor, a US defence intelligence company, show a red ship under construction at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard.

Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world's rarest bats at planned asylum site

Sep 17, 2026

Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world's rarest bats at planned asylum site

Barbastelle bats, a rare species of bats whose numbers are thought to have declined across Europe, have been detected by wildlife experts.

Ministers have 'no credible plan' to turn round British Steel - as Labour's flagship nationalisation racks up losses of more than £500 million

Sep 17, 2026

Ministers have 'no credible plan' to turn round British Steel - as Labour's flagship nationalisation racks up losses of more than £500 million

In a damning report, the Commons public accounts committee said the government was 'unable to articulate' a business plan for the troubled firm, which was nationalised more than a year ago.

Sir Alex Ferguson unveils his Spotify playlist as huge charity donation revealed

Sep 17, 2026

Sir Alex Ferguson unveils his Spotify playlist as huge charity donation revealed

'A song can be so powerful in connecting us with memories'

Pahang govt offers help to Bera Orang Asli, silent on viral confrontation, 'incense pot' kicking

Sep 17, 2026

Pahang govt offers help to Bera Orang Asli, silent on viral confrontation, 'incense pot' kicking

State exco says willing to help villagers but awaiting details.

Chinese researchers develop 6 kg CT scanner they say is world's smallest

Sep 17, 2026

Chinese researchers develop 6 kg CT scanner they say is world's smallest

A company founded by Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers has developed a 6 kg CT scanner that it says is the world's smallest, a portable device built to image the inside of small objects.

Foreigners make up record 18% of university students in Germany

Sep 17, 2026

Foreigners make up record 18% of university students in Germany

International students accounted for 18% of university enrollment in Germany in the 2025-26 academic year, the highest proportion ever recorded, with their number reaching 516,820.

Which Asian country has the world's largest factory?

Sep 17, 2026

Which Asian country has the world's largest factory?

This factory employs around 250,000 people, making it the world's largest manufacturing site by headcount.

Australian cop stood down after allegedly assaulting his baby could face three years behind bars

Sep 17, 2026

Australian cop stood down after allegedly assaulting his baby could face three years behind bars

Nickolas Wayne Peake, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault when he appeared in Perth's Midland Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Devastating nickname fed-up Minneapolis locals have given to America's wokest prosecutor revealed, after she spent $500k of taxpayer cash on bodyguards

Sep 17, 2026

Devastating nickname fed-up Minneapolis locals have given to America's wokest prosecutor revealed, after she spent $500k of taxpayer cash on bodyguards

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, 62, was handed the nickname on social media following numerous reports of accused criminals, including alleged murderers, being set free.

British mother kidnapped by gunmen in Malawi is freed in daring rescue

Sep 17, 2026

British mother kidnapped by gunmen in Malawi is freed in daring rescue

Nusrat Osman, 47, from Leicester, was abducted in the Mount Pleasant area of Blantyre last Friday.

JOSEPH DINNAGE: He'll hate me saying this. But, as Britain's economy nears the eye of the storm, Burnham is displaying Liz Truss levels of denial

Sep 17, 2026

JOSEPH DINNAGE: He'll hate me saying this. But, as Britain's economy nears the eye of the storm, Burnham is displaying Liz Truss levels of denial

And who do we have to steer us to safety? Andy Burnham. I hope you brought trunks.

Concerns about crumbling wall of rental property which crushed 77-year-old grandmother to death were raised eight years before the tragedy, coroner finds

Sep 17, 2026

Concerns about crumbling wall of rental property which crushed 77-year-old grandmother to death were raised eight years before the tragedy, coroner finds

Clarice Berry died from chest injuries after the 3,800kg gable wall of her rental property in Wigan fell and buried her alive on July 18 2021.

Every tourist's worst nightmare is seen for the first time after allegedly trying to MURDER Australian man minding his own business while enjoying meal at NYC McDonald's

Sep 17, 2026

Every tourist's worst nightmare is seen for the first time after allegedly trying to MURDER Australian man minding his own business while enjoying meal at NYC McDonald's

Juan Mercedes, 25, was indicted on attempted murder for allegedly stabbing an Australian teenager on vacation in New York City while eating a meal in McDonald's.

Sugar federation re-elects president for another 2 crop years

Sep 17, 2026

Sugar federation re-elects president for another 2 crop years

BACOLOD CITY—The Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations Inc. (Confed) unanimously re-elected Aurelio Gerardo Valderrama Jr. as president for Crop Years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 during its annual membership meeting in Makati City on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The re-election marks Valderrama’s fifth and sixth crop years as Confed president, making him the longest-serving president in the federation’s

Anthony Albanese's government announces sweeping changes to migration: Who stays and who goes

Sep 17, 2026

Anthony Albanese's government announces sweeping changes to migration: Who stays and who goes

The Albanese government is unveiling sweeping changes to Australia's migration system in a major speech by Immigration Minister Tony Burke, titled 'Who arrives, who stays, who leaves'.

You can't catch me! Moment mischievous cat causes chaos at vets

Sep 17, 2026

You can't catch me! Moment mischievous cat causes chaos at vets

CCTV footage captures the moment two veterinarians open the cage in a small clinic room in Guangdong, China, only for the white feline to suddenly make a break for freedom.

Mimaropa tops 2025 PSA Awards

Sep 17, 2026

Mimaropa tops 2025 PSA Awards

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA RSSO) Mimaropa placed first among the agency’s regional statistical offices in the 2025 PSA Awards held in Quezon City on Thursday, Sept. 17. In a post on Thursday, PSA Mimaropa said this recognition marked the second time the regional office

Vigan City celebrates heritage, tourism week through the arts

Sep 17, 2026

Vigan City celebrates heritage, tourism week through the arts

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — Vigan celebrated its heritage, arts, and living traditions through a cultural and heritage exhibit held as part of the World Heritage Cities Solidarity and Cultural Celebration and Tourism Week 2026. Held at Balay Bigueño along Calle Crisologo, the exhibit featured artworks, traditional crafts, and other expressions of Vigan’s cultural identity.

Gun-toting Democrat's jaw-dropping boast about illegal migrants detonates in deep red state

Sep 17, 2026

Gun-toting Democrat's jaw-dropping boast about illegal migrants detonates in deep red state

Arkansas Democratic Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner voiced her support for illegal immigrant farm workers, arguing that farmers actually prefer them to American workers.

The truth about teen lifeguard's fatal shark attack 18 months on - as her dad speaks out: 'It killed her instantly'

Sep 17, 2026

The truth about teen lifeguard's fatal shark attack 18 months on - as her dad speaks out: 'It killed her instantly'

Harrowing details have emerged about Charlize Zmuda's death after she was attacked by a shark at a Bridie Island beach.

Golden retriever 'guard dog' filmed trying to PLAY with intruder who broke into his home

Sep 17, 2026

Golden retriever 'guard dog' filmed trying to PLAY with intruder who broke into his home

In a video that seems like straight out of a cartoon, a kind-spirited golden retriever named Nash can be seen trying to play with a burglar who just broke into his home earlier this month.

2 alleged rebels surrender in Oriental Mindoro

Sep 17, 2026

2 alleged rebels surrender in Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two alleged members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) separately surrendered to authorities in Oriental Mindoro, with one turning over a .38-caliber firearm and two rounds of ammunition, police said Thursday. Police said one of the surrenderers, who was listed in the National Peace and Security Registry (NPSR), surrendered around

Lotto results: No jackpot winners in Sept. 17 draws

Sep 17, 2026

Lotto results: No jackpot winners in Sept. 17 draws

MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the SuperLotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, Sept. 17, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The SuperLotto 6/49 winning combination was 23-31-25-15-16-36 for a jackpot of ₱25.22 million. No ticket matched all six numbers. For Lotto 6/42, the winning combination was 08-31-32-19-24-06 for a jackpot

US families ramp up efforts for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit

Sep 17, 2026

US families ramp up efforts for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit

Chen Youlin, a Chinese-American scientist, travelled back to China in October 2024 for a month-long holiday, including to celebrate his mother’s 80th birthday. As he prepared to leave, authorities arrested him at the airport in Beijing. For more than 670 days, his wife, Rong Yufang, and other family members have not been able to see or speak with him. “Sometimes I realise I can no longer clearly remember the sound of his voice, and that breaks my heart,” Rong told the South China Morning Post....

Putin could be planning to bomb Britain and other countries supporting Ukraine, Polish prime minister warns

Sep 17, 2026

Putin could be planning to bomb Britain and other countries supporting Ukraine, Polish prime minister warns

Donald Tusk issued a chilling warning after the country was forced to close its airspace, scramble fighter jets and close airports due to the Kremlin's latest assault.

Woman was high when she plowed her SUV into a Metro bus, killing 2, prosecutors say

Sep 17, 2026

Woman was high when she plowed her SUV into a Metro bus, killing 2, prosecutors say

The woman accused of being behind the wheel of an SUV in a deadly crash involving a Metro bus was charged with two counts of murder Thursday, as families and friends mourn the victims of the crash and a subsequent helicopter crash that killed three others.

Schoolboy left with serious brain damage after bully battered him to a pulp for bumping into him in hallway, parents claim

Sep 17, 2026

Schoolboy left with serious brain damage after bully battered him to a pulp for bumping into him in hallway, parents claim

Irvin E Rodriguez Gaitan, 18, was walking down a hallway when another Meadowbrook High student struck him.

The HSE is owed 200million euro by private insurers... and consultants not signing forms in time is the number one reason that the health executive has written off a staggering amount in unpaid claims prompting calls for 'a radical overhaul' of its sys...

Sep 17, 2026

The HSE is owed 200million euro by private insurers... and consultants not signing forms in time is the number one reason that the health executive has written off a staggering amount in unpaid claims prompting calls for 'a radical overhaul' of its sys...

The HSE is writing off millions of euro in insurance claims because they are not being processed on time, with €200million outstanding for treatment of private patients.

Clarks award-winning trainers in four colours are designed to help 'walk for longer'

Sep 17, 2026

Clarks award-winning trainers in four colours are designed to help 'walk for longer'

Named the 'Best Cushioned Walking Shoe' by Women's Health in 2026, the Clarks trainers are designed to help you walk for longer

'Historic moment' for Number 10 North as first international leader visits Andy Burnham in Manchester

Sep 17, 2026

'Historic moment' for Number 10 North as first international leader visits Andy Burnham in Manchester

'We are the closest of friends, and I look forward to further strengthening that friendship'

Lovers are flogged 100 times each for adultery with girlfriend begging for mercy then collapsing in pain during brutal Sharia caning in Indonesia

Sep 17, 2026

Lovers are flogged 100 times each for adultery with girlfriend begging for mercy then collapsing in pain during brutal Sharia caning in Indonesia

A couple was flogged 100 times each for adultery under an Indonesian province's strict Sharia laws.

JV Ejercito: No more delays in NSCR, Metro Manila subway

Sep 17, 2026

JV Ejercito: No more delays in NSCR, Metro Manila subway

MANILA, Philippines — Senate finance committee chair Senator JV Ejercito on Thursday said he is ensuring there will be no more delays in the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and the Metro Manila Subway. Ejercito and Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez inspected the NSCR’s West Valenzuela Station and its Operations Control Center, as well

Mr Net Zero to have the final say on drilling for oil in the Falklands

Sep 17, 2026

Mr Net Zero to have the final say on drilling for oil in the Falklands

The Net Zero champion, who moved from energy secretary to Foreign Secretary under Andy Burnham, is responsible for granting and renewing licences.

Beloved sports coach, 42, survived terrible car crash and relieved family thought she was in clear... then an unimaginable tragedy struck months later

Sep 17, 2026

Beloved sports coach, 42, survived terrible car crash and relieved family thought she was in clear... then an unimaginable tragedy struck months later

Emily McNamara, the assistant women's hockey coach at Vermont's Middlebury College, suffered critical injuries in a car crash during an ice storm in March.

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