New Idea

Issue 29: This week in New Idea

New Idea

Updated 8 July 2012 at 6:37 pm

KATIE’S CUSTODY BOMBSHELL – WHY TOM WILL NEVER GET SURI

Ever since Katie Holmes shocked Tom Cruise by filing for divorce and seeking sole custody of their daughter Suri she’s appeared a whole new person. Insiders say Katie's new-found confidence is all down to the fact she has a trump card up her sleeve in her battle for beloved six-year old Suri – a bombshell secret that could guarantee her the custody outcome she desperately longs for.

INSIDE WILLS AND KATE’S ROYAL NURSERY

With Jubilee duties over and free time on her hands, Kate Middleton has set to work getting her London pad in order. And the duchess – who’s been pictured with a rounder-than-usual stomach recently – clearly has maternal matters on her mind.

DELTA AND DARREN: CALIFORNIA LOVE!

As they smile, laugh and even sneak in a cheeky tap on the bum while exercising in LA, it’s clear the new romance between The Voice stars Delta Goodrem and Darren McMullen is heating up like the Californian sun!

KATE WATERHOUSE AND LUKE RICKETSON’S ITALIAN WEDDING

It was a fun-filled festa when Aussie racing royalty Kate Waterhouse married rugby league blue blood Luke Ricketson, on a summer evening in Sicily.

NEW IDEA FOOD: MIDWINTER MAGIC

Nothing warms the bones like a good hot soup, and our spicy tomato and bacon is perfect for a cosy night in. Manu’s Spanish meatballs are a fiery treat as well, and why not top it off with some delicious pecan fudge?

The Independent
Stephen King posts ‘scary’ warning about Elon Musk’s control over Trump
King’s fans said that the statement was more disturbing than any of his novels
The Daily Beast
Prince Andrew Set to Flee England for Controversial Secret Palace Overseas
Prince Andrew may have been frozen out of the British royal family yet again, but another royal family seems keen to adopt him. The prince has been gifted the use of a palace in Abu Dhabi by the country’s autocratic elite, the royal historian and freedom-of-information campaigner Andrew Lownie will claim in a hotly anticipated biography of the prince to be published next year, The Daily Beast can reveal. The Daily Beast reported this week that several of Andrew’s friends say he could “do a Harry
Yahoo Sport Australia
Steve Smith cops brutal rejection amid huge call on Pat Cummins' replacement as Test captain
Steve Smith is the current vice-captain and former Test skipper. Read more here.
Yahoo News Australia
Woman's 'terrible' laundry find prompts call for ban deadly household item
Experts say the dangerous items shouldn't be sold in Australia. Find out why.
NewsWire
New theory on what caused fatal bus crash
A new theory has emerged about the possible cause of the fatal bus crash that saw one man die and 13 passengers injured in a tragic start to the holidays.
Evening Standard
Russia suffers 'deadliest day of war with 2,200 killed'
Kyiv’s army claims more than 770,000 Russian military personnel have been killed since conflict began
Cosmo
Julia Fox wears American Beauty-inspired sheer naked bodysuit
Julia Fox has shared images of her wearing an American Beauty-inspired sheer naked bodysuit, complete with red flowers.
InStyle
King Charles Didn't Disclose His Specific Type of Cancer for a Touching Reason
It was a "conscious choice," says a Palace source.
The Independent
A man who killed his brother was jailed for life. 20 years later he brutally murdered his 71-year-old neighbour
Brian Whitelock told police officers that Wendy Buckney was ‘begging him to stop’
NewsWire
All One Nation members quit
The last member of One Nation in one Australian state has resigned in a major blow to leader, Pauline Hanson.
BBC
Man abandons haircut to help officer under attack
Kyle Whiting ran to a police officer's aid with the barber's cape still draped over his shoulders.
The Independent
Trump team warns Starmer’s ‘horrible, arrogant’ ambassador pick means Britain will be ‘locked out’ of key discussions
President-elect’s team deeply unhappy at Starmer’s choice for Britain’s new top diplomat
Yahoo Finance AU
Aussie dad fired days before Christmas shares secret work recording: ‘Craziest thing’
Melbourne dad-of-two Eric Ho Pham has shared the moment he was fired from his job in a secretly recorded clip.
Yahoo Lifestyle
Royal fans spot hidden detail in Queen Mary's Christmas tree snap: 'Beautiful'
Eagle-eyed royal fans have noticed a sweet detail in King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark’s Christmas decorations. Read more.
BuzzFeed
27 Brutally Honest Confessions From A Non-Rich Kid Who Went To An Elite Private School With Super-Rich Kids
"I was one of the only kids in the whole school that wasn’t wealthy or had famous parents. I attended on scholarship."
Yahoo Sport Australia
Melbourne Storm's replacement for Craig Bellamy as Brandon Smith fires fresh shot at old club
Craig Bellamy has always taken a year-by-year approach to his NRL future. Read more here.
The Daily Beast
Trump Orders Europe to Buy More U.S. Oil and Gas—or Face Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump took a brief hiatus from the U.S. government’s shutdown crisis Friday morning to re-up his threats of a trade war with the nation’s closest allies. “I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil and gas,” Trump posted to Truth Social on Friday morning. “Otherwise, it is TARIFFS all the way!” he added.
Yahoo News Australia
Calls to 'shut down' controversial business after illegal act in national park
It comes days after reporting $29 million in losses. Find out more.
HuffPost UK
Why You Should Never Roast Carrots In Olive Oil
Rosemary Gill, director of Milk Street Cooking School, shares why.
NewsWire
Wild twist in Bali Nine member’s return
There’s been a wild twist in the remaining Bali Nine members returning to their home states, with police confirming they are “aware” of an outstanding arrest warrant.

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