• France and the UK pledge to put boots on the ground in Ukraine
    Jan 7 2026
    The UK and France will put boots on the ground in Ukraine under a revised peace plan. Europe, the US and Ukraine have agreed to new security guarantees once the fighting stops, seen as a key step in reaching a ceasefire.

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    2 mins
  • Woman critical after Melton South house fire
    Jan 7 2026
    A Melton South woman is fighting for life after neighbours rushed to save her from a burning home. The home was engulfed within minutes and witnesses say she was fortunate to survive.

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    2 mins
  • White House threatens further violent attacks on neighbouring countries
    Jan 7 2026
    Donald Trump's White House has threatened further violent attacks on neighbouring countries, warning using military force to take Greenland is an option. It's sparked fears of a split in NATO, as the US strikes a deal to access Venezuela's oil just days after taking its president.

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    3 mins
  • Weekly rents surge in Sydney as city’s cheapest suburbs revealed
    Jan 7 2026
    Weekly rents in Sydney have gone up more than $40 in the past year and 2026 won't bring any relief. But 7NEWS can reveal the cheapest suburbs with the most stock.

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    2 mins
  • Brynne Edelsten's mum makes 13,000 KM mercy dash to secure her daughter's freedom
    Jan 7 2026
    Former socialite and accused drug trafficker Brynne Edelsten has been bailed out by her mother, who has flown in from the US. She put up a $5000 surety to secure her daughter's freedom.

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    2 mins
  • Tactical team bodycam shows arrest of Toyota heist gang
    Jan 7 2026
    Queensland police have dismantled a sophisticated car theft ring that stole 60 Toyota vehicles using black market hacking tools to bypass security systems without keys. Seven foreign nationals face 300 charges after tactical police discovered vehicles hidden in shipping containers at a Brisbane car yard, destined for the UAE. Only 15 of the 60 stolen vehicles have been recovered, with the remainder believed to be overseas.

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    1 min
  • Robotic puppy offers hope for dementia patients
    Jan 7 2026
    TomBot is a highly realistic robotic puppy designed to provide companionship for seniors with dementia and mild cognitive impairment. The lifelike robotic pet was developed after the founder's mother with Alzheimer's rejected traditional substitutes when her real dog had to be removed for safety reasons. Research shows robotic animals significantly outperform stuffed animals and dolls in reducing loneliness, anxiety, depression, and pain in dementia patients, with over 300 million seniors worldwide potentially benefiting from this technology.

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    3 mins
  • 'Absolutely critical': Extreme heat warning issued for Sydney
    Jan 7 2026
    Extreme heat conditions are forecast for Sydney and Western Sydney, with temperatures expected to reach close to 44 degrees Celsius over the coming days. New South Wales health services and emergency personnel are preparing for increased demand, with additional resources being deployed to handle heat-related incidents. Critical safety measures include exercising only during cooler hours, staying hydrated throughout the day, checking on elderly family members and young children, and never leaving children unattended in vehicles.

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    5 mins
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