Scandal


Former editor: Murdoch’s NY Post aims to destroy Obama

The New York Post editor fired over that whole chimp cartoon saga has levelled some shocking allegations at the paper, amongst them, that the publication’s stated goal was to “destroy Barack Obama.”

Kohler: How 18 out of 20 economists were wrong

Amongst all the chatter about interest rate rises, rumours were circulating that two journalists were getting leaked info directly from the RBA, reports Alan Kohler. What problems will this bring?

JFK’s own Monica Lewinski breaks silence

Mimi Beardsley Alford, who had an affair with John F. Kennedy while she was an intern in the White House, has decided to write a memoir.

Berlusconi’s girlfriend calls him “Papi” — because he is!

A rumour circulating in Italy has it that the 18-year-old involved in the break-up of Berlusconi’s marriage calls him “Papi” or “Daddy” — because he really is her father.

Bernie Madoff’s loose-lipped secretary tells all

Bernie Madoff was a sexist, egomaniacal, short-tempered control freak—yet everybody loved him. His secretary of more than 20 years, Eleanor Squillari, spills the beans; 9000 words’ worth of them.

Reality check: A little bit of rorting

It’s not the stories about Liberals being caught rorting the system that have kept John Howard’s election campaign off the rails this week. The damage was done by preventing the story that Mr Howard wanted aired getting the run it otherwise would have.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups

Where’s the AWB scandal? … David Williamson … climate change … campaign issues that aren’t … super funds … Rudd chooses Rove …

What a Muslim looks like, by The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph plucks a generic picture to illustrate a specific Islamic story. What’s the deal? asks Irfan Yusuf.