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The steep descent of skipper Steve Smith: Four times the captain came off looking

Since taking over as Australian test captain Steve Smith has been involved in a number of controversial incidents that climaxed when he admitted to orchestrating a ball tampering. From questioning the International Cricket Council to 'stepping over the line' in India when he looked to be seeking assistance from the dressing room before calling for a review. and most recently the incident with South African bowler Kagiso Rabada who bumped the captain during the current test series in South Africa.

Karl Stefanovic SLAMMED by viewers after he calls Kylie Minogue a 'hot 50-year-old', tells her to stop dating 'good-looking d**kheads' and sings happy birthday in bizarre interview

Karl Stefanovic has been slammed after he called Kylie Minogue a 'hot 50-year-old' and told her to stop dating 'good-looking d**kheads' in a bizarre interview. The host, 43, also brought out a cake and sang happy birthday to the pop sensation in the wince-inducing chat during Sunday's episode of 60 Minutes. Viewers were less than impressed with the father-of-three's onscreen antics, blasting the 'trainwreck' interview and calling for someone more 'professional' to take the helm.

London-based executive performance coach Amy Iversen has revealed the six crucial questions every woman should ask herself to figure out if her husband is on the verge of having an affair.

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A woman was stripped naked, handcuffed and left to sit in her own menstrual blood during a shocking 40-minute trip from jail to a Western Australian mental health facility.

The site has since been shut down by the Queensland Police Taskforce but investigations continue to rescue abused children. About 100 offenders have been identified.

Katie Timms spent just £6.83 on a weekly shop and admits she was miserable by the end of it. The Plymouth jounalist documented her journey and shared images of hr grim-looking meals

Three-year-old Victorian boy diagnosed with cancer after doctors said it was just a virus

Three-year-old Victorian boy Ryder Grace was misdiagnosed with 'a virus' then 'arthritis' and finally 'constipation' before doctors found he was riddled with cancer including a six-centimetre tumour in his stomach. Ryder Grace's, pictured left before his sickness, top right at the time he was diagnosed and bottom right during treatment, mother Katherine said she went to the doctors a dozen times before taking her son to the children's hospital where his cancer was picked up. She is now planning to take him to America for a treatment she hopes will lower his chance of getting the cancer again - something which is likely to happen in the first six-12 months following treatment.

Devanesan Devasakayam, 33, who allegedly assaulted a 12-year-old on a Sydney train sobbed in Parramatta Court as he was refused bail. He was extradited from Western Australia.

The budget-friendly item has been dubbed a 'miracle worker' by thousands, with the likes of Kylie Jenner and top beauty YouTuber Nikkie Tutorials endorsing it publicly.

The crime shocked locals in Hereforshire as the Hammond home boasts extensive security including ten foot iron gates, a high-tech security system and a protective fort.

Britain's favourite chocolate is set to make a drastic change in order to fight falling sales. The details of the changing shape of the treat were leaked during preparations for an upcoming advert.

Angry fans react to Steve Smith and David Warner being removed as Australia captain and

Angry fans, ex-players and other pundits have reacted on social media to the revelations that Steve Smith and the 'leadership group' orchestrated a method of cheating in test against South Africa. From the average Australian fans to former captains and others within the cricketing community, people are stunned, upset and understandably disappointed.

Captain Steve Smith incredibly admitted to a premeditated plan for Cameron Bancroft to illegally alter the ball's condition during day three of the Test against South Africa .

Steve Smith and David Warner stood down as Australia captain and vice captain ball

Cricket Australia announced ahead of play starting in Cape Town that Steve Smith and David Warner had been removed as captain and vice captain for the remainder of the Test match. It followed an emergency meeting to discuss the pair's future on Sunday morning. A host of cricket legends including Shane Warne, Allan Border and Adam Gilchrist have weighed in on the discussion as prime minister Malcolm Turnbull led the condemnation on Sunday (right). Smith had been under pressure over whether he could continue as captain as legends criticised the plan for being hatched by senior players as he faces calls to stand down. Mr Turnbull spoke to reporters in Victoria saying the nation had woken up on Sunday 'shocked and bitterly disappointed' and wanted 'decisive action soon'.

Is this the moment Australia cheated against England in the ASHES? Player at the centre of scandal caught on camera appearing to pour SUGAR into his pocket 'to tamper with the ball'

In the aftermath of Cameron Bancroft's blatant ball-tampering in South Africa, a video has surfaced appearing to show him cheating again against England. The batsman was picked up on TV coverage in January seemingly pouring sugar into his pocket before taking to the field at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in the fifth and final test match.   Players are barred, by Law 42.3, from rubbing the ball on the ground, interfering with its seam or surface, or using any implement that can alter the condition of the ball to thereby gain unfair advantage. In the past, players have been fined and banned by the authorities for using sweets or mints to get a better shine on the ball - and Bancroft, who was only playing his fifth Test in Sydney, could have used the sugar to do the same. Australia's captain Steve Smith and vice captain David Warner have been stripped of their roles after Bancroft was seen using tape to tamper with the ball on the fourth day of the third Test in Cape Town yesterday.

'I was just a bit broken as a person': Kylie Minogue gets emotional as she talks about split from Joshua Sasse... but says being single ahead of her 50th birthday feels 'fantastic'

Kylie Minogue has revealed she felt 'broken as a person' following herbreak-up with fiancé Joshua Sasse early last year. Speaking candidly with 60 Minutes on Sunday night, the pop icon appeared emotional as she detailed the 'rotten time' in her life. However, the defiant star added she now feels she 'has another chance' at life, and feels 'fantastic' ahead of her 50th birthday.

The prince has reportedly struck up a close bond with Thomas Markle and been making 'regular' phone calls to discuss their upcoming nuptials at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, on May 19.

An associate professor from Deakin University is calling for cartoon characters to be banned from the packaging of sugary foods - claiming the colourful pictures make products appeal to kids.

Massive croc interrupts footy practice as it swims on field but is all as it seems?

The Port Douglas Crocs Aussie rules football club posted a photo of what looked to be a huge crocodile on the field during a rain soaked training session, its jaws looking ready to snap. The photo comes as a deluge continues to inundate Port Douglas, flooding parts of the football field. North Queensland is home to some very large crocodiles and floods are known to get them on the move.

The man flew into Melbourne airport from Kuala Lumpur where he was searched by Border Force officers. They allegedly found more than 900 images and videos of child abuse material.

Grace Kelly's granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi announces her engagement

Grace Kelly's granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi formally announced her engagement to film producer Dimitri Rassam at Monaco's annual Rose Ball on Saturday night. The bride-to-be, 31, showed off a sparkling diamond engagement ring as she arrived at the charity gala with her dashing fiance (left). Her mother, Princess Caroline of Hanover, 61, looked utterly delighted with her daughter's news, beaming as she posed for photos with designer Karl Largerfeld (right). Charlotte's brother Pierre and his wife Beatrice (inset together) also attended.

Drivers who take advantage of disabled parking spots are among the most inconsiderate on the road. Statistics reveal that the suburb of Chatswood is the worst in NSW.

James Packer takes a smoke break after checking into psychiatric hospital

Casino mogul James Packer has been spotted on a solitary cigarette break after checking in to a $5000-a-night mental health facility in Boston. Packer, 50, checked in to The Pavilion at McLaren Hospital on Thursday night, accompanied by his mother and friend Guy Jallan. Packer has received an outpouring of support from his friends and family, with mother Ros flying to Boston to be with him when he checked in to the psychiatric facility, and friends close by throughout the process.

Charles Bronson, 65, was upset he was unable to see his wife Paula, 37, and give her a card on the most romantic day of the year so he started a 'rumble' with guards at his Durham jail.

First ever Qantas direct flight from Perth to successfully lands

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was aboard the direct flight from Perth to London describing the 9000km 17 hour flight as a major milestone for Australia as well as global aviation. To ensure there will be more direct flights from Australia to Europe, Mr Joyce said Qantas needs to show it will work economically.

People were seen leaping from a burning shopping centre in Kemerovo, Siberia on Sunday. At least four children and two adults have died as a result of the fiery blaze.

People are being warned to keep an eye on their family dogs after at least three pet pooches fell ill with megaoesophagus. A premium dog food brand is being tested to see if it is connected to the illness.

Bachelor In Paradise viewers mock the cast's cosmetic surgery

This year, reality TV fans were fascinated by the plastic fantastic cast of Channel Nine's Married At First Sight. But now it looks like a new bunch of surgically-enhanced stars are stealing the spotlight, with Bachelor In Paradise fans flocking to Twitter on Sunday night to comment on the cast's suspiciously frozen faces during the show's premiere. 'Good to know the Botox injectors from Married at First Sight had another job to go to,' joked one viewer.

Thousands of people flock to the beach

Bondi Beach was packed with swimmers and sunbathers today as thousands flocked to the waves to escape 34C heat. The hottest part of the city was the airport which saw the mercury reach 33.8C. Bourke was the warmest town in New South Wales at 37C. Revellers made the most of the warm autumn weather by taking to the sand and sea before rains were due to fall on Sunday night. 

Melbourne mother relives the moment she tried to kill her disabled adult son in a

A mother who reached 'breaking point' after three decades caring for her autistic son has relived the night she attempted a murder-suicide with her disabled son. 'We were going together and I wasn't leaving him behind,' Yvette Nichol told 60 Minutes. 'No mother or father should should go through what I went through, none.'

Australian business tycoon James Packer is trying to get his life back on track after sensationally stepping down as director of Crown resorts for mental health reasons.

The exiled leader has been on the run since his failed bid by his regional government in October to declare independence from Spain and was arrested crossing the border to enter Denmark.

Disgraced ex-deputy mayor Salim Mehajer to be hit with drug charges

Disgraced former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer appears to be in trouble again – this time for allegedly supplying painkilling prescription medication. The property developer, who is currently in Silverwater prison following allegations he staged a car accident to get out of facing court, was allegedly selling the ‘anxiety and pain killing drugs’.

Tracey Jewel and Sean Thomsen go to Perth for a holiday with Tracey's eight-year-old

She recently confirmed her controversial relationship with fellow Married At First Sight star Sean Thomsen, 34. And since making their relationship 'Facebook official' earlier this week, Tracey Jewel, 35, has proved the couple are in it for the long haul. Taking to Instagram On Sunday, the brunette beauty posted a series of intimate snaps with beau Sean during a romantic getaway in Perth.

Tricky visual puzzle with partially erased letters will challenge even the brightest

In this tricky puzzle, players from around the world are asked to identify 15 different words that have been partially erased, picking the correct multiple choice answer. Creator Cody Cross, who shared the puzzle on PlayBuzz , compared the task to a 'visual IQ test'. He explained that successful players will be those who can 'visualise patterns in their mind's eye' and 'think in 3D'.

Haunting mugshots of Victorian criminals unearthed in police archives

NEW Historic black and white photographs show crime suspects arrested more than 160 years ago and are believed to be among 'the oldest of their kind' still in existence. The series of images were released by West Midlands Police and are accompanied with handwritten notes of suspected offenders. The discovered pictures include one of Isaac Ellery and another of Catherine Legge which were taken by the then Birmingham City Police in the 1850s. Ellery was convicted in 1853 for stealing 'gig cushions' and given seven years 'transportation' - a Victorian punishment that saw offenders shipped to the colonies to serve sentences abroad.

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Kim Kardashian suffers an epic photoshop fail as she slims figure in cycle shorts

She's in Washington D.C for the March For Our Lives.  So perhaps Kim Kardashian was distracted from the details when she appeared to suffer a photoshop fail, on an image she posted to Instagram on Saturday.  The 37-year-old reality television star was mocked by followers after she shared a picture, which squashed a car in the background and bent the curb.

Rachel Barton, 37, from Edinburgh, ensured the big day of Harrie Cater-Pugh, who suffers from a rare disability that cause her joints to dislocate easily, went without a hitch.

Pay attention, class. Some of you may need to write this down. A headmistress at a leading girls’ school has said too many women ‘infantilise’ their husbands, writes LIZ JONES

Pippa spotted with her brother and husband in London

The Duchess of Cambridge's camera-shy younger sister, 34, was spotted leaving trendy Bombay restaurant Dishoom with husband James Matthews (right) and brother James Middleton (left). Pippa, who appeared to be wearing a dark jacket, ducked behind her husband in the front seat while her 30-year-old brother took the wheel.

Dannielle Porter, 32, is suing four doctors for breach of duty of care alleging they failed to send her for a mammogram, ultrasound or biopsy after complaints of a hard lump.

Georgia Vizovitis, 13, (pictured) from Canberra became trapped under the boat's hull when it flipped on the Moruya River bar, south of Batemans Bay, about 7am Saturday

Canberra Year 8 student Georgia Vizovitis (pictured), was trapped under the hull of the tiny boat for at least 20 minutes before her body was pulled from the water by emergency services.

Aerial images show March For Our Lives from space

Hundreds of thousands of people turned out for the DC event, with 800 more events being held across world. 175,000 people attended a rally in New York, while 30,000 were counted in Atlanta and Pittsburgh alone. 15,000 people attended a rally in Parkland, Florida - where 17 high school students were killed last month. The rally was organized by the survivors of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Other events were held everywhere from Los Angeles and Chicago to Sydney, Mumbai, London, and Tokyo.

Those who like to sleep in in the morning may be happy to know it could be better for you. FEMAIL spoke to Australian sleep researcher Dr Sun Bin, who explained why it is beneficial

'I shouldn't have brought it up again, because I don't want to get down in the mosh pit with this guy,' Biden said in a Friday interview with the Pod Save America podcast,

Katie Williams reveals her top diet and fitness tricks for the cooler months

Thousands of Australians stick with the same diet and exercise regime all year round. And while this works for a select few, failing to switch it up during the cooler months can significantly hinder results and lead to a burnout or perhaps even weight gain. Here, Australian fitness model and former Ninja Warrior star, Katie Williams, speaks to FEMAIL about her go-to fitness routines and reveals her top exercise, diet and wellbeing tips for the months ahead.

The Home and Affairs minister has silenced rumours of a $5 tax on cheap overseas parcels. Peter Dutton said 'We have said we're not going to do that in this budget,' on Sunday.

Up to 100 volunteers (pictured) assisted on the beach as a massive crane lifted dead whales onto the back of a truck on the Western Australian coast. Surviving whales were taken out to sea.

Australian champion surfer Mick Fanning was seen checking out a more extreme sport on Sunday, just three days before his final title competition.

Michael Davidson, 37, died in the line of duty on Thursday after suffering critical injuries as he battled a fire that broke out on the Harlem set of a film starring Edward Norton and Bruce Willis.

Monika Radulovic marries artist Alesandro Ljubicic

Monika Radulovic has married her artist fiance, Alesandro Ljubicic. The former Miss Universe Australia, 27, stunned in a flowing Galia Lahav couture gown during a lavish 'do in Sydney this Saturday. The pair tied the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by meticulously-manicured hedges and cascading fountains at Sydney's Miramare Gardens.

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE O2 ARENA: Lucas Browne was rushed to hospital in the wake of his knockout at the hands of Dillian Whyte on Saturday - but he is not thought to be seriously hurt.

The mystery woman, who is understood to also be from Russia, had been dating the 66-year-old and has been left 'terrified' by the nerve agent attack in the Wiltshire city on March 4.

The 21-year-old, ranked 175th in the world, used a vicious top-spin forehand to wear down Federer and claim an upset victory in front of a stunned sellout crowd in Miami.

Stunning photos show children at work and play in colonial Australia

A new book features previously unpublished photographs of what life was like for children in colonial Australia, showing boys and girls at work and play. Images include a scene behind Oxford Street, Sydney, as it was about 1900 (bottom left) when children earnt money shovelling manure. Another shows a young cab driver in Melbourne's Bourke Street as it was in the 1890s (top left). Oxford Street (bottom right) and Bourke Street (top right) are unrecognisable today.

PC Nikki Yianni, 30, from Romford, East London, was left humiliated by her spiteful policeman ex-boyfriend Joe Prasad. He stashed drugs on her and sent naked pictures of her in a sick bid to ruin her life.

Aileen McHenry Allen, 24, was forced to leave her Brisbane job when she was five-months pregnant. She was told by her employer Stellar she needed to schedule her unpaid toilet breaks.

Francis Matthew, the former editor of the English-language Gulf News for the country, had faced the possibility of the death penalty for the killing of Jane Matthew in July 2017.

England goalkeeper Nick Pope attended St Andrew's Primary School in Soham and was in the same class as murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

The true riches-to-rags tale of Princess Grace's best friend

Model, socialite and bridesmaid to best friend Grace Kelly… So how did Carolyn Scott Reybold end up homeless and destitute? Her daughter Nyna Giles tells her story.

Chloe Morello, 26, is well-known in the beauty world thanks to her easy-to-follow tutorials. Now the Australian has tested whether Kim Kardashian's make up can last the whole day.

Police found the boy wondering on Guise Road in Bradbury, just outside of Campbelltown in New South Wales. They are now appealing for public assistance to locate the boy's family or carers.

Woman had her ceremony in -15 degree weather - and even went skiing in her gown! 

An Australian couple has taken the phrase 'white wedding' to a whole new level with a spectacular ceremony at subzero temperatures. Brisbane pair Jean Summers, 40, and Dean Reeves, 42, decided to tie the knot in Japan's northern most island Hokkaido in late January and kicked off their special day with a ski down the slopes. 'It wasn't even a big decision for us, it was a bit of a no-brainer. Dean proposed in the snow two years ago on Christmas Eve and we absolutely love skiing,' Joan told FEMAIL.

Sergei Skripal, 66, is thought to have given the children - all boys - the bread to throw into the river in Avon Playground, Salisbury, but one of the boys ate the slice handed to him.

Mel Beattie was left with seven broken ribs and a punctured lung while her daughter Tash, 15, suffered two broken ribs and a fractured ankle after the car ploughed into the family home in Worcester.

Ashara Wallace, 15, vanished on Friday night while her nine-year-old sisiter Alliyah went missing from Lambeth, South London.

CCTV showed a man boarding a train at Wynyard about 12.30pm on New Year's Day before the girl and her family boarded at Central. He started talking with the girl after she sat next to him.

Are you going grocery hopping? Adorable moment a peckish wallaby hops through the doors of a supermarket for an afternoon snack

In Victoria, a determined wallaby ditched his diet of grass and set off for greener pastures, heading for the local supermarket for a browse in the air-conditioned aisles.The wallaby can be seen hopping through a supermarket car park, ducking and weaving its way through people, cars and trolleys. A woman can be heard in the background of the video asking what the wallaby is doing in the middle of the main road.

Identical twin Megan Walker appeared to exhibit her sister Sophie's cancer symptoms before the heartbreaking diagnosis was made. The 11-year-old twins, from Edinburgh, are now closer than ever.

FEMAIL reveals the 7 decor trends worth knowing 

Homeowners are often looking for simple and affordable ways to make their abode stand out. So to help make it a little easier, the experts at leading Australian interior design company Bowerbird have revealed a number of ways you can revamp your space and ensure it's on trend - without breaking the bank. Here, FEMAIL has rounded up their top seven tips.

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Marchers and counter-protesters clash in Phoenix over gun-laws debate

An estimated 15,000 people participated in March for Our Lives in Phoenix, Arizona. But they were met with a few dozen counter-protesters. Some of these people brought their own guns. The Arizona Department of Public Safety confirmed that no one was arrested during the events on Saturday. Arizona has some of the most lenient gun laws in the country. The state allows its residents to open-carry without needing a license or permit. Pictured are some of the counter-protesters from the rally on Saturday.

Autopsies indicate an Iowa couple and their two children died from inhaling toxic gas at a rented condo on Mexico's Caribbean coast, but there was no sign of foul play or suicide.

Croatian footballer Bruno Boban, who played for Marsonia, collapsed and died during a match on Saturday against Slavonija Pozega. Medics battled to save the 25-year-old after a ball hit him in the chest.

Freak weather phenomenon sees orange snow fall in Russia

A freak weather incident turned snow an eerie shade of orange in at least four countries.  The bizarre phenomenon has been reported in cities in Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Romania and footage of the strange snow quickly went viral. Ski resorts resembled sandy beaches after turning orange while several witnesses said the scenes looked 'apocalyptic' and compared it to the surface of Mars. Experts blamed the weird snow - which in some places even looked brown - on a combination of sand and pollen.

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Woman grins after being rescued by a lifeguard at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach 

A woman was all smiles after being dragged from the surf at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. The woman was seen struggling in the surf before being all too happy to be rescued by a tattooed lifeguard. A Waverley Council spokeswoman described it as a 'fairly routine day' and the only people who needed to be rescued were weak swimmers despite thousands of revellers flocking to the iconic famous beach to beat the 32 degree heat.

Cook spoke on Saturday at the China Development Forum in Beijing, responding to a question about Facebook's handling of the Cambridge Analytical data harvesting scandal.

President Trump's older sister is selling her eight-bedroom beachfront home in Florida for

The older sister of President Donald Trump is selling her Florida home for nearly $23million, A sales contract is pending on the eight-bedroom beachfront property, owned by Maryanne Trump Barry. It's not clear when the sale will close or who the buyer is. Barry, 80, purchased the home, located near Mar-a-Lago, in 2004 for $11.5million. The outlet reports that she owns the home through a revocable trust. The 1125 S Ocean Boulevard property has eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, an open entertaining area with a formal living room, a sun room, a family room and a library. Outside there's a large backyard in-ground swimming pool, an balcony with a view of the ocean and a patio.

   

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