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School bus bursts into flames with more than a dozen students on board in the Northern Territory
A school bus caught fire in Australia’s Northern Territory while carrying more than a dozen students, according to reports. The incident is notable given the number of children on board at the time the fire broke out, raising immediate safety concerns for those travelling on the vehicle. Beyond the headline details, the source material provided…
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Driver seriously injured after bus crashed into a rail bridge, trapping him in the wreckage
A bus driver was left with serious injuries after his vehicle crashed into a rail bridge support in Port Adelaide, trapping him in the wreckage for over an hour. Emergency crews worked to free the 37-year-old, who was subsequently taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition, while a passenger also required hospital treatment.…
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Barnaby Joyce reveals the truth behind infamous video of his late-night planter box fall: ‘One bottle too many’
Barnaby Joyce has admitted he had “one bottle too many” before falling from a planter box onto a Canberra footpath in February 2024, having previously attributed the late-night incident to a mix of alcohol and prescription medication. The now-One Nation MP made the admission during Monday’s episode of ABC’s Australian Story, marking a shift from…
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Senior neo-Nazi takes his own life while facing charges over Indigenous camp ambush
Timothy Lutze, a senior figure in the far-right National Socialist Network, has died by suicide while facing court over an alleged ambush at Melbourne’s Indigenous Camp Sovereignty encampment last August. The 36-year-old former gym owner and boxer died during a directions hearing at the Victorian County Court, and the charges against him have since been…
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Mysterious 100-year-old time capsule is discovered and reopened at Midwest masonic temple… and its fascinating contents are immaculate
A century-old time capsule was discovered and opened in Aurora, Illinois, after being hidden inside the historic Lincoln Masonic Temple, which was demolished in 2019 following a fire. Locals gathered on Saturday to watch officials unveil its contents, which had survived fire, demolition and the passage of time largely intact, offering a rare glimpse into…
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Moment one of Israel’s most dangerous criminals is shot dead at petrol station at point-blank range
CCTV footage has captured the moment a gunman shot dead Yanis Yushvaev, described as one of Israel’s most dangerous criminals, at point-blank range outside a petrol station in Caesarea. The 40-year-old, said to head a crime group linked to the Jewish Caucasus community, was killed on Sunday in what police believe was a criminally motivated…
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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy – and Trump
Canada is weighing a range of economic retaliation options against the US amid an escalating tariff dispute, drawing on the leverage it holds as the top trading partner for most American states. Prime Minister Mark Carney has proposed “dollar-for-dollar” countermeasures on goods such as steel, dairy, appliances and electronics, while officials including Ontario Premier Doug…
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US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a 47-year designation and clearing what officials called the “final major barriers” to private investment and Syria’s reintegration into the global economy. The decision reflects Washington’s embrace of Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Islamist militant once wanted by…
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What a cool coat! Pets show off their new air-conditioned jackets… with built-in fans
A Tokyo-based maternity clothing brand, Sweet Mommy, has designed an air-conditioned jacket for cats and dogs, aimed at helping pets stay cool during hot weather. The white garment fits over an animal’s torso, with holes for the front legs, and features a small fan on each side to circulate air around the body, echoing similar…
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Aussie cops smash alleged online child abuse ring operating around the globe – as arrests are made in six countries
NSW Police in Australia have dismantled an alleged international online child abuse network, triggering arrests in five countries. The operation, led by detectives from the Sex Crimes Squad’s Child Exploitation Internet Unit, saw intelligence urgently shared with overseas law enforcement partners, resulting in the identification and detention of suspects abroad who have since been charged…