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Airliner plunges after attack; pilot praised; Trump signals pardons
An attacker stabbed a co-pilot on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, causing it to plunge 17,000 feet before passengers subdued him and the pilot restored control. Separately, Donald Trump signalled he could pardon allies if Republicans lose Congress.
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Melbourne council ends campaign to move Australia Day from 26 January
Melbourne City Council has voted to end its ‘Change the Date’ campaign for Australia Day. The decision marks a reversal of a four-year effort that acknowledged January 26 as a date of mourning and pain for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Almost 60 per cent of Melbourne residents had supported changing the date,…
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Oregon fisherman used Siri to call for rescue after boulder crushed him
Joseph Little, a 28-year-old fisherman, was crushed beneath a massive boulder whilst fishing alone near Astoria, Oregon. Unable to free himself, he ingeniously used Siri voice commands through his Bluetooth earbuds to call 911, triggering a multi-agency rescue operation. The incident demonstrates both the hazards of coastal fishing and how modern smartphone technology can prove…
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Fisherman who became trapped under massive boulder reveals he used Siri to call 911 as he describes miracle survival
Joseph Little, 28, was trapped under a massive boulder while fishing alone at a marina near Astoria, Oregon, after the rock dislodged and fell on him. Unable to free himself, he used his Bluetooth earbuds to command Siri to call 911, alerting emergency services to his critical location. This survival story highlights how technology and…
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Backlash erupts as Isaac Heeney claims Sydney Swans’ biggest honour and receives standing ovation from supporters in the room
Isaac Heeney has won the Sydney Swans’ Bob Skilton Medal for the third consecutive year, sparking significant internal and external backlash. The controversy centres on awarding the honour to Heeney amid sexual assault allegations involving dancers at an August gathering attended by him and other players. Heeney did not attend Thursday’s awards ceremony, instead appearing…
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Hochul appoints Letitia James to oversee Cornell rape investigation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to oversee the Cornell rape investigation, saying new information had raised serious questions about how the case was handled. Hochul said she had lost faith in Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten’s ability to oversee it fairly. The case concerns a…
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California woman charged after minivan ran over puppy in Santa Ana
A 75-year-old woman in California was arrested after surveillance footage showed her minivan running over a nine-month-old puppy in Santa Ana on 8 September. Police say the case matters because the footage helped investigators identify the driver, who now faces animal cruelty and abandonment charges. Police said Hahn Nguyen put dog food beside a wheel…
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Greens pick David Shoebridge as leader despite concerns over his appeal
Australia’s Green Party has elected David Shoebridge as its new leader, succeeding Larissa Waters who stepped down on health grounds. The former barrister defeated Sarah Hanson-Young and Mehreen Faruqi in the leadership contest, making Pauline Hanson the only female leader amongst Australia’s major and minor parties at federal level. The 55-year-old’s elevation drew criticism from…
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Australian truck driver jailed for buying livestreamed abuse of 25 children
An Australian truck driver has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for facilitating the sexual abuse of 25 children, including some with severe disabilities, through purchasing livestreamed abuse material from the Philippines. The case highlights the global nature of online child sexual exploitation and how international law enforcement agencies collaborate to identify, prosecute and…
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Sydney nurses challenge validity of charges over alleged threats to Israelis
Two Sydney nurses accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients on social media have launched a constitutional challenge to the High Court of Australia against the validity of their charges. Ahmad Nadir, 28, and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 27, argue that the charges unlawfully burden their implied right of political communication. The challenge could substantially delay…