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Omani FlyDubai first officer accused of attacking colleague on Israel-bound flight
A 29-year-old Omani national, Hamam Al Hammami, has been identified as the FlyDubai first officer accused of stabbing a colleague and attempting to seize control of a flight bound for Tel Aviv. The incident prompted an emergency diversion and investigations into how he came to fly for the airline. The flight carried 182 people from…
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One Nation launches Victorian campaign with crime policies amid protests
One Nation held its Victorian campaign launch on Saturday with party leader Pauline Hanson, state president Warren Pickering and more than 750 supporters attending the event at Melbourne’s Crown conference centre. The party announced policies centred on crime reduction and increased police powers, releasing merchandise including “MAGA: Make Albo Go Away” apparel. Heavy police presence…
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Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
Russia has struck a second major bridge in Kyiv in recent days, with the Northern Bridge being hit on Saturday following multiple attacks on the Southern Bridge since Thursday. These represent the first-ever strikes on these two critical bridges, which connect the eastern and western halves of the capital, marking a significant escalation in Moscow’s…
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SUV strikes reporter and cameraman during live broadcast in Monterrey
Reporter Alma de la Rosa Flores and cameraman Cristo Martínez were struck by an out-of-control SUV while broadcasting beside a busy road in Monterrey, Mexico. They were covering landslide damage and warning viewers about the road’s dangers when the vehicle skidded towards them, abruptly ending the live report. Both survived and were taken to hospital…
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Dance theatre explores how political images shape public belief
Jess and Morgs’ *Deepfake* turns a political interview into a dance-theatre production, as an interviewer tries to uncover the truth behind a prime minister’s bizarre alleged escapades. Its inventive staging explores how images, performance and media effects can shape what audiences believe. Kennedy Muntanga plays the PM opposite Rebecca Bassett-Graham as his interrogator, while seven…
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How to prepare for Glastonbury and Bayeux tapestry ticket sales
Tickets for Glastonbury Festival and the Bayeux tapestry exhibition are in high demand, with sales opening in October. The article sets out ways to improve the chance of booking, while stressing that success is never guaranteed and some tactics can risk losing a place in the queue. For Glastonbury, general admission tickets go on sale…
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Queensland family urges social media firms to protect children after 12-year-old’s suicide
Savannah Forbes, aged 12, died by suicide at her home in Gladstone, Queensland, on 29 September, shortly after an upbeat family dinner. Police found distressing material on her phone containing conversations about suicide and self-harm, prompting her family to call on social media companies to do more to protect children from such harmful online content.…
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Texas Christian influencers charged after teenager reports abuse at their home
Christian influencers Seth and Heather Day, both 39, were arrested after a 14-year-old girl reported abuse to her high school teacher on 24 September in Keene, Texas. The teenager, who sustained visible injuries to her face and head, alleged that Seth struck her with a mobile phone and sexually assaulted her, whilst Heather allegedly knew…
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Raheem Sterling faces court as his career contrasts with Harry Kane’s rise
Raheem Sterling, once England’s brightest footballing prospect, now faces sentencing next month for dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide whilst without a club. His dramatic collapse stands in stark contrast to Harry Kane, just 16 months older, who continues to break records as England’s captain. Sterling’s rise from poverty in Stonebridge to becoming one…