More than 100 commercial airline seats have been secured for Australians trying to leave Lebanon as dire warnings continue for people to evacuate amid an escalation of conflict in the region. Flights across Monday and Tuesday carried dozens of Australians out, while another scheduled flight for Thursday will add to the tally. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance have clashed over the Middle East crisis, immigration, taxes, climate change and energy at a US vice presidential debate whose first half was heavy on policy disagreements but light on personal attacks. The two rivals, who have savaged each other on the campaign trail, largely avoided going after … Read more
A US lawyer says he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Shocking Sean Combs footage … Read more
Not only can you buy groceries, award-winning wine and miscellaneous items from the middle aisle, you can now also book your next holiday through the supermarket after ALDI announced a surprise move into the travel industry. From Wednesday, October 2, Australian shoppers will be able to plan their next vacation with a suite of exclusive … Read more
A pub in Sydney’s inner west has caught fire, closing a major road and causing commuter chaos. The blaze started just before 5.45am on Wednesday at the Bath Arms Hotel on Parramatta Rd in Burwood, FRNSW said. FRNSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said fire crews had responded to “numerous triple -0 calls” to a fire in … Read more
A South Australian MP found guilty of theft and dishonesty charges for stealing more than $436,000 from an educational not-for-profit will appeal. Troy Bell, 51, was convicted last week of 20 counts of theft and six counts of dishonestly dealing with documents, committed between 2009 and 2013. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Troy Bell to appeal … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken out after Iran fired 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, saying the country has “made a big mistake tonight, and will pay for it”. Speaking at the opening of a cabinet meeting, Mr Netanyahu said Iran “does not understand” Israel’s “determination to retaliate” against its enemies. “They will understand,” … Read more
American Pickers star Frank Fritz, who travelled across America looking for treasurers in the most random corners, has died aged 60 after a long illness, loved ones said. “This is a very tough announcement to make Frank passed away last night (Monday) around 7.30pm,” according to a post on the Facebook page of Fritz’s friends. … Read more
An Australian woman has fallen victim to an elaborate scam after she unwittingly transferred $813,000 to criminals, which she believed was going towards the purchase of a new home. The woman, from South Australia, fell victim last year to what’s known as a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam, the Australian Federal police said. Fortunately, police … Read more
Sirens have sounded across central Israel after missiles were launched from Iran, according to the Israel Defense Forces. Orders to shelter in place were sent to Israelis’ mobile phones and announced on national television. Earlier, US officials said it had indications that Iran was preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel that … Read more
