A passenger on a packed flight in India was arrested after he tried to open an emergency door midair to jump, police said. Officials said Biswajit Debnath, 41, fiercely attempted to force open the emergency doors of an aircraft during a domestic flight from Guwahati to Agartala in India onContinue Reading
A few months ago Natalie Bassingthwaighte thought cruises were for retirees. Flash forward to now and the outgoing Australian singer and actress is already planning a cruise for her 50th birthday in two years after a European summer sailing the Mediterranean blew her mind. “It completely took me by surpriseContinue Reading
WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is poised to admit Israel this week into an exclusive club that will allow its citizens to travel to the United States without a US visa despite Washington’s ongoing concerns about the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinian Americans. US officials say an announcement of Israel’s entryContinue Reading
JERUSALEM: Israel offered its congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the kingdom’s national day Saturday as the two countries move closer towards a possible normalisation of ties.“We offer our sincere congratulations and blessings to the king, government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the 93rdContinue Reading
Meghan Markle has finally joined Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Germany, telling the guests at her first official event that she was “sorry” for the delay. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, had remained in California over the past four days as Harry’s event kicked off in Dusseldorf onContinue Reading
One Nation’s Pauline Hanson has blasted a suggestion that the government should consider inheritance taxes for the rich, declaring the idea “left-wing”. Incoming Productivity Commission boss Danielle Wood controversially urged the federal government to have a “sensible conversation” about inheritance taxes on Monday, while acknowledging the policy is “political dynamite”.Continue Reading
After an almost decade-long fight to bring paedophile principal Malka Leifer to justice, three sisters have welcomed the 15-year jail sentence imposed. “This is a momentous day to be standing outside court,” Ellie Sapper said flanked by her two sisters. “We feel overwhelmed and grateful that the legal system hasContinue Reading
Labor will harden its position on Israel, reversing changes Scott Morrison made, to resume recognition of “Occupied Palestinian Territories”. In a major policy shift agreed to by caucus on Tuesday, the party will now recognise the Israeli West Bank settlements as being “illegal under international law”, as previous governments haveContinue Reading
Poland’s Prime Minister has raised the spectre of a surprise attack by Russia’s Wagner group of convict mercenaries. But there’s an election in the wings. And Poland’s democracy is already under assault. Speaking at a press conference at the weekend, Mateusz Morawiecki warned that more than 100 Wagner fighters hadContinue Reading
The UN has said Venice should be added to a list of endangered world heritage sites as the iconic city faces “irreversible” damage due to tourism and climate change. UNESCO, a UN body responsible for education, science and culture, slammed Italian authorities for a “lack of strategic vision” to protectContinue Reading