Two men, aged 19 and 17, were stabbed in separate incidents following a large brawl involving approximately 70 people in Sydney's south-west. Police are investigating and appealing for public assistance.
Nigerian soldiers eliminated over 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in Zamfara state this week. The two-day operation in Gummi district targeted criminal and jihadist groups terrorizing communities by raiding land, stealing cattle, and kidnapping for ransom.
Manchester United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-capacity stadium, potentially increasing club debt. Chief executive Collette Roche described it as a 'sanity, not vanity project,' emphasizing responsible funding and revenue generation.
Reform UK activists are being directed away from the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection to support Nigel Farage's "fake" contest in Clacton. A WhatsApp message urged members to volunteer in Clacton, suggesting the party doubts its chances in Greater Manchester and is prioritizing support for Farage amidst criticism of the Clacton byelection.
Western Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, and the UK, is bracing for another heatwave with temperatures 10-15C above average, nearing 40C in some areas. Persistent warm nights pose health risks. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Bavi is causing destruction in the North-Western Pacific with extreme winds and flooding.
Marie Duggan's $1,200 Delta fee sparked a cross-border bus trip, highlighting widespread US consumer anger over corporate consolidation, limited choices, and rising prices. Despite a strong economy, consumer sentiment is at a low, with calls for new regulations and local action to restore consumer power.
The invasive serpentine leafminer has been detected in Tasmania for the first time at a commercial grower in the state's north-west. This pest damages the leaves of over 200 plant species, including key crops, potentially reducing yields. Biosecurity Tasmania is conducting surveillance and urging public reports of specific sightings.
Andy Burnham, currently Mayor of Greater Manchester, is positioned to become the UK's next leader following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement. Burnham's political journey, marked by a pivotal moment of being booed at Anfield in 2009, has seen him evolve from a centrist New Labour minister to a 'man of the people' figure promising a politics that understands those outside London.
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme heat and humidity, covering southern Wales and large parts of England, including London. A red heat health alert in England indicates a "risk to life for even the healthy population," with temperatures potentially exceeding 37C and high humidity exacerbating health impacts. Significant disruption to daily life, travel, and infrastructure is expected.
The UK's Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday, covering southern Wales and large parts of England including London. Temperatures are expected to exceed 37C, with high humidity, posing a significant risk to life and causing widespread disruption.
Police released CCTV of a pedestrian nearly hit by a car as part of an investigation into the fatal shooting of Hussein Dehaini, 33, in Melbourne's Ascot Vale. Dehaini, known to police with a criminal history, was shot in the lower body early Sunday and died en route to hospital. The offender fled in a white Mercedes.
Spain's football team faced hotel security issues and a goalless draw in their World Cup opener. Despite 27 shots, they couldn't score against Cape Verde, highlighting a need for improved finishing and strategic play, especially with the return of young star Lamine Yamal.
A man in his 30s has died after being fatally shot in Ascot Vale, Melbourne overnight. Police are investigating the incident and have established a crime scene. No arrests have been made.
Andy Burnham, Labour politician and Mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a significant byelection in Makerfield, boosting his chances of becoming the UK's next Prime Minister. His victory signals a potential shift in British politics, challenging current leader Keir Starmer.
Police have charged a third person, a 20-year-old man, over the deliberate arson of the Adass synagogue in Melbourne on December 6, 2024. The man was charged with arson, endangering life, and theft of a motor vehicle while in custody for other offenses.
Polls close in Makerfield by-election, a key contest for Andy Burnham's political future. The Labour candidate faces Reform's Robert Kenyon in a seat traditionally safe for Labour but recently leaning towards Reform.
Nigeria's military has rescued Amina, the widow of retired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity last weekend. The couple was abducted in Katsina state last month. Mrs. Abubakar was shot during the rescue operation and is receiving treatment in a military hospital. Criminal gangs, known as 'bandits', are prevalent in the region, engaging in kidnappings and other violent crimes.
A third man has been found guilty of the murder of 14-year-old Ethan Hoac in a 2023 machete attack in Melbourne. The driver of the SUV that crashed into Ethan before two passengers stabbed him was convicted of murder.
Italian police have dismantled an underground bank used by drug traffickers, moving hundreds of millions of euros over three years. The network, run by a Chinese national from Prato, facilitated anonymous financial flows for organized crime, including Albanian and Italian mafia groups, and also operated an illegal immigration network.
Around 1,000 people protested for and against an Israeli property event at a north-west London synagogue. Police made 14 arrests amid clashes between rival groups, citing concerns for Jewish community safety.
Shirley Firth, 93, is awaiting a retrial in the Dominican Republic for the 2019 murder of her daughter, author Lindsay de Feliz. Firth hopes new evidence will lead to a conviction after previous acquittals.
A driver has died at Calder Park in Melbourne's north-west after crashing into a pole this morning. Police responded to the single-vehicle crash on the racetrack around 10:05 am. The driver, who was competing in the Marque Sports Car Association of Victoria's Super Sprint Series, died at the scene.
Devastating bushfires in Victoria have destroyed 70% of the core habitat for endangered pink cockatoos in Wyperfeld National Park. The fires, which burned 440,000 hectares across the state, have decimated ancient native cypress pines crucial for the birds' nesting hollows, raising concerns for the species' survival.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder over the disappearance of a 58-year-old woman in Sydney's north-west
