A man has died after a B-double fuel tanker rolled over on the Princes Freeway near Darnum, east of Melbourne, early this morning. The driver's cabin detached before crashing into trees. Emergency services are on scene, with significant fuel spill cleanup and road closures expected.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened Friday with a surprise appearance by Barack and Michelle Obama, who read to children and met visitors. The center features a museum, library branch, and public spaces.
The IJF World Tour returned to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for a Grand Slam offering LA Olympic qualification points. Koga Wakana, Balabay Aghayev, Abe Uta, and Takeoka Takeshi secured gold medals, with Abe Uta setting a record for most Grand Slam golds by a woman.
An IndiGo aircraft with over 140 people onboard was struck by lightning at Kolkata airport on Friday. The plane, en route to Agartala, has been grounded as a precaution. Two ground staff were treated and are stable. Passengers were rerouted.
Umweltverbände werfen Lkw-Herstellern vor, die Entwicklung von E-Fahrzeugen zu verschleppen und EU-Klimaregeln zu missachten. Die Kritik ist laut F.A.Z. ungerechtfertigt, da die Infrastruktur für E-Lkw fehlt und die Hersteller nicht für deren Ausbau zuständig sind. Die Bundesregierung fördert nun den Aufbau von Ladeinfrastruktur.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps returns to the Women's Super League with London City Lionesses, drawn by the club's ambitious vision, state-of-the-art facilities, and owner Michele Kang's belief in women's football. The move marks a significant personal and professional shift from her previous stint at PSG.
The IDF announced strikes on 80 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, citing repeated ceasefire violations by the group. The strikes reportedly killed dozens of Hezbollah terrorists and destroyed command centers and infrastructure.
An IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport was struck by lightning on Friday during a severe thunderstorm. No passengers were harmed, but two ground personnel were taken to the hospital for evaluation and later cleared. The flight to Agartala was rescheduled.
Linda Cameron provided first aid to former AFL player Tony Modra after he was critically injured in a truck crash on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. She held his hand and applied pressure to wounds while waiting for emergency services.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and Israel conducted airstrikes in south Lebanon. The cancellation occurred amidst the most violent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since the last ceasefire.
Tunnelling on Sydney's $3.1bn M6 project will resume after the state government and contractors reached a deal, ending a two-year halt. The private consortium will cover finishing costs, with the motorway now expected to open in 2028.
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield byelection, a seat Reform was expected to win, is seen as a crucial lifeline for the Labour party. The win positions Burnham as the likely successor to Keir Starmer, offering a vision for progressive government.
AFL great Tony Modra is in critical but stable condition with head injuries after a truck accident on his South Australian cattle property. His wife thanked first responders Sarah and Anthony for saving his life.
AFL legend Tony Modra is in hospital after a serious truck crash in South Australia. His wife thanked emergency services, and former teammate Mark Ricciuto shared an update on his condition, noting he will have scars but is in good care.
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition after being struck by a car driven by a 25-year-old woman known to him. The incident occurred at 1:12 am in Warrane, Tasmania, when the woman drove a station wagon into the front yard of a house. The woman is in custody.
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition after being hit by a car driven by a 25-year-old woman known to him in Warrane, Tasmania. The incident occurred at 1:12 AM on Bounty Street, where the woman drove a station wagon into the front yard of a house. The woman is in custody.
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition after being struck by a car driven by a 25-year-old woman known to him. The incident occurred at 1:12 am today in Warrane, Tasmania, when the woman drove a station wagon into the front yard of a house.
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition after being struck by a car driven by a 25-year-old woman known to him. The incident occurred at 1:12 am today in Warrane, Tasmania, when the woman drove a station wagon into the front yard of a house. The woman is in custody.
Switzerland secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium. Despite facing a resilient Bosnian side and a hostile crowd, Switzerland's late surge, ignited by Johan Manzambi's spectacular volley in the 74th minute, broke the deadlock. A red card for Bosnia further sealed their fate as Switzerland scored three more goals, including a late penalty by Granit Xhaka.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated Donald Trump made a deal out of "desperation" after the US lifted its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" aims to end the war with a 60-day negotiation period.
All living former US presidents, except Donald Trump, attended the opening of Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago. Obama spoke about democracy and national healing.
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, are on trial at the High Court in Glasgow accused of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay. Prosecutors allege they attacked Amen with a sword and frying pan on March 5, 2025, after earlier incidents involving the 16-year-old and the victim.
Moscow endures its largest Ukrainian drone attack since the war's start, with nearly 200 drones fired, hitting a refinery and causing black oil rain; 1,000+ drones intercepted across Russia in 24 hours.
Tony Modra, Adelaide Crows legend, critically injured in truck crash near Victor Harbor, SA; Premier Peter Malinauskas offers support.
