Breaking: Woman suffers critical injuries after shark attack in Sydney's east
Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 11:53am A woman is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at a beach in Sydney's east. Emergency crews were called to Coogee just before 11:15am on Saturday after members of the public pulled a woman, believed to be in her 30s, from the water. She was treated for serious leg and arm injuries, with preparations underway for her to be flown to hospital.
Breaking Breaking: Woman suffers critical injuries after shark attack in Sydney's east
Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 11:53am A woman is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at a beach in Sydney's east. Emergency crews were called to Coogee just before 11:15am on Saturday after members of the public pulled a woman, believed to be in her 30s, from the water. She was treated for serious leg and arm injuries, with preparations underway for her to be flown to hospital.
Breaking Breaking: Trump says US has killed leader of Venezuelan drug cartel in air strike
Trump says US has killed leader of Venezuelan drug cartel Tren de Aragua in air strike Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 11:25am Donald Trump says the US has killed the leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua, Niño Guerrero, in a "kinetic strike". "At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero," the US president said. Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores is better known by his alias, Niño Guerrero, and is known by the US as...
Breaking Fear can keep Brazil on World Cup red alert, Ancelotti says
Fear can keep Brazil on World Cup red alert, Ancelotti says EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 12 : Carlo Ancelotti has won almost everything European club football can offer, but the Brazil manager said even he still feels the old flutter of fear before the World Cup curtain goes up - and is rather glad that he does. Speaking to the media before Brazil's opening match against Morocco on Saturday, Ancelotti said nerves were not a weakness but a useful alarm bell, especially against a side who...
Breaking What to Know About SpaceX’s Record-Breaking IPO
Explainer What to Know About SpaceX’s Record-Breaking IPO SpaceX had the largest stock-market debut in history when it went public on June 12. The company raised $75 billion in the initial public offering and ended its first day on the public markets with a market capitalization of around $2.2 trillion. The IPO turned SpaceX founder Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire.
Breaking Trump's name remains on Kennedy Center as appeals court weighs emergency request
The Kennedy Center board on Friday asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block a judge’s order requiring references to President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the institution’s signage and official materials, as signage bearing Trump’s name remained visible on the building’s facade late Friday afternoon. In an emergency motion filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the board requested both a stay pending appeal and an immediate...
Breaking Scotland bid to exorcise World Cup ghosts by breaking group stage barrier
Steve Clarke’s team start against Haiti in Foxborough with growing optimism of ending their pattern of failure on the biggest stageIt is not only ghosts from Costa Rica, Peru, Iran or Zaire that haunt Scotland as they prepare for a long-awaited World Cup return. Instead, there is a broader pattern of failure that Steve Clarke and his class of 2026 need to extricate the nation from. From 23 games on football’s biggest stage, the Scots have won only four times.
Breaking Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump’s name on Kennedy Center
Justice department lawyers had appealed to stay a judge’s order to remove Trump’s name from facadeAn appeals court in Washington DC rejected an emergency appeal seeking to pause the removal of Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the Kennedy Center on Friday. Justice department lawyers for Donald Trump and his hand-picked Kennedy Center board filed the emergency appeal earlier on Friday, asking the court to stay a judge’s order that his name be removed from the facade of Washington’s...
Breaking IND vs AFG: Orange alert, thunderstorms and hail threat loom over 1st ODI
Rain and thunderstorms could steal the spotlight when India take on Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday. While Shubman Gill's India will begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup after a crushing innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Mullanpur, all eyes will also be on the weather in the picturesque hill town. The India camp will already be without two key players.
Breaking Trump's name remains on Kennedy Center as appeals court weighs emergency request
The Kennedy Center board on Friday asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block a judge’s order requiring references to President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the institution’s signage and official materials, as signage bearing Trump’s name remained visible on the building’s facade late Friday afternoon. In an emergency motion filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the board requested both a stay pending appeal and an immediate...
Just in time for his 80th birthday, the Trump-Epstein reading room roadshow has arrived in DC
Traveling exhibition presents the Epstein Files in hard copy across more than 3,400 volumes for visitors to read and reaquaint themselves with the shocking case
Wegovy weight loss tablet Friday alert as 55,000 'on wait list'
Wegovy weight loss tablet Friday alert as 55,000 'on wait list' One pharmacy alone says thousands of people have already registered as the pill was made available in UK Thousands of people are already signed up to show their interest in the new Wegovy weight loss pill which was approved for use in the UK on Thursday. Experts say more than 100,000 people could benefit from the tablet, which must be used alongside a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise, once it goes on sale. According...
Urgent recall after milk found in dairy-free chocolate bar sold in UK supermarkets
Urgent recall after milk found in dairy-free chocolate bar sold in UK supermarkets The brand specialises in plant-based and dairy-free chocolate - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A chocolate bar sold in major supermarkets including Tesco and Sainsbury’s has been recalled due to an undeclared allergy risk. The Food Standards Agency put out an alert on Thursday after Buttermilk Confections issued a recall of its Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar. The brand, which specialises in plant-based and...
Facebook and instagram down: Live updates as users report outage and login issues
Facebook and instagram down: Live updates as users report outage and login issues Thousands of Facebook users have reported being kicked off the platform, some in the middle of calls, as the website seems to have gone down across the world Facebook users are reporting being unable to login to their accounts this afternoon as the social media platform experiences a serious outage. Users on the website downforeveryoneorjustme.com issued a massive spike in reports, with 9,245 at 2pm reporting...
Breaking: Elon Musk set to become world's first trillionaire as SpaceX lists on US stock market
Elon Musk set to become world's first trillionaire as SpaceX lists on US stock market Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 11:44pm Elon Musk's SpaceX began its first day as a public company on Wall Street Friday after the biggest initial public offering (IPO) in history with the polarising entrepreneur promising he will take humanity to Mars. "SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond," Mr Musk said at a launch event in Starbase, Texas. Mr Musk is expected to...
Claire Sweeney: 'My tears over Corrie exit - it's like breaking up with a boyfriend'
Claire Sweeney: 'My tears over Corrie exit - it's like breaking up with a boyfriend' EXCLUSIVE: Corrie star Claire Sweeney tells of her heartbreak at leaving the soap, but joy at landing her dream role in Annie the Musical - a part she's wanted for over a decade For fifteen years, Corrie star Claire Sweeney has been looking at herself transformed into battleaxe Miss Hannigan from the hit musical Annie every time she uses her loo. Now, after years of ‘hounding’ the producer, she has finally...
'Do not eat' alert as FSA recalls this chocolate bar from shelves
'Do not eat' alert as FSA recalls this chocolate bar from shelves The snack has been removed from shelves due to a “possible health risk” Brits have been issued a “do not eat” alert as a chocolate bar has been recalled. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed the snack has been removed from shelves due to a “possible health risk”.
Iran War Live Updates: Tense Calm Grips Mideast as Trump Again Claims Deal Is Close
President Trump said he had called off new attacks on Iran and that a peace agreement could be signed this weekend. A spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry said, “Nothing has been finalized.”
'Perfect storm' hot weather alert to anyone taking five medications
'Perfect storm' hot weather alert to anyone taking five medications Several common medications can make it harder to cope with hot weather Temperatures around the country are expected to soar back above 30°C as hot weather makes a return this weekend. Ahead of the forecast, doctors are issuing a warning to Brits taking certain medications. The Met Office is predicting a break in the recent wet conditions, making way for warmer temperatures that feel "notably warmer".
Trump admin strained emergency funds during scramble to rescue American woman during Hantavirus outbreak
Trump admin strained emergency funds during scramble to rescue American woman during Hantavirus outbreak The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak - Bookmark The Trump administration chartered a private yacht at a cost of $750,000 to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island, a...
SpaceX Raises $2.2 Billion in Japan Slice of Record-Breaking IPO
A SpaceX Falcon 9 reusable rocket booster on display in Hawthorne, California. Photographer: Ethan Swope/Bloomberg
Emergency hospital admissions fell after introduction of London’s T-charge and Ulez, study suggests
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zonesLow emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air quality. The Bradford zone was followed by a reduction of about 25% in GP visits for heart and breathing problems and survey data shows that the central London zone was followed by a reduction in the likelihood of a person taking sick...
Breaking: One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser moved over protest concerns
One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser moved over protest concerns Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 2:45pm A One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne has been moved to an undisclosed location after several protest groups vowed to demonstrate outside, the party says. Party leader Pauline Hanson and MP Barnaby Joyce were both slated to speak at the fundraiser, which was being held at Giorgio Casa, an Italian restaurant in Moonee Ponds in Melbourne's inner-north. The Party told the ABC the decision to move the event...
Breaking: Smelter left in limbo after consortium member effectively pulls out of bid
Liberty Bell Bay workers given until Monday to find out if smelter will secure alternative funding Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 1:36pm A member of the consortium designated as the preferred bidder for the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter has effectively pulled out, with workers told administrators have until Monday to secure alternative funding. Liberty Bell Bay, in northern Tasmania, was placed into administration in March, and late last month the administrators EY Parthenon announced the preferred...
Roche’s global survey highlights urgent need to shift diabetes care from disease treatment to mental wellbeing
Roche’s global survey highlights urgent need to shift diabetes care from disease treatment to mental wellbeing - With global diabetes prevalence reaching an all-time high, the disease is taking a significant, often invisible toll on patients' emotional well-being. A recent survey data highlights 66 percent of PwD globally say the condition significantly affects their emotional health1. This highlights an urgent need to shift from pure disease treatment to holistic mental support.
EVs capture two-thirds of China’s car market in record-breaking week
Electric vehicles accounted for a record 66.7 per cent of new car sales in mainland China during the first week of June, the latest sign that the country’s battery-powered carmakers are benefiting from the global energy crisis. Two out of every three new cars sold on the mainland in the seven days ending June 7 were either pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The penetration rate climbed from 62.9 per cent in May as a...
Breaking: Paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith loses appeal to reduce sentence
Childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith loses appeal to reduce sentence Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 9:47am A former south-east Queensland childcare worker who sexually abused dozens of children at centres for almost two decades has failed to have his sentence reduced. Ashley Paul Griffith is currently serving life in jail, after admitting to committing hundreds of offences against 69 young girls. His offending took place at early learning centres where he was employed across Brisbane and Italy...
Urgent search for Brit holidaymaker, 23, lost at sea in Portugal
Urgent search for Brit holidaymaker, 23, lost at sea in Portugal A 23-year-old is missing at sea after last spotted swimming on Peneco Beach in southern Portugal with a 19-year-old man, also from the UK, the National Maritime Authority has repoted A search operation has been launched in Portugal after a British man has been reported missing in a popular holiday hotspot. The 23-year-old was last spotted swimming on Peneco Beach in southern Portugal with a 19-year-old man, also from the UK....
Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air
Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air How very Dune. There are existing methods to collect water from the ambient air, but most of them are large or cumbersome. Recent research by the University of Texas at Austin is taking that concept and transforming it something you could have on hand at all times.
Mexicans celebrate breaking opening day curse with 2-0 win
Mexicans celebrate breaking opening day curse with 2-0 win MEXICO CITY, June 11 : Mexicans celebrated their win against South Africa on Thursday, with an 80,000-full Azteca stadium erupting in a deafening roar as Mexico won the first match of the World Cup, overcoming a curse in which the national team had failed to win on the opening day of the tournament on seven previous occasions. "It broke the curse, and what better place to do it than at home," said Arturo Lopez, 32, inside the Azteca....
Copy of Live updates: Mexico host South Africa in World Cu...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and the first of 104 games spanning a month and a half will begin at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in a rematch of the opening game of the 2010 World Cup. Can El Tri begin their campaign on home soil on the right foot? Or can Bafana Bafana spoil the party?