The new luxury: Why Perth buyers are abandoning beach views for sheds and workshops
Aside from affordability, Perth home buyers are looking for space when it comes to buying their next property.
· Indigo Lemay-Conway
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years halted
Christa Pike, who has alleged that she was a victim of childhood sexual abuse, was 18 when she murdered Colleen Slemmer in 1995
· Reuters
US Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years halted
Christa Pike, who has alleged that she was a victim of childhood sexual abuse, was 18 when she murdered Colleen Slemmer in 1995
· Reuters
‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham
PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services
· Peterwalker
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
Watch: 'Strong indications' Iran played a part in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says
· Bbcnews
Signs Of Fresh Houthi Attack On Saudi Aramco Facilities
Update(1159ET): While very unconfirmed at this early stage, the Houthis have reportedly attacked the Abqaiq oil city in eastern Saudi Arabia this afternoon (local), reports IRNA citing anonymous news sources. Abqaiq is at the heart of of Saudi crude processing, and it has been struck previously in the context of the…
· Tyler Durden
Israel to 'ramp up' aviation security after pilot 'tries to crash plane'
The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after signalling an emergency. (Reuters: Emil Salman)
· Riley Stuart
California high school girls spark fury with blackface photo in African-American studies room
Four California high school girls have been slammed for posting a meme of themselves posing in blackface inside an African-American studies classroom.
· Ross O'Keefe
I’m a huge Star Wars fan, I went to the George Lucas museum and the $210 R2D2 cookie jar wasn’t the most surprising thing I saw
The greater Los Angeles area boasts more museums than any metropolis in the world — over 800, with 100 in LA proper alone — but none of them offer a $210 R2D2 cookie jar, until now.
· Brian Gallagher
Ajman begins regulating bachelor and shared accommodation in five areas | The National
Ajman has launched a pilot phase of a new initiative to classify and regulate buildings, including bachelor and shared accommodation in residential buildings.
· The National
Ajman begins regulating shared accommodation in five residential areas | The National
Ajman has launched a pilot phase of a new initiative to classify and regulate buildings, including shared accommodation in residential buildings.
· The National
Good news in US inflation report boosts chances Fed won’t hike rates
Traders see an about 35% chance of an October rate hike, down from about 45% following White House pressure
· Guardian staff and agencies
Residents near RAF Fairford left 'like sitting ducks'
Counter Terrorism Policing have been investigating the incident at RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday
· Bbcnews
Pilot of flydubai plane who fought off ‘terrorist’ first officer on Israel-bound flight ID’d as Indian national
The pilot who was stabbed by his “terrorist” co-pilot as he tried to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel has been identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar.
· Ronny Reyes
Channel 12 interviews hoaxer posing as passenger aboard flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
A man appeared on a live Channel 12 News broadcast on Wednesday, posing as a passenger who had been aboard the plane involved in a reported attempted hijacking. During an interview with reporter Tamir Steinman, he claimed that "the plane started going up and down," and that a passenger on board shouted "Allahu Akbar."
· MIKI LEVIN
What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?
A flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing a distress signal, in what appeared to be a hijacking attempt, on Wednesday.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike for a Tennessee murder she committed at age 18
NASHVILLE, Tennesee — Tennessee's execution of Christa Gail Pike for a murder she committed at age 18 was halted Wednesday about an hour before it was set to begin, as a federal appeals court sought to review whether her allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape were fully considered at her sentencing.
· Associated Press
Lebanese media reports Israeli strikes on southeast of the country
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has reported that Israeli artillery struck the town of al-Khiam in the southeast of the country.
· Middleeasteye
Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne paintings hidden for 50 years featured in Sotheby’s $450M auction
A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks collectively valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction after sitting unseen for decades in a fabled private collection in South America.
· Associated Press
IATA says African air cargo capacity rose by 14 per cent in August
World aviation body, IATA, says African airlines expanded their air cargo capacity by 14 per cent year-on-year in August.
· AfricaNews
Reality TV swinger admits child porn and animal sex — but wants trial for allegedly raping girl, 5
A depraved Ohio pervert who starred on a reality show about swingers has pleaded guilty to child porn and sex with dogs — but wants to go to trial for allegedly drugging and raping a 5-year-old girl.
· Patrick Reilly
Wynonna Judd exposes rift with sister Ashley: ‘We’re taking a break’ from each other
Sisters Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd are “taking a break” from each other.
· Riley Cardoza
Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
A pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight stabbed another pilot and "apparently tried to crash the plane", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said.
Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland’s old wounds back to surface
Orange Order march revives tensions in Northern Ireland’s Portadown
· Peter Smith
Taxi passengers take wheel after cabby faints while driving on Hong Kong highway
Passengers escaped injury, but driver, 66, remains in a critical condition
· Danny Mok
Taxi passengers take wheel after cabby faints while driving on Hong Kong highway
Passengers escaped injury, but driver, 66, remains in a critical condition
· Danny Mok
Timeline of RAF Fairford incident and the investigation so far
A heavy police presence was seen near the base after a major incident was declared
· Bbcnews
St. Petersburg Plans Officials’ Pay Raises Amid Budget Cuts
Payments to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine and their families would also rise.
· The Moscow Times
France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech
Hosting President Emmanuel Macron in Madrid, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Brexit is a ‘huge loss’ for the UK and Europe
· Bloomberg
France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech
Hosting President Emmanuel Macron in Madrid, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says Brexit is a ‘huge loss’ for the UK and Europe
· Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank CEO warns Germany’s political shift is troubling foreign investors
The CEO of Deutsche Bank has warned that Germany's appeal to international investors is at risk after fringe political parties' electoral gains.
· Jack Sommers
Why working parents are set up to fail - podcast
Georgie Dent’s National Press Club address recently went viral after laying bare the compounding pressures on modern families. Between soaring costs of living, rigid workplace expectations and an eye-watering gap between school days and work hours, is the current system setting parents up to fail?
Brisbane and Sydney hit hardest by falling house prices as 5.2% shaved from Australian property values
Cotality data shows median house prices fell in September as interest rates hit borrowing capacity
· Luca Ittimani
‘I’m up for a red hot fight’: polarising new Greens leader David Shoebridge is taking on the top ‘1%’ – and One Nation
The 55-year-old senator is renowned for his sharp brain but he divides opinion and could face opposition from the party’s grassroots
· Sarah Basford Canales, Krishani Dhanji
Australian colleges warned ‘do not try to game’ student visas after last-minute enrolments for cancelled diploma soar
Julian Hill says educational providers are being closely watched by government after course attracted non-genuine students
· Krishani Dhanji
Inflation is rising, interest rates are going up – and Labor’s economic woes could be One Nation’s gain | Tom McIlroy
Pauline Hanson’s ability to reflect voters’ discontent is unrivalled and the government has few good options
· Tom Mcilroy
Why did Trump and Xi seal a deal on World War II soldiers’ missing remains?
Reviving the decades-long effort is one of the ‘least controversial’ ways the two nations can cooperate, observers say
· Cao Jiaxuan
Why did Trump and Xi seal a deal on World War II soldiers’ missing remains?
Reviving the decades-long effort is one of the ‘least controversial’ ways the two nations can cooperate, observers say
· Cao Jiaxuan
KAIST researchers uncover how light affects molecular switch
Findings could guide the design of light-controlled drugs, smart materials and molecular machines
· Yoon Min-sik
Howard Stern and wife Beth make rare appearance after lawsuit drama
Howard Stern and his wife, Beth Stern, made a rare public appearance at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Tuesday after their lawsuit drama with their former assistant.
· Eric Todisco
Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family
Settler violence in West Bank makes everyday life ‘untenable’ for Palestinians, says ICRC after assault on family trying to return home in Jalud
· Emma Graham Harrison
Mounting pressure on Iran could lead to attack on Israel, ex-national security council head warns
Former national security council head Meir Ben-Shabbat warned that mounting pressure on Iran could still push Tehran toward a direct attack on Israel, while arguing that a future agreement between Washington and Tehran could provide the Iranian regime with a strategic lifeline, he told Maariv in a Wednesday interview.
· AVI ASHKENAZI
New World Development posts HK$26.8b loss after 11 Skies termination
The conglomerate booked HK$18.3 billion in impairments and provisions tied to the ill-fated mall project
· Peggy Ye
New World Development posts HK$26.8b loss after 11 Skies termination
The conglomerate booked HK$18.3 billion in impairments and provisions tied to the ill-fated mall project
· Peggy Ye
US State Department postpones memorial for Americans who died in Oct. 7 attack
The State Department postponed a memorial for the American victims of Oct. 7, which was scheduled for Sept. 30, JNS has learned.
· Jewish News Syndicate
FlyDubai passengers cower and scream as plane plunges 18K feet in suspected ‘jihadist terrorist attack’
Terrified FlyDubai passengers – including children – were filmed screaming and cowering in fear as their flight to Israel plummeted 18,000 feet during Wednesday’s suspected “jihadist terrorist attack.”
· Chris Bradford
Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis?
Spain’s left-wing coalition government has announced measures to ban evictions until 2030 to address the country’s housing crisis, after the forced removal of an 87-year-old woman last week triggered mass protests.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Troy Jackson claims Maine Jews won’t call Gaza war a genocide ‘only because they’re Jewish’
WASHINGTON — Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Troy Jackson complained that Jewish residents of his state have been reluctant to label Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip a genocide, saying that hesitation was “only because they’re Jewish.”
· Ryan King
Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions?
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut the number of positions in the US military reserved for generals and admirals by 20 percent, raising concerns about political interference in the military’s leadership amid strained relations with senior Pentagon officials.
· Caolán Magee
Panicked 911 calls reveal moments after University of Georgia student accidentally plunged from 8th-floor window while dancing: ‘She’s not moving’
Panicked 911 calls revealed the moments after a University of Georgia senior accidentally plunged from her 8th-floor apartment and miraculously survived.
· Alex Diaz