Aussie CEO bashed on work trip in US
He was left semi-unconscious with severe injuries just hours after arriving in the major city.
Incidents
Twist in business mogul’s wife’s death
The trio accused of killing the wife of business mogul Doug McKay in a botched robbery may face a horrific outcome in court.
Horse trainer’s health scare after Bali belly
A Melbourne horse trainer has suffered a stroke during a family holiday after being struck down with Bali belly.
Horror as worker sucked into plane engine
A plane mechanic has been killed after being sucked into the engine of a Boeing passenger jet while ‘trying to retrieve a tool’ in Iran.
Baby dies in 48 degree heat on trip
The mother of a 4-month-old baby that died during a recent trip in almost 50-degree temperatures has posted a heartfelt message online.
Scary reason Aussies are leaving London
A Queenslander living in London has revealed the terrifying reason she has decided to come home after less than a year in the UK.
Terrifying item drops from Boeing plane
The moment a key element of an aircraft drops from a Boeing aircraft has been caught on camera, just moments after the United Airlines plane took flight.
Tragic twist after Aussie ‘split in half’ in Bali
The tragic reason an Australian woman was in Bali before suffering catastrophic injuries in a horror accident has been revealed.
Moment elephant crushes 13 at festival
A Hindu religious festival has turned into chaos after an elephant went berserk and made the other animals stampede through the crowds.
‘Flight from hell’ turns back after 36 minutes
A “flight from hell” had to be diverted just 36 minutes into its journey after a “mass brawl” broke out between passengers midair.
Desperate choice over Aussie’s horror injuries
Rebecca Ode sustained life-changing facial injuries in Bali. Now her family face having to make an unimaginable decision.
Verdict handed down in golf buggy case
A man who was driving a buggy when it flipped over and killed his new bride on their Hamilton Island honeymoon has learnt his fate in court.
Boy defends mum as fight erupts on plane
Tempers were flying on this flight when a hot-headed passenger engaged in a heated argument with a no-nonsense mother and her teen son.
‘Panic’: Sister’s horror call from Bali
A woman revealed the moment she got a call from Bali that her sister was involved in a horror accident with injuries beyond recognition.
Shock details after NZ mogul’s wife killed
Shocking new details have emerged after New Zealand business mogul Doug McKay’s wife was killed while shopping at a ritzy Californian mall.
Man strips, urinates in aisle of plane
A boozed up passenger forced a flight to make an emergency landing he was caught exposing himself and urinating in the aisle of the airplane.
Aussie learns fate after meth bust in Bali
Aussie dad Troy Smith has learned his fate after he was busted with meth in his Bali hotel room.
‘Split in half’: Aussie’s horror in Bali
A frantic effort is underway to bring a young Aussie woman home from Bali, after she was mysteriously found with injuries beyond recognition.
Wife’s warning before honeymoon death
A husband charged over the death of his wife in a golf buggy crash has recalled a chilling conversation with the 29-year-old before she died.
Ex-Bachelor star’s Bali nightmare
The former Bachelor star has spoken of the horrific moment her partner was hit so hard he suffered life-threatening injuries.
Family’s plea after horror Bali incident
The family of an Australian woman who received horrific injuries in an incident in Bali is desperately trying to bring her home for medical care. Warning: Graphic content
Man who saw 24yo die on Qantas jet speaks
The passenger who sat next to a 24-year-old Melbourne woman who died suddenly on a Qantas flight has spoken about her final moments.
Business mogul’s wife killed while shopping
Family and authorities have unleashed on a group of “thugs” who killed a tourist in front of her husband as the pair shopped in a ritzy corner of California.
24 passengers fall ill eating ‘mouldy’ food
At least 24 became ill after eating “spoiled food” on an international flight with the pilot forced to make an emergency landing.
Grim truth as 1300 die, temps over 50C
This nation has been thrust into the global spotlight after more than 1300 people, including at least one Australian, died in extreme heat.
Aussie’s $24k bill after horror Bali mishap
It was supposed to be the family trip of a lifetime, but a single ‘snap’ resulted in this Aussie facing an excruciating ordeal while in Bali.
Child vanishes in suspected croc attack
A child is missing in a remote part of the Northern Territory after a suspected crocodile attack on Tuesday afternoon.
Air NZ plane turns back after concerning find
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Shanghai was just 4.5 hours into its journey when crew made the decision to turn back to Auckland.
Grandma killed in horror crash pictured
A beloved grandmother who was killed in a horror bus crash alongside two others has been pictured for the first time.
Plane forced to make priority landing
A Qantas flight was forced to make a priority landing after it pilot noticed issue with the brakes.
Couple hit with $1500 fine for shock act
A couple who brought their dog into a restricted area of the Great Barrier Reef have been given an expensive reminder as to why the act is banned.
‘Sad event’: Aussie airline is officially over
An Australian airline that only launched in January 2023 is officially dead and dusted, with creditors making a final decision on its future on Tuesday.
Huge brawl on Mt Everest over photo spot
Footage shows the moment a punch-up erupted between two men on Mount Everest after they got into a petty argument.
Passengers go flying amid horror turbulence
At least 30 people were injured after a flight hit turbulence, sending passengers flying out of their seats with one man stuck in the overhead bins.
Woman falls from seat, dies on Qantas flight
A young woman has tragically died on an international Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi.
Sailors find mystery liquid, drink it and die
Four fisherman are dead after drinking bottles of an unknown liquid discovered at sea.
Big push for company to plead guilty
It has faced continuous scrutiny and setbacks and things are about to get a whole lot worse for the embattled company.
Hot air balloon crashes into power lines
Two people have been rescued from a hot-air balloon that struck active power lines while landing in rural NSW.
‘More tourists, no thanks’: Locals fume
A war is unfolding between locals and tourists in a popular European hotspot with protesters warning visitors “aren’t welcome”.
Major twist after mum booted off plane
The airline has hit back with a completely different story after a mum unleashed about herself and toddler being kicked off a flight.
Man charged with ‘evil twin’ Wi-Fi scam
A man has been charged after allegedly setting up fake free Wi-Fi access points at airports and on planes, and using them to steal personal data.
‘Blatantly violated’: Boeing’s big punishment
Boeing is in big trouble after it was revealed it had “blatantly violated” its rules around the Alaska Airlines jet whose door blew off in mid-air.
Young pilot killed in plane crash identified
The young pilot who died in a light plane crash on a remote station has been identified.
Woman ‘impaled’ in freak beach accident
A woman who was enjoying an afternoon at a popular beach was suddenly involved in a gruesome “impaling” accident.
Aussie adult star deported from US
The woman crowned Australia’s “best” porn star claims she was subject to “completely inhumane” conditions during an interrogation at LA Airport.
Irate passenger refused to give up seat
A passenger had a one hour standoff with flight attendants after he refused to get off a plane that he was double-booked on.
21yo’s warning after horror Greek island trip
A 21-year-old has been left with gruesome injuries while doing a popular tourist activity in Greece.
Pilot blindsided as plane bursts open
A pilot miraculously managed to land her small plane after its canopy suddenly burst open and shattered midflight.
Couple’s ‘nightmare’ after Aus beach visit
It was a surf at his favourite break towards the Gold Coast. But a single wave turned this 31-year-old’s life in to his “worst nightmare”.
Kings Guard horse launches at woman
A video has gone viral in 24 hours showing a Kings Guard horse “headbutting” a woman, causing her to fall flat on her face.
Fears ‘sex slave’ pic is missing cruiser
The family of a woman who vanished on a cruise ship fear a picture “of sex slave” is her – 27 years after she mysteriously disappeared.
CEO’s wild $49m salary amid shock claims
The families of victims killed in two fatal plane crashes yelled at the company’s CEO as he copped a massive grilling during a hearing.
Tragic pic taken ‘minutes’ before Bali disaster
An Australian family has revealed the final moments of their beloved grandfather before he died in a tragic accident while on holiday in Bali.
Every single flight at this airport cancelled
Furious passengers have had to wait hours on end, with some calling for “heads to roll” after a mass disruption at a popular airport in the UK.
Aussie wanted over Bali tattoo rampage
An Australian man has been accused of smashing up a shop in Bali, with police trying to hunt him.
Woman falls to her death from popular peak
A 35-year-old woman’s body was located around 4pm on Sunday after she fell from the top of a popular lookout in North Queensland.
Airline staff suspended over WhatsApp chat
Two British Airways cabin crew have been suspended for mocking the weight of a flight attendant in a staff WhatsApp group.
Hope photos could solve son’s death
A Melbourne mum is hoping photos on her son’s phone could lead to answers after he died while on a trip to Kazakhstan last year.
‘Go home’: Chaos on beach as tourists shamed
Wild footage has shown a tense scene on a popular European beach, as anger grows across the continent about mass tourism pricing out locals.
Missing teen’s dad breaks silence
The dad of a British teen who has gone missing in wild lands on a Spanish island has paid an emotional visit to the search site.
Couple drown in front of their six kids
A family’s holiday has turned into tragedy after the parents drowned in front of their six kids, with their children unable to do anything but watch in horror.
Missing teen lost in worst possible area
A local said his last known location was in a spot where he stands “the least chance of survival”.
Aussies ‘catfished’ by worst Airbnb of all time
Two Australians were initially excited to arrive in one of the world’s most beloved cities, but their trip became “hell”.
Error sees 737 fly just metres above homes
An investigation is underway after a Boeing 737 belonging to a US airline descended over a residential neighbourhood nowhere hear a runway.
Climate activists make dumb Swift mistake
Climate activists spray paint private jets, mistakenly believe Taylor Swift’s plane was at the airport.
Tragedy as influencer dies on yacht
An influencer has tragically died onboard a yacht in Malta during a week-long holiday.
Twist in Aussie surfers’ alleged murders
A fresh update has been revealed after a pair of Australian brothers were killed while on the surf trip of a lifetime in Mexico.
Tragic twist in woman’s horror death
The devastating circumstances around the death of a “beautiful soul” have been revealed, following a shocking incident on a popular river.
Fury as tourist damages historic building
Fans of this popular parkour group have turned on them after they caused damage to a world famous historic site in Italy.
Horror as croc chases screaming swimmer
This is the heart-stopping moment a screaming swimmer was left battling in the water against an enormous crocodile.
Chilling final call before teen vanished
Friends of a teenager, who went missing after a music festival, say they received a disturbing call before he vanished.
550 dead as temperatures hit 51.8C
At least 550 people have died during a mass gathering, with temperatures rising over 50C and motionless bodies seen on the roadside.
Tourists’ ‘unbelievable’ act for a selfie
A hiker has captured the shocking moment two tourists jumped a safety fence at a notorious waterfall just to take a selfie, leaving onlookers in disbelief.
Unbelievable move after Titan disaster
It has only been a year since the Titan imploded – killing everybody on board. Now there has been an unbelievable development.
‘No’: Airline snubs Trump supporter
A supporter of Donald Trump alleges that the staff on a major airline flight snubbed her due to her wearing a MAGA hat.
Idiotic Bali stunt viewed 33 million times
A tourist has copped major flak online after engaging in an “embarrassing” act at a luxury resort in Bali with the clip attracting 33 million views.
Surprise reason Virgin engine caught fire
Virgin has revealed the “possible cause” a flight to Melbourne was forced into an emergency landing after flames were seen coming out of one of its engines.
Tourist dead, three missing in beauty spot
A tourist has been found dead and three more are missing in a mystery that continues to engulf a tourist hotspot where TV doctor Michael Mosley died.
Passenger duct-taped to seat is sued
A woman who had to be duct-taped to her seat following a wild incident in 2021, still hasn’t paid the $124,000 fine.
EV driver forced to leave car on beach
The owner of a white BYD Seal EV had to leave his car abandoned on a popular beach overnight after it became bogged.
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