Woman ‘disappears’ after billionaire’s arrest
Family of a 24-year-old woman who may have been travelling with a billionaire tech CEO who was arrested in Paris claim she has now gone missing.
Incidents
Gymnast, 23, plunges 80m to her death
A star gymnast died six days after she fell nearly 80 metres near the popular Neuschwanstein Castle when trying to take a selfie.
‘Perfect hiding place’ for MH370 revealed
An Australian scientist believes he’s found the ‘perfect hiding place’ for MH370. The flight has been shrouded in mystery after it disappeared in 2014.
Bombshell twist after superyacht sinks
A Kiwi ship captain is reportedly now being focused on by authorities after the demise of seven people aboard a superyacht.
‘Throwing up, crying’: Horrible Bali boat ride
A young tourist has a warning for others after her nightmare experience on a boat travelling between popular islands near Bali.
Chaos erupts at Australian airport
Passengers have reportedly been ordered off a plane as the airport was plunged into chaos following a security breach.
Sister of doomed teen speaks for first time
The sister of Hannah Lynch who died on a superyacht after it was struck by a mini-tornado has spoken out for the first time.
Tragic update after tradie’s Bali crash
An Aussie family have shared a devastating update after a tradie was involved in a serious accident while in Seminyak for a wedding.
Horror final moments of 18yo yacht victim
Horrific details have emerged about the final moments of those onboard a sinking superyacht in Italy.
Teen surfer’s horror injury on remote island
A Indonesian adventure of a lifetime had turned into a nightmare for this teenage Aussie surfer.
Outback hotel destroyed by blaze
An historic pub has been destroyed after an early morning fire broke out, forcing guests to evacuate.
Hiker’s dramatic rescue after incident
A hiker has been winched to safety after experiencing a medical episode.
Haunting discovery on yacht’s black box
The final minutes onboard the tragic Bayesian have been revealed as the boat’s black-box data is analysed by cops probing the disaster.
First picture of billionaire’s daughter
Tributes have flooded in for Hannah Lynch after divers found a sixth body following the tragic sinking of the Bayesian superyacht on Monday.
Plane crash in Thailand kills all on board
A plane carrying tourists has crashed shortly after taking off from Bangkok. All nine on board are believed to have died.
Aussie son, dad skydive ends in tragedy
An Aussie father-of-six has died in a skydiving incident, leaving behind a grieving family who fear they may lose their home.
‘Scary’ ordeal before man climbed out plane
A Jetstar passenger has described the moment a fellow passenger opened the emergency exit where he was seated and climbed out.
Tourist dies, organs missing after surgery
A 38-year-old mum died after flying to Turkey for plastic surgery. But it was what was discovered after her death that horrified family.
Shocking new details on chopper crash
New details have been revealed about how an air traffic controller missed the helicopter that crashed into a luxury hotel in Cairns.
‘16 minutes’: Yacht builder’s shock claim
The firm that built tech billionaire Mike Lynch’s superyacht, which sank off the coast of Italy, has dropped a bombshell.
‘Didn’t see it coming’: Captain grilled for 2hrs
Italian authorities have opened an investigation into what happened on the doomed superyacht as a Kiwi captain is grilled for several hours.
Grim way billionaire found in yacht wreckage
Divers have now recovered five bodies from the wreckage of a superyacht – including a billionaire tech tycoon – as cops grill the captain over the tragedy.
Update in search for missing dad, son
The search for a missing father and son who failed to return home after fishing has been suspended, despite police holding ‘major concerns’.
Qantas text you never want to open
An Australian passenger has opened up about the seemingly innocent text from Qantas that cost him $600.
Injuries after plane crashes near school
A light plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in a Sydney park after engine failure.
Hostesses on doomed yacht reveal horror
A pair of young hostesses who survived the Bayesian sinking have told of the terror of being ensnared by the fierce storm.
Real estate agent’s single mistake costs $20k
While on her way to dinner, the unthinkable happened to Amanda Blair. And now, a small oversight has meant she could be slapped with tens of thousands in bills.
Teen ‘angel’ dies after plunge from hotel
Friends and family have shared their heartbreak after a “beautiful angel” fell to her death while partying in Ibiza.
Tragic update for top tourist attraction
There’s been a tragic update in one of the penguins who shot to fame after news of their same-sex relationship. The penguins were together for six years.
Bloody head man booted from plane
A couple were arrested for refusing to leave a plane over a very embarrassing reason.
Gross sight in pool triggers mum’s nightmare
A 41-year-old mum who dished out almost $15,000 to stay at a 5-star resort says her dream trip turned into an absolute nightmare.
Remarkable way billionaire may be alive
The clock is ticking on the search for six people two days after a billionaire’s yacht sank – but experts say they could be alive.
Captain breaks silence after yacht sinks
The captain of the Bayesian superyacht which sank off the coast of Sicily with billionaire owner Mike Lynch on board has broken his silence.
Horror CCTV captures final moments of yacht
Horrifying new CCTV has captured the final moments of a $59 million superyacht that sank with 22 people on board when it was struck by a tornado-like storm.
36 flights axed, 201 delayed for missing item
One of Japan’s busiest airports was thrown into chaos over a missing item from a store, causing 36 flights to be cancelled and 201 delayed.
Entire fleet grounded as huge problem found
It’s meant to be the most state-of-the-art commercial aircraft. But a new safety fail is dogging its planemaker after years of increased scrutiny and reputation damage.
Qantas captain’s message as flight diverts
Passengers were stranded for hours on a Turkish runway after a medical emergency onboard a long haul flight to Sydney.
Missing yacht billionaire’s net worth revealed
Mike Lynch, among those feared dead off the coast of Sicily, owes his fortune to a software firm he sold for $11 billion – but there’s a lot more to the story.
Tradie’s horror accident on Bali wedding trip
A 30-year-old man from Perth is fighting for his life in Bali just two days into a wedding trip with 25 mates.
Man slaps flight attendant, gets punched
This is the wild moment a man slaps a flight attendant across the face before another passenger bizarrely punched him, prompting an emergency landing.
Horror as caravan stolen with family inside
The family of five were inside the caravan when they heard their car start and felt the caravan beginning to move.
Mum’s horror as baby slips from arms
A 36-year-old woman has spoken of the moment her baby girl slipped from her arms after the pair were tossed into the ocean from a luxury yacht.
‘Wonderful’ teen dies suddenly on gap year
A prestigious school community has remembered the ‘generous’ teenager who tragically died while on a gap year in the UK.
Dramatic rescue at deadly Bali beach
A group of locals together with foreigners used a rope to help rescue a woman who got caught in a current at a dangerous Bali beach.
Fresh blow as Rex to cut more jobs
More than 70 airline employees could be facing further redundancies, weeks after Rex fell into voluntary administration.
‘No respect’: Tourists’ swim horrifies nation
Locals in the famous city could not believe what they were seeing when a video was shared of tourists, with rage growing across Europe.
Man fights for life after horror fall at hotspot
A man is fighting for his life after he fell from rocks at a notorious waterfall in Far North Queensland.
Seacrest’s ex ‘swallowed shards on plane’
Ryan Seacrest’s ex was seriously injured after swallowing shards of plastic from a drink on a flight, a new lawsuit claims.
Three die on infamous mountain in a week
It attracts thousands every year, but a recent spate of tragic accidents has hit this 4478-metre mountain and police are investigating.
Horror as fire erupts on Ferris wheel
A huge fire erupted on a Ferris wheel at a busy festival in Germany with several people rushed to hospital and more than 30 injured.
‘Want my son home alive’: Mum’s $120k plea
The mother of a man who is fighting for life in a Thailand hospital after a horror car crash has made a heartfelt plea.
Chaos as flights cancelled at Sydney Airport
Several flights in and out of the airport have been cancelled throwing travel plans into chaos.
Aussie girl stabbed in shock London attack
The 11-year-old girl who was allegedly stabbed in a random attack in London’s Leicester Square is from Australia, a new report says.
Aussie’s gruesome injuries in freak accident
A young Aussie man and his beloved pooch were involved in a “traumatic” freak accident on a dark and wet morning.
Brutal twist after woman lost $3k at Woolies
An American in Sydney who revealed she was scammed $3000 in a matter of minutes at Woolworths has shared a surprising update.
Plus-size model’s plane clip backfires
A plus-size traveller has hit back at trolls who said she should pay for two plane seats after copping backlash from a viral video.
Chilling sound on doomed plane’s black box
The black box has revealed the final moments on board a tragic flight that crashed in Brazil, killing all 62 passengers and crew.
Flight diverted as pilot admits he can’t land
A flight was forced to divert from its intended destination after the pilot admitted he was not qualified to land the plane.
‘It’s incorrect’: CEO blasts chopper theory
The boss of a man who died in a fatal helicopter crash in Cairns has spoken out to shed light on the lead up to the incident.
‘Screaming’: Horror find at base of lift
Passengers at an airport have been left helpless after hearing screams of pain coming from the base of an elevator.
Tragic post before pilot crashed into hotel
Blake Wilson, 23, was piloting a helicopter when it crashed into the roof of DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton about 1.50am on Monday.
Single word at Woolies costs expat $3k
In the blink of an eye, while making a purchase at her local Woolworths, US woman Melanie Albert’s life was turned upside-down.
‘Outrageous’: Warning for Disney+ users
Disney has been slammed after it tried to get out of a lawsuit when a doctor died at one of its resorts through a technicality on a Disney+ subscription.
Pilot’s horrific final moments revealed
Shocking pictures have emerged showing slain pilot Glen Malcolm Conning after he was allegedly attacked and killed by rebels.
Train guard suspended after wild rant
A train guard has been suspended over offensive comments made about passengers while he was working, including calling them dumb.
Tragedy en-route to Australia will break you
A British family had big dreams when they packed up and headed for Australia, but an incident en-route left them with a “shadow” in their new life.
Nurse on romantic date falls to her death
A 31-year-old nurse on a romantic date was filmed moments before a climb with her boyfriend went tragically wrong.
Woman on doomed plane’s chilling final text
A woman killed on the doomed Brazilian plane had sent family chilling texts about the “old” aircraft before it plummeted.
Pilot in horror helicopter crash named
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into a hotel following a farewell party has been identified.
Pilot, 23, who died in chopper crash named
The young pilot who crashed a reportedly stolen helicopter into a Cairns hotel after celebrating at his own leaving do has been identified.
Woman ‘banned for life’ by major airline
A 24-year-old woman was shocked to learn the reason she was “banned for life” by this major airline.
‘Sh*t show’: Aussie woman’s $8k nightmare
An Aussie woman has described her almost one-year saga to get a refund for a flight she was planning on taking last year as a “sh*t show”.
Huge 4.7 earthquake during live TV show
A big earthquake has rocked Southern California with the force of the quake was so strong the tremor was visible during a taping of an ESPN show.
Brit’s 3 words after Eiffel Tower arrest
Shocked onlookers watched the shirtless man climb the 330m structure and stand on top of the blue Olympic ring before continuing his dangerous ascent.
Big question after chopper explodes into hotel
New details have emerged about the helicopter that crashed into the roof of a Cairns hotel, killing the pilot and sparking a massive fireball.
Pilot’s ‘haunting’ explanation for fatal crash
A pilot has shared a confronting explanation behind the fatal plane crash in Brazil that killed all 62 passengers on-board.
‘Nightmare’: Model blasts Bali airport detail
An Australian model has gone viral after airing her one big Bali gripe that she says is an absolute “nightmare”.
First victims of ill-fated plane identified
The victims of the fiery plane crash in Brazil that killed all 62 passengers on board included a pilot with 10 years of experience and a father traveling with his young daughter.
Aussie dad dies in tragic Indonesia surf trip
An Aussie father has died while on a surfing holiday with his family in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
‘Graveyard spin’: Shocking way plane crashed
A plane belonging to a Brazilian airline has crashed into the suburbs close to a major city killing all on board.
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