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- NewsWire
State’s shocking road toll in one weekend
Seven people were killed on the roads over the weekend in one Aussie state, bringing the number of fatalities to its worst record in almost a decade.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussies reminded of meaning behind little-known roadside marker amid alarming trend
If you saw this green circle on a reflector on the side of a highway, would you know what it means?
- NewsWire
Driver’s act leads to road rage: police
A car windscreen and mirror were allegedly smashed in what police believe could be a road rage incident following a simple act.
- Reuters
BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda
China's top electric vehicle maker BYD gained market share as the world's largest auto market recorded its fastest-growing month in 2024, setting BYD up to exceed its global annual sales goal and overtake Ford and Honda. Aided by robust sales in China, BYD is on course to top its annual sales target of 4 million vehicles, which would put it ahead of Japan's Honda and Detroit-based Ford for 2024.
- Australian Associated Press
Trains and a pay deal delayed as court halts work bans
State leaders jumped the gun going to court to stop industrial action on the nation's largest city rail network, a union says.
- Storyful
Teen Carjacker Flees Onto Airport Runway, Pursued by Police
A 16-year-old was arrested following a carjacking incident in Fort Myers, Florida, on December 6, police said.According to a statement from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified of the carjacking on Friday afternoon. The suspect, identified as 16-year-old Felix Marcial Ayala, had approached a female victim and demanded she give him her car keys.Police said members of the violent crimes unit worked with the Florida Highway Patrol to locate the vehicle.Footage from the Florida Highway Patrol shows the pursuit, with the vehicle driving away from law enforcement along Daniels Parkway. Police said the car crashed into several unoccupied vehicles en route.The driver of the vehicle and Ayala attempted to flee on foot, the report said, with Ayala being apprehended on Southwest Florida International Airport property.Police said Ayala was charged with carjacking without firearm or weapon, trespass on critical infrastructure property, and resisting an officer.“I will not tolerate anyone putting residents of Lee County at risk through actions like this,” Sheriff Carmine Marceno said. “I am incredibly proud of my deputies, detectives, and members of our Aviation Unit for swiftly removing this suspect from our streets. I also want to thank our surrounding law enforcement agencies. It is our great partnership that ensures the safety and order of Southwest Florida.” Credit: Florida Highway Patrol via Storyful
- NewsWire
Warning for Sydney train commuters
Despite the Federal Court granting the injunction on Sunday night, commuters can expect some delays and cancellations.
- BBC
Driver killed as car leaves road and hits tree
Police say a man in his 80s died in the crash in Leicestershire on Monday afternoon.
- PA Media: UK News
Storm Darragh: Train lines reopen but thousands remain without power in NI
On Sunday morning, fewer than 12,000 customers remained without power in Northern Ireland.
- Cosmo
Pippa Middleton steals the Royal carol service spotlight with a new bob haircut
Pippa Middleton attends the Royal Christmas service with a new haircut. Her short look couldn't be any more different to her sister, Kate's trademark style.
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Twist in Samantha Armytage's shock split from husband Richard Lavender
One telling clue in Samantha Armytage's split from her husband Richard Lavender has been revealed. Read more.
- WWD
Charli XCX Embraces Dramatic Opacity in Sheer Saint Laurent Dress at Variety Hitmakers Brunch
The "Brat" music star freed the nipple in a jersey gown by Anthony Vaccarello.
- BuzzFeed
I Was Having Sex With An Old Hookup. Midway Through, I Discovered He Was A Trump Supporter.
"I finally asked, 'You’re not voting for Donald Trump, are you?' A smile spread across his face."
- HuffPost
Mary Trump Exposes Family Irony In Uncle's 'Despicable' Vow
Donald Trump "seems to forget" one key thing, said the president-elect's niece.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Australia make complete mockery of Pat Cummins 'disgrace' after victory in barely two days
Pat Cummins has copped it after controversy erupted in the day-night Test match. Find out more here.
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredibly 'rare' discovery in Aussie bush by sniffer dog: 'Like striking gold'
This extremely 'exciting' result is significant for a whole range of reasons, conservationists explain.
- Yahoo Finance AU
Centrelink cash boost for millions of Aussies in weeks: ‘More money in pockets’
More than one million Aussies will see a boost to their Centrelink payments from January 1.
- CNN
Fact check: Trump, repeating old lies on ‘Meet the Press,’ falsely claims US is the only country with birthright citizenship
President-elect Donald Trump repeated numerous false claims during an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” – including his old lie that the US is the world’s only country with birthright citizenship.
- The Independent
She moved around every few months as a child. Years later, she finally learned her dad’s terrible secret
Her dad had always been intrigued by crime news clippings, a memory that led the 40-year-old to discover that her father had been involved in those crimes