‘Weekly basis’: Lawyer reveals why young people are still carrying knives, despite harsher laws

A flight from Melbourne, VA337, was delayed for over an hour after a green tree snake was found in the cargo hold. Snake catcher Mark Pelley swiftly removed the non-venomous reptile, which likely stowed away in a passenger's suitcase from Queensland, allowing the flight to eventually depart at 6:23 pm instead of its scheduled time. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A snake was found in the luggage area of a plane in Melbourne,...

US President Donald Trump plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, aiming for a hostage release deal with Hamas, which has expressed willingness to negotiate. The ongoing conflict, ignited by a Hamas attack on October 7, has resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, leading to severe international accusations against Israel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US President Donald Trump is meeting with...

A jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is reviewing testimony from his ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, regarding a 2016 incident captured on surveillance where Combs allegedly abused her. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, faces potential life imprisonment if convicted. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for serious charges like sex trafficking and has been accused by his ex-girlfriend...

More than 170 NGOs are urging the dismantling of a US- and Israeli-backed food aid scheme in Gaza due to reports of over 500 civilian deaths near distribution centers since its inception in May. They accuse the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation of endangering lives and bypassing UN aid systems, as the Israeli military acknowledges civilian harm at these sites while claiming the need to prevent aid diversion to Hamas. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

A recent Penington Institute analysis revealed that Australia experiences over 2000 drug overdose deaths annually, with a notable increase among those over 50, primarily due to opioids. The report emphasizes the need for a national overdose strategy and highlights the rising methamphetamine-related deaths among Generation X, urging improved access to support services for all drug users. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lot of people in Australia are getting very sick and dying...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is unlikely to meet Donald Trump for at least two months, possibly during upcoming summits like the G20 or APEC, as discussions on scheduling continue. While Albanese emphasizes Australia's importance as a US ally, experts suggest that informal meetings with Trump's advisers may be more beneficial than a formal sit-down with the president. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is looking forward to meeting U.S. President...