QF73 was forced to return 90 minutes into the flight and is now back on the ground in Sydney, a Qantas spokeswoman said.
Engineers are inspecting the aircraft.
“We understand delays can be frustrating for our passengers but we’ll always put safety ahead of schedule and our teams are doing everything they can to get passengers back on their way,” she said.
MORE: Qantas flight to US turned back to Sydney | Perth Now
Australian is unable to maintain form that enabled him to beat Rafael Nadal earlier in tournament, as world No 11 wins 6-3 7-5It is hard to believe just over two weeks ago Kyrgios was forced to retire hurt down 6-3, 3-0 to world No105 Tennys Sandgren due to a shoulder injury in Washington DC.
Kyrgios went down to seventh seed Dimitrov 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday, unable to maintain the form which saw him beat Nadal in the quarter-finals. But he heads to Flushing Meadows after wins over former world No.3 David Ferrer in the final four and world No13 David Goffin, Alexandr Dolgopolov and Ivo Karlovic in the early rounds.
“Looking back from where I was … I would have never thought I would have had my first Masters 1000 event final,” Kyrgios said. “So I’m pretty happy with the result. From where I was to here, it’s just been amazing.
“First round was really a struggle and obviously got through a tough one with Dolgopolov. Gradually, I just feel back to where I should feel on a tennis court. I wasn’t enjoying it at all, didn’t want to be out there. External things were affecting how I was feeling. It really didn’t make sense. Right now, I lost today but I feel great. I feel great where I’m at right now.”
MORE: Grigor Dimitrov dominates Nick Kyrgios to win Cincinatti Masters final | Sport | The Guardian
The Paris Police Authority says a police operation is underway in the suburb of Levallois Perret after a vehicle hit and injured six soldiers.
Two were injured seriously, four suffered light injurdies.
Source: Six soldiers hit by vehicle in Paris, police operation underway | SBS News
An investigation by the WA Department of Transport and Corruption and Crime Commission uncovered “irregularities” in the conduct of a heavy vehicle practical driving assessment provider.
A department spokesperson says it might mean some people have been granted a licence despite not meeting requirements.
The department alleges 326 truck drivers are “unlikely to have passed” an assessment and is suspending their licences.
The spokesperson refused to clarify whether the drivers had failed a test or were not assessed at all.A review of records is continuing and further suspensions may be imposed.
Transport Workers Union state secretary Tim Dawson described the allegation as “quite worrying”.”
Source: More than 300 WA truckies taken off the road | Perth Now
A Federal Aviation Administration spokesman says the Boeing 737 encountered turbulence about 80 miles east of Cancun, Mexico. Weather satellite images showed storm clouds in the area in the wake of Tropical Storm Cindy.
Emergency crews were called to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, where the aircraft landed safely Tuesday afternoon.
A spokeswoman for United Airlines said that nine passengers and one crew member were taken to hospitals for evaluation. The airline did not have information about the extent of their injuries.
Source: At least 10 people hurt when United flight hits turbulence – ABC News
A witness has described how actor Tom Hardy was seen apprehending a suspected moped thief after pursuing him through gardens and a building site.
The Hollywood star looked like he “switched into superhero mode” as he collared the man before checking him for weapons after the chase near his home in Richmond, south west London, an onlooker told The Sun.
According to the newspaper, Hardy explained “I caught the c***t” shortly after finding the man.
With Hardy’s help two suspects were detained in connection with the theft, The Sun said.
The witness said two males had jumped a red light at a busy junction before crashing into a £50,000 Mercedes.
“Tom must have been walking down the road. He went off like a shot in pursuit and looked furious”, Arun Pullen, 22, said.
He added: “I asked Tom what happened and he told me he chased him through my back garden and caught him around the block – but the route was like an assault course.”
Hardy, 39, who starred in blockbusters The Dark Knight Rises and The Revenant and recently co-wrote and appeared in BBC drama Taboo, reportedly performed a citizen’s arrest on the fleeing suspect.
Source: Tom Hardy chases down moped thief and carries out citizen’s arrest | The Independent
The US president’s phone call contrasts with concern by European leaders who have pointed out how the result – 51.4% in favour of the changes – has exposed deep splits in Turkish society.
Mr Erdogan has rejected criticism from international monitors who said he had been favoured by an “unequal campaign”.
“Know your place,” he told them.
The narrow victory was ruled valid by Turkey’s electoral body, despite claims of irregularities by the opposition.
Source: Turkey referendum: Trump congratulates Erdogan – BBC News
Mrs Lam, 59, had the backing of the Chinese government in Beijing and was widely expected to win.
Hong Kong has a degree of autonomy from Beijing but protests have been growing over Chinese interference.
The chief executive is not chosen by public vote but by a 1,200-strong committee dominated by pro-Beijing electors.
Pro-democracy groups held protests outside the election venue, calling the process a sham.
In her acceptance speech, Mrs Lam said her first priority during her five-year term would be to reduce social tensions.
Source: Hong Kong election: Beijing-backed Lam first female leader – BBC News
