Heavy rain in Japan forces almost 400,000 from their homes

Heavy rain and overflowing rivers in southern Japan have forced the evacuation of almost 400,000 people, public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday.

“Rivers are bursting their banks and there are landslides,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters.

“This could lead to large-scale damage. The prime minister has ordered us to stay on top of the situation.”

In Fukuoka Prefecture, about 375,000 people were ordered to evacuate as swollen rivers threatened to inundate homes.

In neighboring Oita Prefecture, more than 21,000 people have been ordered to leave heir homes, according to NHK.

People forced from their homes were staying in evacuation centers in schools and government buildings on high ground.

Source: Heavy rain in Japan forces almost 400,000 from their homes | Reuters

Fahour suspended, stands down as AFL diversity manager; banned playing football for life

AFL diversity manager Ali Fahour has stood down from his job after being banned from playing for lifen from his local league.

AFL diversity manager Ali Fahour has stood down from the role after being banned from playing football for life over a punch in a local league game.

Fahour was banned for 14 weeks by the Northern Football League on Wednesday night, taking his career total suspensions beyond the 16-week threshold which triggers deregistration from any league in Australia.

“On the basis of the seriousness of the charge and the tribunal’s sanction, I’ll be standing down from my position at the AFL,” he told reporters at the NFL’s headquarters after a two and a half hour hearing on Wednesday night.

“In this time, I’ll seek professional help for my behaviour.”

Source: Fahour suspended, stands down as AFL diversity manager | SBS News

Saudi Arabia ‘top of the list’ in funding extremism in Britain

A clear link can be drawn between overseas money, mainly from Saudi Arabia, and the recent wave of attacks, a think-tank says.

Saudi Arabia is “undoubtedly at the top of the list” when it comes to funding Islamist extremism in Britain, it has been claimed.

The Henry Jackson Society said a clear and growing link can be drawn between overseas money, which mainly comes from Saudi Arabia, and the recent wave of attacks in the UK and Europe.

The think-tank has called for a public inquiry into the issue.

Report author Tom Wilson said: “While entities from across the Gulf and Iran have been guilty of advancing extremism, those in Saudi Arabia are undoubtedly at the top of the list.

“Research indicates that some Saudi individuals and foundations have been apparently heavily involved in exporting an illiberal, bigoted Wahhabi ideology.”

Source: Saudi Arabia ‘top of the list’ in funding extremism in Britain

Jackie Stewart says #F1 needs the British GP to survive: I Agree [again!]

Sir Jackie Stewart says Formula 1 needs a British GP and has called for government assistance to ensure the race remains on the calendar.

The future of the race beyond 2019 is uncertain with Silverstone, the current host, set to activate a break clause in their contract ahead of next weekend’s race due to spiralling costs.

The British GP is one of the few grands prix which does not benefit from state support, and a five per cent escalator built into the 17-year deal signed in late 2009 means this season’s race will cost just over £17m

Philip Walker, a director of Silverstone’s owners, the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), told the Mail on Sunday last weekend that it was “highly probable” that the break clause would be activated.

‘Silverstone set to break F1 contract’

However, the race could remain if Silverstone are able to negotiate a new contract with F1’s owners Liberty Media, and Stewart has called for the government to provide support to ensure a deal is possible.

“The British GP has to survive for Formula 1 grand prix racing,” Stewart, a former president of the BRDC, said during The Grand Prix Show on talkSPORT 2.

Source: Sir Jackie Stewart says Formula 1 needs the British GP to survive | F1 News

Demountable classroom falls off truck. GREAT Northern Highway has been closed

GREAT Northern Highway has been closed after a truck lost its demountable classroom load in Midland.

Witnesses said the transportable classroom came off the rear of the semi-trailer around 2.40pm on Wednesday afternoon.

The classroom was blocking the left lane just after Reid Highway while debris blocked the right hand lane for motorists heading north.

Main Roads WA has closed the Great Northern Highway with a crane called out to remove the classroom from the highway.

The highway is closed north of Reid Highway with detours in place for motorists.

Source: Demountable classroom falls off truck | Perth Now

On-duty NY officer shot and killed in ‘unprovoked attack’

An on-duty New York City police officer was killed on Wednesday after a man walked up to her police vehicle and began to fire shots through the window, authorities said.

Officer Miosotis Familia, a 12-year veteran assigned to the New York Police Department‘s 46th Precinct’s Anti-Crime unit, was taken to a Bronx area hospital where she later died, according to the NYPD. She was 48-years-old.

The department said the officer was struck in the head in an “unprovoked attack” while sitting in a marked police command van – which had been parked in the area since March because of increased gang activity.

The NYPD said the suspect was shot and killed by responding officers and that there were “no outstanding suspects.”

An innocent bystander was also shot and hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, according to the police department. The officer’s partner, who was also in the vehicle, was not injured in the attack, the department said.

The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Alexander Bonds of New York City, pulled a gun on the responding officers and led them on a block-long foot chase before he was killed, police said, noting that a silver revolver was recovered at the scene.

Source: On-duty NY officer shot and killed in ‘unprovoked attack’ – ABC News

UK Manchester Airport terminal evacuated over ‘suspicious package’

Manchester Airport terminal evacuated over ‘suspicious package’

Police said they were called at 08:50 BST to reports of a suspect bag and that a precautionary evacuation was taking place.

A bomb disposal unit is in attendance. Images on social media show passengers waiting on the Tarmac.

Parts of terminal one were evacuated yesterday after a fire alarm was set off following a water leak.

Source: Manchester Airport terminal evacuated over ‘suspicious package’ – BBC News

Tour de France: World champion Peter Sagan leaves the Tour after being disqualified

World champion Peter Sagan leaves the Tour de France after being disqualified for causing the crash which ended Mark Cavendish’s race.

His team Bora-Hansgrohe had protested against the decision, but race organisers will not allow an appeal.

Briton Cavendish said Slovak Sagan, 27, elbowed him during the sprint finish to stage four in Vittel.

Cavendish, 32, crashed into the barriers and later pulled out of the race with a broken shoulder.

More to follow.

Source: Tour de France 2017: Peter Sagan leaves after Mark Cavendish crash – BBC Sport

Floods in China kill dozens more than a million evacuated

Heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding in much of southern China.

Heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding in much of southern China.

The Yangtze river and many of its tributaries have overflowed, damaging crops, destroying houses and forcing people to evacuate.

Source: Floods in China kill dozens – BBC News

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Ukraine police prevent second cyber attack: minister

Ukrainian cyber police have blocked the second cyber attack against Ukraine, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said on Wednesday.

Experts are still trying to establish who was behind an attack by a malware virus that crippled computer systems at major companies around the world.

Ukrainian intelligence officials and security firms have said some of the initial infections from that attack were spread via a malicious update issued by M.E.Doc, charges the company’s owners deny.

Avakov said on Facebook the latest attack was launched at 1.40 p.m. Kiev time (1040 GMT) and was scheduled to peak at 4 p.m. (1300 GMT).

He said that, until 3 p.m. (1200 GMT), cyber police blocked the mailing and activation of the virus from the servers of the information system M.E.Doc.

“The attack was stopped. The servers were removed along with cyber criminals impact’s traces obviously rooted from Russian Federation,” Avakov said.

Source: Ukraine police prevent second cyber attack: minister | Reuters

More than 300 WA truckies taken off the road

MORE than 300 truck drivers in Western Australia have had their licences suspended after claims they weren’t properly assessed, with the union saying it’s fortunate no one has been killed on the road.

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

Two Vietnamese Sailors Abducted by Militants Found Beheaded in Philippines

The decapitated bodies of the two Vietnamese crewmen taken captive late last year by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants were found on the southern Philippine island of Basilan.

The bodies of the sailors, Hoang Thong and Hoang Va Hai, were found Wednesday by villagers in the town of Sumisip, said the military’s Western Mindanao Command. Pictures showed their decapitated heads beside their bodies.

The two were among six crewmen of the Vietnamese cargo vessel MV Royal 16 taken captive by gunmen in November in the waters off Basilan, part of a wave of sea assaults alarming the region’s leaders.

One of the six crewmen was rescued in June. Three others are still being held captive.

Source: Two Vietnamese Sailors Abducted by Suspected Militants Found Beheaded in Philippines – WSJ

Hawthorn recruit Tyrone Vickery and former player accused of threats, extortion

Hawthorn recruit Tyrone Vickery and a former AFL player are being investigated for alleged extortion and threats, with police swooping on an inner-city tattoo parlour on Wednesday afternoon.

He was assisting detectives from the Melbourne crime investigation unit, a police spokesman said. The investigation is ongoing.

Hawthorn confirmed Vickery’s involvement.

“Hawthorn Football Club is aware that Ty Vickery is assisting police in an investigation,” a spokeswoman said.

“As the matter is under investigation the club will not be making further comment at this time.”

Source: Hawthorn recruit Tyrone Vickery and former player accused of threats, extortion

TV presenters Elia + Madison strip NUDE for Workout on Naked News TV show

A PAIR of saucy TV presenters strip off for a raunchy beach workout for their ground-breaking show.

Gorgeous Naked News presenters Eila Adams and Madison Banes are shown stretching out on a Miami beach during a daring segment titled “Flex Appeal”.

The dynamic duo let it all hang out as they perform yoga-style moves on the sandy beach.

The pair’s bare-all antics have made them viral stars along with fellow nudist Jenny Scordamaglia.

In April, Eila joined glamorous Jenny for a steamy cooking show where they sampled some treats wearing only their birthday suits.

Both women chatted about the cooking as if they are totally oblivious to being in the buff in front of the camera.

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WATCH: WA man Ross McGibbon pulls five deadly snakes from pit

This is the heart-stopping moment a daredevil reptile rescuer was lowered into a well where five of the world’s deadliest snakes were lurking.

Ross McGibbon got a thrill from saving the four Western brown snakes and one mulga snake – but admitted the stunt would have been some people’s ‘worst nightmare’.

The 32-year-old was stunned to discover the five poisonous serpents when he was winched down into the pitch black six-metre-deep former well outside Perth, Western Australia, during the 45-minute rescue.

But the full-time firefighter said while spending 20 minutes in a confined underground space with venomous reptiles isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, he came back to the surface with a smile on his face.

VIDEO: WATCH: WA man Ross McGibbon pulls five deadly snakes from pit | Perth Now

Ukraine: Police Seize Servers of Firm Suspected of Cyberattack

The malware virus crippled computer systems at major companies around the world last week

Ukrainian police on Tuesday seized the servers of an accounting software firm suspected of spreading a malware virus which crippled computer systems at major companies around the world last week, a senior police official said.

The head of Ukraine’s Cyber Police, Serhiy Demedyuk, told Reuters the servers of M.E.Doc – Ukraine’s most popular accounting software – had been seized as part of an investigation into the attack.

Though they are still trying to establish who was behind last week’s attack, Ukrainian intelligence officials and security firms have said some of the initial infections were spread via a malicious update issued by M.E.Doc, charges the company’s owners deny.

The owners were not immediately available for comment on Tuesday.

Source: Ukraine: Police Seize Servers of Firm Suspected of Cyberattack | Fortune.com