Lovers jailed over cyanide juice poisoning murder of Melbourne man Sam Abraham

A FORBIDDEN love drove a Melbourne wife and her lover to fatally poison her husband in his bed using cyanide-laced orange juice.Sofia Sam, 34, and Arun Kamalasanan, 36, have been jailed for more than 20 years each for murdering Sam Abraham.Mr Abraham, 33, was killed at his Epping family home in October 2015 by his wife and her then-lover Kamalasanan.

The pair were brought to justice on Thursday by a Supreme Court judge who jailed Kamalasanan, deemed the “architect” of the poison plot, for 27 years and Sam for 22 years.“Sam Abraham was a young man asleep in bed at home with his family when he was killed by the use of poison,” Justice Paul Coghlan said at sentence.“I am satisfied that the poison was chosen as your murder weapon in an attempt to avoid detection.” The judge said Sam’s young son was one of the most significant victims of the murder as he will grow up with no father and his mother in jail.

Source: Lovers jailed over cyanide juice poisoning murder of Melbourne man Sam Abraham | PerthNow

Flint Airport Michigan evacuated after police officer critically injured; FBI investigating.

The Bishop International Airport in Flint, Michigan, was being evacuated this morning after an airport police officer was injured, the airport said.

The officer is in critical condition, according to the Michigan State Police.

Active shooter report delays flights, spreads alarm at LAX

The airport said all passengers were safe.

The airport is closed and the FBI is leading the investigation, authorities said.

DEVELOPING: Airport in Flint, Michigan evacuated after airport police officer critically injured; FBI investigating. https://t.co/HFZiYzcCeI

— ABC News (@ABC) June 21, 2017

#F1 Lewis Hamilton “I can decide to stop at the end of this year”

Lewis Hamilton is not ruling out following former team-mate Nico Rosberg into retirement at the end of the 2017 season, claiming it would not change his “legacy”.

The three-time world champion’s current Mercedes contract expires in 2018, though he has previously claimed he envisaged signing one more contract in Formula 1 that would see him compete well into his late thirties.

However, speaking to the FIA’s official in-house magazine Auto, Hamilton admitted he didn’t think his standing in the sport would be affected if he were to walk away this year.

“My destiny is in my own hands. I can decide to stop at the end of this year,” the 32-year-old said. “Does that mean my legacy is less great than it would be if I stop in five years’ time? Who’s to say?

“I don’t like to plan for it because I don’t know what’s around the corner, I don’t know what I’m going to do. Whatever I know I’m going to do, if I apply myself the way I’ve always applied myself in my racing and I apply it to anything else I want to do in life, or even if it’s still in racing, I feel I can achieve great things.

“I’m never going to stop pushing the limits of whatever it is I do with myself and I’m always going to strive for greatness in whatever world it is that I’m in. So I think that mission or that mentality will create my legacy.”

MORE: Lewis Hamilton opens door to F1 retirement despite enjoying ‘awesome’ 2017 competition | F1 News

Wimbledon champion Boris Becker declared bankrupt

The three-time champion owed a substantial sum to an investment company.

The 49-year-old owed a firm of private bankers a large sum and the court registrar said there was not enough credible evidence that he could pay.

Mr Becker’s lawyers asked for a final chance to pay with the funds from remortgaging a property in Majorca.

Mr Becker, now a coach and TV pundit for the BBC and other media, was not at the hearing in London.

Registrar Miss Christine Derrett said it was “with regret” that she came to the conclusion that he could not pay.

“I remember watching him play on Centre Court, which probably shows my age,” she added.

The bankruptcy application was made by Arbuthnot Latham in connection with a debt owed to them for nearly two years.

Source: Wimbledon champion Boris Becker declared bankrupt – BBC News

Gas explosion sparks Melbourne plant blaze

A Melbourne chemical factory has burst into flames after a gas explosion, with firefighters still at the scene to contain toxic leaks.

Up to 28 firefighters are at the scene of the explosion at the DS Chemport factory in Campbellfield, with staff from the plant and surrounding factories forced to evacuate earlier on Wednesday.

Metropolitan Fire Brigade spokeswoman Heather Stockton said the cause of the explosion was believed to be an unknown gas from a “mixing pot” of chemicals that overheated.

“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are using hose lines to keep the product cool so that overheating does not occur,” she said in a statement.

She said gas levels were also being monitored.

Victoria Police closed the road and paramedics were at the scene, but no injuries have been reported.

In total 25 people were safely evacuated and a community warning was issued for the surrounding area.

It is expected emergency services will remain on site well into Wednesday night.

Source: Gas explosion sparks Melbourne plant blaze | Perth Now

Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Here’s when the next trailer is expected to drop

It doesn’t look like we’ll have much longer to wait, however, as the BBFC – British Board of Film Classification – has posted the classification for a brand new trailer for the film, running at 1 minute and 31 seconds.

That’s, interestingly, shorter than the 2 minutes and 12 seconds initial teaser, though it falls in line with what the studio did with The Force Awakens; there, the studio dropped two short teasers a few months apart, before later launching into the advertising campaign in earnest around two months before release…

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Source: Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Here’s when the next trailer is expected to drop | The Independent

Prince Philip in good spirits admitted to hospital & disappointed to miss #QueensSpeech, palace says

Prince Philip in "good spirits" after being admitted to hospital & disappointed to miss #QueensSpeech, palace sayshttps://t.co/SPRO5KWEIk

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 21, 2017

Crash brings Tonkin Highway traffic to standstill

A CRASH involving a car and a motorcycle has brought traffic on Tonkin Highway to a  standstill.

The crash happened just after 4pm and is blocking both lanes of the highway at the Gosnells Road East intersection in Orange Grove.

Emergency crews are at the scene with traffic banked up more than 3km from the crash site.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area.

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Source: Crash brings Tonkin Highway traffic to standstill | Perth Now

Demi Rose v. Kim Kardashian: Meet the new belfie queen about to break the internet

HER sexy selfies and eye-popping belfies have helped Demi Rose notch up an incredible 4.5million followers on Instagram.

But that’s just the start for the 22-year-old British model, who now plans to break the internet like her idol Kim Kardashian — but without making a sex tape.

The Birmingham-born former beauty student and carer credits the US reality star for bringing curvy girls back into fashion and paving the way for herself and a new breed of glamorous Insta-girls.

She said: “I have an amazing life travelling the world and showing off curves to rival the Kardashians.

“I love the best parties, yachts and fast cars — but deep down I’m just a kid from Sutton Coldfield who got lucky.”

MORE + VIDEO: Demi Rose v. Kim Kardashian: Meet the new belfie queen about to break the internet

Australian dies of rare mosquito-borne disease after visiting Thailand

An Australian man returned from Thailand has died from the rare but potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease, Japanese encephalitis.

It is understood to be only the 10th case of the disease recorded in Australia since 2001 and one of only a handful of deaths in that time, although Japanese encephalitis is endemic in South-East Asia, where is it most commonly found in rural or farming areas.

The Victorian man in his 60s had visited Phuket for 10 days in early May and became lethargic on day eight.

After returning home he struggled to stay awake and went to hospital a few days later in a confused state.

His conscious state continued to diminish, and he was eventually admitted to the intensive care unit, where he died.

Japanese encephalitis causes a brain infection that is fatal in about 20 to 30 per cent of cases.

But not all mosquitoes carry the virus and the risk of catching it is “vanishingly rare”, according to Steven Tong, who treated the man at Royal Melbourne Hospital.

“We don’t have Japanese encephalitis within Australia itself, so it has to be acquired during travel to areas of risk,” he said.

Source: Australian dies of rare mosquito-borne disease after visiting Thailand – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

At least 10 people hurt when United flight hits turbulence

At least 10 people aboard a United Airlines jet were injured Tuesday when the plane hit turbulence during a flight from Panama to Houston.

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

8 including a child, have been injured after a van and car collided in Carlton, Vic

Eight people, including a child, have been injured after a van and car collided in Carlton, via @theage https://t.co/EFWWHT0CL1

— Emily Woods (@EmilyHWoods) June 21, 2017

 

Jessica Gomes goes topless for romp with Bruce Willis in Once Upon A Time In Venice

JESSICA Gomes goes completely topless in a raunchy sex scene with Bruce Willis in their film Once Upon a Time in Venice.

The 32-year-old shows off her stunning body as she peels down her white dress until she’s in nothing but a thong and romps with the Die Hard legend, 62.

Kissing vigorously on the sofa, the pair soon take things into the bedroom where Jessica can be seen straddling Bruce, who certainly seems to be enjoying himself.

In an interview with the Australian Daily Telegraph, she said: “Yes, he’s 60, he’s my dad’s age, so that was pretty full-on.

“I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m with Bruce Willis right now and we’re making out.’”

MORE: Jessica Gomes, 32, goes topless for romp with Hollywood veteran Bruce Willis, 62, in new movie Once Upon A Time In Venice

Honda halts Japan car plant after WannaCry virus hits computer network

Honda Motor Co (7267.T) said on Wednesday it halted production at a domestic vehicle plant for a day this week after finding the WannaCry ransomware that struck globally last month in its computer network.

The automaker shut production on Monday at its Sayama plant, northwest of Tokyo, which produces models including the Accord sedan, Odyssey Minivan and Step Wagon compact multipurpose vehicle and has a daily output of around 1,000 vehicles.

Honda discovered on Sunday that the virus had affected networks across Japan, North America, Europe, China and other regions, a spokeswoman said, despite efforts to secure its systems in mid-May when the virus caused widespread disruption at plants, hospitals and shops worldwide.

Production at other plants operated by the automaker had not been affected, and regular operations had resumed at the Sayama plant on Tuesday, she said.

The spread of the WannaCry ransomware which locked up more than 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries has slowed since last month, but security experts have warned that new versions of the worm may strike.

Rival automakers Renault SA (RENA.PA) and Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) were also affected by the virus last month, when the automaking alliance companies stopped production at plants in Japan, Britain, France, Romania and India.

Source: Honda halts Japan car plant after WannaCry virus hits computer network | Reuters

Ford to move US Focus production to China

Ford Motor Co. will export vehicles from China to the U.S. for the first time starting in 2019.

Ford said Tuesday it plans to move production of its Ford Focus small car from the U.S. to China, where it already makes the Focus for Chinese buyers. Ford will continue to make the Focus in Europe, and will also export some variants of the Focus from Europe to the U.S.

Sales of small cars have dropped sharply in the U.S. and companies are seeking to cut costs making them. Ford’s president of global operations Joe Hinrichs said the move to China will save the company $1 billion, including $500 million for canceling plans to build the Focus in Mexico.

Wary of the response from President Donald Trump, who has criticized Ford for making vehicles outside the U.S., Ford said the move won’t cost U.S. jobs. The suburban Detroit plant that currently makes the Focus will be converted late next year to produce the Ford Ranger pickup and Ford Bronco SUV.

Ford also said Tuesday that it plans to invest $900 million in its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville to make the new, aluminum-sided Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. Those vehicles will go on sale this fall and will be exported to more than 55 markets globally, the company said. The investment will secure 1,000 jobs at the Kentucky plant.

But the White House response was muted. Asked Tuesday whether Trump plans to get tougher on China or on automakers who leave the U.S., White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the president wants to lower business taxes and reform the tax code so businesses will want to “come back to the United States, grow in the United States, manufacture more in the United States.”

Source: Ford to move Focus production to China, sees no US job loss – ABC News

Man Tasered by UK police outside mosque

A man has been Tasered by police after reports people were being attacked at a London mosque just before 01:30 BST.

Officers said they acted after finding a man waving an “item” around near the London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park.

There were no reports of any injuries and the suspect is being held at a central London police station on suspicion of affray.

The force said it was not treating the incident as terrorism-related and said the item being waved was a shoehorn.

Source: Man Tasered by police outside mosque – BBC News

Computer running Windows 7 was to blame for Orange Is the New Black hack: ransom $A178,000

IF you ever needed encouragement to upgrade from Windows 7, being held ransom for $A178,000 should do the trick.

This was the lesson learnt by the company responsible for allowing unreleased episodes of Orange Is the New Black to be obtained and then leaked by hacker s earlier this year.

“They were basically just trolling around to see if they could find a computer that they could open,” he told Variety. “It wasn’t aimed at us.”

In a candid interview, Larson Studios chief engineer David Dondorf explained how the audio post-production business allowed The Dark Overlord to gain access to the Netflix original content.

After hiring private data security experts to find where the company was breached, it was discovered the hacker had been searching the internet for PCs running older versions of Windows and stumbled across an old computer at Larson Studios still running Windows 7…

Source: How Windows 7 led to a $178,000 ransom

Phoenix as temps hit 119f – 48.3c. Make Trump live there, without air/con!

PHOENIX (AP) — The first day of summer brought some of the worst heat the Southwest U.S. has seen in years, forcing flights to be canceled, straining the power grid and making life miserable for workers toiling in temperatures that reached 120 degrees or higher in some desert cities.

Arizona, Nevada and California saw dramatic temperatures Tuesday as researchers say deadly heat waves like this one were going to grow more frequent.

Meteorologists in Phoenix said Tuesday evening the temperature topped out at 119 degrees_one that has only been matched or surpassed four other times.

The forecast called for a high of 120 degrees (49 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix, which it hasn’t seen in more than two decades. Death Valley, California, reached 125 and Palm Springs hit 121, still a degree lower than the same day last year.

The operator of California’s power grid called on people to conserve electricity during peak hours.

Workers at a construction site in a Phoenix suburb huddled under an excavator to find a sliver of a shade during a break. At another building site, men in hard hats and yellow vests labored and sweated in the heat, downing water to stay hydrated. Project superintendent Tommy Russell says his company has held weekly safety meetings to prepare for the heat, and he will send his workers home if it hits 120.

Las Vegas also baked. Visitors tried to stay inside air-conditioned casinos, and some tourists lugged packs of bottled water around the Strip. Others went to a bar w

Source: Cheering 1st day of summer? Not in Phoenix as temps hit 119