Anne Lu

The Grenfell Tower fire is said to be started by a cab driver whose refrigerator exploded. According to reports, cab driver Behailu Kebede was woken by a loud bang when the fridge-freezer at his number 16 on the fourth floor flat blew up.

Jun 16, 2017

A 22-year-old Australian-born man has been arrested at Sydney Airport for allegedly attempting to fly to Syria and fight with the Islamic State. He was said to be under the watch of law enforcement agencies for the past few months.

Jun 15, 2017

Donald Trump has authorised the purchase of F-15 fighter jets to Qatar days after accusing the Gulf nation of funding terrorism. Washington and Doha signed an agreement on Wednesday with an initial cost of US$12 billion (AU$15.8 billion).

Jun 15, 2017

At least 12 have died in the West London fire that consumed a residential building on Wednesday, according to police. Firefighters have so far rescued over 70 people, with 18 people in critical condition and many more unaccounted for.

Jun 15, 2017

Donald Trump has just lost a friend. The US president has been denounced by Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker for taking the Gulf nations’ side in the Qatar diplomatic crisis.

Jun 14, 2017

West London is currently battling fire after a high-rise tower block in the area is consumed by flames. More than 200 firefighters are currently trying to snuff out the blaze engulfing the 27-storey Grenfell Tower on Latimer Road in North Kensington.

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 14, 2017

Schapelle Corby isn’t appearing on “Celebrity Big Brother,” at least not anytime soon. The convicted drug smuggler has been reported to star in the UK version of the reality show, but that apparently was totally baseless.

Jun 13, 2017

The casting of a black actor in “Doctor Who” was problematic, according to one writer of the show. There was a Victorian army soldier stationed in Mars in season 10 episode 9 titled “Empress of Mars,” and this was apparently an issue for Mark Gatiss.

Jun 13, 2017

Saudi Arabian Football Federation has apologised after its team did not observe one minute of silence to honour the victims of the London terrorist attack. The Saudi players were up against the Australian team in Adelaide on Thursday.

Jun 09, 2017

Former FBI Director James Comey felt pressured by US President Donald Trump to drop the investigation of formal national security adviser Michael Flynn. According to Comey’s written testimony, Trump demanded that he gave his loyalty to him, which he refused to do.

Jun 08, 2017

“Sherlock” could take at least two years to return, according to Andrew Scott. The 40-year-old Irish actor, who plays fan favourite Jim Moriarty in the BBC series, said he was doubtful that the show would even return.

Jun 08, 2017

The Qatar diplomatic crisis was partly triggered by the huge ransom the small nation paid to secure the release of its royal family members and Russian hackers’ planting of fake news report, it has been claimed.

Jun 07, 2017

Qatar citizens are panic-buying even after its government assured citizens importation of goods will not be affected by the Arab country’s rift with its neighbours. Seven countries have cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar for its alleged ties to terrorist groups, which it has vehemently denied.

Jun 06, 2017

Facial injections have been a staple of the Western beauty industry for more than three decades. These injections address the naturally occurring volume loss in the face, as well as the presence of fine lines and wrinkles as people age.

Jun 06, 2017

Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale has quit in a hospital dressing gown and pyjamas. The Queensland politician addressed reporters on Tuesday morning from St Andrew’s Private Hospital to announce his resignation, citing health reasons.

Jun 06, 2017

Qatar has been shunned by its neighbours over its alleged ties with terrorism in the region. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Egypt have all cut their diplomatic ties with the Western Asian country after accusing it of backing militant groups such as the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda. Qatar has denied the accusations.

Jun 05, 2017

The acting US ambassador in London has praised London Mayor Sadiq Khan for his “strong leadership” after the London Bridge terror attack. Lewis Lukens’ tweets came just hours after US President Donald Trump criticised Khan.

Jun 05, 2017

An American mayor has fired back at a man who wrote a scathing letter about the controversial all-female viewing of “Wonder Woman” in a private establishment.

Jun 02, 2017

Former Labor minister Ian Macdonald has been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail for brazen misconduct in public office. His ex-union boss, John Maitland, will spend from at least four years to a maximum of six in prison for being an accessory.

Jun 02, 2017

The passengers of Malaysia Airlines flight MH128 have criticised the Victoria Police for letting them wait 90 minutes on the plane with a man who threatened to blow it up.

Jun 02, 2017

Vili Fualaau and Mary Kay Letourneau are splitting so he could start a weed business. Fualaau said he still loves his former teacher and he only filed for marriage separation so he would be allowed a licence to open a cannabis store.

Jun 01, 2017

Canadian serial killer Karla Homolka now volunteers at a Christian elementary school.

Jun 01, 2017

An ad for Ramadan by Kuwait-based telecom Zain has gone viral, getting mixed reactions from people who either think it’s inspiring or it’s exploitative. The 3-minute video uses images of victims of violence.

May 31, 2017

Vili Fualaau has separated from his wife and former teacher, 55-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau, who was jailed for having sex with him when he was just 12.

May 31, 2017

Queen Elizabeth II ordered all televisions and radios in her Balmoral residence to be removed after Princess Diana’s sudden death in 1997.

May 30, 2017

The gunman who reportedly killed a police officer on Monday afternoon in Queensland has died following a shootout with cops. Rick Maddison reportedly opened fire on officers after emerging from his bolthole on the same day.

May 30, 2017

A gunman is believed to have shot dead a police officer after he opened fire when he was pulled over in a car in Queensland on Monday afternoon. The cop was reportedly ambushed in Lockyer Valley in Brisbane.

May 29, 2017

Australia will send additional 30 troops to Afghanistan, Australian Defence Force Minister Marise Payne announced Monday. The move follows requests from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the United States.

May 29, 2017