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Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Crucial' for Albanese to attend NATO in order to secure Trump meeting
Former LNP candidate Maggie Forrest urges Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to attend the NATO Summit in a bid to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump. 'I do think that Albanese should go to NATO to pursue a meeting with President Trump,' Ms Forrest told Sky News host Paul Murray. 'While an in-person meeting between the two of them should've happened a long time ago given how crucial Australia's strategic partnership with America is and especially with AUKUS under review … it's crucial for the Prime Minister to travel to NATO to secure a meeting with President Trump.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Murdered' mum's kids were ‘at a sleepover' when she was stabbed to death before house exploded in ‘gas blast'
The local community has been rocked by the loss of the charity hero KNIFE HORROR 'Murdered' mum's kids were 'at a sleepover' when she was stabbed to death before house exploded in 'gas blast' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE CHILDREN of a mum who was stabbed to death before the house exploded are understood to have been at a sleepover when the tragedy unfolded. Charity worker Annabel Rook was discovered in the London home after the street "shook" from a suspected gas blast. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Annabel Rook, who died after being found with stab wounds inside a house Credit: PA 4 A blown out window of the ground floor property following the blast Credit: LNP 4 The emergency services raced to Stoke Newington at around 4.57am Credit: BPM The 46-year-old mum was a "truly kind and gentle soul", her neighbours said. A friend of the family said her two sons were at a sleepover on Tuesday when she died. They told The Standard: "We know them well. Our kids are in the same class. The school is on the corner. We are all here because of the school. 'They have two little boys. The kids were out at a sleepover. We know the family from birthday parties, everything." A mother-of-two, Annabel supported women who are survivors of gender based violence, female migrants and child refugees for two decades. A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken to hospital with slash wounds where he currently remains. His condition is not life-changing or life-threatening. Some 40 firefighters scrambled to the scene to put out a blaze which started an hour after neighbours heard 'massive bangs' from the peaceful family home in Stoke Newington, North London. Two children, aged seven and nine, were taken to hospital as a precaution, but are not currently believed to have been in the building during the explosion. Cops said: "We do believe this to be a domestic-related incident." Ms Rook was the co-founder and head of the refugee and women's charity MamaSuze, and had worked with 'marginalised and displaced people' for more than two decades. Neighbours in the leafy London suburb told The Sun they heard a 'massive bang' before paramedics attempted to resuscitate Ms Rook on the street outside her £1million home. One said: 'I knew them and their kids very well. We are in complete shock. Our daughter was their babysitter. 'Smoke was billowing around the street and we had to shut all our windows. 'It is lucky nothing happened to nobody else.' Ms Rook was the head of several special projects at the accomplished charity including its well-regarded theatre productions. In a post on social media, she had written: 'I have been working with marginalised and displaced people for over 20 years. 'I believe the ability to play and create should be a fundamental human right and in my work I aim to enable people to be creative and help them find their voice. 'At MamaSuze, we strive to create a joyful, inclusive space dedicated to enhancing the lives of women and children who are survivors of forced displacement and gender based violence. 'We build a strong community through offering diverse workshops in different art forms that nurture creativity, foster social connections and rebuild confidence and identity.' Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads policing in the local area, said: "This is an extremely tragic incident and our thoughts are with the victim's family at this very difficult time. 'Our officers arrested a man on suspicion of murder at the scene and will be conducting interviews as soon as possible, to establish the full circumstances that led to Annabel's death. "While enquiries continue, at this early stage we do believe this to be a domestic-related incident. 'We understand what happened will cause concern within the Hackney community and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, along with a crime scene, as we carry out the investigation. "We are working closely alongside our partners at Hackney Council to help support those residents locally who have been impacted by this.' The Metropolitan Police said: "A woman aged 46 was found inside the property with stab wounds. "Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was sadly declared dead at the scene. "A 44-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder. "He was taken to hospital with slash wounds where he currently remains. His condition is not life-changing or life-threatening. "Two children aged nine and seven have also been taken to hospital as a precaution but are not believed to have been inside the property at the time of the gas explosion." LFB station commander Darren McTernan said: "Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area for most of this morning while investigations into the cause of this incident are carried out. "There are road closures in place on Stoke Newington Church Street from the junction of the A10 to Defoe Road. "Residents should also note that Kersley Road is completely shut at this time." Crews from Stoke Newington, Islington, Homerton and Holloway fire stations were called to the scene. The Met and London Fire Brigade (LFB) are investigating the cause. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 926/17June or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
SBS Australia
5 days ago
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Queensland considering making public drunkenness a crime
Less than a year after laws decriminalising public drunkenness came into effect, the Queensland Government is considering making it a crime again - despite an outcry from First Nations, legal and human rights advocates. In September last year Queensland became the last state to decriminalise being drunk in public , more than 30 years after the move was recommended by the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. On Wednesday Liberal National Party Police Minister Dan Purdie, a former officer, said the Government was looking at introducing laws making public drunkenness and public urination offences again, saying their removal had "hamstrung police". But First Nations and human rights advocates say it's yet another move in the wrong direction for the Queensland Government, which has introduced a raft of 'tough on crime' measures since David Crisafulli's LNP swept to power in October last year. Greg Shadbolt, principal legal officer of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal service for Queensland, told NITV that there was "absolutely no basis in logic" to reintroduce laws criminalising public drunkenness. "If someone's intoxicated and does something untoward like turns up and kicks a rubbish bin, they can still be arrested, so it simply doesn't stand up to any form of scrutiny," he said. "There's no reason why being intoxicated without actually doing anything untoward of itself should be an offence." The National Network of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, said the proposal was a deeply irresponsible move and an attack on Aboriginal lives. Spokesperson Tabitha Lean, a Gunditjmara woman, said the National Network rejects the idea that the only way to respond to public drunkenness and public urination is through police and punishment. "Public health issues require public health responses, not criminal charges," she said. "This latest move shows once again that the lives and safety of Aboriginal people are expendable in the LNP's political playbook." Public drunkenness laws have long been used as a tool of racialised policing and criminalisation, disproportionately targeting Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people, Debbie Kilroy said, pointing out that was the reason the royal commission recommended scrapping them. NSW decriminalised public intoxication in 1979. A state parliamentary report looking at decriminalising offences affecting vulnerable people found a strong correlation between intoxication and higher risk a person will die in custody. "This is not about safety, it's about punishment, surveillance, and scapegoating," Ms Kilroy said. "We cannot forget the death of Yorta Yorta woman Aunty Tanya Day, who died in custody in 2017 after being arrested under public drunkenness laws, while asleep on a train (in Victoria). "Her death was entirely preventable – she should have been cared for, not criminalised. "Her family, like many others, have been tireless in their fight to abolish public drunkenness laws and demand dignity and care instead of police violence." Victoria decriminalised public drunkenness in November 2023, thanks to advocacy by Tanya Day's family and other members of the Aboriginal community. Queensland Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall told Guardian Australia that a move to re-introduce the laws would "represent another blow in a continuing assault on the rights of First Nations people in Queensland'. 'Police do not lack the powers to respond in the interests of community safety," he said. "The solution to these behaviours is a much greater investment in health and prevention. 'To reintroduce a public drunkenness offence would signal that the Queensland government has no interest in Closing the Gap or reducing deaths in custody.' On Tuesday LNP Townsville MP Adam Baillie told Parliament that public intoxication wasn't a new problem. "Under Labor public drunkenness and public urination laws were revoked, paving the way for the antisocial behaviour that has been plaguing our great city for years," he said. "It is only getting worse." Ms Kilroy called on the Queensland Government to implement the royal commission recommendations, including keeping public drunkenness decriminalised. "This is not just a policy decision, it is part of a broader 'law and order' blitz by the LNP, who continue to rely on carceral responses and fearmongering in the absence of any meaningful vision for the state," she said. "Rather than investing in housing, health care, or community-led responses to harm, the LNP are doubling down on the same racist, harmful strategies that have already cost too many lives."
Metro
5 days ago
- Metro
First picture of man, 30, shot dead in west London
Jordan Rodney's family paid tribute to their loved one, who was fatally wounded (Picture: LNP) Tributes have been paid to a man who was gunned down in west London. Jordan Rodney, 30, from Northolt, was shot on Claxton Grove in Hammersmith on Wednesday at about 11.19pm. He was rushed to the hospital where he fought for his life before succumbing to his injuries the following day. His family said: 'It is with unimaginable heartbreak that we confirm the tragic loss of our beloved Jordan Olivier Rodney, who was taken from us far too soon. Police officers guarded the cordon on Claxton Grove, London, where Jordan Rodney was fatally injured (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP) 'Jordan was a man who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He was warm, funny, and loving. Always quick with a smile or a joke that could brighten the dark day. 'His kindness, generosity, and humour left a lasting impression on friends and family alike. 'Our son, brother, uncle, and friend was so much more than the circumstances of his death. He brought joy to our lives every single day, and his absence leaves a hole that can never be filled. Two people, Jordan and another unnamed man, were injured in the incident in Hammersmith last week (Picture: X/@CrimeLdn) 'We will remember Jordie for the love he shared so freely, the laughter he inspired, and the way he made us all feel seen and valued. We ask for privacy as we grieve this devastating loss and whilst we work to come to terms with what has happened. 'We are eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this incredibly difficult time.' A postmortem has been carried out. A second man, in his 30s, has been discharged from hospital after being treated for minor injuries. Jahmel Joseph, 28, from Ealing, has been arrested and charged wih attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a prohibited weapon and dangerous driving. He appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates Court yesterday and is now due to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Man arrested after Scottish gangsters shot dead in Spanish bar Arrow MORE: London Underground driver sacked after knitting and watching videos at the wheel Arrow MORE: Woman stabbed mum to death with birthday cake knife at child's party
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Pauline Hanson says she's 'never said anything racist' as she blasts state premier in fiery interview
has denied ever being a racist in a heated interview where she also offered her premier a dire warning. The One Nation Senator said Queensland Premier David Crisafulli had taken her party for granted after she helped him secure a win at the last state election. Senator Hanson, 71, provided the Liberal National Party with 11 seats, due to her party's preferences, to secure Crisafulli's win over Labor in October. Without those seats he would never have won and she said the premier should thank her. 'He didn't even call,' she told the Courier Mail on Saturday. She added that her allegiance was not a certainty, especially if she feels taken advantage of or sidelined. Senator Hanson also rebuked any claims that she had ever been racist in the past like many others label her. While her comments are sometimes seen as radical, the senator believes most of them have since become mainstream and so therefore they were not racist. The Senator slammed her premier David Crisafulli for never thanking her after she helped secure his win at the last election Senator Hanson said she had 'copped a lot of abuse' over her explosive language but it had all been worth it in the end. 'If you look back at what I've said over the years there is nothing I've said that is racist,' she said. 'To be racist is to believe that one race is superior to another, which I have never done.' Instead she said her comments were intended to spark debate on the topics of immigration and multiculturalism. When leaders around the world, including former Prime Minister John Howard, started critiquing the same subjects Senator Hanson said she felt vindicated. Regardless of the negative comments surrounding her she said none of it mattered after One Nation picked up another two Senate seats at the last election. One person who Senator Hanson said was offensive was Pauline Pantsdown, a drag queen performer who parodies her. Senator Hanson said the performer was 'a horrible person' who has made and is still making derogatory comments about her. Senator Hanson said she intends to quit politics when the time is right unlike Bob Katter who is still serving at the age of 79 Meanwhile, Warwick Stacey in New South Wales and Tyron Whitten, in Western Australia, were also both able to secure seats in the 2025 Australian Federal Election. They joined Senator Hanson, who won re-election in 2022, and Senator Malcolm Roberts in parliament. Together they have vowed to fight against net zero policies, immigration volumes and free speech. Despite her party's successes Senator Hanson has said she had no desire to remain in politics forever. Unlike Bob Katter, 79, who has held his seat in Queensland's north for decades, Senator Hanson said she would quit when the time is right.
