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A beach closed sign is displayed at Coogee Beach in Sydney on June 13, 2026. Beachgoers dragged a badly injured swimmer from the water at Coogee, one of Australia's most beloved beaches and popular spot for tourists, after she was mauled by a shark on June 13, police said. Four people have been killed in an unusual spate of shark attacks around Australia this year.
FIGHTING WORDS

Shark Attack Survivor Reveals How She Survived Grisly Ordeal

The woman said the shark’s face was “horrific.”

Cameron Adams

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 plane taxis at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, February 22, 2018.
CLOSE CALL

Two Planes Dodge Collision in Runway Near-Miss

The incident at Sydney Airport is under investigation.

Ewan Palmer

Leah Stewart
MIRACLE MOM

Shark Attack Victim Wakes From Coma to Say 3 Words

The 34-year-old was bitten across her arms and legs while swimming close to shore—but survived.

Isabel van Brugen

The Carnival cruise ship C/V Splendor
MAN OVERBOARD

Cruise Passenger Lost at Sea After Jumping Overboard

A passenger climbed over the safety railing and jumped overboard.

Isabel van Brugen

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ROUGH LANDING

Delta Flight Attendants Hospitalized After Severe Turbulence

The crew members were “launched into the air” shortly before landing, officials said.

Isabel van Brugen

Hero tackles terrorist
NO TIME FOR FEAR

Bondi Beach Shooting Hero Reveals What He Told Gunman

Ahmed Al Ahmed disarmed a shooter at a Hanukkah gathering that left 15 dead.

Tom Latchem

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Hero tackles terrorist
DEVASTATION DOWN UNDER

Hero Tackles Terrorist Attacking Jewish Event at the Beach

At least 16 people are dead after a terror attack on Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach.

Jack Revell

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: (Exclusive Coverage) Lady Gaga performs on stage at The O2 Arena on September 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for Live Nation)
STAGE DIVE

WATCH: Lady Gaga Halts Show as Dancer Tumbles Off Stage

A dancer fell off the stage in Sydney, Australia, while performing “Garden of Eden.”

Jack Revell

This photo taken on September 4, 2024 shows a British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft moving past a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 as it prepares to take-off at Sydney International Airport. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
MAYDAY

Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Fills Cockpit

The British Airways flight was forced to turn around after pilots issued a distress signal shortly after takeoff.

Tom Sanders

Workers in protective clothing clean up unknown debris washed up on an Australian beach.
MYSTERIES

Now We Know What the Odd Black Balls in Sydney Were Made of

Surprisingly, they are not tar balls as first thought.

Claire Lampen

Qantas has apologized after screening an R-rated Dakota Johnson movie to a full flight of unwitting passengers.
MEA CULPA

Airline Apologizes Over Racy Dakota Johnson Screening

Uh oh, Daddio.

Will Neal

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