Attempted copper theft from Energex leaves 13,000 south-east Queensland customers without power

An attempt to steal copper from a south-east Queensland substation caused a fire and left about 13,000 customers without power overnight.  State-owned Energex said a fire at its Browns Plains substation caused a power outage for customers in suburbs including Boronia Heights, Hillcrest and Regents Park from 2:45am. Energex field delivery general manager Kev Lavender…

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‘Up to 3,000 dead would be okay’: Iran braces for mass casualties at Khamenei’s funeral – report

Report suggests that Iranian authorities are prepared for almost 3000 deaths as Khamenei’s funeral begins Iranian authorities are putting on a show of strength for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral, but behind the scenes, officials are preparing for up to 3,000 deaths, according to Germany’s WELT.The report, written by an anonymous journalist in Tehran, said…

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Security forces launch major anti-terror operation in J&K’s Shopian | India News

A major anti-terror search operation was launched in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Shopian district on Saturday after security forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, prompting a massive cordon and search exercise, officials said.According to PTI, the operation was launched in the Meemandar area of Shopian after security agencies received specific…

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Imported plant pathogen to be released on the wind to battle poisonous lantana weed

Under quarantine lockdown in Brisbane’s Ecosciences Precinct, an imported plant pathogen is being readied for release, its microscopic spores to be spread by the wind. Puccinia lantanae leaf blister rust is being incubated in a laboratory with strict biosecurity measures. Scientists shower on exiting. (Supplied: Jason Callander Biosecurity Queensland) Scientists working with it change clothes…

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FIFA makes major VAR change for remainder of World Cup 2026 after teams raise furious refereeing complaints | Football News

Referee Said Martinez, of Honduras checks the VAR during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy) FIFA has introduced a significant change to its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operations for the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving VAR officials…

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