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‘Superfog’ blamed for apocalyptic road crashes that killed several
Some 158 motorists in Louisiana didn’t realise what was happening until they ran into, or drove over the top of, each other or heard popping tyres.
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Collectors snap up 400th anniversary edition of Shakespeare’s First Folio
“In an era when everything seems disposable, I feel like there’s a good market for fine editions of classic books,” says the publishing director.
- by Hillel Italie
Off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut down passenger jet’s engines mid-flight
Joseph David Emerson was being held on 83 counts each of attempted murder and reckless endangerment and one count of endangering an aircraft after the incident.
- by David Koenig and Claire Rush
Trump swings at ‘weirdo’ Pratt, denies leaking US secrets
The former US president has taken to social media to defend his dealings with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.
World of Photos - October 24, 2023
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
‘Not enough to condemn’: Israel-Hamas conflict fallout spills into American workplaces
Islamic rights advocates say much of the corporate response has minimised the suffering in Gaza, where thousands have died in Israeli airstrikes.
- by Alexandra Olson, Anne D'Innocenzio and Haleluya Hadero
Volunteers infected with Zika virus in hunt for vaccines
The study known as a “controlled human infection model” has previously been controversial for Zika because of the risks to participants and lack of treatments.
- by Jennifer Rigby
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‘Being rich is my superpower’: Tapes reveal Pratt’s pursuit of the powerful
Recordings expose billionaire Anthony Pratt’s dealings with Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and King Charles.
- by Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Hannah Bowers
World of photos, October 23, 2023
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
‘I am furious’: Woman returns from holiday to find her home demolished
Sarah Hodgson sent a family member over to see what was going on. When a person in charge at the site checked their permit, he was at the wrong address, she said.
- by Chevel Johnson Rodrigue
‘Shocked and saddened’: Synagogue president murdered in Detroit, motive unclear
Samantha Woll’s death sparked an outpouring of grief in Jewish and Democratic circles.
- by Sharon Bernstein