Kate Schneider

6 days ago | news.com.au | Kate Schneider

North Korea has deployed a series of mysterious objects alongside its stricken warship that ran into trouble during its launch last week, according to reports. Satellite images show the objects – believed to be balloons – floating alongside the 5000-tonne ship, which has been left laying on its side and partially submerged since the incident. While their exact purpose is unknown, experts told CNN the objects may be used to manoeuvre the ship back upright.

1 week ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns |Kate Schneider

Three people have been detailed after the launch of North Korea’s new 5,000-ton navy destroyer ended in disaster. Kim Jong-un labelling the error a “criminal act” which would “not be tolerated”. The warship was set to be launched in the eastern port city of Chongjin on Wednesday but the ceremony soon turned into an embarrassment when the stern slid prematurely into the water, leaving “some sections of the warship’s bottom crushed”, according to Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

1 week ago | news.com.au | Kate Schneider

Researchers have warned that a mysterious fungi that kill millions of people worldwide each year may soon spread significantly further – including in Australia. In a chilling echo of the popular video game TV series adaptation The Last of Us – a post-apocalyptic story about survival in a world ravaged by a fungal infection – the fungi could soon spread across North America, Europe, China and Russia.

1 week ago | news.com.au | Kate Schneider

Terrified shoppers have spoken out about the moment a Melbourne shopping centre went into lockdown on Sunday. Emergency services were called to Northland Shopping Centre on Murray Rd in Preston shortly after 2.30pm following reports of opposing groups fighting, some armed with knives. Two people were taken to hospital with injuries and shoppers were told to stay inside for almost an hour. According to 7News, two people have been arrested – one 15-years-old.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kate Schneider

Bianca Jones (left) and Holly Bowles of Melbourne who died at Nana Backpackers in Vang Vieng, Laos. Composite ImageUp to 13 people may face charges over the methanol poisoning deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles in Laos. The teenagers’ mothers, Michelle Jones and Sam Bowles, criticised the proposed charges as “weak” and “insulting”. The families have raised methanol awareness, highlighting its dangers, after receiving little response from Laos authorities.