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Perth Now
13 hours ago
- Perth Now
Bomb Scare: City evacuated after WWII bomb uncovered
Thousands of people have been told to flee a German city after a World War Two bomb was uncovered in Dresden. Locals were given the marching orders to evacuate their home after the bomb was found during construction work on the Carola Bridge, according to police. It was found at around 8am on Tuesday and authorities have been quick to snap into action with the area swiftly barricaded off, and the bomb disposal unit being called in. 'Their assessment determined it to be a 250-kilogram British-made World War II bomb,' police confirmed. 'It is equipped with a detonator and must be defused on site.' The WWII bomb found in Dresden prompted a mass evacuation. Credit: X At least 17,000 panicked people fled the city, funnelling out via the dozens of shuttle buses sent out to the city, with 330 police deployed to monitor the exclusion zone. Anyone within a 1km radius of the bridge were forced to leave, marking the largest evacuation in the city's history and the fourth bomb discovered at the construction site according to German outlet Kronen Zeitung. The uncovered bomb in Germany. Credit: X Police confirmed that early on Wednesday morning authorities had cordoned off the evacuation zone. 'Emergency personnel are now beginning to monitor the restricted area,' police said. 'As soon as there are no more people in the area, the defusing work can begin. 'The Dresden police are asking everyone still in the evacuation zone to follow the instructions of the emergency officers. 'Approximately 17,000 people are affected by the evacuation. Traffic in the surrounding area is being diverted by the police. Motorists are asked to steer clear of the area. 'In addition to fire and rescue personnel, around 330 police officers are on duty.' During WWII, Dresden was bombed in a joint attack by the British and Americans which killed up to 25,000 people.
Herald Sun
a day ago
- Herald Sun
‘Destroyed my life': Vladimir Putin's ‘secret daughter' slams him in cryptic post
Don't miss out on the headlines from Leaders. Followed categories will be added to My News. Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged secret daughter has spoken out against her father in a cryptic post, condemning the man who 'destroyed' her and 'took millions of lives'. Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 22-year-old art school graduate living in Paris who is believed to be the leader's youngest daughter, shared the messages on her private Telegram, in line with her increasing openness on Instagram as she's started to share more images of herself, The New York Post reported. 'It's liberating to be able to show my face to the world again,' she wrote, according to German magazine Bild. 'It reminds me of who I am and who destroyed my life.' The Telegram chat, named 'Art of Luiza', references her work pseudonym Luiza Rozova. Ms Krivonogikh didn't explicitly name Putin in either post, but has also never shot down the popular theories surrounding her true parentage. The budding artist was born in 2003 after a suspected affair between Putin and her mother, Svetlana, the President's then-housekeeper. The bombshell was first revealed after a 2020 investigation by Russian media outlet Proekt, citing Ms Krivonogikh's 'phenomenal resemblance' to Putin. He isn't listed on her birth certificate, but 'Vladimirovna' was included, translating to 'daughter of Vladimir'. In 2021, slain journalist and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny exposed Ms Krivonogikh's Instagram, which showcased her life of luxury and her family's staggering wealth that many have attributed to their connection with the country's pesident. While Ms Krivonogikh originally celebrated life in the spotlight, she retreated after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2021 and her Instagram was suddenly shut down. She's since returned to the platform, but was more reserved in her posting at first, hiding her face in many photos. She's now seemingly changed her tune – and swapped sides on the devastating war after previously mourning her inability to 'make an extra lap around my beloved St Petersburg'. Ms Krivonogikh has since denounced her previous lifestyle of obscene wealth, speaking openly against her alleged father's actions in Ukraine. She also works in a Parisian art gallery that specialises in anti-war works. Ms Krivonogikh also adopted an extra pseudonym, Elizaveta Rudnova, inspired by Putin's late ally Oleg Rudnov – a cheeky stab at her elusive parentage. Still, critics of Putin haven't quite bought her reshaped image and insist that she shouldn't be working in a space where she could be interacting with Ukrainians, regardless of her stance. 'Am I really responsible for the activities of my family, who can't even hear me?' Ms Krivonogikh wrote. Putin is also rumoured to share two secret sons, a 10-year-old and a six-year-old, with his former gymnast lover and Olympic gold medallist Alina Kabaeva. This article originally appeared on The New York Post and was reproduced with permission Originally published as 'Destroyed my life': Vladimir Putin's 'secret daughter' slams him in cryptic post
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Sky News AU
A retired Queensland Police officer who lost his life savings in an alleged scam is bought face to face with his alleged scammer
A retired Queensland Police officer was brought face to face with the man alleged to have scammed him in a bizarre form of conflict resolution. Micheal John Reinecke, 63, allegedly handed over his life savings to a German expat through an elaborate crypto scam, according to Thai newspaper 'The Nation' Mr Reinecke alleges that the scammer lured him in with promises of wealth and high returns between 5 and 10 per cent, before the platform shut down and the funds vanished. The scammer is alleged to have published to social media images of himself driving luxury cars, riding jets and holding designer goods. Local media in Thailand reported that Mr Reincke was then taken into a room with the alleged scammer, who local police in Thailand have named 'Alex', in a form of conflict resolution. On the video, which was filmed by police, Mr Reinecke gestured to the police officers in the room and said: 'These guys are on top of you,' before the alleged scammer says that the situation for him is dire. 'Do you really think this is going to help the situation? That you are going to get your money back?' he said, before Mr Reinecke fired back with an expletive. 'You should've thought about that before you did it, before you bulls****** me.' The pair are then filmed going backwards and forwards for a minute before the video cuts to the alleged scammer being led away by police for questioning. Mr Reinecke and his wife told police in the Udon Thani Province on July 18 that they believed they had been scammed for 40 million Thai Baht, or $1.8million AUD. He told Asia Pacific Press that he felt like he had made a mistake. 'I was genuinely looking forward to a happy retirement with my Thai wife and never imagined I would be defrauded of nearly 40 million Baht like this. I am deeply saddened,' he said. He said he had struggled to sleep since the alleged scam, which took place in July. Police colonel Phattanawong Chanphon, superintendent of Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, told local media: 'The subject denied all charges, insisting he did not intend to trick Reinecke.' 'He claimed that he lost his phone and was hacked, which prevented him from calling or refunding the money. He said that he did not believe him, and that Thai police were alleging there were more victims. 'We believe there are more Thai and foreign victims who fell for his scam,' he concluded. In Thailand, it is common for criminal and civil disputes to be settled by conflict resolution, a mechanism not used in Australia except in civil matters such as neighbour disputes. 'Alex' has denied charges to defraud by deception, but he conceded that he was the subject of the arrest warrant.
