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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
British woman died after alleged domestic violence incident at Sydney home
Police are investigating the "suspicious death" of a British woman following an alleged domestic violence incident at her home in Sydney. Marketing executive Claire Austin, 38, crashed through a glass door at her apartment in Randwick, a suburb in the east of the city, on Saturday morning, according to local media. Police said she was found critically injured with a "severe laceration" to her arm and died in hospital on Tuesday. Officers spoke to a 44-year-old man, known to the woman, at the scene who was released without charge, according to the New South Wales force. No arrests have been made and police are investigating how Ms Austin, who was reportedly born in Britain but had lived in Australia for the past decade, was injured. In an interview with the Australian Daily Telegraph, NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell said the incident was "an absolute tragedy and the loss of another precious life". "People have to stop dying in situations of domestic violence," he said. "Whether it's women or men, and most of the time it is women who die in DV situations, it is tragic and it has to end." NSW Premier Chris Minns described reports of Ms Austin's death as "disturbing", according to quotes reported in the Sydney Morning Herald. "I feel so terribly sorry for that woman and her family," he said. "I can just imagine how devastated they are today. It's another example of somebody dying, allegedly at the hands of domestic violence. "I want the public to be assured that there's a task force that's been set up by NSW Police. They're taking it incredibly seriously and the focus will be justice for that woman and her family."
Sky News
17-04-2025
- Sky News
British woman died after alleged domestic violence incident at Sydney home
Police are investigating the "suspicious death" of a British woman following an alleged domestic violence incident at her home in Sydney. Marketing executive Claire Austin, 38, crashed through a glass door at her apartment in Randwick, a suburb in the east of the city, on Saturday morning, according to local media. Police said she was found critically injured with a "severe laceration" to her arm and died in hospital on Tuesday. Officers spoke to a 44-year-old man, known to the woman, at the scene who was released without charge, according to the New South Wales force. No arrests have been made and police are investigating how Ms Austin, who was reportedly born in Britain but had lived in Australia for the past decade, was injured. In an interview with the Australian Daily Telegraph, NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell said the incident was "an absolute tragedy and the loss of another precious life". "People have to stop dying in situations of domestic violence," he said. "Whether it's women or men, and most of the time it is women who die in DV situations, it is tragic and it has to end." NSW Premier Chris Minns described reports of Ms Austin's death as "disturbing", according to quotes reported in the Sydney Morning Herald. "I feel so terribly sorry for that woman and her family," he said. "I can just imagine how devastated they are today. It's another example of somebody dying, allegedly at the hands of domestic violence. "I want the public to be assured that there's a task force that's been set up by NSW Police. They're taking it incredibly seriously and the focus will be justice for that woman and her family."
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sean Strickland sparks backlash ahead of UFC 312 after launching insults at Australia
Sean Strickland has come under fire for insulting Australia ahead of his fight in Sydney on Saturday, when he challenges for the middleweight title at UFC 312. Strickland's main event against Dricus Du Plessis, who dethroned him in January 2024, marks the divisive American's second fight Down Under; in 2023, he outpointed Israel Adesanya in Sydney, becoming the 185lb champion in an all-time UFC upset. Strickland has drawn criticism in the past for his views on women's MMA, for claiming he would like to kill an opponent in the cage, and for other crude comments. And the 33-year-old sparked further backlash on Thursday (6 February), while addressing media ahead of UFC 312. 'It's a really beautiful country. I would consider Australians as English white trash,' Strickland said. 'Some Irish, too; you know they sent the lot here. As an American white trash, I feel like I have a lot in common with you f***ers.' Referencing Australia's introduction of gun laws, after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, Strickland added: 'You had one mass shooting and gave up all your guns, that was kind of pathetic. 'It's the lack of freedom, dude. How insane is it that we're in a modern country and hate speech is a thing? [...] We're in a modern country with running water, and you guys know: it's real bad […] real f***ing bad, dude.' Strickland's views were even featured on the front page of the Australian Daily Telegraph's sports section. The paper branded him the 'UFC's biggest imbecile' and called for 'someone [to] please knock this guy out'. In a strange move, the UFC shared the front page on its social-media accounts. — UFC (@ufc) February 6, 2025 It is not the first time in 2025 that a UFC fighter has come under fire for offensive comments. Last week, UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell drew widespread criticism for claiming Adolf Hitler was a 'good guy' and denying the Holocaust. Although UFC president Dana White labelled Mitchell's comments 'beyond disgusting', he refused to punish his fellow American, citing freedom of expression. Mitchell, 30, later apologised, writing on Instagram: 'I'm sorry I sounded insensitive. I definitely was not trying to offend anybody, but I know I did. I know that a lot of people died in the Holocaust, and that's a fact. Hitler did a lot of evil things, I think we can agree on that. 'I'm definitely not a Nazi, and definitely do not condone any of the evil things Hitler did. In the future I will b[e] much more considerate w[h]en talkin' about the suffering of all peoples.'
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sean Strickland sparks backlash ahead of UFC 312 after launching insults at Australia
Sean Strickland has come under fire for insulting Australia ahead of his fight in Sydney on Saturday, when he challenges for the middleweight title at UFC 312. Strickland's main event against Dricus Du Plessis, who dethroned him in January 2024, marks the divisive American's second fight Down Under; in 2023, he outpointed Israel Adesanya in Sydney, becoming the 185lb champion in an all-time UFC upset. Strickland has drawn criticism in the past for his views on women's MMA, for claiming he would like to kill an opponent in the cage, and for other crude comments. And the 33-year-old sparked further backlash on Thursday (6 February), while addressing media ahead of UFC 312. 'It's a really beautiful country. I would consider Australians as English white trash,' Strickland said. 'Some Irish, too; you know they sent the lot here. As an American white trash, I feel like I have a lot in common with you f***ers.' Referencing Australia's introduction of gun laws, after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, Strickland added: 'You had one mass shooting and gave up all your guns, that was kind of pathetic. 'It's the lack of freedom, dude. How insane is it that we're in a modern country and hate speech is a thing? [...] We're in a modern country with running water, and you guys know: it's real bad […] real f***ing bad, dude.' Strickland's outburst was featured on the front page of the Australian Daily Telegraph's sports section. The paper branded him the 'UFC's biggest imbecile' and called for 'someone [to] please knock this guy out'. In a strange move, the UFC shared the front page on its social-media accounts. — UFC (@ufc) February 6, 2025 It is not the first time in 2025 that a UFC fighter has come under fire for offensive comments. Last week, UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell drew widespread criticism for claiming Adolf Hitler was a 'good guy' and denying the Holocaust. Although UFC president Dana White labelled Mitchell's comments 'beyond disgusting', he refused to punish his fellow American, citing freedom of expression. Mitchell, 30, later apologised, writing on Instagram: 'I'm sorry I sounded insensitive. I definitely was not trying to offend anybody, but I know I did. I know that a lot of people died in the Holocaust, and that's a fact. Hitler did a lot of evil things, I think we can agree on that. 'I'm definitely not a Nazi, and definitely do not condone any of the evil things Hitler did. In the future I will b[e] much more considerate w[h]en talkin' about the suffering of all peoples.'
The Independent
06-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Sean Strickland sparks backlash ahead of UFC 312 after launching insults at Australia
Sean Strickland has come under fire for insulting Australia ahead of his fight in Sydney on Saturday, when he challenges for the middleweight title at UFC 312. Strickland's main event against Dricus Du Plessis, who dethroned him in January 2024, marks the divisive American's second fight Down Under; in 2023, he outpointed Israel Adesanya in Sydney, becoming the 185lb champion in an all-time UFC upset. Strickland has drawn criticism in the past for his views on women's MMA, for claiming he would like to kill an opponent in the cage, and for other crude comments. And the 33-year-old sparked further backlash on Thursday (6 February), while addressing media ahead of UFC 312. 'It's a really beautiful country. I would consider Australians as English white trash,' Strickland said. 'Some Irish, too; you know they sent the lot here. As an American white trash, I feel like I have a lot in common with you f***ers.' Referencing Australia's introduction of gun laws, after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, Strickland added: 'You had one mass shooting and gave up all your guns, that was kind of pathetic. 'It's the lack of freedom, dude. How insane is it that we're in a modern country and hate speech is a thing? [...] We're in a modern country with running water, and you guys know: it's real bad […] real f***ing bad, dude.' Strickland's outburst was featured on the front page of the Australian Daily Telegraph' s sports section. The paper branded him the 'UFC's biggest imbecile' and called for 'someone [to] please knock this guy out'. In a strange move, the UFC shared the front page on its social-media accounts. It is not the first time in 2025 that a UFC fighter has come under fire for offensive comments. Last week, UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell drew widespread criticism for claiming Adolf Hitler was a 'good guy' and denying the Holocaust. Although UFC president Dana White labelled Mitchell's comments 'beyond disgusting', he refused to punish his fellow American, citing freedom of expression. Mitchell, 30, later apologised, writing on Instagram: 'I'm sorry I sounded insensitive. I definitely was not trying to offend anybody, but I know I did. I know that a lot of people died in the Holocaust, and that's a fact. Hitler did a lot of evil things, I think we can agree on that. 'I'm definitely not a Nazi, and definitely do not condone any of the evil things Hitler did. In the future I will b[e] much more considerate w[h]en talkin' about the suffering of all peoples.'
