Chinese spy not so good at spying

A Chinese spy has been charged by the US federal government with economic espionage charges related to United states aviation secrets.

 

The spy, Yanjun Xu of the Ministry of State Security is accused of attempting to steal trade secrets from the US’s leading defence aviation firms.

 

The apprehension of the spy comes as US law enforcement has come under fire in recent years for indictments of enemy operatives not leading to courtroom proceedings, as the Chinese spy will be brought to the United States to face charges.  

 

Kenya Bus Crash

51 people were killed in a bus crash in Western Kenya on Wednesday morning, when the bus they were travelling on overturned and its roof was ripped off.

 

According to police, the bus was travelling from Nairobi to Kakamega and that 52 passengers on board.

 

Official statistics show that 3,000 people die annually in road accidents in Kenya. However, the World Health Organisation suggests it could be as high as 12,000.

Indigenous Children in despair

Indigenous children and youth experience a ‘concerning level of despair’ compared to their non-Indigenous peers, according to an annual survey by Mission Australia.

 

The survey reveals that Indigenous children are far more likely to have fears about personal safety, drugs, bullying, and discrimination and that nearly one in 10 Indigenous people feel “very sad” about life overall, compared to only one in 50 non-Indigenous people.

 

Peter Dutton calls for Orwellian powers

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has warned security agencies that they are losing touch with terrorists and criminals who are using more advanced and encrypted means of communication

 

In response to advancing encrypted communication, Dutton has called for services such as whatsapp and Wickr to had over message exchanges when asked or the likelihood of terrorist apprehensions will decreases dramatically

 

Ship guidance system grounded for running aground

An Australian Border Force patrol boat ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef, as a result of a faulty electronic guidance system, which is now mandatory for vessels navigating the area.

 

This finding comes from a report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau released on Wednesday; it raises serious questions regarding the use of the new electronic chart display and information system.

 

The crash being discussed threw the crew of ABFC Roebuck Bay from their seats and woke the ship's captain.

Fined for Doing The Right Thing

Two brisbane women have been questioned as part of an investigation into whether incompetent or dishonest conduct was to blame for council parking inspectors fining them close to 100 dollars after the women has paid for their parking.

 

Whilst the women has clearly paid for their tickets as proven by her ticket, they still received a council issued infringement for incorrect parking.