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- European Union Foreign Policy Chief says now is the time for a two state solution
- Boeing says they agree with the decision to immediately nspect all 747 Max aircrafts
- Australian number one Alex de Minaur says the critics are fuelling him on
The European Unions Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell says it is time to make the idea of the two-state solution into a reality.
He says that not only is war not the only option, but that it is the worst option for solving regional disputes.
The two-state solution, which Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has recently expressed support for, would divide the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean into two independent, sovereign states.
Josep Borrell says if the two-state solution does not become a reality then the cycle of violence will continue through generations to come.
“Gaza is an integral part of the territories occupied by Israel since 1967 and Gaza must be part of the future Palestinian state, the whole International community agrees in the two state solution as the only viable solution that could bring peace and security for Israel and Palestine.”
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Boeing says it supports the Federal Aviation Agency decision to require immediate grounding and inspections of their 747 Max aircrafts.
The decision follows an incident with Alaska Airlines that saw a window blow out shortly after take-off.
Ten years ago Boeing considered designing new planes to replace the old 747 but instead took the easier path of tweaking their original 747 - creating the 747 Max.
Chicago Lawyer, Robert Clifford, is representing families of passengers killed in an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 747 back in 20-19, he says Friday's incident raises questions about whether regulators were too qiuck to allow Max planes to return to the air.
Aviation expert and director of JLS Air Transport consultancy, John Strickland, says the age of the aircraft is particulalry concerning.
"It's far too early to tell why this piece of fuselage structure became detached. I think it is of note that the aircraft was a very new aircraft, only produced and entered service a couple of months ago in November 2023. Of course, we would not expect to see such an event on any aircraft, no matter what age in service, with a good maintenance regime, so I think it is of particular relevance that this was a very new aircraft."
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The series of attacks have left one woman fighting for her life and three others hospitalized and police are now investigating the alleged offenders possible involvement in a fourth stabbing.
The first stabbing took place outside a burger shop in Melbourne CBD at around 10pm on Saturday, one hour later a man and woman were stabbed while walking in St Kilda East.
Police say the 31 year old Melton man is in custody assisting police with their enquiries and stress that there is no further danger to the public.
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Rehearsals are underway for an upcoming rock theatre show honouring the legend of Australia's Warumpi Band, who made history as the first rock band to sing in Aboriginal languages.
Lutitja musician, Jason Butcher is rehearsing to tell his fathers story and says praciticing his fathers songs is an emotional experience.
Jason's father, Sammy Butcher, was one of the bands founders and now helps younger members of the community make and record music.
He is the Northern Territory nominee for the 20-24 Australian of the Year Award.
Warumpi was formed in 19-80 and wrote iconic Australian songs like Blackfella Whitefella and My Island Home.
"and my island home, my island home, my island home, is waiting for me"
Ilbijerri Theatre Company's Rachael Maza says this show is what Australia needs after the failure of this years Voice Referendum.
The show, titled Big Name, No Blankets, will premiere at the Sydney Festival between January 10 and 14.
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Alex de Minaur says the criticism he's facing on social media is fueling his success after securing a spot in the top ten for the first time in his career.
The Australian number one defeated Olympic champion Alexander Zverev after defeating Novak Djokovic earlier in the week.
De Minaur says he's incredibly grateful for the support he has received.
"It's what I worked so hard for it's another milestone, but it doesn't finish there, jobs not done. We keep on improving we keep on trying to getting better but I'm gonna enjoy this Aussie summer for sure"
