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Wednesday's top stories
08 Jan 2014
Aussie passengers tell of terror on a Singapore Airlines A380 flight that was forced to make an emergency landing. In royal news, Prince William has joined the masses, taking the train and heading back to school.
Terror on A380
A Singapore Airlines A380 flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Azerbaijan due to a loss in cabin pressure. Australian passengers have told of their terror with many believing they were going to die. A replacement A380 was organised but not after several hours waiting at Baku airport. Read the story on News.com.au
Space flight winner prepares for lift off
Australian, Tim Gibson, is preparing to fly to outer space after winning a worldwide competition. Gibson has just returned to Australia after a five-day intense training camp at Kennedy Space Centre. Gibson was chosen along with 22 other people. The group is scheduled to fly early next year. Read the incredible story on ABC News.
Spanish princess summoned over financial crimes
Daughter of Spanish King Juan Carlos is being investigated over tax fraud and embezzlement. Princess Cristina will appear in court in March to answer questions relating to the abuse of funds pledged to a charity run by her husband. Investigations into Cristina’s husband have been ongoing since 2010. Read more.
Sinkhole swallows houses
A sinkhole has swallowed a house in Brazil with dramatic security footage showing a desperate mother throwing her child from the home. The sinkhole suddenly opened on Saturday, destroying 13 homes. The mother managed to escape. News.com.au has the full story and the dramatic footage.
Back to school for Prince William
Prince William has joined the masses on the train as he headed back to school to study agriculture at Cambridge University. The course will take two months to complete. Read more.
Nice deeds go a long way
A generous customer at a US restaurant has made a huge difference to a waitress, giving her a tip with enough money to pay for a second semester at college. The pair walked into the restaurant hoping to cheer someone up. Read the heart-warming story.