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Passengers removed from Air Canada flight for refusing to sit in vomit-covered seats

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Two passengers on an Air Canada flight bound from Seattle to Montreal faced an unsettling dilemma when they were asked to occupy seats that were still wet and tainted with vomit residue from a previous flight.

Susan Benson, a fellow passenger on the August 26th flight, shared the incident on Facebook, which has since gone viral, aiming to hold the airline accountable for the situation.

The unpleasant ordeal began when passengers noticed a foul odor in their vicinity, ultimately realizing it was emanating from the unsanitary seats. Air Canada had attempted a hasty cleanup after the previous flight, but it fell short of providing a thorough cleaning.

After raising concerns with a flight attendant, the passengers conveyed their inability to endure a five-hour flight under such conditions. Despite their calm and firm insistence, the flight attendants explained that it was a miscommunication with the cleaning crew, but all seats were occupied, leaving them with no alternative.

Subsequently, the pilot presented the passengers with two choices: disembark voluntarily and arrange their own alternative flights or be escorted off by security personnel and placed on a no-fly list. The latter option was chosen, and the passengers were escorted off the plane.

The flight experienced a 31-minute delay but eventually reached Montreal safely. Susan Benson’s Facebook post aimed to prompt Air Canada to address the issue and ensure a better passenger experience.

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Climate report warns of rising heat deaths and property losses

Australia faces dire climate predictions, with potential for massive property value losses and thousands of heat-related deaths without action

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Australia faces dire climate predictions, with potential for massive property value losses and thousands of heat-related deaths without action

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– Climate change could cause hundreds of deaths and $500 billion decline in property values in Australia.
– Increased extreme weather events may lead to rising insurance costs and potential uninsurability of homes.
A government report warns that climate change could lead to significant challenges for Australia, with hundreds of deaths expected from heat-related illnesses.
Property values may decline by up to $500 billion as homes risk becoming uninsurable due to extreme weather events.
The assessment by the Albanese Government forecasts increased frequency of floods, cyclones, and bushfires.The report anticipates over a thousand potential heat-related fatalities in Sydney and Melbourne if action is not taken.

The projected increase in heat-related deaths in Australia’s capital cities, as outlined in the report. Picture: Climate Risk Assessment

Rising sea levels and extreme weather are expected to escalate insurance costs, making coverage unaffordable or unavailable.

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen acknowledged that many Australians will find these projections distressing, but they underscore the urgency of addressing climate change.

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Changes in total annual freight costs by Local Government Area in a 2090 scenario, compared to 2024. Picture: Australia’s National Climate Risk Assessment

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Projected increases in heat-related deaths are particularly concerning. For instance, at a 1.5-degree rise in temperatures, heat-related mortality in Sydney could increase by 103%, reaching about 450 deaths annually at a 3-degree rise.

Coastal flooding days are expected to increase significantly in major urban areas, necessitating critical intervention.


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The Coalition reshuffles after record low poll

Coalition hits record low vote in Newspoll, prompting a significant frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.

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Coalition hits record low vote in Newspoll, prompting a significant frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.


The Coalition has slumped to a record low primary vote in the latest Newspoll, sparking a major frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.

The shake-up, which includes sacking Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and elevating James Paterson, is being seen as a high-stakes attempt to stabilise the Opposition amid internal rifts.

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Trump pushes NATO on Russia sanctions

Trump ready to impose sanctions on Russia, urges NATO to halt oil purchases and consider tariffs on China.

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Trump ready to impose sanctions on Russia, urges NATO to halt oil purchases and consider tariffs on China.


President Donald Trump says he is prepared to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia, but only if NATO allies act in unison by halting oil purchases from Moscow.

He has also urged the bloc to consider tariffs on China, arguing this would weaken Beijing’s support for Russia once the war ends.

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