Shane Warne’s body on its way to Australia as private jet returns him home

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4 years ago

March 10, 2022

A private jet carrying the body of Shayne Warne is on its way to Australia, set to return the cricket legend back to Melbourne

A Dassault Falcon 7X private plane is traveling to Australia to return the body of Shane Warne who died on Saturday in Thailand.

The cricket legend died of natural causes according to an autopsy report, with a heart attack the presumed cause of death.

After some delays, the body of the 52-year-old is being flown back to Melbourne.

The privately funded charter flight is expected to land at Melbourne’s Essendon Airport around 8.30pm, where his family will be waiting.

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Police in Thailand escorted an ambulance carrying his coffin from the hospital to the airport in Bangkok, where it was then transferred to the private jet for travel to Australia.

Media in Thailand captured images of the casket which was seen covered in an Australian flag.

A state funeral will be held for Shane Warne in Melbourne on March 30 with thousands expected to attend the service which will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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8 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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9 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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9 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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