Man arrested after police gun is fired at Sydney Airport
A 41-year-old man was arrested after becoming aggressive towards Australian Federal Police, during which a firearm was unintentionally discharged with no injuries reported, officials said.
- The Prime Minister stated that limiting humanitarian aid into Gaza violates international law, calling Israel's actions indefensible after Australia joined 29 countries urging Israel to allow aid into Gaza.
- A police firearm was discharged during an arrest at Sydney Airport, but authorities confirmed there were no injuries and no ongoing public threat.
- Four people have died in southern Europe due to a heatwave, including a man working near Madrid.
- The Commonwealth Bank reported a profit of $10.3 billion for 2024/25, attributing this increase to growth in lending volume and improved financial conditions for households.
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Sydney airport: Man arrested after police gun fired
SYDNEY — Australia’s busiest airport was briefly thrown into chaos on Wednesday when a police officer’s gun was fired as authorities tried to arrest a suspect. Australian Federal Police said a “police firearm was discharged” during an incident inside the domestic terminal of Sydney Airport. Footage released by local media showed an officer checking his rifle as two other people pinned a man to the ground. READ: Qantas says hit by ‘significant’ c…
Chaos at Sydney Airport as police gun fired during suspect arrest
SYDNEY, Aug 13 — Australia’s busiest airport was briefly thrown into chaos on Wednesday when a police officer’s gun was fired as authorities tried to arrest a suspect.Australian Federal Police said a “police firearm was discharged” during an incident inside the domestic terminal of Sydney Airport.Footage released by local media showed an officer checking his rifle as two other people pinned a man to the ground.Local media reported the gun was fi…
Man arrested after gun fired at Sydney Airport | Midday News Bulletin 13 August 2025
Australia's Prime Minister speaks out over the blocking of humanitarian aid in Gaza; A gun fired at Sydney Airport amid a morning arrest; Another Australian eliminated in the third round of the Cincinatti Open.
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