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By Peta Fuller
Thanks for joining us — if you're looking to catch up, here's some of what we covered this morning (click the link to jump straight to the post):
- LA police said they need to get the Lunar New Year shooter "off the streets", releasing images of the suspect, while a body was found in a van by police — it's believed the vehicle is linked to the suspect
- Ghislaine Maxwell claims photo of Prince Andrew a fake, saying 'I don't belive it's real'
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Hundreds mourned for Lisa Marie Presley this morning, with emotional tributes from her mother Priscilla and celebrity performances including Alanis Morissette, Billy Corgan, and Axl Rose
- And it's been four years since Beyonce was a headliner — but she's back... in Dubai?
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Police praised for 'very quick reaction' on van believed to be linked to LA shooting
By Peta Fuller
We'll have to wait a little longer for direct details on the case —the LA Sherriff's department asked for a later update at 4:30pm local time (about an hour and a half away).
However, local authorities did speak to praise police work.
Torrance Mayor George Chen said it was a "very quick reaction" by police when they swarmed the van, where a body was found.
"If you see something that doesn't look right, please help us," he said.
We're expecting to hear from LA police about the shooting
By Peta Fuller
Let's switch back to what's happening in the US, we're about to hear from the Sheriff's office there.
Qantas flight turned back to Fiji
By Peta Fuller
A Qantas flight bound for Sydney was forced to turn back on Sunday night after fumes were detected in the cabin.
Qantas has confirmed QF102 returned to Nadi last night as a precaution after a smell from the oven in the aircraft galley was detected.
The fumes dissipated quickly after the oven was turned off and engineers will now assess the aircraft.
The national carrier has been making headlines in the last week after several other planes were diverted due to mechanical failures, with one issuing a mayday call after an engine issue.
Australia's top performing economy?
By Peta Fuller
I'll give you some thinking time (and a clue: it's the first time this state has done it).
It's Queensland!
At least according to CommSec's State of the States report
Why? Because of strong population growth, a strong jobs market and overseas demand for coal and gas.
Victoria and NSW rank equal fourth, with Victoria topping the nation in retail spending.
Coming up: Can de Minaur take down Djokovic at the Aus Open?
By Peta Fuller
He's our last Aussie hope in the singles draw but if Alex de Minaur wants to keep going, he'll have to take out *checks notes* Novak Djokovic tonight.
Can he crack it? Either way, it's on from 7pm AEDT — go on, get it.
Alanis Morissette, Billy Corgan, Axl Rose, and Fergie: Stars mourn for Lisa Marie
By Peta Fuller
Alanis Morissette, Billy Corgan, and Axl Rose were among those who performed at the memorial, and Sarah Ferguson spoke to the crowds:
Mourners filed past her tomb, which is next to her son, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020, aged 27:
Priscilla Presley's emotional speech
By Peta Fuller
Hundreds mourned for Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland early this morning, but nothing was more heartwrenching than this speech, delivered by her mother Priscilla.
Written by her granddaughters (referring to Lisa Marie's 14-year-old twin girls), she said:
"Mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero," she said.
"Some would say that a broken heart was the doing of her death."
BREAKING: Body found in van, believed to be linked to LA shooting
By Peta Fuller
Law enforcement officers say they've found a body in a white van, believed to be connected to California's mass shooting suspect, according to an ABC America affiliate.
Damar Hamlin back at NFL game after on-field collapse
By Peta Fuller
He's the Buffalo Bills player who collapsed after a hit during a game — but Hamlin is back, even if just in the dressing room.
No word on if he'll be seen by fans yet (and for the record, they're down 14-0 to Cincinnati, but it's still early):
BREAKING: Police reveal suspect in LA shooting
By Peta Fuller
The sheriff's department said he should be considered "armed and dangerous."
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said:
"We need to get this person off the street as soon as possible."
'I don't believe it's real': Ghislaine Maxwell claims photo of Prince Andrew a fake
By Peta Fuller
A jail interview with Ghislaine Maxwell will go to air on the UK's Talk TV tonight, local time, but some clips have already surfaced, namely one talking about this photo:
Maxwell said she'd "only seen a photocopy", adding:
"I don't believe it's real for a second, in fact I'm sure it's not," she said.
The photograph surfaced amid claims Prince Andrew abused Virginia Giuffre as a teenager — allegations he's denied.
A settlement has been reached in the civil case brought by Ms Giuffre against Prince Andrew.
Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping her sex offender ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.
West Coast footballer's mum missing in fatal boat crash
By Peta Fuller
Authorities are searching for Kylie Bazzo, mother of West Coast Eagles footballer Rhett Bazzo, who is missing after a fatal boat crash south of Perth over the weekend.
A 54-year-old woman, Debbie Burdon, was injured onboard the vessel and was unable to be revived.
Ms Bazzo was thrown overboard and a major search and rescue mission is yet to find her.
Boris Johnson shows up in Kyiv
By Peta Fuller
The former UK PM said it was a "privilege" to be invited to visit the country by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He also visited suburbs like Bucha, telling the mayor there:
"The UK will be sticking by Ukraine for as long as it takes."
He dismissed suggestions that his activity in Ukraine could be seen as undermining current PM, Rishi Sunak.
LA gunman may have tried to target *second* dance hall
By Peta Fuller
A gunman killed 10 people at a ballroom dance studio amid Lunar New Year celebrations and then may have tried — but failed — to target a second dance hall, authorities said.
An urgent search is still underway across the Los Angeles area for the suspect.
The shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park left five women and five men dead.
Then about 20 minutes later, a man with a gun entered the Lai Lai Ballroom in nearby Alhambra — before the gun was wrestled away.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna says it may be related:
"We’re not quite there yet, but it’s definitely on our radar screen."
News Australia is searching for
By Peta Fuller
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Sebastian Korda: An epic scoreline has put the 22-year-old in a quarterfinal at a major for the first time. He defeated Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7)
His secret? He says every time he went to grab his towel he won a point, so: "The towel got me through it".
One more thing: Beyonce is back... in Dubai
By Peta Fuller
It's been a massive four years since her last headline show, but Beyonce's was back... for a select crowd.
The 19 songs included a performance with her daughter, Blue Ivy.
Those who were there reportedly had to put their phones away, but some footage has leaked online, prompting this kind of response:
