The Daily Aus The news you missed over the break
Jan 5, 2025
As the new year kicks off, significant global headlines capture attention. A terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day raises security alarms, with chilling insights into the assailant's ties to ISIS. Meanwhile, a devastating plane crash in South Korea kills 179, prompting investigations into airline accountability. Recent vehicle attacks spark concerns over public safety, illustrating growing fears in both the U.S. and Europe. The hosts delve into these pressing issues, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and response.
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New Orleans Terrorist Attack
- A terrorist attack occurred in New Orleans on New Year's Day, 2025.
- A pickup truck drove into a crowd, killing 14 and injuring dozens on Bourbon Street.
New Orleans Attacker Background
- The attacker, Shamsa Din Bahar Jabbar, a 37-year-old US Army veteran, had served in Afghanistan.
- He posted videos supporting ISIS and initially planned to attack his family.
Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion
- Another vehicle attack occurred in Las Vegas, where a Cybertruck exploded outside a Trump Hotel.
- The driver, also an Afghanistan veteran, died, and seven others were injured, but it seems unrelated to the New Orleans attack.