Thursday bulletin

31 Oct 2013

Australian embassies in Asia have been caught up in US spy revelations. In other news, archaeologists are claiming to have found booty from Blackbeard’s ship.

Australian embassies caught up in spy revelations

Australian embassies have been caught up in the US spying revelations amid claims the embassies are being secretly used to intercept calls and data across Asia. According to whistle-blower Edward Snowden, most staff members at the embassies do not know what is going on. Read more.

Australians arrested in Vietnam

Two Australians have been arrested at Ho Chi Minh Airport in Vietnam and accused of attempting to smuggle more than three kilograms of heroin. The drugs were allegedly found in the pair’s luggage. Consular officials are working closely with local authorities. ABC News has more.

Archaeologists find booty from Blackbeard’s ship

US archaeologists have recovered five large cannons believed to be from the ship captained by legendary pirate Blackbeard. The canons were excavated from the wreck of Queen Anne’s Revenge off the coast of North Carolina. Read the incredible story on ABC News.

Heroic bus driver saves woman’s life

A bus driver has been hailed a hero after saving a woman’s life as he drove a busload of students in Buffalo, NY. Darnell Barton stopped the bus when he saw a woman on the other side of the rails of the Scajaquada Expressway overpass. Read the heroic tale on Seven News.

Residents of Norwegian town finally see the light

Residents of a small Norwegian town, Rjukan, have finally seen sunlight. Tucked in between mountains, the town is normally in shadow for six months a year. Rays of sunshine reached the town square due to light hitting off three strategically placed 183-square-foot mirrors on a mountain. See what residents of the town had to say on News.com.au