News for Friday

05 Apr 2013

North Korea is allegedly planning to launch a missile in the next few days. In other news, it has been reported that authorities knew Bayley was a risk.

US spies reveal North Korean plans to launch missile

The US intercepted North Korean military communications, revealing a potential missile launch in the next few days. A ballistic missile was spotted being transported to an unknown location by train yesterday. News.com.au has more.

‘Anoymous’ hacks North Korea’s social media

North Korea’s official news and propaganda website, as well as its Twitter and Flickr accounts have been hacked, and unfavourable pictures of Kim Jong-un posted. Access to the site was blocked, with news feeds and the website defaced. The story continues on ABC news.

The search for missing woman Leisl Smith continues

Police have questioned a new person of interest in the search for the body of missing central coast woman Leisl Smith. Smith was last seen on 19 August and police are treating her disappearance as suspicious. Ninemsn.com.au has more details.

High roller taking casino to court after losing almost $1.5 billion

Gold Coast businessman Harry Kakavas has taken his fight with Melbourne’s Crown Casino to court in a bid to win back a small amount of his losses. Kakavas’ argument is that the Crown took advantage of him despite being diagnosed as a pathological gambler. Smh.com.au has all the details.

Authorities knew Meagher accused was a risk

Adrian Bayley’s parents met with authorities months before Jill Meagher’s rape and murder, with serious concerns about his behaviour. News.com.as has more on the investigation.

Creepy home invasion captured on camera in the US

21-year-old Cameron Dishner was fast asleep when two men broke into his home shortly after 4am on Wednesday morning. The thieves crept around the house for an hour and a half, even standing over Dishner at one point with a large kitchen knife, before taking off with a number of valuables. Ninemsn.com.au has more.