Brisbane police concern replace on hunt for thug who poured scalding espresso on child

Brisbane police concern replace on hunt for thug who poured scalding espresso on child

WARNING – DISTRESSING CONTENT: Baby Luka was with his mum when a complete stranger poured boiling hot coffee over him, sparking public outrage and a worldwide manhunt Nine-month-old Luka wrapped in bandages following the attack(Image: Supplied) A heartless thug who poured boiling hot coffee over a nine-month old baby boy is still on the run, … Read more

‘Iced espresso killer’ smiled as finest buddy drank cyanide and died in brutal demise

‘Iced espresso killer’ smiled as finest buddy drank cyanide and died in brutal demise

Murderer Jessica Wongso was said to be so jealous of her pal Wayan Salihin, who had just got married, that she exacted a deadly revenge. Her sickening act was caught on CCTV Wayan (right) fell victim to friend-turned-murderer Wongso (left) (Image: 7 News Spotlight) Jessica Kumala Wongso was dubbed the ‘smiling iced coffee killer’ after … Read more

Starbucks and Luckin are vying to win the espresso wars. I examined each out

Starbucks and Luckin are vying to win the espresso wars. I examined each out

Here’s my first dilemma of the day: the new Luckin Coffee near my office in Hong Kong wants me to download their app for a $2 drink. Without it, it’s $3.75. Fine. I register, get a WhatsApp code and scroll through their menu: fruity Americanos, a seasonal kale tea and the coconut milk latte — … Read more

Man ‘slipped abortion drug into ex-girlfriend’s espresso’ earlier than second ‘sickening act’

Man ‘slipped abortion drug into ex-girlfriend’s espresso’ earlier than second ‘sickening act’

Justin Anthony Banta, 26, faces charges of attempted capital murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the death of his ex-girlfriend’s unborn child 12:42, 11 Jun 2025Updated 12:45, 11 Jun 2025 Justin Anthony Banta allegedly slipped an abortion pill into his ex-girlfriend’s drink(Image: Parker County Sheriff’s Office) A man has been charged in … Read more

China’s homegrown espresso giants are brewing up a U.S. growth

China’s homegrown espresso giants are brewing up a U.S. growth

Chinese beverage chains are redefining coffee culture in the country — and now they’re trying to win over customers in the U.S. and beyond. Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, has expanded aggressively in China and overtaken Starbucks on the mainland, with more than twice as many outlets. Following an accounting fraud scandal that got the company … Read more