Australian politician has both legs amputated after being hit in car ramming attack

Times of Israel21 October 2026, 10:02 UTCAustralia

Federal lawmaker Helen Haines 'alive and stable,' husband says; suspect makes first appearance in court; police yet to announce motive, believe it was a targeted attack

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