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Range Rover linked to composer Harry Gregson-Williams kills Nobu chef in Malibu
A Range Rover leased by celebrated Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams collided with a parked car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu early Saturday, killing chef Ryo Uchimiya, 51, who had worked at the prestigious Nobu restaurant for 25 years. The 16-year-old driver of the luxury SUV was reportedly…
Mary Fowler withdraws from Australia’s Germany and Haiti friendlies for personal reasons
Mary Fowler has withdrawn from Australia’s October friendlies against Germany and Haiti for personal reasons, following discussions with Manchester City and Matildas staff. Her absence removes a key creative attacker from coach Joe Montemurro’s plans, with midfielder Leah Davidson called into the squad as her replacement. The matches…
American Idol weeps as heartbreaking statements from daughters are read to court during sentencing for killing their mom before victim’s sister forgives him in powerful speech
Former American Idol singer Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life without parole on Monday for murdering his wife Ashley Flynn in their Ohio home on 16 February. The sentencing hearing laid bare the devastating impact on their two daughters, whose emotional statements about losing both parents in one…
Gourd-geous! British grandfather smashes world’s biggest pumpkin record… again
Ian Paton, a 65-year-old from Hampshire, has broken the world record for the largest pumpkin ever grown, weighing 2,856.8lb (1,295.8kg), equivalent to a female hippopotamus. This is particularly notable as it marks his first record-breaking achievement after ending his half-century-long growing partnership with his brother Stuart, who decided…
Eight abandoned Grimsby kittens find homes as charity reports rise in rescues
Eight kittens, found in a rubbish bag on a Grimsby street when they were about eight weeks old, have been rehomed after being taken in by Blue Cross. Their rescue highlights a rise in unwanted and abandoned kittens, with the charity reporting a 15 per cent increase compared…
Shropshire photographer captures female kingfisher diving for prey
Wildlife photographer Martin Goff captured a striking image of a female common kingfisher diving into a lake in Shropshire on 30 September, showcasing the remarkable precision and speed at which these birds hunt. Kingfishers move so quickly that even dedicated bird spotters often fail to observe them in…
Can a MacBook handle heavy games? Here’s what you should know
Apple silicon has made Macs capable of running some demanding games, and the range of titles available for macOS is growing. Even so, compatibility and performance remain less consistent than on Windows PCs, so a MacBook may not be the best choice for someone buying a computer mainly…
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial updates: Accused killer allegedly pretended he had cancer in 1,600-word message to Jesse Baird after their relationship broke down
Court proceedings in Sydney have heard that Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly sent Jesse Baird a 1,600-word message pretending to have cancer after their relationship ended. Prosecutors say he used a childhood friend’s Instagram account to contact Baird, as part of an alleged pattern of attempts to reach him; the…
Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, narrowly finishing ahead of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva but without the majority needed to avoid a run-off on 25 October. The result exceeded expectations and sets up a closely watched contest over whether Latin America’s largest…
Gemini may soon call friends and family with brief messages
Google may be preparing to expand Gemini’s “Call for Me” feature so it can place simple calls to friends and family, not just businesses. It matters because the feature could let users pass on quick messages by phone to people who miss texts or prefer calls. Android Authority…
Laboratory Technician Dies at Siberian Plague Research Institute; US Monitors Situation
New comments from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say the US is closely monitoring the death of a technician at a Siberian plague research centre. Rubio said there was no cause for alarm, while Trump said the US had not discussed the case with…
Badenoch pledges £10bn air defence system amid Russian missile fears
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged a £10 billion “Iron Dome” air defence system to protect British cities and Army bases from missile attacks. The proposal is framed as a response to threats from countries including Russia and Iran, and the article invites readers to say how concerned…
Nike refocuses on sport as shares hit decade low
Nike chief executive Elliott Hill has said the company has spent the past year putting “sport at the centre of everything we do”, as he leads a turnaround amid weak sales and falling investor confidence. The article presents the message as a possible shift away from high-profile social…
Restored film captures the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment in 1966
A restored film of the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment in 1966 will be shown publicly this weekend for the first time. Created by Alan Wootton and his wife Mary, the footage captures hundreds of re-enactors in armour with weapons, revealing notably relaxed health and safety standards compared…
Maidstone hotel could become co-living studios for 65 people
Plans have been submitted to convert a former hotel in Maidstone into co-living studios for up to 65 people, prompting concern among nearby residents about parking, local services and the effect on their neighbourhood. Some fear the site could later be used to house asylum seekers, although no…
Greens for Palestine-backed candidates win places on nearly every contested party committee
Greens for Palestine-backed candidates won places on nearly every Green Party committee they contested after the group urged members to support its recommended slate at the party conference in Brighton. Critics said the results showed growing factional influence and raised concerns about antisemitism; the group said its campaigning…
Tory MP Jack Rankin urges lower tobacco duty to curb illicit trade
Jack Rankin, the Conservative MP for Windsor and Parliamentary Private Secretary to party leader Kemi Badenoch, has suggested the Tories should consider cutting tobacco duty if they return to power. He argues that the tax is so high it has fuelled a black market, meaning the Treasury is…
Conservatives pledge to abolish Labour’s high-value property surcharge if elected
The Conservative Party has pledged to abolish Labour's mansion tax – officially the High Value Council Tax Surcharge – if they return to power, Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith announced at the Conservative conference in Birmingham. The tax, due to take effect in April 2028, will charge up to…
Home-office PCs and laptops trade cost and upgrades for portability
Both mini PCs and laptops can serve as effective home-office computers when properly docked with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, making the choice less straightforward than it initially appears. When configured at a desk with external peripherals, the functional gap between the two systems becomes remarkably small, shifting…
One Nation proposes barring face veils in all Australian schools
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has proposed banning burqas, niqabs and other full-face coverings in Australian schools, applying the restriction to all educational institutions including Islamic and private schools. The party justifies the policy as necessary for children to develop social skills, read facial expressions and learn about…