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Shark bites fisherman twice during kayaking encounter along California beach
A fisherman kayaking off Malibu was taken to hospital after a shark bit him twice near Paradise Cove on Sunday morning. The incident was first described by the Los Angeles County Fire Department as a shark attack, then later characterised as a “fishing accident”; the beach stayed open. Witnesses said the man was trying to…
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Two killed and 35 injured in shooting at Georgia neighbourhood party
Two people were killed and 35 injured when gunfire broke out at a large neighbourhood block party in Vienna, Georgia, early on Sunday. More than 1,000 people were gathered, and shots were fired at two locations about a block apart, prompting a major emergency response. Authorities said more than 50 shots were fired at about…
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Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton didn’t realize his foot was pointing the wrong direction after game-changing catch
Tyquan Thornton suffered a serious-looking left ankle injury after making a 55-yard catch for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Las Vegas Raiders. He held on to the ball and seemed poised to celebrate before trying to stand and noticing his foot was pointing in an abnormal direction; the play helped set up Kansas City’s…
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Leasehold overhaul; boat nears shore; plague row
Labour launches leasehold reforms with independent regulator and capped fees. Migrant dinghy approaches Hampshire coast as Russia faces plague cover-up accusations.
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Spanian’s Newtown kebab shop sees quiet trade eight months after opening
Spanian’s Kebabs’ Newtown restaurant appears to be struggling to attract customers, eight months after opening amid large crowds. The quiet store has drawn attention because it sits on a busy Sydney dining strip, where nearby eateries remain active, raising questions about whether the initial excitement around YouTuber Anthony Lees’s food venture has lasted. The article…
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Trump announces ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
Donald Trump has announced a federal taskforce called the “Super Intelligence Force” to coordinate US government engagement with AI companies and other groups. Led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, it will report to Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, with the stated aim of keeping the US at the forefront…
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Brazen tourist ignites fury after flouting Hawaii beach restrictions as she issues groveling apology amid backlash
A North Carolina tourist sparked outrage in Hawaii after deliberately entering a closed beach and posting footage online, subsequently offering an apology. Nuri Abdullah filmed herself ignoring restrictions at Waiʻānapanapa State Park on Maui on 26 September, despite the area being shut following severe weather. The viral video provoked anger not only because she disregarded…
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Phil Collins criticises Trump and reveals an unwritten song title about America
Phil Collins criticised President Trump during a Friday Piers Morgan interview, calling his manner “unattractive” and “nasty” and stating he felt “not a lot” for the president. The 75-year-old British rock legend also revealed he has drafted a song title called “Fat People with Guns” about America, though the song remains unwritten, and expressed concerns…
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Labour council spends more than £500,000 of taxpayers’ money on protecting THREE traveller caravans
Newport City Council has spent £538,000 on security at Ellen Ridge, a traveller site comprising just three residential pitches. The expenditure on security guards, dogs and alarms has drawn criticism from Welsh Conservative politicians, who are questioning whether it represents value for money. The scrutiny comes amid the site’s troubled history, notably a major animal…