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Karen Spencer buys £3.6m mansion near Althorp after divorce settlement
Karen Spencer, ex-wife of Earl Spencer, has purchased a £3.6 million country mansion approximately 10 miles from Althorp estate in Northamptonshire using funds from her divorce settlement. After their 13-year marriage ended in 2024, she chose to remain in the UK to be near their 14-year-old daughter, keeping the title of Countess Spencer. The six-bedroom…
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Earthquake strikes Victoria as UK welfare and prison policy battle
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Gippsland early Saturday. Labour and Conservatives clash sharply over welfare reform and 50,000 new prison places.
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Builders sue Kyle Sandilands over renovation work on unsold Glenorie estate
Kyle Sandilands’ country estate in Glenorie, Sydney, which has struggled to sell despite significant price reductions, faces fresh complications after luxury builders launched civil proceedings against him. Alter Build Co Pty Ltd filed a statement of claim in NSW District Court relating to goods and services connected to the extensive renovation works carried out on…
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Measles alert follows infectious traveller’s visits to south-west Sydney venues
NSW Health has issued a measles warning after an infected person visited multiple locations across Sydney’s south-west between 23 and 28 September. The patient contracted the virus whilst travelling in South-East Asia, where an outbreak is currently occurring. This matters because measles is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through communities with lower immunity rates.…
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England and Scotland return to Nations League as City verdict fallout continues
England and Scotland are among the teams returning to Nations League action, as the Premier League pauses for the international break. England face Croatia at 5pm BST, while Scotland travel to North Macedonia for a 7.45pm kick-off. The live coverage also follows the fallout from Manchester City’s guilty verdict and promises updates on Northern Ireland’s…
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Too quiet for too long, can McGinn recapture best for Scotland?
Scotland captain John McGinn is approaching his 92nd cap, but his influence in international football has faded from its earlier heights. The article argues that Scotland need him to rediscover his decisive form, while recognising that his work-rate, pride and passion remain. McGinn, who turns 32 later this month, has scored 21 goals in 91…
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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway at Heathrow would impose massive economic and environmental costs that far outweigh its benefits, according to government analysis, yet ministers continue to support the project. The Department for Transport calculated the construction would cost between £23.4bn and £62.5bn, yet add only 0.03% to 0.05% to GDP—far less than the airport’s claimed 0.43%—whilst…
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Man City verdicts test the football identity underpinning Andy Burnham’s politics
Manchester City’s legal verdicts have created an early test for Prime Minister Andy Burnham, whose political identity is closely tied to football and the investment from Abu Dhabi that helped shape his “Manchesterism” project. The article argues that football has become a direct political challenge to Burnham, forcing him to face the tension between his…
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Omani FlyDubai first officer accused of attacking colleague on Israel-bound flight
A 29-year-old Omani national, Hamam Al Hammami, has been identified as the FlyDubai first officer accused of stabbing a colleague and attempting to seize control of a flight bound for Tel Aviv. The incident prompted an emergency diversion and investigations into how he came to fly for the airline. The flight carried 182 people from…
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One Nation launches Victorian campaign with crime policies amid protests
One Nation held its Victorian campaign launch on Saturday with party leader Pauline Hanson, state president Warren Pickering and more than 750 supporters attending the event at Melbourne’s Crown conference centre. The party announced policies centred on crime reduction and increased police powers, releasing merchandise including “MAGA: Make Albo Go Away” apparel. Heavy police presence…