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US consumer prices are expected to have risen at a slower pace in October, according to the latest economic outlook. The anticipated moderation in inflation comes as markets assess the latest movement in prices across the US economy.

Comments Katy Perry made about her former husband Russell Brand have resurfaced after he was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for three counts of sexual assault and one count of rape. In a 2013 interview with Vogue, Perry described Brand’s behaviour during their 14-month marriage, including his reaction to her taking charge while on tour. “[Russell] didn’t like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour,” she said. “So that was really hurtful, and it was very controlling, which was upsetting.” Perry also recalled that Brand had wanted an equal when they first met. “I…

Two masked suspects broke into a home in the Hollywood Hills late on Sunday night as a mother and her two sons arrived, prompting a police investigation. The Los Angeles Police Department said officers were called to the 7000 block of Torreyson Drive, near Mulholland Drive, shortly before midnight. The suspects, one of whom was reportedly armed with a gun, demanded that the woman open a safe. She told investigators that one of the men choked her before she managed to escape, while her sons ran for help. The intruders fled the property before officers arrived. Witnesses said they left…

Beau Lamarre-Condon has denied stalking former television presenter Jesse Baird and abusing his position as a police officer to obtain CCTV footage of him with another man. Under cross-examination in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the former officer rejected the prosecution’s suggestion that he had been obsessed with Mr Baird from the beginning of their relationship. “Smitten, yes. Obsessed, no,” the 31-year-old told the court. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Baird, 26, and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies, 29, at Mr Baird’s share house in Paddington on February 19, 2024. He has also denied breaking…

Mike Johnson says voters made the wrong choice in the US midterm elections and has warned that a Democrat-led Congress will bring “chaos” over the next two years. The Louisiana representative, who will lose his role as Speaker of the House in January, said Republicans had been on course to continue delivering for the American people before Democrats secured control of Congress. “I’m not going to tell the president how to do his job, we have an incredible record. I’m sorry that the voters made the wrong choice,” Mr Johnson told CNN. “I really do believe that this next two…

Amy Poehler joined the cast of Peacock’s new comedy series Dig at its premiere in Beverly Hills, marking her first live-action leading television role since Parks & Recreation ended in 2015. Poehler was accompanied by co-stars Geraldine Viswanathan, Fina Strazza and Antonia Thomas at the event on Monday night at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The cast later attended an after-party at Avra. Recurring cast members Jason Mantzoukas and Brennan Lee Mulligan were also present, alongside special guest stars Max Greenfield and Dan Bucatinsky. Hugh Laurie, who is also one of the series’ leads, did not appear…

Democratic challenger Eric Jones was holding a narrow lead over veteran Congressman Mike Thompson as the result of California’s 4th Congressional District race remained unresolved almost a week after the 3 November midterm election. With about 66% of ballots counted, Mr Jones had 52.2% of the vote to Mr Thompson’s 47.7% — a margin of roughly 7,900 votes. The contest is being closely watched as a test of generational change within the Democratic Party. The district covers Napa and Lake counties, as well as parts of Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. It is predominantly rural, meaning officials have faced a…

Sutherland Shire Council has unanimously voted to retain its crest featuring Captain Cook, despite backlash from some members of the community. The Australian council has been using the Captain Cook crest, which has become the focus of opposition from residents. Councillors nevertheless agreed to keep the emblem.

UK public bodies have awarded £10.7 million in new contracts to companies linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite the Government’s pledge to sanction businesses profiting from settlement activity. The contracts were published after Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced on September 8 that the UK would take action against companies and individuals providing construction, infrastructure, financing and real estate services to settlements, which are illegal under international law. An analysis of procurement records, company filings and disclosures, alongside contract data supplied by public-sector market intelligence firm Tussell, identified 18 contracts involving businesses named by the United Nations…

KATSEYE’s Megan Skiendiel has said she will perform with reduced choreography at the group’s Austin show as she continues recovering from a concussion. The singer said she was feeling “so much better” but remained “actively recovering” and would need to take precautions while she heals. Her return comes after KATSEYE postponed shows in Detroit, Minneapolis and Chicago, prompting concern among fans about the remaining dates on the tour. Megan said her appearance in Austin, Texas, would take place on a “modified schedule”, with less “intense movement” and reduced choreography. “I won’t be going full out just yet!” she said, explaining…