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Max Verstappen won an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone after starting at the back of a 100-strong grid of influencers and completing the recovery in just 14 laps. The Red Bull driver was taking part in the event, which was broadcast live on Disney+, and quickly moved through the field. He had risen to 37th by the end of the opening lap, overtaking Daily Mail Sport presenter Henry Williams, who had qualified 73rd. Verstappen’s move proved controversial as he left the track at the second corner to get past Williams while chaos unfolded around them. By lap 10, the four-time…

Indonesia’s parliament is discussing changes to the country’s fiscal deficit limit, placing the rule at the centre of legislative consideration.

Manchester City’s WSL title defence has begun with maximum points, reinforcing captain Alex Greenwood’s belief that winning once is not enough to establish a champion. City are the only side to have won both of their opening matches, a start not seen at the beginning of a WSL season since 2015. Their victories over Birmingham and Aston Villa have immediately placed the holders at the front of the early title race. “A true champion is someone who goes and wins again. A winner might be one-off. But a champion does it over and over,” Greenwood said in pre-season. The 32-year-old…

Central Florida will see a brief spell of drier weather on Thursday before showers and thunderstorms become more widespread from Friday into the weekend, with forecasters warning of rough seas and dangerous rip currents along the coast. A pocket of drier air moving into the region is expected to keep rain chances at 20% or below, particularly north and west of Orlando. However, a strong north-easterly breeze from the Atlantic will still carry isolated showers inland. Winds are forecast to reach 15–25mph during the afternoon, while temperatures climb into the mid to upper 80s. Overnight lows will remain in the…

A 24-year-old woman believed to be the mother of a newborn baby found dead in a rubbish bin in Auburn, Sydney, has been arrested, NSW Police said. The woman was located following inquiries and taken to hospital for assessment. After being released, she was arrested and taken to Auburn Police Station, where inquiries are continuing. The baby was discovered at a unit block on Harrow Road on the morning of August 31. Police said the newborn was unclothed and inside a plastic garbage bag, and was believed to have been in the bin for up to 36 hours. Police had…

Rising energy prices are driving inflation higher again around the world, putting pressure on major central banks to raise interest rates despite the risk of weakening economic growth. Oil prices climbed above 100 dollars a barrel last week as disruption continued in the Strait of Hormuz, six months into the Iran war. Advances by Houthi forces have also raised fears over Saudi oil supplies. The increase in energy costs is feeding through into household and business bills, adding to wider price pressures and forcing policymakers to reconsider how they respond to oil shocks. Central banks have traditionally treated such shocks…

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro remain level in a Brazil election poll, highlighting the closely matched position of the two politicians. The survey shows no change in the balance between Lula and Bolsonaro, with neither candidate holding an advantage over the other.

Liverpool’s plan for Rio Ngumoha is understood to involve a greater role for the 18-year-old this season, despite reported interest from Arsenal and Bayern Munich. Ngumoha is highly regarded at Anfield and is said to be happy at Liverpool, with the club believing he can make a stronger first-team contribution than he did last term. There remains some uncertainty over his longer-term future, however. His current contract runs until 2028, while interest from leading clubs has increased after he showed glimpses of his potential. Liverpool expect more opportunities for Rio Ngumoha According to the Daily Mail, the expectation inside Liverpool…

Holiday air fares could rise as fuel prices climb across the Tampa Bay area, prompting AAA to urge travellers in Florida to begin comparing flights and hotels for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year now. ([fox13news.com](https://www.fox13news.com/news/thinking-waiting-holiday-flight-deals-aaa-says-think-twice)) The average price of regular unleaded in the Tampa-St Petersburg-Clearwater area reached $4.3157 a gallon on 17 September, according to AAA, while diesel stood at $6.3635. Regular petrol was about 9 cents more expensive than the previous day and nearly 47 cents higher than a month earlier. ([gasprices.aaa.com](https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=FL&utm_source=openai)) AAA said rising oil prices increase the cost of producing jet fuel as well as petrol and…

A police officer has been charged after allegedly assaulting his five-week-old daughter. The alleged assault involves the officer’s infant daughter, who was five weeks old at the time. No further details have been provided.