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Charlie’s Angels actress Jaclyn Smith has revealed that she has lived with an “unusual” form of obsessive compulsive disorder since the age of 12. Smith, now 80, writes about the condition in her memoir, I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie, which was released on September 8. She told People that her OCD developed after the death of her uncle, who died from the effects of alcoholism aged 54. “It’s really an unusual form of OCD,” Smith said. “It all revolved around loved ones and prayer and sacrifice and manifesting.” She said the rituals helped to ease her anxiety and…

European Central Bank policymaker Kazaks sees a growing case for further tightening, signalling support for a more restrictive approach to monetary policy. The comments indicate that the case for additional tightening has strengthened, although no further details were provided.

My Kitchen Rules 2026 will bring four newly revealed teams to Channel 7, as Australian cooks compete for a $100,000 prize under judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge. The contestants include pairs of friends, partners and colleagues from South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, each bringing a distinct cooking style and personal story to the competition. My Kitchen Rules teams revealed South Australian friends Angus and Simon are entering the competition with an instant restaurant called Last Orders. Angus is a fifth-generation funeral director, while Simon takes a more methodical, recipe-led approach in the kitchen. The pair met while…

Juventus are reportedly unwilling to sell Pierre Kalulu during the January transfer window, dealing a setback to Manchester United and Liverpool as both clubs assess defensive reinforcements. The 26-year-old France international has become an important member of the Juventus squad since moving to Turin, with Premier League interest in his services continuing to grow. Manchester United are understood to be particularly keen, while Liverpool are also monitoring the defender. Juventus resist January move for Pierre Kalulu Manchester Evening News reports that Juventus do not want to consider offers for Kalulu midway through the season. The Italian club regard him as…

More than 500 paediatric cancer patients, survivors, relatives and carers were given a break from treatment at a special day hosted by the San Francisco Giants and UCSF Health at Oracle Park. The event, held on Sunday 13 September, brought families to the Giants’ ballpark for baseball, activities and time away from hospital routines. It formed part of the Giants’ annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Day, presented by UCSF Health. The Giants said the programme was designed to honour children and families affected by cancer while raising awareness of the support available to them. Patients, relatives and oncology staff from more…

Alan Jones’ criminal trial has entered its third complainant’s evidence, with a former athlete known as “M” due to testify at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney. Jones, 85, is facing 20 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching without consent involving six male complainants over a 17-year period from 2003 to 2020. He denies that the alleged physical acts took place. “M” alleges that Jones kissed him without consent on the corner of his mouth on two occasions. He also alleges that Jones pressed his body against his upper thigh during one of the incidents.…

Israeli settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem has reached unprecedented levels, with an animated map charting the growth of communities, outposts and settler attacks on Palestinian land. The settlement network has expanded from scattered hilltop outposts into a system of towns, roads and highways linking the occupied territories to Israel. The number and scale of settlements increased sharply after Israel occupied the West Bank and East Jerusalem in 1967. Peace Now, an Israeli anti-settlement watchdog, says there are at least 148 settlements in the occupied West Bank and 15 in occupied East Jerusalem. Together, they are…

Jay Baruchel is going to be a father after his wife, Rebecca-Jo Dunham, revealed her pregnancy at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of his new film, The Stunt Driver. Dunham joined the 44-year-old actor on the red carpet in Toronto on Friday, where she displayed her baby bump. The couple have been married for seven years and are expecting their first child. Sharing photographs from the event on Instagram afterwards, Dunham wrote: “When I’m pregnant I won’t tell anyone, but there will be signs.” The Stunt Driver premieres at TIFF Baruchel was attending the festival premiere of The Stunt…

Liverpool are monitoring Bournemouth forward Rayan ahead of the 2027 summer transfer window, with a potential £130 million deal being considered for the highly rated Brazilian. The 20-year-old’s release clause is due to become active next summer. Should Liverpool trigger it, the move could establish a new transfer record for the club. Liverpool tracking Bournemouth forward Rayan Rayan has made a strong impression since joining Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama, quickly emerging as one of the Premier League’s most promising young attackers. He scored five goals and provided two assists in 15 league appearances during his first campaign in England,…

Seventy people were cited after a weekend minibike gathering on Los Angeles’s Sixth Street Bridge prompted a police operation, with nearly 80 motorised pocket bikes, dirt bikes and e-bikes impounded. Los Angeles Police Department officers moved in as dozens of riders gathered on the bridge, which links downtown Los Angeles with the Boyle Heights neighbourhood. The vehicles were taken away during the enforcement operation, while those involved were issued citations, according to local reports. The gathering centred on the Sixth Street Bridge, a well-known location that has previously been targeted by police during illegal street takeovers involving vehicles and motorbikes.…