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The search continues after a ferry overturned in Indonesia, with some survivors brought ashore as efforts to locate those still unaccounted for remain under way. The incident has prompted an ongoing search operation, although no further details about the number of people involved or the circumstances of the overturning were immediately available.

Alexander Zverev has won the US Open men’s singles title after defeating Ben Shelton in four sets, securing his second Grand Slam championship of the year. The German had already broken through at the French Open earlier this year, and added the New York major to his growing list of achievements on Sunday. Shelton’s defeat ended his bid to become the first American man to win a major title since Andy Roddick’s US Open triumph in 2003. His appearance also made him the first Black American man to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. The result…

A statue of Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA’s headquarters has been vandalised with red spray paint, prompting an investigation by the organisation and a response from his widow, Erika Kirk. Images shared by TPUSA showed paint smeared across the statue’s face and neck, with a frowning face sprayed on the front of the figure. A nearby memorial sign was also defaced, with the name Jesus crossed out in red. TPUSA said it was reviewing surveillance footage and working with law enforcement to identify those responsible. The organisation said the statue and signs would be repaired, describing the vandalism as…

Northern Wisconsin could see its first widespread frost of the season on Monday, 14 September, with overnight temperatures expected to drop into the low and mid-30s Fahrenheit — close to 0C. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from midnight on Sunday until 8am on Monday across much of north-central and north-western Wisconsin, along with parts of the west of the state. Ground temperatures could fall to around 32F, allowing frost to form widely. Some of the coldest spots may briefly dip to freezing or just below it. Frost most likely in northern Wisconsin The greatest risk is…

Renault has unveiled the Niagara ute as the latest addition to its range outside Europe, with the model expected to be aimed primarily at Latin American markets. The new vehicle forms part of the French manufacturer’s efforts to expand and develop its line-up beyond the European market. While Renault has presented the Niagara as a new ute, it is likely to remain exclusive to Latin America rather than being introduced across the company’s wider international range.

A Russian drone attack near Ukraine’s border with Poland may have been aimed at a train carrying Boris Johnson and senior foreign officials, security experts have warned. The former prime minister was travelling from Kyiv on a charter service when passengers received a drone alert as the train approached the Yahodyn crossing. A last-minute change to the timetable allowed it to reach Poland earlier than planned. Just over an hour later, another train travelling along the same route was evacuated. A nearby stationary locomotive was then hit and burst into flames, while a petrol station was also reportedly struck. No…

Big Brother returned to ITV2 on Sunday night, but one housemate’s time in the house is set to last just one week. The contestant will therefore have a shorter stay than the other housemates taking part in the series.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Georgia police officer accused of shooting dead a family’s miniature donkey during a search for a missing child, while the animal’s owner is seeking $1 million from local authorities. Attorney Christopher McCormick said he had filed the case against Cedartown officer Trenton Ryan Garner in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. He has also sent a $1 million legal demand to the Cedartown Police Department, the city’s board of commissioners and the city itself. The recipients have 30 days to respond to the demand, according to Mr McCormick.…

An Israeli airstrike targeting a car in Gaza City has killed two Palestinians and injured others, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The strike hit the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood in the south-west of the city. Images released by WAFA showed a burnt-out vehicle at the scene on Sunday. The Israeli military said the attack was aimed at two members of Hamas’s military wing. It alleged that the pair belonged to a technical unit involved in producing and developing weapons. According to the military, the two Hamas members had also been preparing attacks against Israelis and posed a threat. The…

Angela Rayner has warned that proposed rules to crack down on overseas political funding will be backdated, despite still being under consideration in Parliament. The legislation is continuing its passage through Parliament, but the Deputy Prime Minister said the measures would apply retrospectively.