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Artist Tracey Emin has revealed that her elder brother Alan died last week while she was in hospital being treated for borderline sepsis and an acute attack of diverticulitis. Emin, 63, said she had spent eight days in hospital after suffering a series of infections over several weeks. She described Alan as “a kind and gentle soul” in an Instagram post about the loss. “I was expecting it but not expecting it,” she wrote. “I know he is where he wants to be.” Emin added: “I keep trying to tell myself the loss and sadness is mine. He is soaring…

Crystal Palace are set to face Ipswich Town in a Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park on Saturday September 12, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm, with the two sides meeting at Crystal Palace’s home ground.

A 15-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly pushing a man from a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train, killing him on the city’s South Side. The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Kyle T. Bickham by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police said he was involved in an altercation with three people at about 2.30pm on Monday, 7 September, near the 69th Street station. Investigators allege Bickham was pushed from the train in the 0-100 block of West 69th Street. He landed on the electrified third rail and was later struck by another train.…

Albany claimed their third Great Southern Football League premiership in five years with a 63-point victory over Royals in the league grand final at Denmark on Saturday. The result confirms Albany’s latest league title after a dominant performance in the deciding match.

Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters gathered in Portsmouth on Saturday as police warned they could arrest anyone who concealed their face and said further detentions were likely. The demonstration began at All Saints Church in Commercial Road at 12.30pm, with protesters due to march to Guildhall Square. Organisers Portsmouth Patriots and aligned groups were allocated a designated gathering area and route. Hampshire Police said powers under the Crime and Policing Act made it illegal to wear a face covering to conceal someone’s identity while taking part in protest activity within the designated area. The force said it would support people expressing…

Milwaukee is set for a warm and humid Saturday before a cold front ushers in cooler, more autumnal weather and a spell of unsettled conditions next week. Morning cloud is expected to break up, leaving partly sunny skies and a high of about 84F. Winds will be from the west at between 5 and 15mph, while temperatures fall to around 58F overnight under partly cloudy skies. Cooler weather arrives in Milwaukee Sunday will feel noticeably different, with temperatures reaching only about 70F as humidity eases. Increasing cloud during the afternoon could bring a few showers, with north-westerly winds of up…

Two men were restrained after a physical altercation broke out on a flight from Melbourne to Doha, with both passengers handed over to local authorities on arrival. Qatar Airways said the incident occurred on flight VA7 on Friday. The airline confirmed that the men had been restrained during the journey. Media reports alleged that the passengers made violent threats towards fellow travellers and crew, including a claim that one of them had a gun. A passenger told Nine newspapers that the men had repeatedly left and returned to their seats before arguing and fighting. She said: “The men would not…

Donald Trump joked about Melania Trump’s absence during remarks at the US ambassador’s residence in Ireland, telling listeners that the First Lady was “there in spirit”. The president spoke on Saturday afternoon after landing in Dublin. He said Melania was “very friendly” with the ambassador and had been invited to join the trip. But, according to Mr Trump, she replied: “Well, it’s a seven-hour trip. Maybe I’m not that friendly.” The comment drew applause from those attending. Mr Trump then said he had urged her: “Put on a Make America Great Again hat and come on, let’s go.”

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle claims brought by 47 states and thousands of families who allege that Facebook and Instagram were designed to be addictive to children. The proposed settlement has also renewed scrutiny of Meta’s dual-class share structure, which gives chief executive Mark Zuckerberg 10 votes for every share held by ordinary investors. He controls about 61% of the company’s voting power despite owning 13% of its shares. Critics argue that the arrangement allowed one executive to override shareholders who had repeatedly raised concerns about child safety, platform integrity and the potential damage…

Kelly Osbourne is said to have grown close to tattooed model Brad North after the pair were seen together at a hotel launch in Manchester. The 41-year-old television personality reportedly met North, 28, online and has been on a number of dates with him in recent months, following the end of her relationship with former Slipknot member Sid Wilson. Osbourne and Wilson, 49, called off their romance in March and share a three-year-old son, Sidney. North, who also works as a tattoo artist, is an OnlyFans creator using the name Uglynorth on the subscription platform. The pair were photographed at…