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A woman in her 30s is in a serious but stable condition after falling 30 metres while hiking in the Blue Mountains. She fell down a cliff near a walking track at Leura at about 11am on Saturday, prompting a major rescue operation in the rugged terrain. Emergency crews, including four police vehicles, were called to the scene as they worked to assess her condition and bring her to safety.

A Texas middle school principal has resigned less than a month into the new school year while an investigation examines allegations that she made “concerning comments”. Elizabeth Hostin stepped down from Linda Jobe Middle School in Mansfield after Mansfield Independent School District began investigating claims involving the veteran educator. The district said it acted promptly after learning of the allegations and was taking them seriously. It has not disclosed what comments were allegedly made. “At Linda Jobe Middle School, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality instruction and fostering a strong partnership with our families and community,” Marcus Brannon, the district’s…

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Melbourne, spoiling the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia. Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, finding Demarcus Robinson, Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel for scores as San Francisco controlled the contest after half-time. The 49ers had arrived in Australia a week before the match, while the Rams landed only 28 hours before kick-off. Los Angeles struggled to find rhythm after taking an early lead, although coach Sean McVay rejected suggestions that the team’s travel…

Australia’s refugee resettlement obligations should not be judged by whether new arrivals deliver a lifetime financial return, the chief executive of Settlement Services International has argued, citing the long-term contribution of families rescued by the MV Tampa in 2001. Violet Roumeliotis said the 150 Hazara men, women and children brought aboard the Norwegian cargo ship after their refugee boat began sinking were eventually offered homes in New Zealand after Australia refused to resettle them. Many of the children from those families grew up in Auckland, entered professions and trades, raised families and contributed to the country that accepted them, she…

The United States has linked Chinese satellite imagery to a deadly Iranian strike, according to a report. The reported connection involves imagery gathered by Chinese satellites and an attack carried out by Iran. No further details were provided.

Pink has clarified her criticism of Macklemore after reposting a message attacking the rapper’s pro-Palestinian speech during Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour in New Jersey. The singer said her objection was not to the words “Free Palestine”, but to Macklemore’s previous use of imagery that she described as antisemitic. She also stressed that she did not support every claim made in the post she shared. Pink reposted an Instagram Story from StopAntisemitism after Macklemore performed at MetLife Stadium, where he wore a keffiyeh, spoke in support of Palestinians and criticised Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The original message accused him of turning…

The Minnesota 9/11 Tribute returned to Minneapolis’s Lake Harriet Bandshell on Friday, 11 September, for its 25th anniversary – and what organisers described as the final concert in the long-running memorial tradition. The event, held after a break of several years, brought residents together to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, while also honouring first responders and members of the armed forces. The evening began with a Fireman’s Walk around Lake Harriet before music and reflection at the bandshell. A flag ceremony was followed by performances from the 204th Army Band and…

Ben Shelton has booked his place in the men’s US Open final, celebrating after securing his spot in the championship match. The American will now contest the final at the US Open.

A 25th-anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Farmington brought residents together at Riley Park to honour the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The gathering in Metro Detroit was marked by reflection and personal memories, as people who lived through the attacks recalled the shock and uncertainty that followed. Commander Dan Jenkins told the crowd that the question “where were you?” had become a shared reference point for a generation. “Where were you? Where were you when the first tower hit? Where were you when the second plane struck? Turning a tragic accident into an…

Customers across four states and jurisdictions were affected by the telco’s latest outage, its second systems failure in a year, prompting police to carry out welfare checks. The disruption left customers without access to the company’s services and led police to check on the wellbeing of some people affected. The incident has renewed attention on the telco’s systems after the latest failure within a 12-month period.