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Police in Readington Township, New Jersey, are trying to identify a man repeatedly seen riding an electric bicycle naked along local trails. The Readington Township Police Department said it had received sporadic reports over several years about the cyclist, whose latest appearance was reported on Friday, September 4. Officers said the man was photographed during the incident, with parts of the image obscured before it was released publicly. In a light-hearted appeal, the department described him as a “free-spirited cyclist” and said he appeared to be wearing “considerably less safety equipment than we would recommend”. Authorities have asked anyone who…

Norway has paid its final respects to King Harald V, with thousands lining the streets of Oslo as the late monarch’s coffin was carried from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral. A 21-gun salute marked the start of the procession on Wednesday, 9 September, as Harald’s son, King Haakon VIII, walked behind the coffin alongside senior members of the royal family. The casket was covered by the Norwegian royal standard. Queen Sonja, Harald’s widow, and Queen Mette-Marit travelled behind the procession by car, while foreign royals, national leaders and dignitaries gathered in the Norwegian capital for the funeral service. The…

Donald Trump gave four White House aides cash gifts totalling $155,000 last year, including $45,000 payments to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris, newly published financial disclosures show. Walt Nauta, the director of Oval Office operations, reported receiving a further $20,000 from the president. The payments were recorded in the aides’ annual declarations as gifts “for the holidays” and were made separately from their government salaries. The disclosures, published by the White House late last week, do not specify when the money was handed over. Three of the filings list Mr Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida address as the source,…

Three jurors who deliberated in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have revealed that 11 of the 12-member panel were prepared to find the Massachusetts mother not guilty by reason of insanity before a single holdout led to a mistrial. Clancy, 36, had admitted killing her three children but denied criminal responsibility, arguing that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis after being prescribed a cocktail of medication. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict at Plymouth Superior Court on Friday, meaning Clancy could face a retrial over the deaths of Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan in January…

The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to the 2030 US census that would exclude many non-citizens from the figures used to allocate political power, while removing questions on race, ethnicity and sexual orientation from the national questionnaire. The proposals, issued by the Census Bureau and posted for public inspection on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, would represent a fundamental change to the way the United States counts its population. They are expected to face legal challenges and have not yet been finalised. Under the plan, lawful permanent residents would continue to be included in the apportionment count, but people in…

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged for the remainder of 2026, although a growing share of economists now expects at least one increase before the end of the year, according to a Reuters poll. About 70% of respondents – 65 out of 93 economists surveyed between September 4 and 9 – forecast that the federal funds rate will remain in its current 3.50% to 3.75% range at the Fed’s meeting on September 15 and 16. That represents a marked drop from the 90% who expected no change in August. Those forecasting a quarter-point rise believe it…

Penélope Cruz was reduced to uncontrollable sobs as Bunker received a 15-and-a-half-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday night. The actress and her husband, Javier Bardem, were attending the premiere of Florian Zeller’s psychological thriller at the Sala Grande, where they play a married couple facing a crisis. As the applause continued, Bardem comforted Cruz before kissing her. The emotional response made Bunker the most warmly received film of the 2026 festival so far. Zeller then took both actors by the hands and brought them towards the front of the auditorium. Bardem stepped aside and gestured towards…

Samsung has welcomed Apple’s expected entry into the foldable phone market, but warned that weight will be one of the most important factors in determining whether the first foldable iPhone succeeds. Hee-Cheul Moon, head of Samsung’s Advanced Mechanical Research and Development group, and Seungki Choi, head of its Smartphone Research and Development group, discussed Apple’s planned device in an interview with Wired. Samsung has spent several years developing its Galaxy Z Fold range and sees Apple’s arrival as an endorsement of the category it helped establish. Mr Moon said the company was “absolutely welcome” to the prospect of a rival…

Bayern Munich have made clear that Michael Olise will not be allowed to leave easily, with sporting director Max Eberl insisting there is no price at which the club would be tempted to sell the France international. Olise has been linked with Liverpool and Real Madrid after establishing himself as one of Bayern’s most important attacking players. The 24-year-old joined the German champions from Crystal Palace in July 2024 and remains under contract until June 2029. Asked what fee might persuade Bayern to consider a sale, Eberl said: “If you want to win the Champions League, that question doesn’t arise.…

The first-ever Republican midterm convention opened in Dallas on Wednesday, placing Donald Trump at the centre of the party’s campaign to retain control of Congress in November. Republicans have gathered at the American Airlines Center for the two-day event, which is intended to rally supporters, promote the party’s candidates and set its message for the final weeks of the 2026 midterm campaign. Trump was scheduled to deliver the opening night’s headline address between 8pm and 9pm local time. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate in a closely watched Senate race, was also among the speakers due to appear…