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Residents of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn are calling for increased NYPD patrols after a street takeover at the junction of Knapp Street and Emmons Avenue left skid marks on the road and raised fears over reckless driving. Footage from the incident, which took place at about 2am on 22 August 2026 near the Belt Parkway, showed cars performing doughnuts as fireworks were set off and spectators gathered to film. One person climbed on to scaffolding, while another narrowly avoided being struck by a vehicle spinning through the junction. Residents told local media that similar gatherings have occurred repeatedly in the…

Les Kiss has reshaped the Wallabies for their second Test against Argentina in Mendoza, handing Ben Donaldson a rare start at fly-half while restoring Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau to the midfield. Donaldson will wear the number 10 shirt for the first time since Australia’s defeat by Argentina in 2024. Kiss has confirmed that Carter Gordon is fit and has been moved to the bench to allow Donaldson another opportunity to establish himself as the Wallabies’ playmaker. ([wallabies.rugby](https://www.wallabies.rugby/news/ben-10-wallabies-coach-kiss-confident-donaldson-is-up-to-argentina-challenge-in-rare-test-start-202693?utm_source=openai)) Ryan Lonergan retains the scrum-half position after becoming an increasingly influential figure in Australia’s attacking structure. With Tate McDermott absent from the…

Prince William will represent King Charles III at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Buckingham Palace has announced. The ceremony, to be held in Norway, will mark another instance in which a member of the British royal family stands in for the monarch at an overseas ceremony. As heir to the throne and a senior royal, William frequently undertakes overseas duties on behalf of the King, reflecting the ongoing responsibilities of the Crown in international engagements. The decision underscores the close ceremonial links between the British and Norwegian monarchies and the enduring ties between their royal households. No…

The heroism of New York firefighters who climbed into the burning World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001, is being revisited in an archive report featuring survivors who still carry the day with them. Some 343 members of the Fire Department of the City of New York were killed as they entered the twin towers to rescue those trapped inside. The department has said more than 400 of its members have since died from illnesses linked to the rescue and recovery operation. At 8.46am, Battalion Chief Joe Pfeifer was nearby investigating what he believed to be a routine gas leak…

A grass fire near Scrubs Lane in North Kensington caused major disruption to rail services serving London Paddington and Heathrow Airport on Saturday afternoon. Smoke was seen billowing above the Paddington area, with images posted on social media showing a large plume rising over north-west London. The London Fire Brigade said six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were sent to the blaze after it was reported at about 4.11pm. Crews from Hammersmith, Paddington, Ealing and surrounding stations were responding. The fire affected nearby railway lines, with services on the Elizabeth line and the Great Western Main Line into Paddington…

Gwyneth Paltrow has reportedly postponed a private dinner she planned to host for OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman at her home in Amagansett, New York, after the event prompted widespread backlash. The 53-year-old actress was due to hold the gathering on August 29 in honour of the 41-year-old technology executive. The planned evening was described as a private, off-the-record dinner, with cocktails followed by a seated meal. News of the event drew criticism online, particularly from people concerned about artificial intelligence’s impact on Hollywood and other creative industries. Some commentators accused Paltrow of being “tone-deaf” for appearing to celebrate one…

Apple’s iOS 27 is set to introduce iPhone Handoff, allowing users to move between two iPhones while keeping the same mobile number. The feature was briefly mentioned during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, but further details have now emerged in a demonstration running through Xcode 27’s Device Hub. The setup pairs two handsets, designating one as the primary iPhone and the other as a companion device. This would allow users to temporarily use a second phone without changing the number associated with their account. The timing coincides with expectations that Apple is preparing to launch a foldable handset, reportedly…

A Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured when a stolen vehicle being pursued by Minneapolis police ran a red light and crashed into his squad car in Minneapolis early on Friday morning. The collision happened at about 2am after officers responded to reports of people breaking into vehicles in the city’s south-east. Police said the stolen car was being driven at high speed, running red lights and travelling into oncoming traffic before the pursuit ended near 26th Avenue South and East 9th Street. ([fox9.com](https://www.fox9.com/news/hennepin-county-deputy-injured-after-pursuit-stolen-vehicle-ends-crash)) The deputy was driving through a green light when the fleeing vehicle struck his car.…

Erling Haaland scored his third goal of the season as Manchester City beat Coventry 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium to make it three Premier League victories from three and remain top of the table. The Norway striker settled a hard-fought contest in the 26th minute, rising to power a header past Carl Rushworth after Antoine Semenyo had been released down the right by debutant Enzo Fernández. City had chances to extend their lead, with Haaland denied by Rushworth before the interval and later seeing another effort ruled out for offside. Rayan Cherki also struck the inside of a post as…

Archive footage of Prince Harry discussing polo with his father, King Charles, has resurfaced amid the Duke of Sussex’s repeated public comments about the “generational trauma” he says he experienced within the Royal Family. The footage, filmed in Anglesey, north Wales, in June 2003, shows an 18-year-old Harry speaking with Charles and his elder brother, Prince William, after a match. The relaxed exchange offers a markedly different impression of the relationship Harry has since described as difficult and emotionally complicated. Charles asks his younger son about his performance, saying: “You scored two goals didn’t you?” Harry corrects him, replying: “Three.”…