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Adelaide’s forward-line power ended the Western Bulldogs’ spirited finals charge as the Crows recovered from a tense fourth-quarter scare to win their elimination final 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) at Adelaide Oval. The Bulldogs, fresh from their wildcard victory over Collingwood at the MCG, led by a point during the final term after Ed Richards’ second goal levelled the contest. But Adelaide responded with the composure and attacking quality that had threatened to decide the match all evening. Riley Thilthorpe, Taylor Walker and Darcy Fogarty all found important goals, while Izak Rankine produced a spectacular finish to help the Crows…

A grass fire near Heathrow Airport’s southern runway caused flight disruption after the strip was temporarily closed while emergency crews tackled the blaze. The incident happened on Thursday, August 6, with aircraft held in the air and on the ground as Heathrow switched to single-runway operations. London Fire Brigade said it was called to reports of a fire on grass beside the runway at 5.37pm. Around one hectare of grassland was destroyed before the blaze was brought under control at 6.07pm. Firefighters from Heathrow, Hayes and Feltham stations attended alongside the airport’s own fire service. At least 18 inbound flights…

Ellie Watkins has offered an upbeat update on her family’s new life in Saudi Arabia, saying “things are coming together” after previously becoming tearful over the move from Birmingham. The wife of England striker Ollie Watkins relocated to Riyadh with the Al-Hilal forward and their two children following his transfer from Aston Villa. Ellie had earlier described the move as bittersweet, having spent six years at Villa while building a home and close friendships in the West Midlands. She also said the couple’s children were born during that period. Despite her initial sadness, she expressed excitement about starting again in…

Storm chances will remain high across Orlando through the Labor Day weekend, with scattered thunderstorms expected to develop during the afternoon and evening as sea breezes collide over central Florida. Saturday is forecast to bring a roughly 60% chance of showers and storms, with lighter winds allowing the sea-breeze boundary to push further inland. Temperatures are expected to reach between 91F and 93F, while humidity could make it feel as hot as 105F to 106F during the afternoon. The National Weather Service forecast for the Orlando area indicates that storms are most likely later in the day, with showers easing…

Fremantle’s semi-final against Geelong at Optus Stadium has been confirmed for Friday night, giving the minor premiers an immediate chance to revive their AFL campaign after their 32-point qualifying-final defeat by Hawthorn. The Dockers will host the Cats from 6.10pm AWST on Friday, September 11, with the winner earning a preliminary-final meeting with Sydney. Hawthorn, meanwhile, advanced directly to a home preliminary final after beating Fremantle 10.12 (72) to 5.10 (40) on Thursday. More than 59,000 spectators attended Fremantle’s opening home final and another strong crowd is expected, with tickets likely to be in high demand. The Dockers’ defeat also…

Reform UK has pledged to raise the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 within its first 100 days in office, in a move Robert Jenrick said would leave millions of workers with more money in their pockets. Mr Jenrick, who would serve as Chancellor under a Reform government, said the policy would be delivered after an emergency Budget if the party wins the next general election. The standard personal allowance is currently £12,570, meaning workers generally pay no income tax on earnings below that level. Raising the threshold to £15,000 would allow an additional £2,430 of income to be earned before…

The Pussycat Dolls have cancelled almost all of their North American reunion tour dates, just months after Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzinger and Ashley Roberts announced their return as a trio. The group said it had made the “difficult and heartbreaking decision” to scrap all but one of the dates on the PCD Forever tour after “taking an honest look” at the North American run. The only remaining US appearance is scheduled for June 6 at the OUTLOUD Music Festival as part of WeHo Pride in Los Angeles. The cancelled shows had included a planned performance at Madison Square Garden in…

CanJam SoCal 2026 offered a glimpse of the high-end headphone world’s most extravagant and experimental designs, from nine-driver in-ear monitors costing $7,500 to headphones fitted with a glowing vacuum tube. The specialist audio show, held at the Irvine Marriott in California on August 29, brought together several thousand enthusiasts and manufacturers ranging from established names such as Sennheiser, Focal, HiFiMan and Audeze to smaller firms including Campfire Audio, Dan Clark Audio and Écoute. Organised by Head-Fi.org, the event is one of several CanJam gatherings held around the world, including in London, New York, Shanghai and Dubai. Unlike mainstream consumer electronics…

A woman has died and two others have been injured after a car crashed into a railway support beam in Philadelphia early on Saturday morning. The vehicle struck the structure near the 3300 block of Girard Avenue at about 3.45am, after the driver apparently lost control. Three women were inside the car when it crashed. One was taken to hospital, where she later died. A second woman was reported to be in a critical condition, while the third was described as stable. The women’s names and ages have not been released. Authorities have not said what caused the driver to…

Adelaide ended the Western Bulldogs’ finals campaign with a 22-point victory at Adelaide Oval, prevailing 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68) after Luke Beveridge’s side threatened to produce another remarkable escape. The Bulldogs, who had survived a wildcard final against Collingwood at the MCG the previous week, hit the front in the final quarter before Adelaide’s forward-line strength settled the elimination final in front of 51,370 spectators. Riley Thilthorpe, Taylor Walker and Darcy Fogarty all made important contributions for the Crows, while Izak Rankine delivered a spectacular goal to help halt the visitors’ momentum. Adelaide will now face Brisbane at the…