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South Sydney Rabbitohs made the early running against the Sydney Roosters, taking a 4-0 lead after six minutes in Jai Arrow’s 100th game for the club at Allianz Stadium. The Roosters had an early decision overturned after captain’s challenge, with the bunker ruling that Egan Butcher had not knocked on. Brandon Smith was instead penalised for stripping the ball, drawing boos from the South Sydney-dominated crowd at the Roosters’ home ground. Souths soon turned pressure into points. A six-again call for an offside infringement gave them field position before David Fifita powered over from dummy-half on the right edge. Latrell…

Merseyside Police have released a list of 40 potential names in a bid to identify a woman whose body was found inside a bin bag in Stanley Park, Liverpool. The discovery prompted a dedicated inquiry by the force, with detectives reviewing missing person records and CCTV footage to establish whether any of the names correspond to the victim. Officers have urged anyone who recognises any of the names or who has information that could assist the investigation to come forward. Police emphasise that the inquiry is ongoing and that identifying the woman remains the primary objective at this stage. The…

Ellie Titmus, 32, has described how selling unwanted belongings on Vinted and eBay helped her tackle mounting debt after she became a single mother in 2022. The mother said her financial problems began to “snowball” following the change in her circumstances, as she faced the costs of raising a child alone. She turned to online marketplaces to sell items she no longer needed, using the money raised to help pay down what she owed. Her experience highlights how second-hand selling platforms can provide a practical source of extra income for families under financial pressure.

North Carolina has begun sending absentee ballots to voters, becoming the first US state to launch mail voting for the November midterm elections as Donald Trump’s administration seeks to impose new restrictions on the process. The state’s 100 county election boards are sending an initial batch to more than 46,000 voters who have requested ballots. Further ballots will be dispatched as additional applications are received, according to election officials. ([ncsbe.gov](https://www.ncsbe.gov/news/events/absentee-voting-begins-november-2026-general-election)) The mailing marks the formal start of voting in the 2026 midterm election, which will be held on 3 November. North Carolina voters can also cast their ballots during the…

Eurozone retail sales fell sharply in July as weaker demand for non-food goods outweighed an increase in spending on food, drink and tobacco, official figures showed. The volume of retail trade dropped by 0.6% from June, according to Eurostat, confounding expectations of a 0.3% rise. Non-food sales declined by 1.4%, while purchases of food, drink and tobacco increased by 0.4%. Sales of automotive fuel in specialised shops also weakened, falling by 0.8% during the month. The figures pointed to a broader slowdown across the European Union, where retail trade volume fell by 0.4%. Non-food sales declined by 1.1% and fuel…

Bella Hadid has posed in a soaking wet T-shirt and low-rise underwear while lying in a river, sharing the revealing images with her followers on Instagram Stories. The 29-year-old model was photographed surrounded by woodland, with her slicked-back hair and white T-shirt clinging to her figure as she stretched out across the water. In another image, she knelt at the river’s edge and arched her back towards the camera. ([okmagazine.com](https://okmagazine.com/p/bella-hadid-curves-full-display-soaking-wet-body-hugging-t-shirt/?utm_source=openai)) Hadid’s latest snaps were shared on Sunday, August 23, during a series of outdoor photographs. The images showed her embracing the natural setting while wearing the body-hugging top with matching…

Ugreen is moving beyond chargers and network storage with a smart home system designed to keep security footage, personal files and artificial intelligence processing inside the home. Unveiled at the IFA technology show, HomeAgent combines a network-attached storage device, smart home controller and security hub. It is operated through Uliya, Ugreen’s voice assistant, which can respond to natural-language commands and control connected devices. The company says the system will allow users to avoid sending camera footage and other household data to the cloud, while also removing the monthly storage charges associated with many smart security services. The trade-off is expected…

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Michael Olise could depend on whether the Bayern Munich winger agrees a new contract containing a substantial release clause. Olise is understood to be among the players being considered as a potential long-term successor to Mohamed Salah on Liverpool’s right flank. However, any attempt to prise the France international away from Bayern could involve a fee of up to €250 million. German journalist Christian Falk, writing in his latest CF Bayern Insider column, says Bayern are keen to secure Olise’s future and may be prepared to include a buyout clause in improved terms. Michael Olise could…

Prince George’s County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, 4 September, after severe storms brought down trees and power lines across the Washington DC region, leaving 25 schools and offices without electricity. The closure affects all schools in the Maryland district, which is based in Upper Marlboro. Downed trees and damaged power lines are also complicating efforts to restore supplies, officials said. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Prince George’s County and surrounding areas late on Thursday night. Forecasters warned of wind gusts of up to 70mph, while a gust of 59mph was recorded at…

The deaths of Bondi Rescue lifeguards Matt Dee and Terry McDermott on the same day, four years apart, have emerged as a poignant link following Mr Dee’s death. Mr Dee’s passing was announced on Wednesday, prompting tributes from former colleagues and viewers of the Australian television series. On Friday, fellow lifeguard Daniel McLaughlin, known as Beardy on Bondi Rescue, revealed that Mr Dee died exactly four years after Mr McDermott. Mr McDermott, a popular figure on the programme between 2009 and 2013, died on September 1, 2022, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. “4 years to the day. Two absolute…