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Western Australia Police have launched an urgent search for Patryk Kamal Singh, who may be carrying a firearm and is believed to frequent Mandurah, Pinjarra and Dwellingup. Mr Singh, 34, is described as about 183cm tall with a solid build, dark brown hair, a beard, brown eyes and tattoos. Police believe he could be travelling in a blue 2006 Nissan Patrol station wagon, possibly towing a caravan. Members of the public have been warned not to approach him if they see him. Anyone who spots Mr Singh should contact police immediately on 131 444. Information about his whereabouts or recent…

Republican senator Thom Tillis has called on Donald Trump to replace Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief, accusing him of “inept management” as turmoil deepens at the US military’s highest levels. The North Carolina senator launched the attack after the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is leaving the post following months of reported tension with Hegseth. In a lengthy post on social media, Tillis said Driscoll had been “the right man at the right moment” to lead the Army and argued that Hegseth did not share his predecessor’s “priorities and forward-thinking”. “Instead, he is creating a leadership void at…

China’s services activity gathered pace in August as stronger domestic demand helped private-sector firms increase hiring for a fourth consecutive month, according to a survey released on Thursday. The RatingDog China General Services PMI rose to 51.4 from 50.4 in July, remaining above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. Despite the improvement, the latest reading was the second-lowest recorded in 14 months. New business growth accelerated after reaching a four-month low in July, with the survey indicating that Chinese customers provided most of the momentum. Growth in new export business slowed during the month. Private survey points to…

The fiancée of 7News AFL reporter Mitch Cleary has been seen at her parents’ home with the couple’s seven-month-old daughter after he admitted kissing a Collingwood staff member while she was pregnant. Kate Watts, a horse-racing commentator, appeared in public in Melbourne on Wednesday, September 2, as Cleary returned to the airwaves and apologised for what he described as a “really bad error in judgement”. The incident took place during an off-season media trip to Dubai in November 2025, according to reports. Sources have said it was a consensual kiss and not an affair, and the staff member has not…

Grand Canyon officials have given an update on the search for a missing hiker after a flash flood killed two people, while warning that extensive damage to the park’s water system has forced an indefinite halt to overnight stays. The National Park Service held a town hall on Wednesday, September 2, to address the rescue operation, repairs to the Transcanyon Waterline and the continuing disruption across Grand Canyon National Park. The flood struck Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on August 29. The bodies of John Giusti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, both from Granbury, Texas, were later…

Leah Stewart, who lost part of her arm after being mauled by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, has returned to the lifeguards who helped save her life. The mother was swimming between the flags on 13 June when the attack unfolded. Members of the public pulled her from the water, while lifesavers and emergency responders began treating her before she was flown to hospital. NSW Police said officers administered first aid after the woman was brought ashore, while Coogee Oval was cleared to allow a CareFlight helicopter to land. Stewart suffered severe injuries to her arms and legs and…

Andy Burnham’s first Prime Minister’s Questions as Prime Minister exposed the central political gamble of his new government: presenting an unapologetically interventionist Labour programme while trying to reassure markets and voters that the state can afford it. The exchange with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on Wednesday 2 September centred on public spending, borrowing costs and whether Mr Burnham is prepared to make difficult choices ahead of his first Budget on 28 October. Ms Badenoch accused him of being a “spendthrift Prime Minister” who “wants to say yes to everyone”, arguing that his approach amounted to the “same old Labour politics…

A Coast Guard jet carrying US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday after losing its right engine. The Gulfstream C-37A landed safely at about 1.35pm local time, with 14 people on board. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said the aircraft was checked by airport fire and rescue personnel before leaving the runway, and that there was no disruption to other flights. In an exchange captured on air traffic control audio, the pilot told controllers: “We just lost our right engine and would like to declare an emergency and immediate…

The yen held on to its sharp overnight gains on Thursday after a sudden rally fuelled speculation that Japanese authorities may have stepped into the currency market, keeping the dollar under pressure ahead of the closely watched US jobs report. The Japanese currency was last broadly steady at 158.88 to the dollar, after rising 0.9% in the previous session. ([investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/yen-in-the-spotlight-after-sudden-jump-4886913)) The move prompted traders to watch for signs of an official intervention by Tokyo. The yen’s advance was broad, with the euro falling about 1% against it on Wednesday and sterling dropping 1.15%. Carol Kong, a currency strategist at Commonwealth…

Tammy Hembrow’s Gold Coast waterfront mansion is set to go under the hammer on Friday, September 25, with the four-bedroom property expected to attract strong interest despite having no published price guide. The Broadbeach Waters residence sits on a 979-square-metre block beside the Nerang River and includes four bathrooms, an oversized kitchen, open-plan living and dining areas, a swimming pool, boat ramp and porte-cochère. Estate agent Jay Helprin has described the home as a rare offering, with recent comparable sales suggesting the land alone could be worth between A$4 million and A$4.3 million. The highest recorded sale on the street…