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Newcastle United’s summer rebuild has been shaped by a succession of major departures, missed transfer targets and a decisive shift towards younger players, as the club attempts to recover from a disappointing domestic campaign. The warning signs first appeared in April, when Kieran Trippier was told he would leave at the end of his contract. The former England defender, 34 at the time, had become an important presence at St James’ Park and his exit marked the beginning of a significant change in the squad. Trippier later described the decision to move on as emotional but insisted it had been…

A 33-year-old man from Cartersville, Georgia, has been arrested after allegedly swimming across part of Weiss Lake to evade deputies in Alabama. Eric Carl Virta was being sought on a warrant from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office when deputies went to a campground in Wildwood Cove, near County Road 182, on Tuesday, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. When officers attempted to arrest him, Virta allegedly ran into the lake and crossed to the opposite shore before disappearing into the Kirk’s Grove and Mud Creek area. Search for Weiss Lake suspect lasted more than an hour Deputies searched the…

The political partnership once credited by Dominic Perrottet with helping propel him to the premiership appears to be under severe strain as his brother Charles faces sustained questioning at a corruption inquiry in New South Wales. Charles Perrottet has admitted making repeated false statements to fugitive property developer Jean Nassif, telling the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) that he invented promises about political influence to keep Nassif engaged and encourage him to settle unpaid bills. Those alleged promises included removing former building commissioner David Chandler, undermining former police minister David Elliott and dealing with troublesome local councils. Charles insists they…

Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada are hitting businesses and voters in Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, where trade, tourism and everyday shopping depend heavily on movement across the international border. The economic pressure is unfolding as Michigan prepares for a closely watched US Senate contest, raising the prospect that the trade dispute could test the loyalty of Republican-leaning communities before November’s midterm elections. Trump imposed an additional 50 per cent duty on almost $20 billion of Canadian imports after talks between Washington and Ottawa broke down. The measures were introduced under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which…

Trisha Paytas has announced her first Australian tour, with The Eras of Trish scheduled to visit Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth in March 2027. The American internet personality will begin the four-date run at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Thursday 4 March, before travelling to Sydney’s TikTok Entertainment Centre the following evening. The tour continues at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday 6 March and concludes at Perth’s Riverside Theatre on Tuesday 9 March. ([tegdainty.com](https://www.tegdainty.com/tour/tp27/)) Promoter TEG Dainty describes the production as a combination of concert performance, storytelling and comedy, charting Paytas’s career from her early YouTube videos through…

Acer has unveiled the Project DualPlay Mini concept gaming handheld, a Windows device that combines portable console controls with a compact backlit keyboard. Presented at IFA, the prototype is designed to offer an alternative to choosing between a gaming laptop and a Steam Deck-style handheld. It is not currently intended for commercial release, and Acer has not confirmed that the design will become a retail product. In its standard configuration, the device resembles a conventional PC gaming handheld, with analogue sticks, a D-pad, Xbox-style ABXY buttons and shoulder triggers. Its screen can then be flipped open and swivelled around to…

Arsenal’s pursuit of Vinicius Junior appears to have contributed to their failure to sign Morgan Rogers, with the England forward ultimately joining Chelsea in a deal worth a reported £117 million. The Athletic has reported that Rogers’ representatives became increasingly aware that Arsenal’s attention had shifted towards the Real Madrid winger. That uncertainty opened the way for Chelsea to intervene and secure a player the Gunners had spent months trying to recruit. Rogers, 23, has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2033. Chelsea described him as one of the Premier League’s leading young attacking players after confirming his move…

A man has died after allegedly opening fire on police during a standoff at a home in South Fulton, Georgia, while his wife was wounded in the leg. South Fulton police identified the man as 55-year-old Derrick Bates. Officers had been called to a reported family dispute at a property in the 3300 block of Flat Shoals Road at about 7.34pm on Tuesday, 1 September. Police said Bates came outside as officers arrived and began shooting at them with what authorities described as a high-powered rifle. The officers returned fire before taking cover behind their patrol vehicles. He then went…

Alastair Clarkson’s sacking by North Melbourne is expected to bring an end to one of the AFL’s most decorated coaching careers, while the Kangaroos begin the search for a successor ahead of the 2027 season. North Melbourne ended Clarkson’s four-year tenure on Wednesday, despite the former Hawthorn coach having a year remaining on his contract. The decision followed a review involving football department staff and came after the club finished 14th in the AFL this season with nine wins. Clarkson, who guided Hawthorn to four premierships, won 20 of his 82 matches in charge of North Melbourne. The Kangaroos failed…

Four people have been charged with murder following the death of a newborn baby girl in Sheffield. The charges relate to the death of the baby, whose case is being investigated by police in the South Yorkshire city. The four suspects will face court proceedings. The investigation remains ongoing.