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A second company has been suspended from Adelaide’s $15.4 billion Torrens to Darlington project after a shareholder was linked to Career Boss, the recruitment agency at the centre of allegations involving underworld figures. Commercial cleaning firm Lyla was removed from the project after it emerged that one of its shareholders also holds a stake in Career Boss. Career Boss has already lost its contract with the Torrens to Darlington alliance. The decision followed revelations that the company had not disclosed a civil legal dispute involving one of its shareholders. The dispute was brought by businessman Rob Cammarano, a Career Boss…

Millions of Americans are voting in the 2026 midterm elections, with more than 57 million ballots cast early. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are being contested, alongside Senate races in 35 states, gubernatorial elections in 36 states and more than 150 ballot measures across 40 states. The outcome will help determine the direction of Donald Trump’s presidency during its final two years, including whether Congress approves further funding for the Iran War and whether proposals for regulating artificial intelligence advance. Brody Saner, a college student in Kansas, said voting was a responsibility. “If there’s something you’re not…

Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel has died after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during CD Tenerife’s second-division match against FC Andorra. The 30-year-old forward was taken to intensive care after being struck in the chest by Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during the match on Monday. Tenerife confirmed that De Miguel died at 8am on Tuesday. The incident happened in the seventh minute of stoppage time, with the score level at 2-2. De Miguel was attempting to chase a long ball when Owono moved to clear it and his knee hit the striker’s chest. De Miguel initially rolled on…

Arsenal face a decision over Martin Ødegaard’s future after Bayern Munich continued to monitor the club captain ahead of a potentially significant 2027 transfer window. The Norway international remains central to Mikel Arteta’s plans, but his current contract runs until June 2028. Arsenal have already opened informal discussions about an extension as they seek to avoid the midfielder entering the final year of his deal. Bayern Munich interest in Martin Ødegaard remains under review Bayern have maintained contact with Ødegaard’s representatives over a number of years and are understood to be keeping track of developments. The Bundesliga champions are not…

Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died aged 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision during a Spanish second-tier match. De Miguel collapsed after clashing with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who had rushed out of his area to clear a long ball and struck the forward in the chest with his knee. The match was abandoned seven minutes into stoppage time as players from both sides signalled urgently for medical assistance. Owono was shown a straight red card. Medical staff treated De Miguel on the pitch for more than five minutes before he was taken…

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Sudan’s displaced returnees are finding little relief after going back to homes damaged by war, with many facing destroyed property, unaffordable repairs and inadequate basic services in and around Khartoum. Mohamed Mahdi Makki Farah, 51, returned to Jabal Awliya, south of the capital, in August 2025 after the Sudanese Armed Forces declared Khartoum state free of Rapid Support Forces fighters. His house had been ransacked and stripped of household belongings. “Everything had been completely destroyed. Now we sleep on the floor, and some of us are living in rented houses,” he said. “We have not made any decision to repair…

Swing voters have been assessed for the final time ahead of the midterm elections, with some having already cast their ballots. The latest check-in examines how the group views the country before election day.

Manchester United’s pursuit of Pablo Barrios has become more difficult after Paris Saint-Germain emerged as serious competition for the Atlético Madrid midfielder. United have made an enquiry about the 23-year-old as they consider options for strengthening their midfield in 2027, although their interest remains exploratory and formal negotiations have not begun. Barrios’ defensive discipline, athleticism and ability to move the ball forward have made him an appealing target. United’s interest was reinforced during their recent Champions League visit to Madrid, when the midfielder scored inside the opening minute of Atlético’s 2-0 victory. PSG challenge Manchester United for Pablo Barrios PSG’s…

A Queensland woman has been ordered to repaint her roof after neighbours at her townhouse complex objected to the shade of red she had chosen. The dispute centres on whether the roof colour was suitable for the complex, with residents taking offence at the particular red used.