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Sixteen people have been killed in a bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai region, according to reports. Details of the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the identities of those who died and whether anyone else was injured, were not immediately available.

The daughter of Queensland dance teacher Kym Mackinnon has paid tribute to her mother after she was found dead at Tamborine Mountain, days after Kym’s sister, McLeod’s Daughters actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon, appealed publicly for help locating her. Queensland Police confirmed on Tuesday, September 1, that a woman had died in the Gold Coast hinterland. Officers said the death was not being treated as suspicious and that a report would be prepared for the coroner. Kym’s daughter, Rayne Johnsen, 25, shared a series of photographs of the pair on Facebook alongside an emotional message remembering her mother’s support and dedication.…

Manchester United are preparing for a major defensive overhaul next summer, with the club reportedly ready to sign up to three defenders as Michael Carrick continues to reshape his squad at Old Trafford. United concentrated on midfield during the 2026 transfer window, but the back line is expected to become the next major focus in 2027. The club’s plans, reported by The Sun, could see several established defenders face decisive seasons over their futures. Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt are all understood to be under scrutiny during the current campaign. Their performances and, crucially, their…

Light rain is expected to reach the North Bay by Wednesday morning as an unusually deep marine layer keeps temperatures across Northern California well below seasonal levels. The first band of rain and coastal drizzle was approaching overnight, with the heaviest falls forecast for the North Bay coastal ranges. Santa Rosa and the Sonoma valleys could receive about 0.10in of rain, while the higher terrain may record more than 0.25in. Rainfall is expected to become much lighter further south. San Francisco and the South Bay are likely to see little more than patchy drizzle, with amounts decreasing markedly away from…

Ray Hadley faced sustained questioning about his rivalry with Alan Jones and a failed $4 million radio contract as he resumed giving evidence at the veteran broadcaster’s criminal trial in Sydney. Hadley, Jones’s former colleague at 2GB, was cross-examined by defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC at the Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday. Jones, 85, denies 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men. The court heard Hadley had signed a confidential agreement in late 2018 to replace Jones on 2GB’s breakfast programme from July 2019, after being approached by businessman John Singleton, then a major shareholder…

A Utah father of four was struck and killed by lightning while jet-skiing off Florida after stopping with a friend to help a distressed boater, his family has said. Steve Matheson, 41, was hit at about 6.35pm on Saturday, 29 August, near Fort De Soto Park, a group of islands at the mouth of Tampa Bay. Deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office responded after reports of the incident and Matheson was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Matheson, from Saratoga Springs, Utah, had been in Florida for a work conference. He had decided to remain in…

BBC Sport has refreshed its daily football quizzes, challenging supporters to test their knowledge across three formats: Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser. The Who Am I? game asks players to identify a footballer using as few clues as possible. Each incorrect answer reveals another hint, with higher scores available to those who reach the solution quickly. Five in Five sets a different test, requiring five correct answers within five minutes. The Brainteaser offers a single difficult question, with players given five attempts before the answer is disclosed. The quizzes form part of BBC Sport’s wider collection of…

Incoming Wesfarmers chair Ken MacKenzie has increased his investment in the Australian retail and chemicals group, taking the value of his holding to close to A$1 million. The purchase was disclosed through a director’s interest notice on Wednesday, showing that Mr MacKenzie had topped up his position in Wesfarmers shares. Mr MacKenzie joined the Wesfarmers board on 1 June and is due to succeed Michael Chaney as chairman following the company’s annual general meeting, scheduled for 29 October. His appointment remains subject to shareholders electing him as a director at the meeting. Mr Chaney announced in 2023 that he would…

Ariana Grande has fuelled speculation that she hopes to marry Ricky Alvarez after altering the lyrics to Thank U, Next during the final London date of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Instead of singing the familiar line, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh”, the 33-year-old pop star told the audience at The O2 on Tuesday: “Wrote some songs about Ricky, I’m tryna make him my last.” The change prompted an enthusiastic reaction online, with fans declaring that “the marriage is coming” and predicting that Alvarez, 35, could soon propose. Others were more cautious, pointing out that Grande…

Liverpool’s late attempt to sign Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto on loan collapsed on Tuesday, September 1, after the clubs failed to reach agreement over the structure of the deal. The approach came as Liverpool sought additional cover on the right side of their defence, with Conor Bradley facing injury problems and Jeremie Frimpong still adjusting to the demands of the position. Liverpool’s Malo Gusto loan bid rejected by Chelsea French journalist Fabrice Hawkins reported that Liverpool made a final push for Gusto before the 11pm transfer deadline, proposing a temporary move for the 23-year-old. Gusto was considered an appealing option…