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New South Wales will spend $4.3 million extending drug checking at selected music festivals from October, after an independent review linked the trial with fewer urgent drug-related hospital presentations and intensive care admissions. The Minns Government plans to provide the service at up to 15 festivals each year, with events chosen according to factors including their size, location and the potential risk of drug-related harm. The 12-month trial, delivered by NSW Health with the NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA), concluded in February after operating at 12 festivals across the state. Parliamentary figures show 1,846 people accessed the service and…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, was accused of committing sex crimes in the United States during a speech by Republican congressman Thomas Massie on the floor of the US House of Representatives in Washington DC. Mr Massie named the former prince among a group of people he said should be investigated and prosecuted over links to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in a US prison in 2019. Referring to the former royal, Mr Massie said he had “committed sex crimes in the United States, too”. The allegation has not been tested in court and no…

George and Amal Clooney arrived in Venice by water taxi on Tuesday, with the actor helping his wife ashore as the 83rd Venice International Film Festival prepared to open. The couple made their way to the Lido ahead of the festival’s official opening on Wednesday, September 2, when Clooney is due to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. La Biennale di Venezia, which organises the event, announced in July that the honour had been awarded to the American actor, director and producer in recognition of his contribution to cinema. ([labiennale.org](https://www.labiennale.org/en/news/george-clooney-golden-lion-lifetime-achievement)) Clooney is expected to collect the award during the…

TechCrunch is seeking more than 100 volunteers to help deliver TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, a three-day startup conference taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13 to 15. The volunteer team will support the founders, investors and technology builders attending the event, helping with the practical work behind pitches, meetings and networking opportunities. Volunteers will receive free admission for all three days of the conference. The role is intended to give participants an opportunity to work alongside the wider startup community while contributing to the running of the event. What TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 volunteers will do The organisers…

Manchester United have been handed a potential late opportunity to sign Eduardo Camavinga, with Real Madrid reportedly prepared to consider offers for the France international midfielder. Camavinga is understood to be valued at around £43 million, although no formal bid has been confirmed. The Athletic reports that Madrid are aware of interest from several Premier League clubs as the summer transfer window reaches its final day. The 23-year-old has been linked with United for several weeks, and the club’s interest comes despite their significant recruitment in midfield this summer. Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans have all arrived at…

A 32-year-old ShopRite employee has been taken into custody after her newborn son was found abandoned in a staff toilet at the supermarket in White Plains, New York. Police were called to the store at the City Center shopping complex early on Sunday, 30 August, after another employee discovered the baby and dialled 911. Staff cared for the infant until emergency crews arrived. According to White Plains police, the woman had given birth at about 11pm on Saturday and the baby remained in the bathroom for roughly seven hours before he was found. She was also receiving medical treatment after…

School principal Rajendra Dawadi has been praised for saving hundreds of children after ordering an emergency evacuation just minutes before flash floods swept away their school in Nepal’s Trishuli Valley. More than 900 pupils and 16 members of staff were at Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Bidur, Nuwakot district, when warnings began arriving on the morning of Wednesday, August 26. Dawadi rang the bell and told everyone to leave the building and head for higher ground. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/de0b24519de6514dd150737c2a729d97)) The first alert came from the school’s accountant, who had received a call from a relative in Rasuwa, the area hit first by…

The Metropolitan Police is investigating the death of British man Andrew Frederick in the Caribbean, amid reports that he was tortured before he died. The circumstances surrounding Mr Frederick’s death have not been fully disclosed. The inquiry is focused on establishing what happened and whether anyone was responsible. The investigation remains ongoing.

Harper Beckham has paid a heartfelt birthday tribute to her brother Romeo, telling him how lucky she feels to have him in her life. The 15-year-old, the youngest child of David and Victoria Beckham, joined her family in sharing affectionate messages for Romeo on Tuesday. In her post, Harper described Romeo as a role model and said she would always look up to him. She also wrote that she was “lucky” to have him as her brother. The tribute highlighted the close relationship between the siblings, as the Beckham family came together online to mark Romeo’s birthday. Harper has previously…

Giovanni Pernice was involved in a tense exchange with This Morning presenters Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard during Tuesday’s programme. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional appeared on the ITV show as he faced questions linked to the controversy surrounding his 2023 partnership with Amanda Abbington.