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Hundreds of mourners gathered in Melbourne’s Federation Square for a candlelight vigil honouring those killed or still missing after the devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. The gathering took place five days after the disaster struck the remote Himalayan region, where floodwaters and landslides swept through communities, roads and border facilities. Families, members of Australia’s Nepali community and supporters observed a minute’s silence before placing candles across the city landmark in memory of the victims and in solidarity with those awaiting news of loved ones. Victorian Premier Ben Carroll attended the vigil and announced a $100,000 state government contribution…

Katie Price has been pictured without her wedding ring while holidaying in Marbella, as uncertainty continues to surround her marriage to Lee Andrews. The 48-year-old former glamour model was seen enjoying a swim in a purple bikini on Monday, during a trip to Spain with friends. She later added a semi-sheer skirt and white heels as she chatted with companions at the hotel. Price also appeared to display the tattoo reading “Owned by Lee”, despite growing speculation about the state of her relationship with Andrews. The couple married in Dubai earlier this year after a brief romance and had matching…

Bolt is seeking up to $27 million in bridge funding as co-founder and chief executive Ryan Breslow attempts to keep the troubled checkout company afloat and prepare it for a larger Series E2 fundraising. The short-term financing is being offered to existing investors as a convertible note. The investment will convert into shares at a discount when Bolt completes a future funding round. It also contains a “pay-to-play” clause: investors who decline to contribute risk losing a substantial proportion of their existing stake. Breslow is committing $5 million personally, while estimating that investors will provide at least $15 million in…

Newcastle United have joined Sunderland in the race to sign highly rated Roma forward Matias Soulé, with the two north-east clubs assessing a move for the 23-year-old before the transfer deadline. According to TEAMtalk, Sunderland made an approach for the Argentina international in July but were unable to reach an agreement with Roma. Newcastle have since emerged as potential rivals for the attacking player, who has remained in the Italian capital while the Serie A club considered its options. ([teamtalk.com](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/newcastle-compete-sunderland-flashy-serie-a-winger?utm_source=openai)) Soulé can operate on either flank or in a more central attacking role, offering the chance creation and goal threat…

FEMA has approved $75.4 million for 56 recovery projects across Georgia, covering the cost of Hurricane Helene clean-up, pandemic management and measures intended to reduce the impact of future disasters. The funding will be channelled through the agency’s Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant programmes, reimbursing state and local authorities for eligible emergency and recovery work. Projects include the removal of storm debris, emergency protective measures, health system costs and long-term resilience planning. The largest award is $23.9 million for Emory Healthcare to cover pandemic management expenses. Georgia recovery projects funded by FEMA Columbia County is due to receive $10.6…

Iran remains open to a negotiated end to its conflict with the United States, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, after the two countries exchanged fire for the first time since late July and oil prices rose by more than 3.5 per cent. Speaking to India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of a regional security summit in Kyrgyzstan, Mr Pezeshkian said Tehran did not believe further fighting was in the interests of Iran, the region or the wider world. “Nevertheless, we are still trying to achieve an agreement and understanding,” he was quoted as saying by Iran’s Tasnim…

Residents of a Manchester alleyway garden have accused workmen of destroying five years of community planting after a 30-metre stretch was stripped of trees, flowers and wildlife habitat without warning. The green space behind homes between Stanhope Street, Gordon Avenue and Delamere Road in Levenshulme had been transformed from a fly-tipped passage into a communal garden, complete with fruit trees, picnic benches and a mature grapevine. But neighbours returning from work on Friday found men in high-visibility jackets using strimmers to clear much of the planting. Residents said they had not been told that any work was due to take…

Microsoft is investigating an Exchange Online outage that is disrupting email delivery and preventing some customers from signing in to its cloud-based messaging service. The incident, recorded in Microsoft’s administration centre as EX1464935, was acknowledged at 5.30pm UTC after a surge of reports from affected users. Downdetector indicated that tens of thousands of people were experiencing problems with Outlook email and access to Exchange Online. Users have reported delays or failures when sending and receiving messages, along with authentication errors when attempting to use Exchange Online services. Some administrators are also unable to access management tools or carry out routine…

Manchester City’s proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing, with the Anfield club reluctant to sanction his departure without first securing another attacking replacement. City opened talks with Liverpool over the Netherlands international late in the transfer window. The deal had appeared to be progressing, but Liverpool’s position has hardened after they completed the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain on Monday in a package worth up to £123m. The arrival of Barcola has not removed the need for further attacking reinforcements. Liverpool are understood to want another wide player before allowing Gakpo to…

Orlando police are investigating a reported bomb threat at City Hall in downtown Orlando, where the building was evacuated and part of South Orange Avenue was closed. Officers were called to the 400 block of South Orange Avenue at about 11am on Monday, August 31, after the threat was reported, according to city officials cited by WFTV. The Orlando Police Department described the incident in a post on X as a “suspicious incident investigation” and urged people to avoid the area while officers carried out their enquiries. Several Orlando Police Department and Orlando Fire Department vehicles were seen near City…