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A hotel employee in Flagstaff, Arizona, helped rescue a man from fast-moving floodwater on Sunday, hours before 73-year-old Williams Singavarapu was swept away and died at the same location. The worker acted on instinct as severe flooding hit the city on November 1, with hotel staff joining the effort to pull the stranded man to safety. Later that evening, emergency crews were called to South Malpais Lane and West Clay Avenue after reports that another man had lost his footing near the rushing water, fallen in and failed to resurface. Flagstaff police and firefighters searched through the night. At about…

Australia’s Reserve Bank has warned of tougher economic conditions after raising interest rates to an 18-year high, with new forecasts showing inflation remaining above target and unemployment rising further. Although RBA staff do not expect the country to enter recession, the central bank’s latest economic outlook points to a weaker labour market and higher inflation lasting longer than previously anticipated. Inflation is now forecast to reach 4.5 per cent by December before easing to 3.7 per cent in mid-2027. In August, the RBA had expected inflation to be 3.6 per cent at the end of this year and 2.8 per…

Josh Turek has cast the Iowa Senate race as a chance for “generational change”, arguing that the contest with Republican Ashley Hinson could be among the closest on the US electoral map. Speaking as he launched a final canvassing effort in Le Mars, the Democratic state lawmaker said: “This may very well be the closest election on the entire U.S. Senate map.” The seat is open after Republican Senator Joni Ernst’s retirement. Iowa, once regarded as a battleground, has moved to the right in recent years, but Democrats are now hopeful of making gains in the state, including in the…

Donald Trump has authorised limited defensive strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said, just one day before America’s midterm elections. Iranian state television reported hearing explosions on the island. The official, who was not authorised to speak publicly, said the targets were Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets. The action appeared to be a contained operation rather than a return to full-scale hostilities. It nevertheless threatens to deepen concern across the region, where the prospect of renewed American operations against Iran has already unsettled markets and allies. The strikes also…

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates to their highest level since 2008, signalling that further increases may be needed to contain inflation. The decision marks a continued tightening of monetary policy as the RBA seeks to bring price pressures under control. The central bank indicated that borrowing costs could rise again.

The 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards brought a host of prominent names to New York’s American Museum of Natural History on Monday night, with Keke Palmer setting the tone in a vintage Bob Mackie gown previously worn by Raquel Welch. Palmer, who hosted the ceremony, chose the gold beaded halter dress for her arrival. Welch first wore the gown during a 1975 performance with Cher, making it a notable throwback at an event celebrating the designers and creatives shaping the fashion industry. Golden looks were also seen on Hailey Bieber, Zoe Kravitz and Rosé. Bieber wore Saint Laurent, as did Rosé,…

A demolition contract for Milwaukee’s fire-damaged Lincoln Avenue School has been challenged by a local contractor who says Milwaukee Public Schools has failed to explain how the winning bid was chosen. The MRD Group offered to carry out the work for $928,000, but MPS is considering a $4.8 million contract with Illinois-based TW Chicago. The school board discussed the proposal on Monday, November 2, but did not reach a decision. MRD has lodged an appeal through the district’s procurement process and hired attorney John Machulak to represent the company. The contractor says bidders have not been shown the competing proposals…

Brisbane City Council has unveiled a 20-year draft plan for Mt Coot-tha, proposing new visitor facilities, nature experiences and the eventual transformation of the city’s largest conservation reserve quarry into parkland. Residents have until November 30 to respond to the vision, which Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said was intended to shape the future of the much-loved precinct. The draft includes an arrival hub, cafes, adventure activities and improved public transport, alongside upgraded facilities at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. A new welcome centre is also proposed. In the longer term, the existing quarry could be converted into parkland featuring outdoor activities,…

US forces have carried out limited defensive strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at an American aircraft, three US officials said. The operation comes as the conflict enters its ninth month and President Donald Trump continues to alternate between suggesting a negotiated settlement and warning that further military action may be necessary. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Mr Trump said a deal “could happen” and that “Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible”. Later that evening, he said the US still had to…

Melbourne Cup celebrity arrivals took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as Jules Neale appeared at Flemington in a striking red gown, days after her former husband Lachie Neale made his public debut with his new partner, Emma Field. The influencer wore a cherry-red By Johnny dress with flamboyant feather trim, matching opera gloves and a padded headband. Red pointed heels, gold jewellery and a necklace bearing the initial J completed the look. Speaking at the races, Jules said she was preparing to remove one of the last reminders of her marriage, with an initial tattoo on her hand set to…