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San Francisco will honour the Golden State Valkyries’ first WNBA championship with a waterfront parade on Wednesday, November 4, as the newly crowned champions take their trophy through the city. The celebration will begin at noon and run until 2pm along The Embarcadero, starting near the Ferry Building at Mission Street before travelling south to King and Second streets. Supporters will be able to line the route from 9am on the bay side of the road. ([valkyries.wnba.com](https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/golden-state-valkyries-announce-championship-parade-information)) The Valkyries secured the title on Saturday, October 31, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in the first winner-takes-all Game Seven in WNBA Finals…

Western Australia’s deputy Liberal leader, Libby Mettam, has demanded a “fulsome and transparent” explanation from Labor MP Jagadish Krishnan and Premier Roger Cook over alleged hospitality and travel benefits linked to a 2024 trip to New York. The scrutiny follows a lawsuit brought in New Jersey by American businessman Kannan Amalraj and his company, Kenyan Consulting LLC, over an alleged $1 million loan to Codd Technologies, a business solely owned by Krishnan’s wife, Yaamini Jagadish. Amalraj claims the loan was intended to be repaid within a year. Krishnan has rejected that account, saying the agreement provided for repayment over nine…

Indian political consultants are running covert social media campaigns for politicians overseas, with researchers identifying accounts based in India promoting a US Democratic candidate before Michigan’s Senate primary. The operation is part of a wider network of so-called shadow campaigns that has also been used in elections in Africa and South America. Consultants and content creators describe a system in which anonymous pages spread material that official campaign accounts would avoid, while concealing who commissioned and paid for it. At least 28 accounts on X were found sharing videos supporting Haley Stevens during the Democratic primary in Michigan, generating more…

Author Craig Silvey has been jailed for possessing and distributing child exploitation material, following the detailing of disturbing online chats involving him. The material was outlined in connection with the criminal case, which centred on Silvey’s possession and distribution of child exploitation material.

A Canberra retiree has told young Australians to give up luxuries such as clubbing if they want to buy a home, as Australian interest rates are expected to rise again and make home ownership even harder to achieve. Anne Meade, 79, said her generation had saved carefully and paid off their homes without financial help from their parents. The former Commonwealth public servant said younger people should live within their means rather than borrow for non-essential spending. “If you couldn’t afford something, well, you didn’t go out and buy it and be paying it off with a huge interest. You…

Marcus Rashford could consider another move away from Manchester United if he is unable to establish himself under Michael Carrick, with his difficult start to the season putting his future under renewed scrutiny. The 28-year-old returned to Old Trafford after spending last season on loan at Barcelona, where he regained some of his best form. That improvement has not continued into the current campaign, however, with Rashford yet to score or provide an assist in eight appearances. Rashford’s Manchester United future under scrutiny Rashford remains part of Carrick’s plans, but a report has claimed he may seek an exit if…

Women describing birth trauma told a Senate inquiry they had been ignored, dismissed and left without adequate postnatal support, as one mother recounted being denied repeated requests for pain relief or a caesarean during nearly 30 hours of labour. Nadine, a clinical psychologist, said she pleaded with nurses and doctors for an epidural or caesarean as the pain intensified during the birth of her first child. She was eventually taken for an emergency C-section after the baby’s survival was placed at risk. Holding back tears at the hearing in Sydney, she said the lasting impact had been shaped not only…

The BOJ has signalled progress in anchoring inflation around its target, marking a development in its efforts to maintain price stability. The assessment indicates that inflation is becoming more firmly aligned with the central bank’s target, although no further details were provided.

Andoni Iraola has admitted he may tell Liverpool players to go down when fouled in the penalty area after Alexander Isak was denied a spot-kick during the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal at Anfield. Isak appeared to be held back by Jurrien Timber as he tried to reach Bradley Barcola’s cross. Referee Andy Madley allowed play to continue, while VAR did not intervene. Kai Havertz’s 16th-minute goal secured Arsenal’s first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years, but the decision involving Isak became the main talking point after the match. Iraola questions Isak penalty decision Iraola said the Liverpool striker’s…

Golden State Valkyries supporters began arriving early at Chase Center in San Francisco on Saturday, October 31, ahead of the eagerly anticipated WNBA Finals Game 7 against the Atlanta Dream. The winner-take-all contest was the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history since the league adopted a best-of-seven format in 2025. Both teams were seeking the first championship in their respective franchise histories. Fans gathered around the arena before the scheduled 5pm tip-off, with the Valkyries looking to complete their second season with a title on home court. The atmosphere followed a tense series in which Atlanta had forced a…