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Severe thunderstorms are forecast across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales on Tuesday, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of giant hail, destructive winds, torrential rain and the possibility of tornadoes. The storms could affect areas east of Charleville and are expected to be particularly likely south of Biloela, including Dalby, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie and the Gold Coast. BOM forecaster Robert Urbaniak said the most severe conditions were more likely inland, although coastal areas could also be affected. “In that area where they’re likely, including Dalby, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, the Gold Coast, there’s the chance of giant…

A Florida Learjet crash killed all nine people on board after the business jet plunged to the ground near West Palm Beach, erupting into a fireball and leaving nearby residents shaken. The aircraft came down at about 12.50pm on Sunday near the intersection of Military Trail and 10th Avenue North, close to Greenacres and around eight miles from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. A mother and her son were preparing to leave their apartment when they heard what she described as a “super big explosion”. The impact caused the building to shake, cut power and sent black smoke rising outside. Her…

Markets are hoping for relief in Apple’s margins, putting the technology company’s profitability at the centre of the latest morning market briefing.

Gateway Mining has launched a five-rig drilling campaign at its Yandal gold project in Western Australia after delays left only five holes completed in the six weeks following its Cowza discovery. The exploration programme now includes two reverse-circulation rigs, a diamond rig and an aircore rig, with a second diamond rig expected to arrive later this week. The company said its two RC rigs were averaging more than 300 metres a day between them. Gateway is using the RC rigs to investigate mineralisation along the Cowza-Celia South trend, while diamond drilling has begun at Cowza to twin the original discovery…

Toronto police have explained why a suspected home invader was allowed to leave hospital after officers questioned him about a violent attack on a millionaire chief executive and his family. Daijohn Richards, 23, is accused of being one of three masked men who broke into David Morton’s home in Toronto’s affluent Bridle Path neighbourhood. Richards was later treated for a gunshot wound to his shoulder, but police say they did not yet have sufficient evidence to arrest him. By the time forensic work and neighbourhood inquiries connected him to the attack, he had been discharged and was no longer at…

Isolated clashes have broken out in France after largely peaceful marches, as police prepare for the possibility of violence on Halloween night. The unrest followed demonstrations that were otherwise described as peaceful. Police are bracing for further incidents as Halloween celebrations continue.

Salma Hayek, Jennie, Camila Cabello and Lizzo were among the stars who attended Vas J Morgan and Michael Braun’s sixth annual Halloween party in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The 31 October event took its cue from ice hockey, with a “Hockey Horror” theme inspired by the success of Off Campus and Heated Rivalry. The venue was decorated with jack-o’-lanterns and skeletons wearing hockey skates. Other high-profile guests included Hunter Schafer, Eiza González, Doechii, Ice Spice, Emma Roberts, Jessica Alba, Danny Ramirez and Paris Hilton. BLACKPINK’s Jennie was joined on the guest list by Anna Kendrick, Jaden Smith, Willow Smith,…

Western Australian punters are backing William Pike to win the Melbourne Cup, with TABtouch recording more bets and greater total spending on his mount Zakouma than on any other runner. The support has raised hopes that Pike could bring the race back west, as local betting activity places Zakouma at the centre of attention ahead of the event.

A grassroots Republican campaign to write in Ralph Norman for the US Senate is challenging President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Senator Darline Graham, as South Carolina’s election approaches. The effort has been led in part by Avery Milton, a 28-year-old Trump voter who says the president’s second term has left him feeling betrayed. Milton backed Mr Trump in the past three elections but became disillusioned after the president launched a war on Iran despite campaigning on a promise to avoid new wars. “He stabbed us in the back during his second term,” Milton said. Milton said younger conservatives who are…

Matt Damon and David Letterman made brief cameos in the fourth-season premiere of HBO drama The Gilded Age, appearing as background actors in a scene lasting just six seconds. The pair can be seen walking across a New York street at about eight minutes and 33 seconds into the episode, which aired on Sunday night. Neither has any dialogue, although both were dressed to match the period setting. Damon, 56, was disguised with sideburns and a bushy moustache, while Letterman, 79, appeared with his full beard. The cameo was arranged as part of research for Damon’s forthcoming appearance on Letterman’s…