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A traffic stop in Georgia ended in a police shooting and a vehicle crash after a man wanted on outstanding warrants allegedly drove away from officers and led them on a pursuit into Madison County. Derrell Dukes, 33, of Athens, was stopped by an Athens-Clarke County police officer at about 10.30am on Sunday in the 100 block of Oakmont Court. A Winterville police officer arrived shortly afterwards to assist with his arrest. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, passenger Peyton Ragland, 28, of Summerville, got out of the rear seat when officers ordered Dukes to leave the black SUV.…

Westpac has forecast that Australian house prices will fall by 10.9 per cent by March 2027, as the bank reported a $6.8 billion annual profit and warned that interest rates are likely to remain elevated into next year. The bank said the economy was holding up “relatively well”, supported by strong business investment, but that inflation remained above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target. Westpac’s outlook came ahead of the RBA’s next interest rate decision, with the central bank widely expected to raise rates for the fifth time this year. Westpac house price forecast points to further decline National house…

US Senator Chris Murphy has suffered a stroke but is “awake and alert” and responding well to treatment, his chief of staff has said. The Connecticut Democrat remained in hospital on Sunday after seeking medical attention for numbness in his arm the previous day. Allison Herwitt said doctors were encouraged by his progress and were optimistic he would make a full recovery. “The doctors are encouraged by his progress, he is awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery,” Ms Herwitt said in a statement. Mr Murphy is not standing for re-election in Tuesday’s midterm…

Donald Trump has praised Haley Stevens after the Michigan lawmaker switched her support to Republican Mike Rogers in his Senate campaign, saying she had “did the right thing”. Trump told reporters he wanted to call Stevens to thank her and described her decision as brave. He said he would like to see her join the Republican Party. “I don’t know her, I’ve never met her, but I have great respect for her,” Trump said of Stevens, adding that she was a “highly respected Democrat”. Stevens had previously backed Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated her in the party’s primary. Her…

All nine people aboard a Learjet 60 were killed when the private jet crashed into a residential area of Palm Beach County, Florida, officials said. The aircraft came down near Cresthaven at about 12.50pm local time on Sunday, 1 November, after departing from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. It was travelling to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described the crash as a “horrific tragedy”. The aircraft plunged near Military Trail and 10th Avenue North, where it caused a large crater and sent flames and thick black smoke into the air. Dashcam footage shared with…

Westpac’s profit missed expectations, while chief executive Anthony Miller warned that Australia’s economic outlook remains uncertain. The result puts the focus on the performance of the Australian bank as it navigates continued uncertainty in the domestic economy.

A Florida jet crash in Palm Beach County killed all nine people aboard, the Federal Aviation Administration said, after the aircraft went down near homes shortly before 1pm on Sunday. The Learjet 60 had departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was travelling to the Bahamas when it crashed near the Cresthaven area, the FAA said. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that nobody on board survived. It was not immediately known whether anyone on the ground was injured. Air traffic control audio captured the pilot reporting a rapid descent before declaring an emergency. The pilot was heard saying: “We…

Sadiq Khan has been accused of overseeing a cover-up after a temporary speed limit on the A20 allegedly led to more than 66,000 motorists being fined, raising an estimated £6 million for Transport for London. The 70mph limit between Sidcup and Swanley was reduced to 40mph in October 2023 after several vehicles reportedly left the road in wet conditions. The restriction remained in place for about a year while drainage work was completed. Drivers caught by a speed camera received £100 fines and three penalty points. Some motorists are understood to have lost their driving licences or jobs as a…

US Senator Chris Murphy suffered a stroke on Saturday and is expected to make an excellent recovery, according to his office. The incident has highlighted the importance of recognising the warning signs and seeking medical help quickly. Murphy, 53, noticed numbness in his arm while attending his son’s hockey game. His staff said he acted quickly to receive care, reflecting the final letter of the BE FAST stroke warning acronym: “T” for time. The American Stroke Association says the six-letter guide can help people identify a stroke and reduce the risk of permanent brain damage. How BE FAST helps identify…

Philippines economic growth has been sharply tested in 2026, as high energy prices, tighter monetary policy and a public spending cut have undermined hopes that the country’s year as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations would mark a breakthrough. The economy was initially expected to expand by more than 5%, supported by easing inflation, lower interest rates, household spending and infrastructure investment. Forecasts have since been reduced to 3.7%, according to Peter L. U, dean of economics at the University of Asia and the Pacific in Manila. The Philippines has been among the countries worst affected in South-east…