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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for “absolute superiority” in the country’s drone technology during a visit to an exhibition showcasing its latest military equipment. Kim also urged measures to accelerate the development of unmanned aircraft, placing drone capabilities at the centre of North Korea’s military technology efforts.

Plans for a traditional G20 group photo have been cancelled after European diplomats objected to being pictured alongside Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at talks in Atlanta. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio decided to abandon the photo session after concluding that the dispute would distract from the meeting, according to two US officials. The wider discussions will proceed as planned and are intended to prepare for a G20 leaders’ summit hosted by Donald Trump at his Miami golf club in December. The cancellation of the G20 group photo has highlighted the divisions within the organisation over the war in…

TMZ staff have marked Halloween 2026 with costumes inspired by a year of pop culture moments, including sports figures, television characters, film roles and high-profile news stories. Eric chose a horror-themed look as Pirate Clark from “Backrooms”, while Charlie dressed as Pamela Anderson’s “Baywatch” character. Talia opted for a more obscure reference, portraying Donna Kelce’s window. Sports provided another source of inspiration, with Katie parodying Sydney Sweeney’s controversial Novig campaign advertisement. The costume was described as a comedic take on the campaign. Chris and Neda recreated Bear and Nikki from “Obsession”, a choice made on the eve of Inde Navarrette’s…

Four more people have been indicted over an alleged campaign of threats, vandalism and intimidation targeting Jewish organisations, University of Michigan officials and businesses seen as having links to Israel. Henry David MacKeen-Shapiro, 23, Aaron Hunter Vonbargen, 25, Joseph Mark Fisher, 23, and Srishti Tarana Sharma, 23, were named in a superseding indictment announced by federal prosecutors in Detroit on Friday. MacKeen-Shapiro and Vonbargen were arrested this week and were due to make their initial appearances in federal court. Fisher and Sharma remain at large, according to the US Attorney’s Office. The latest charges bring the number of defendants indicted…

The Shire of Dundas has urged the water minister and Water Corporation to increase Norseman’s water capacity, warning that existing storage may be insufficient as mining activity in the area grows. The shire has raised concerns about emergency water storage capacity in the Western Australian town and is seeking action from the minister and the corporation.

Technology shares came under heavy pressure on Friday as disappointing results from Alphabet, Amazon and Intel intensified concerns over whether the huge sums being invested in artificial intelligence will deliver the returns expected by investors. The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 830 points, or 3.2 per cent, in midday trading. The S&P 500 was down 1.9 per cent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.9 per cent in afternoon trading. Intel was among the biggest casualties, with its shares plunging more than 30 per cent. Amazon dropped 2.2 per cent after reporting weaker-than-expected profits, while Reddit and Roblox fell…

France’s finance minister has warned that the French economy could be heading for recession unless the government swiftly passes a budget to reduce the deficit, as nationwide protests over the cost of living threaten further disruption. Roland Lescure issued the warning after official figures showed that the economy contracted by 0.1 per cent between July and September, following a 0.2 per cent fall in the first quarter and stagnation in the second. “If we fail to achieve the turnaround outlined in the budget, we are headed straight for a wall,” Mr Lescure told France Info radio. “For three quarters now,…

Halloween candy sales in the US have weakened as high petrol prices and persistent inflation lead shoppers to cut back, Hershey executives have said. Sales across the confectionery category at convenience stores fell 5% in September, with the decline continuing into October. Hershey’s chief financial officer, Dave Hulays, said consumers were becoming “more cautious on inflation”, with fuel costs and interest rates adding to pressure on household budgets. “They are making more deliberate choices across channels,” he said, pointing to a shift towards mass retailers, online shopping and warehouse clubs. The weakness appears to be concentrated in where and how…

TMZ is inviting viewers into its newsroom through a weekday live stream, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how stories unfold in real time. The TMZ live stream runs from 10.30am to noon Pacific Time, with the newsroom providing coverage as events develop. The format can include breaking news, disagreements among staff or lighter moments in the office. Viewer comments form a central part of the broadcast, with staff members speaking directly to people watching the stream. The organisation says each day brings something different. The live stream is also used to produce the “TMZ Live” television programme.

An Illinois man has been arrested after a black Infiniti SUV struck an Indiana State Police patrol vehicle on Interstate 80 in Lake County, injuring a trooper and a police intern. The crash happened at about 11.15pm on Thursday, October 29, as Trooper Brayden Schrock was carrying out traffic enforcement on the inside shoulder of the eastbound carriageway near Indianapolis Boulevard, just across the state line from Illinois. Police said the fully marked patrol vehicle was stationary when it was hit from behind at a high rate of speed. The impact caused substantial damage to the rear and driver’s side…