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Six Maria’s Pasta products sold in Victoria and online have been recalled over concerns they may contain metal fragments. Food Standards Australia New Zealand issued the recall on Friday, warning that consuming the affected products could cause injury or illness. Maria’s Pasta products recalled The products involved are Traditional Bolognese Pasta Sauce, 450g, with a use-by date of 4 November 2026; Lasagna Bolognese, 500g, dated 3 November 2026; and Spaghetti Bolognese, 500g, marked 2 November 2026. Also affected are Penne Bolognese, 500g, with a use-by date of 2 November 2026; Prime Beef Ravioli in Bolognese Sauce, 500g, dated 3 November…

Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has intensified unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties “stole” Israel’s election, after final results showed his bloc had fallen well short of a parliamentary majority. The party also warned of “the Islamisation of Israel”, prompting accusations from opponents that the prime minister was attempting to demonise Arab citizens and undermine the result. Election officials said Mr Netanyahu’s bloc had won 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, compared with 48 for the main opposition and 19 for Arab-led parties. The count is complete but must still be certified and submitted to President Isaac Herzog next Wednesday. Election allegations…

Conservative activists James O’Keefe and Cam Higby have been charged with unlawful voting and identity theft after allegedly using the names of registered voters at polling stations during Minnesota’s primary election. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said the men wore costumes and began the state’s “vouching” process at polling places in Minneapolis on 11 August. Their encounters with election workers were recorded for a video intended to highlight what they said were weaknesses in Minnesota’s voting laws. O’Keefe, 42, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Higby, 26, of Covington, Washington, were reported to authorities after poll workers became suspicious of…

An award-winning violinist from Queensland has been hand-picked by American rapper Snoop Dogg for an unusual role: taste-testing ice cream around the globe. The musician will sample ice cream in locations around the world as part of the opportunity selected by Snoop Dogg.

Daylight saving time ends in 2026 overnight on Sunday 1 November, giving most Americans an extra hour as clocks return to standard time. The change will take place at 2am local time, when clocks will be turned back by one hour. The switch comes after Halloween, meaning late-night revellers will have an additional hour before the morning begins. For parents of young children, however, the adjustment may disrupt sleep routines until children adapt to the new schedule. Why daylight saving time ends in November Daylight saving time keeps the majority of the US one hour ahead of standard time from…

The Romanov Sapphire is to be offered at auction in Geneva with an estimate of £1.5 million, in what is being described as one of the most important surviving gemstones associated with Russia’s last imperial dynasty. The 197.80-carat unheated Ceylon sapphire has a documented connection to the Russian imperial court and was worn by Maria Feodorovna, the Empress Consort and Dowager Empress of Russia, at the Winter Palace Ball in 1903. The event is widely regarded as the final great spectacle of imperial Russia. Maria Feodorovna’s son, Nicholas II, was the country’s last tsar before he was executed by revolutionaries…

A man should be resentenced after an AI-generated video of the victim was shown in an Arizona criminal court, in a case that has prompted wider scrutiny of how such material may affect sentencing. The ruling raises a central question for courts: whether an AI-generated depiction of a victim can influence the punishment imposed on a defendant when it is played during criminal proceedings. The Arizona case has led courts to examine the role of AI-generated videos in the courtroom and the potential impact they may have on sentencing decisions.

Syngenta Group has reported lower revenue after a heatwave affected sales, adding pressure to the agricultural chemicals and seeds business. The company said the extreme heat had hit demand, resulting in weaker revenue for the period.

Manchester City are reportedly leading Chelsea in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s highly rated 17-year-old attacking midfielder Mathis Albert. Albert made his Dortmund debut last season and is expected to play a more prominent role in the German club’s first team during the current campaign. His progress has attracted interest from several leading European sides. City are understood to have established themselves as the favourites after showing strong interest in the summer. A potential deal could be worth around €20 million, although Dortmund are keen to keep the United States international. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the…

Boys as young as 12 are being radicalised in their bedrooms within weeks, as artificial intelligence increases their exposure to extremist material. The rapid spread of online extremism has intensified concerns about how quickly young people can be drawn into radicalisation while isolated at home.