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Health authorities are investigating a measles case in a young child in Western Australia with no known connection to an earlier infection or overseas travel, raising concern about possible undetected transmission in the community. WA Health said the child had been admitted to hospital with measles but was not linked to a case involving a returned overseas traveller reported on Wednesday. The only newly identified exposure site is the emergency department at Armadale Hospital. Anyone who attended between 10.40am and 1.05pm on Wednesday has been advised to monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days after exposure. Measles symptoms and…

Maria Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela from exile, praising Donald Trump’s administration for opening what she called a “floodgate to freedom” after the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro in January, while urging elections to be held in 2027. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate made the comments in Caracas on Thursday, in her first public remarks since coming back to the country after more than 10 months away. She said she had returned to “mobilise society”. Machado credited Mr Trump, his administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio with creating the conditions for a democratic transition. “Thanks to their vision,…

A Harris County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, with court records alleging that the abuse took place over several years and involved a teenage relative. Alexander Kristopher Cowley, 40, was arrested after a warrant was signed on Wednesday, 28 October. He appeared before a judge in Harris County on Thursday night, when his bond was set at $500,000. ([fox26houston.com](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-sheriffs-deputy-alexander-kristopher-cowley-arrested-accused-child-sexual-abuse-affidavit)) Cowley had served with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for 11 years and was assigned to its Critical Incident Response Team. The department has placed him on administrative duty pending the outcome…

Former television star and fitness guru Sam Wood has made a second application for bail after a court heard allegations of drug and alcohol use, a “party lifestyle” and struggles with anger during his marriage. Wood, 46, was arrested on October 3 following allegations of domestic violence at a holiday property on Hastings Street, Noosa, in Queensland. He faces charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting involving his wife, Snezana. His new bail application was heard in the Brisbane Supreme Court on October 30. Wood was not required to attend either in person or by…

Binance has reported an estimated $6.3 billion impact from a security incident believed to be the largest cryptocurrency heist recorded, while insisting that customer funds remain safe. The world’s biggest crypto exchange by daily trading volume said it had temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals as it investigated unauthorised transactions, froze assets and worked with law enforcement. Binance has not explicitly confirmed that funds were stolen. It said the figure represented the estimated total impact of the incident, and that its teams were working “around the clock” to resolve the matter. “Rest assured that user funds are completely safe,” a Binance…

Jude Bellingham is dating model and influencer Ashlyn Castro, despite renewed public interest in the Real Madrid and England footballer following a teaser for his upcoming Calvin Klein campaign. The 23-year-old has attracted widespread attention after Calvin Klein released first-look material featuring an unidentified male figure. Although Bellingham’s face was not shown, fans recognised him from his physique and a shot of his distinctive hair from behind. The campaign’s release date has not been announced. Calvin Klein has described the project only as featuring “The next icon. Coming soon.” Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro’s relationship Bellingham and Castro have been…

Police in Buckeye, Arizona, say a mother was assaulted inside her home as part of an alleged online plot involving her fiancé and a man he had met on the internet. Zarian Dyer, 23, was arrested on Thursday 29 October and faces allegations including aggravated assault, sexual abuse, attempted sexual assault, kidnapping and conspiracy. Detectives say he arranged for Adrian Ayala, 20, to attack his fiancée at the family home. ([fox10phoenix.com](https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/buckeye-mother-assaulted-home-invasion-was-set-up-fiance-police-say)) The incident took place at about 6pm on 16 October near Southern Avenue and Miller Road. The woman was at home with her two children when an unknown man…

Les Kiss has backed Kurtley Beale to compete for the Wallabies’ inside-centre role, raising the prospect of the 37-year-old making his Australia return after five years away from Test rugby. Beale was a surprise inclusion in Australia’s squad for the spring tour and could feature in November, having last played for his country in the one-point defeat by Wales in Cardiff in 2021. Kiss said Beale had been selected to contribute on the field rather than simply provide experience to a developing squad. “No-one comes in just to fill a void,” the Wallabies coach said. “We just want to make…

Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola has denied any involvement in a ballot controversy involving a candidate who shares the name of her Republican opponent, Senator Dan Sullivan. Speaking to supporters at a rally in Juneau on Thursday, Ms Peltola said she had known about only herself and the incumbent among the candidates in the race. “I just want to clear the air. I knew nothing about any other candidates on the ballot except for me and the incumbent. That is all I have ever known about,” she said. Her comments followed two days of intense questions over how Daniel…

Veteran Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg was caught criticising Israel’s policies towards Palestinians during a live Channel 13 broadcast, after apparently failing to realise the segment was on air. Goldenberg was left shocked when she discovered that her remarks had been broadcast in what was described as an accidental “hot mic” moment. The incident involved comments about the occupation and Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.