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A Trump rally attendee in Rock Hill, South Carolina, compared the gathering to the Jonestown massacre when asked by Fox News why he had come to see President Donald Trump. Reporter Lucas Tomlinson was speaking to a man named Tom ahead of Thursday’s rally when he asked what had brought him there. The man replied that he wanted to see a “cult” in person. “Well, in the late ’70s, I was a little too young to get involved and go to South America for the Jonestown Massacre, but this is as close as I’ll ever get,” he said. Tomlinson appeared…

An Ocala man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after police said he shot and killed his two roommates in Florida. Mark Robinson, 69, was arrested on Wednesday, October 28, following the shooting at a home in the 1000 block of South-east Eighth Street, according to the Ocala Police Department. Officers were called to the address at about 5.32pm and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to hospital and later died. The victims, both identified as Robinson’s roommates, were aged 78 and 69.…

An overzealous OH&S representative risks turning workplace safety into a source of resentment if staff are repeatedly scolded, interrupted or spoken to rudely, an employment expert has warned. The concern was raised by a worker who said their occupational health and safety representative appeared to enjoy wielding authority and accused colleagues of “non-compliance” even when they were not, in the worker’s view, being negligent or careless. The employee said the representative’s behaviour could encourage staff to regard OH&S procedures as a chore or even ignore them to spite an abrupt colleague. Human resources had not become involved, leaving the worker…

A ram-raid pair who smashed into an Yves Saint Laurent boutique in London’s West End and stole handbags worth about £30,000 have each been jailed for 40 months. Ryan Brough, 32, and Max Tyson, 25, used a black Toyota SUV to break through the fortified windows of the Old Bond Street store at around 3am on January 23. The pair admitted two counts of conspiracy to burgle relating to five raids between November 11 2025 and January 24 2026, during which luxury goods worth £561,000 were taken. Footage showed the Toyota reversing into the shopfront several times while a moped…

Alaska’s Senate race has become embroiled in a bitter dispute over declining salmon stocks, with Indigenous communities blaming offshore trawlers for catches that are increasingly failing to reach rivers in western Alaska. The contest between Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola is being fought in a state where salmon remain essential to food, culture and livelihoods. The result could also help determine the balance of power in the US Senate. On the Kuskokwim River, Evon Waska’s smokehouse and drying racks would normally be filled with salmon. Instead, they have stood empty as too few fish return from…

Cruise companies are taking sharply different approaches to rising fuel costs, with Carnival focusing on reducing consumption while Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings use hedging to limit exposure to price swings. The strategies come as oil prices have risen sharply since the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran began on February 28. Brent crude reached a six-month high of 116.72 US dollars a barrel on Friday, increasing pressure on operators ahead of the holiday travel season. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian use financial derivatives to hedge part of their future fuel requirements. The approach is designed not only…

Audio from a 911 call made by Perez Hilton’s sister after she found him seriously injured inside his Miami home has been released. Barbara Lavandeira told the dispatcher that Hilton was breathing, but said she had left the property with the children. She had previously said she found him in a bathroom, covered in blood and difficult to recognise. During the call, Lavandeira said Hilton had experienced problems the previous week, describing him as “suicidal” and “cutting himself”. She also said he was badly injured but that she could not determine exactly where he was bleeding. Lavandeira explained that she…

Manchester United interest in Jacobo Ramon has emerged after the club’s Champions League defeat by Como, although a move for the highly rated defender appears far from straightforward. Ramon, 21, has impressed since joining the Italian side and is regarded as one of the leading young defenders in Europe. The Spanish player was previously at Real Madrid and has been among the talents coach Cesc Fabregas has attracted to Serie A. Manchester United face major obstacles in Jacobo Ramon pursuit United are in need of reinforcements in defence, while Ramon’s performances have drawn attention from leading clubs. He has been…

Halloween trick-or-treaters across Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia are set for a cool, dry evening, with no rain expected to disrupt outdoor celebrations on Saturday, October 31. Forecasters say temperatures should be comfortable for children in costume and adults handing out sweets, although clouds will build through the day before a mostly cloudy evening. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of about 65F (18C) in Washington on Saturday, with temperatures falling to around 46F (8C) overnight. Its outlook describes the day as partly sunny, with light winds and no significant weather alerts in the district. ([beta.weather.gov](https://beta.weather.gov/forecast/county/11001/)) FOX 5…

Australia’s Test against South Africa in Cape Town is poised for a tense finish after Nathan Lyon removed Temba Bavuma late on the third day and Mitchell Starc produced another display of resilience with the ball. South Africa reached 4-140, a lead of only 40, with six wickets remaining. Australia will be wary of chasing a target much beyond 200 on a surface that has become increasingly dry and difficult. Lyon claimed Bavuma’s wicket in his 14th and final over of the day, tempting the South African captain to advance and attempt a flick through the leg side. The ball…