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New vape laws come into force across the UK today, allowing adults to be fined for buying vaping or nicotine products on behalf of anyone under 18. The offence, known as proxy purchasing, covers both completed and attempted purchases. In England, Wales and Scotland, those caught can receive a £200 fixed penalty notice, while the fine is £250 in Northern Ireland. The rules apply to vapes, nicotine pouches and other nicotine products, including zero-nicotine vapes. Retailers can also refuse a sale if they suspect an adult is buying for a minor. Staff have been told to look out for patterns…

Tyler Perry is seeking to keep private text messages out of the possession of Mario Rodriguez, the man suing him for $77 million over alleged sexual assault. Court documents state that the filmmaker provided messages exchanged with associates during the legal dispute, but maintains they should remain confidential under an earlier agreement. Perry argues that some of the conversations involve financial matters and that the people involved have no connection to the case. He says releasing the messages could cause them unnecessary annoyance and embarrassment. He also maintains that he and his associates understood their discussions to be private, and…

Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón after the former Real Madrid youngster made an impressive start to life in Serie A. The 21-year-old has established himself as an important member of Cesc Fàbregas’s side, with his performances attracting growing interest from the Premier League. Ramón has also added goals to his defensive qualities this season. He has scored three times in 12 appearances, including a header in Como’s 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester United and a goal in the recent 3-1 comeback win against Torino. Arsenal and Manchester United tracking Como defender Arsenal have followed…

A community forum on the proposed Adelaide Hills data centre has been cancelled after developer Quantum DC received what it described as a “credible” bomb threat. The company had been due to hold a drop-in session at Tungkillo Soldiers Memorial Hall on Thursday. The threat has been reported to South Australia Police. Quantum DC chief executive Alby Tomassi said the business was “extremely disappointed” to postpone the event, but that “public safety must always take priority”. “We had no choice but to make this decision,” he said. “We will share more information very soon about future opportunities for community engagement.”…

Former Biden administration officials who resigned over US policy on Gaza have urged Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential nomination to denounce that policy and prevent those they hold responsible from returning to government. Twelve former officials issued a joint statement on Wednesday under the name “Gaza Resignees”, saying they had quit their posts between late 2023 and 2024 because of what they described as the US government’s “illegal and unconditional support for Israel’s actions in Gaza”. The group called on candidates to pledge that they would not appoint officials “directly responsible for enabling Israel’s military actions in Gaza”. “The…

Spirit Halloween’s chief executive has said US tariffs imposed during the company’s busiest shipping period threatened to put the seasonal retailer out of business. Steven Silverstein, chief executive of parent company Spencer Spirit Holdings, said the tariffs were more difficult to manage than the disruption caused by Covid-19, when every Spencer’s store closed just as the business was selecting locations and signing leases for the autumn. “This was going to put us out of business,” Mr Silverstein said. The crisis began after Donald Trump announced a sweeping programme of import tariffs on April 2, 2025, a date he called “Liberation…

Madison Bailey has posed in a blue bikini and cowboy hat for a new photo that has drawn attention online. The actor, known for playing Kiara in the teen series Outer Banks, struck a confident pose in the image. Before her breakthrough role, Bailey appeared in the superhero series Black Lightning. Her profile rose sharply after joining the cast of Outer Banks.

Manchester United are drawing up a four-man striker shortlist for the January transfer window after Benjamin Šeško was ruled out until at least the new year with a recurring shin problem. The Slovenia forward has not played since the Carabao Cup defeat by Brighton in September and is now expected to miss the remainder of 2026. Rest is currently preferred to surgery, with Šeško not expected to return until at least January. His absence has exposed United’s limited options at centre-forward and increased the likelihood of the club seeking reinforcements midway through the season. Manchester United’s striker shortlist Nicolò Tresoldi,…

South Bay communities have been paying tribute to Dolores Huerta after the pioneering labour leader and civil rights activist died at her home in Bakersfield at the age of 96. Flowers were placed beside a mural honouring Huerta at San José State University, where she had appeared several times over the years. During a visit in 2017, she led students and supporters in the chant that became her international rallying cry: “Sí, se puede” – “Yes, we can.” Huerta’s death on Wednesday, October 28, was announced by her foundation, which said she was surrounded by close family. She co-founded the…

A Port Melbourne father was injured while fighting off a young man allegedly armed with a machete, in an effort to protect his family. The man confronted the alleged attacker during the incident. Details of the father’s injuries and the circumstances surrounding the confrontation have not been provided.