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Frances Crawford confronted her Royal Australian Air Force pilot husband about his repeated affairs and flights booked for other women days before she was allegedly killed, a court in Brisbane has heard. Robert John Crawford, 49, denies murdering his wife in July 2024 and staging her death as a lawnmower accident at their 100-acre property in Upper Lockyer, south-east Queensland. Prosecutors allege Crawford lived a double life and killed Frances to avoid losing millions of dollars in a divorce. Her body was found near a ride-on mower at the bottom of a retaining wall. The prosecution alleges she died from…

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from removing or damaging trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington DC, placing the president’s proposed overhaul of the publicly owned course on hold while a legal challenge proceeds. US District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction preventing further tree work and ordered the government to give 10 days’ notice before making any “irreparable modification” to the course. Her 70-page ruling came after more than 430 trees were felled earlier this month, in an action the judge said had been carried out with little notice to the court or the…

Former FBI director James Comey is facing a third prosecution in two years as President Donald Trump’s Justice Department accuses him of sharing sensitive national security information before the 2016 election. Comey has denied the charges and responded defiantly in a video posted on Instagram, defending himself against the case. The prosecution marks the latest legal action against the former FBI chief, who has rejected the allegations made against him.

Sophie Turner showcased a darker brunette look during a rare red-carpet appearance at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. The 30-year-old actress attended the event at the Palladium Theatre on Monday evening, wearing a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton ensemble. Her hair appeared darker than in recent images taken during filming for the forthcoming Tomb Raider series. Turner has been a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton for several years and wore a look from the fashion house’s autumn/winter 2026 collection. She completed the outfit with Luna pumps and a Le Damier de Louis Vuitton necklace. Her appearance came earlier this month…

A king tide is raising concern for sea turtle nests along Florida’s coastline, with conservationists monitoring beach erosion and the risk of seawater reaching eggs still buried in the sand. The current period of unusually high tides is expected to continue through October 31, with the annual peak forecast for October 27 on Florida’s east coast, according to the South Florida Water Management District. King tides are caused by the combined gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. Their impact can be intensified by wind, currents, rainfall and existing coastal conditions, increasing the risk of flooding and erosion on…

Centrelink is pursuing almost 150,000 Australians over unpaid welfare debts calculated using a method that was previously found to be unlawful. The welfare system’s former approach to calculating debts has since been renewed, despite the earlier finding that it was unlawful. The renewed use of the method has led to Centrelink targeting nearly 150,000 people over outstanding debts.

Barnaby Joyce has revealed that his former wife lost $400,000 in the collapse of Australia’s First Guardian and Shield Master Funds, as he accused the government of failing to support more than 12,000 affected customers. The One Nation MP said the money had been provided to Natalie Abberfield as part of their divorce settlement. The couple had been married for 24 years before separating in 2017. The funds collapsed in May 2024 owing about $1.2 billion. Joyce made the disclosure during an episode of consumer group CHOICE’s podcast, The Collapse, while criticising a compensation scheme that remains short of $170…

George Takei has paid tribute to his Star Trek co-star and longtime friend Walter Koenig, who died at his home in North Hollywood, California, aged 90. Koenig died on Sunday October 25. His representative attributed the death to old age, although no specific medical cause has been disclosed. He was best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator aboard the Enterprise. Takei remembered their friendship in a heartfelt Instagram post, writing: “My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today.” The pair met while working on Star Trek in the 1960s and remained…

Two men have been injured in a domestic-related shooting in Herndon, Virginia, with police saying the suspected gunman was known to one of the victims. Fairfax County police were called to the 2200 block of Astoria Circle at about 7.30pm on Monday, October 26, where they found both men suffering from gunshot wounds. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening. Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment. Police said the suspect had been identified, but no arrest had been made as of Tuesday. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. The incident was being treated as domestic-related, according to…

An amateur prospector has uncovered a 1.2kg gold nugget near Tibooburra in New South Wales, in a find believed to be worth up to $200,000. The discovery was made at Mt Stuart Station, in the remote north-west of the state, after the prospector had spent several days searching the red dirt with a metal detector. The nugget contains about 940g of pure gold and is currently valued at between $150,000 and $160,000 based on spot prices. Its unusual appearance could see a collector pay as much as $200,000, according to the prospector. He has named the specimen the “Tibooburra Spud”.…