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The Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial heard a recorded conversation in which he appeared to challenge the reliability of a friend who had given police statements about the alleged killings of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The 50-minute meeting took place at Silverwater Correctional Centre on 14 December 2024, ten months after Lamarre-Condon allegedly murdered the pair. The friend, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was wearing a recording device for police during the conversation. The court heard Lamarre-Condon had told the friend beforehand to “bring your big boy diapers”. The friend said he understood the remark to mean that…

Jay-Z has been confirmed as the performer for the Super Bowl 61 halftime show, ending speculation over who will take the stage at the event. The music mogul confirmed the announcement in a statement, saying: “Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true.” Justin Bieber and Harry Styles had previously been considered for the high-profile performance, although neither was interested in taking on the role. Miley Cyrus had also been the subject of rumours about the show. Jay-Z will instead headline the Super Bowl 61 halftime performance.…

The Milwaukee Brewers moved to within one win of their first World Series title after routing the Tampa Bay Rays 10-0 in Game Three at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg. Milwaukee, already leading the best-of-seven series 2-0, seized control with an eight-run fifth inning and never looked back. The victory leaves the Brewers with a commanding 3-0 advantage and puts the Rays on the brink of elimination. Jackson Chourio was central to the Brewers’ surge, collecting four hits as Milwaukee’s batting order repeatedly exposed the Rays’ pitching. The decisive fifth-inning rally came with two outs, turning a 2-0 contest into…

Beau Lamarre-Condon told police he wanted to “do the right thing” by the families of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies when he gave a statement alleging that a former friend had helped him dispose of their bodies, the NSW Supreme Court has heard. Lamarre-Condon, a former NSW police officer, is on trial accused of murdering Baird, 26, a former Network Ten producer and presenter, and Davies, 29, a Qantas flight attendant, on February 19, 2024. He has pleaded not guilty. In a statement read to the court on Tuesday, Lamarre-Condon said he had decided in June 2025 to tell police…

Cat Deeley has shared holiday photos with her two sons following her split from Patrick Kielty, including images of the This Morning presenter relaxing in a strapless black bikini. Deeley, who turned 50 last week, travelled away during half-term with Milo, ten, and James, eight. She also posted a photograph of herself wearing a burnt-orange dress and light-brown Hermès sandals. The presenter appeared to enjoy some time to herself during the sunny break, treating herself to a massage and sharing a fresh-faced selfie. Alongside the photographs, Deeley wrote: “Happy and healthy family and friends… Kind and funny boys …. The…

Southern Hospitality will return for a fifth season, Bravo has announced, following speculation about the future of the reality series. The renewal was revealed over the weekend at Bravo Fan Fest, although an official cast list for the new episodes has not yet been released. Southern Hospitality season five cast update Social media activity surrounding the announcement has offered some indication of which cast members may be returning. However, the line-up remains unconfirmed. One cast member also appears unlikely to return after weeks of speculation linked to recent drama. No formal explanation for the apparent departure has been provided. The…

A man linked to a stolen work van was arrested after a thermal-imaging drone tracked him through dense woodland and a bee farm in Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County sheriff’s deputies were called to the area near 10500 19th Avenue Court East on Friday morning after the van was found near a ditch. A witness told officers they had seen a man removing tools from the vehicle before he fled into nearby brush. Thermal drone used in search Deputies deployed a drone fitted with thermal imaging to search the woodland, but the suspect was able to conceal himself inside a…

Warren Pickering, the Victorian leader of One Nation, has rejected reports that his former partner accused him of abuse, saying he will not entertain “false allegations”. Mr Pickering’s response follows reports of the allegations involving his former partner. He has described the claims as false but did not provide further details.

Dollar General has been sued by the US Federal Trade Commission and 20 states over allegations that the retailer charged customers more at the till than the prices advertised in its stores. The FTC claims the chain, which operates about 21,000 shops across the US, mislabelled prices for years and extracted millions of dollars through unlawful overcharges. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, alleges that shoppers were routinely charged more at the register than prices shown on shelves, price tags and advertisements. The agency said the alleged practice affected millions of purchases…

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season for Bayern Munich and England, ending the country’s 25-year wait for football’s top individual honour. The England striker scored 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, earning his first Ballon d’Or. Kane is the first Englishman to receive the award since Michael Owen won it in 2001.