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Western Australian drivers applying for the state’s $100 fuel support payment by post are facing waits of up to 10 weeks, with the Cook Government acknowledging that paper applications take far longer to process than online claims. Applicants who want to receive the payment before Christmas and cannot access, or choose not to use, the ServiceWA app or online form would have needed to post their applications about two weeks ago. A government spokeswoman said applicants should “generally allow approximately nine to 10 weeks from posting their application to receiving their payment”, with delivery potentially taking longer in some regional…

A US federal judge has ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor in Manhattan and the daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey. Judge Jesse Furman said the dismissal breached the constitutional separation of powers and federal law. He ordered her reinstatement retrospectively and directed the Trump administration to pay her back pay from the date of her dismissal in July 2025 until 20 December, when she took another job. Comey had worked in the Southern District of New York since 2015, handling criminal cases involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and former…

Saddam Haftar has positioned himself as a potential successor to his father and candidate for the Libyan presidency after eastern Libya’s parliament ratified a controversial maritime agreement with Türkiye. The House of Representatives in Benghazi approved the memorandum on October 20, reversing years of opposition to the deal signed by Türkiye and the rival administration based in Tripoli. The vote prompted condemnation from the European Union, Greece, Israel and Egypt. But the decision appears to have been part of a broader political manoeuvre by Saddam Haftar, whose father, Khalifa Haftar, controls eastern Libya. The younger Haftar is seeking Ankara’s support…

Analysts have forecast a plunge in Brazil’s market following Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s turnaround win. The outlook points to a sharp reaction in Brazilian financial markets after the result, with analysts warning of a significant decline.

Chris Brown has avoided immediate jail after pleading guilty to affray over a fight at a UK club, receiving an eight-month prison sentence suspended for a year. The decision has prompted debate over whether the singer was dealt with too leniently. Brown admitted striking Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle. His co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, also avoided an immediate custodial sentence. Affray is a criminal offence involving a fight or threat of violence by two or more people that disturbs the public peace. Brown’s sentence was handed down at Southwark Crown Court. The case was discussed on The Low Down, a…

FOX 10 Phoenix has published its “Seen on TV” line-up for Monday, October 26, highlighting businesses and community organisations featured in the station’s broadcasts. The day’s listings include Rosewood and Bad Honey in downtown Gilbert, with both businesses based at 366 North Gilbert Road. Rosewood describes itself as a restaurant, bar and lounge, while Bad Honey is listed alongside it in the station’s segment information. Main Event Gilbert is also included in the round-up. The entertainment venue is located at 1735 South Santan Village Parkway and offers bowling, laser tag, arcade games and dining. Main Event is promoting Halloween activities…

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Nigel Farage has admitted Reform UK needs to “energise” its supporters after a “difficult summer”, as he addressed a sparsely attended party event in Westminster. The Reform leader said he remained optimistic despite a series of controversies and a fall in the party’s poll ratings. The latest Ipsos survey put Reform 12 percentage points behind Labour and four points behind the Conservatives. Mr Farage was speaking as his party unveiled an alternative “teal” Budget ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget on Wednesday. Asked whether voters were losing interest in Reform after its initial surge following the 2024 general election,…

Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy has urged young people to embrace artificial intelligence while protecting the critical thinking and judgement that he says will remain essential in the workplace. Speaking on The a16z Show, Jassy said AI would affect almost every aspect of working life and should not be avoided. His advice also applies to his own children, aged 25 and 22, who are navigating the changing technology landscape. “You can’t run away from it and you can’t wish it away,” Jassy said. “It’s going to be incredibly impactful in your life in every experience that you try and use…

Brooke Hogan has criticised the sale of her late father Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion, accusing those she believes benefited from the deal of making “dirty money”. The Clearwater property, which sold for $5.9 million, was described by Brooke as the home where her father and his former wife, Jennifer McDaniel, had been expected to grow old together. Sharing photographs of the mansion on Instagram, Brooke posted one image marked with a “SOLD” sticker before writing: “You took my dad.” She recalled cooking with Hulk, watching “Jerry Springer”, playing music and crying together. She also remembered sitting with him for hours…