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Strong winds and fast-moving Atlantic showers are set to continue across Central Florida, with the worst conditions expected along the coast near Orlando and Cape Canaveral. Northeasterly gusts of 30 to 40mph are forecast on Monday, while heavier squalls could briefly produce gusts of up to 50mph. Showers will move inland from the Atlantic, with the greatest coverage near the beaches, although there will also be spells of sunshine and temperatures around 80 to 82F. The National Weather Service in Melbourne has warned that hazardous beach and boating conditions will persist through at least the middle of the week. A…

A police officer jumped out of the path of an oncoming car allegedly stolen and being driven during a high-speed police pursuit. The incident occurred as officers pursued the vehicle, with one police officer forced to move clear to avoid being hit.

President Donald Trump is weighing whether to pursue an agreement with Iran or resume military action, as tensions rise across the Middle East and Brent crude oil remains close to $115 a barrel. Speaking to Fox News, Mr Trump said: “I have a decision to make: Do I finish it off, which would be very easy to do, or do I make a deal? That’s all.” He has also suggested that the US could launch another operation against Iran after next Tuesday’s midterm elections, referring to a possible “another little Epic Fury” following the joint US-Israeli military campaign that began…

Israeli parties’ votes against eight Knesset bills described as disfav­ouring Palestinians are being tracked ahead of the election. The review examines how the parties voted on the legislation, highlighting their positions on measures affecting Palestinians. The voting record provides a comparison of the parties’ conduct in the Knesset before voters go to the polls.

PepsiCo’s beverage division is struggling to compete with Coca-Cola, chief executive Ramon Laguarta has acknowledged, after KFC announced it would switch to Coca-Cola products at its 3,700 US restaurants. The move ends a 40-year partnership between KFC and PepsiCo and represents a significant setback for the drinks group. Taco Bell, however, has renewed its US agreement with PepsiCo for a further 11 years. Speaking on PepsiCo’s third-quarter earnings call, Mr Laguarta said: “We’re not competing well in soft drinks.” PepsiCo’s soft drinks challenge PepsiCo’s difficulties have been linked to a gradual loss of focus in its drinks business as the…

My Kitchen Rules contestants Alisha and Deanne have defended their low score after an apple tart dessert disaster left the South Australian mums at the bottom of the leaderboard. The pair’s Hot Mess instant restaurant impressed with its entrée and main course, but received only 24 points from the other teams after the final course went wrong. Deanne acknowledged that the dessert had been a disappointment, but questioned whether it warranted such a severe reaction. “I don’t think it was that bad of a flop, besides some of the dessert mishaps. Who doesn’t like nice fresh crunchy apples?” she said.…

Washington DC weather will turn sunny and mild on Monday, October 26, after a chilly start in the 30s and 40s, with temperatures expected to reach around 70F during the afternoon. Patchy fog may affect parts of the Washington metropolitan area early in the day, with the National Weather Service warning that visibility could be reduced before 9am. Conditions are then expected to clear, with light winds and bright sunshine developing. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.89773&lon=-77.04287&utm_source=openai)) High pressure will keep the region dry through Tuesday, when another sunny day is forecast with a high of about 71F. Temperatures are expected to remain comfortable for…

A forgotten copy of the Good Food Guide was reunited with its owner after a commuter returned to the same train carriage, seat and spot where she had left it. Gail Grogan, from Toongabbie, said she had taken the insert from her copy of the Herald while travelling to Parramatta because folding the newspaper pages was awkward. She became distracted after noticing that one of her letters had been published and left the guide behind when she got off. After completing her errands, Grogan boarded a train back home from Parramatta. “Guess what? I boarded the same train, carriage, seat,…

Australian fashion label Shona Joy is to close at the end of the year after 26 years in business, with founder Shona Thatcher telling staff she wants to prioritise her family. The designer said she could no longer maintain the commute between Byron Bay and Sydney while running the formal and bridal wear business. She hopes to spend more time with her young children and become more involved in their lives. “There was always going to be a day when I thought, ‘That’s enough now.’ I’ve done extremely well, and I’m proud of what we’ve built over the past 26…

Donald Trump has intensified his anti-Muslim attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, portraying the Michigan Senate candidate as a national security threat and questioning his loyalty to the United States. Speaking at a rally in Port Huron, near the Canadian border, the US president called Mr El-Sayed a “jihadist” who was “on the side of the terrorists”. He also said the Democrat would “have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed to go into the Senate”. Mr Trump repeatedly referred to the September 11 attacks, comparing efforts to prevent Mr El-Sayed from entering the Senate chamber with the passengers who…