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Four people have been injured in a drive-by shooting outside a venue hosting a boxing event in Loganholme, south of Brisbane, with a 19-year-old woman described as being in a critical and unstable condition. Queensland Police said officers were called after reports of shots being fired from a vehicle outside licensed premises at about 8.15pm. The vehicle was seen leaving the scene and police said there was not believed to be any ongoing threat to the public. Two men, aged 38 and 37, were seriously injured but in a stable condition. A third man, aged 27, was also in a…

Janel Parrish appears to be single after the end of her marriage to Chris Long and a brief relationship with dancer Sasha Farber earlier this year. The actress is returning to the Hallmark Channel in Forgotten Holiday, opposite Daniel Lissing, prompting renewed interest in her personal life. Parrish is also known for Pretty Little Liars and the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before film franchise. Janel Parrish’s relationship with Sasha Farber Parrish and Farber began attracting dating speculation in April 2026 after reconnecting as friends. The pair were later seen holding hands at a farmers’ market in Los Angeles…

The Texas US Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remained on a knife edge as the two candidates campaigned in different cities with early voting under way. Paxton addressed supporters in Georgetown on Saturday as part of his “Come and Take It” bus tour, while Talarico took his “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts” campaign to San Antonio. The contest has become one of the most closely watched races in the United States, with polling showing the candidates separated by only a point or, in some surveys, tied. A Fox News poll conducted between October 15 and 19…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has returned home by road after visiting the Chinese border city of Dandong, where he toured a Korean War memorial and crossed a newly opened bridge linking the two countries. The visit placed renewed emphasis on the historic relationship between North Korea and China, its largest trading partner, amid efforts by Beijing and Pyongyang to expand economic ties. North Korean state media described the relationship as an “unbreakable” bond forged during the 1950-1953 conflict. During the tour, Kim said his people would “forever remember the glorious years of fighting alongside the Chinese people”. He also…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are understood to be preparing to approve drilling at the North Sea’s Rosebank oil field, overruling opposition from Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh. The proposal would allow the development of an estimated 500 million barrels of oil from the field, which lies 80 miles west of Shetland and is the UK’s largest undeveloped oil and gas site. The decision is believed to have emerged during tense preparations for Wednesday’s Budget, as ministers face weak economic growth, high energy prices and mounting pressure on the public finances. Mr Healey…

Canada’s maple syrup strategic reserve is expected to be completely depleted by February, leaving Quebec with little stockpiled supply to cushion future swings in production. The reserve is managed by the Quebec Maple Syrup Producers and is held across three warehouses capable of storing about 218,000 barrels. New syrup will continue to be produced, but the stockpile will no longer be able to provide a buffer if weather disrupts the harvest. Maple syrup production is heavily dependent on conditions during the tapping season, making output vulnerable to sharp fluctuations. Canadian production fell by 5% last year, while exports rose by…

Production has begun on season two of Heated Rivalry, with Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie returning as hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. The new series will continue the story of the pair, who have been secretly involved for a decade. Ilya is keen to make their relationship public, while Shane fears that doing so could put their careers at risk. Heated Rivalry season two is expected to draw primarily on The Long Game, the sixth book in Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series. The novel follows Shane and Ilya as they navigate the consequences of their long-hidden relationship. Creator…

Former US president Barack Obama was due to join Michigan Democratic candidates Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed at a campaign rally in Detroit as the state began early in-person voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside Cass Technical High School ahead of the event, where Michigan secretary of state Benson, who is running for governor, addressed the crowd. The rally was being held on the first day of Michigan’s statewide early-voting period and was scheduled to run from 5pm to 7.30pm local time. It was organised as a get-out-the-vote event for Democratic candidates across the state.…

A man has been charged after an alleged golf-club attack on a customer during an early-morning coffee run in Perth’s CBD. The victim was struck on the head on Pier St at about 5.30am on Tuesday and taken to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries. The alleged assault was captured on camera. Al Absawi, who owns a nearby cafe, said the man appeared to have been attacked without warning. “He was bleeding from the back of his head,” Mr Absawi said. “I thought he was going to actually die.” Bystanders reportedly threw chairs to force the alleged attacker back before…

Volunteers are helping adults navigate their health as a recent study finds that one in three adults struggles with basic everyday health tasks. The initiative comes as October marks Health Literacy Month, drawing attention to the difficulties some people face when understanding and managing health-related matters. Nana-Sentuo Bonsu introduces the volunteer group supporting adults as they work to better navigate their health.