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Daniel Kjellén, who sold his open banking venture Tink to Visa for $2 billion in 2022, has launched a new company focused on automating corporate compliance operations. Freda, co-founded and led by Kjellén, emerged from stealth in September 2026. It is described as an agentic system designed to map and run an entire company’s compliance operation across any domain and framework. Kjellén previously built Tink into what was described as Europe’s leading open banking platform. The business’s current partners include PayPal, NatWest, American Express, Revolut, ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas, Nordea and SEB. The launch marks Kjellén’s return with a new…

Halloween costumes have become a celebrity style contest, with Valkyrae, QTCinderella, Kalita Hon and Sophie Silva among those drawing attention for their princess-inspired looks. The four stars appeared in two costume pairings, prompting a fashion face-off over which duo made the stronger impression. Celebrity Halloween costumes put style centre stage Sami Sheen and Adelaine Morin also adopted angelic looks inspired by the Victoria’s Secret Angels, who have been a major talking point this month. The pair brought their own interpretation to the runway, leaving viewers to decide who wore the wings best. Elsewhere, Candice Swanepoel and Katherine LePrell opted for…

Parliamentary Budget Office analysis of the migration policies proposed by Australia’s major political parties has prompted warnings that sharp reductions could damage the economy, increase government debt and create significant social costs. One Nation’s plan, which would cut migration, has been projected to leave the government in deficit for more than a decade and add $275 billion to debt. A reader, Rob Phillips of North Epping, said the Coalition and One Nation policies would be “economically disastrous”. Mr Phillips compared the prospect of a Coalition-One Nation government implementing the policies with Britain’s Brexit experience, arguing that Australian voters should consider…

New protests in France have prompted the closure of major Paris museums and a large-scale police deployment, as authorities seek to prevent a repeat of the violence that followed last week’s demonstrations. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said up to 70,000 officers would be deployed nationwide, supported by helicopters, armoured vehicles and water cannon. More than half a million people took part in protests last week, and another substantial turnout is expected. The Louvre, Orsay Museum, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais were among the institutions closed in Paris on Saturday. The Grand Palais is currently hosting an exhibition of works by…

Former Port Adelaide player Daniel Stewart has died suddenly at the age of 37 after suffering an unexpected medical episode. Stewart, who played 36 games for the Power between 2010 and 2013, died on Friday. He later became a gym owner, opening several Body Fit Training locations across Melbourne with his close friend and former team-mate Matt Thomas. Members of the BFT community were informed of his death by email on Saturday morning. The organisation described Stewart, known as “Snowy”, as a much-loved owner, friend, husband and father. “It is with the deepest sadness that we share the sudden passing…

The UK budget is set to prioritise bond markets as tensions within Labour mount, Bloomberg has reported.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and his son Patrick have staged a pumpkin carving competition, with the pair pictured working at a kitchen counter in hats and cosy clothing. The father-and-son contest also forms the basis of a visual puzzle, with viewers challenged to identify three differences between photographs of the Schwarzeneggers and their carved pumpkins. The images feature Arnold Schwarzenegger, known as “The Terminator”, alongside Patrick Schwarzenegger as they take part in the Halloween-themed activity. Readers are asked to look closely for the “sneaky switches” made between the two pictures.

Aston Villa are considering avoiding a permanent transfer for Alejandro Garnacho, a move that could leave Chelsea with a significant problem next summer. The 22-year-old joined Villa on loan in July with a conditional obligation to buy understood to be worth about £43 million. Chelsea had expected the terms to be met relatively easily, but Garnacho has made little impact under Unai Emery so far. Aston Villa could avoid signing Garnacho permanently Football Insider reports that Villa may choose not to complete the deal if the winger’s performances do not improve. The agreement is understood to include an appearance-based clause,…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has crossed a newly built bridge into China, beginning his first visit to the neighbouring country in more than a year. The journey marks Kim’s return to China after the extended absence, with the new bridge providing his route into the country.

A suspect has been detained after a fire destroyed Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat, known as the Eagle’s Nest, in Bavaria, German police said. Emergency services were alerted at about 9.15pm on Friday to flames at the Kehlsteinhaus on the Obersalzberg mountain. Firefighters found the building “completely engulfed in flames”. No one was inside and no injuries were reported. Fire engines experienced difficulties reaching the site because of the local conditions, according to Upper Bavaria South police. Police said investigators focused on a suspect shortly after the fire began, and one person was taken into custody. The cause of the blaze…