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A Perth man who killed a mother and her 18-year-old daughter before taking his own life had become fixated on the breakdown of his marriage, an inquest has heard. Mark James Bombara, 63, went to Jennifer Petelczyc’s home in Floreat on May 24, 2024, while searching for his estranged wife, Rowena. He shot Ms Petelczyc, 59, and her daughter Gretl before turning the gun on himself as police arrived. Counsel assisting the coroner, Rachael Young, told the inquest Bombara had separated from his wife the previous month after an acrimonious breakdown in their marriage. “Several witnesses described Mr Bombara as…

Authorities responded to a reported stabbing at Jamie Foxx’s Halloween party in Thousand Oaks, California, where a juvenile was arrested and a person was said to have suffered a superficial neck wound. A Ventura County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson confirmed that deputies attended Foxx’s home on Saturday “for a party call” and that “there was a juvenile arrested”. Police sources said the injured person was treated at the property by first responders. A male suspect was reportedly taken into custody in connection with an assault with a deadly weapon. Video from the event appeared to show several people in handcuffs as…

Prince Harry made a solo appearance at a Remembrance Day service in Brackley, Northamptonshire, while King Charles and Prince William attended the official national commemoration at the Cenotaph in London. The Duke of Sussex was seen wearing his military medals and a red poppy as he joined local residents to honour service personnel who died in the line of duty. His absence from the London ceremony had prompted speculation that he might attend alongside his father and brother. Harry is no longer a working member of the Royal Family, and it is unclear whether he was not invited to the…

About 25,000 bags of Brad’s Plant Based kale and vegetable chips have been recalled across the US over concerns they may contain elevated levels of the toxic metal thallium. Snack Right Super Foods, which trades as Brad’s Raw Chips, said the voluntary recall affects four varieties of its products distributed nationwide through KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods. The items were sold between October and December 2025. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said an estimated 2,097 cases, representing roughly 25,000 bags, may still be in circulation. The products were sold under the Brad’s Plant Based brand. Products included…

Australia is preparing for what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned could be a “very tough summer”, as a super El Nino intensifies and the country faces heightened bushfire and extreme-weather risks. Speaking in Canberra on Monday, Albanese announced new funding for bushfire risk management and mental-health support for emergency responders, saying Australia was “well and truly” into its high-risk weather season. The warning came as parts of the country experienced sharply contrasting conditions. Snow fell across alpine areas of New South Wales and Victoria, with Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo recording up to about 10 centimetres, while temperatures dropped below…

South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has recorded its worst-ever result in local elections, securing just 30% of the vote. The outcome marks a historic setback for the party once led by Nelson Mandela. The result was reported by Clement Manyathela, who covered the ANC’s performance and its significance for South Africa.

The owner of Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store has been charged with selling alcohol-infused sweets without a liquor licence after undercover investigators bought liquor-filled chocolates from the Jordan shop. Robert Wagner, 66, of Belle Plaine, faces a gross misdemeanour charge in Scott County District Court. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 364 days in jail and fined $3,000. Investigation into liquor-filled candy The investigation began after an anonymous complaint was made to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division on 1 July. The complaint alleged that the store had sold liquor-filled confectionery to a…

A man charged with murdering a food delivery driver in central Melbourne was removed from a court video link after exposing himself during a brief appearance. Roberto Urbano, 51, appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with the murder of Feng Jianming, 47, and intentionally causing serious injury to another delivery rider. The court was hearing details of Urbano’s diagnosis of schizophrenia when he stood on a chair in his holding room, pulled down his trousers and exposed himself to the camera. Magistrate John Livitsanos immediately removed him from the hearing. Urbano, of Footscray, had appeared agitated throughout the…

An Ole Miss student has shared Ring camera footage that appears to show two white women making monkey gestures and noises outside her apartment, while a third woman walks behind them. The University of Mississippi said it was investigating the incident. Jakiyra Metcalf posted the video on Saturday with the caption: “what do we have to say about this?” The footage quickly spread on TikTok and was also shared on Facebook by the mother of one of the students living with Metcalf. The recording is timestamped November 6 at about 8.37pm. It shows one woman turning towards the apartment door,…

Melania Trump’s new docuseries, Melania, The Series, will premiere on Prime Video this month, with a newly released trailer offering a glimpse of the two-part production. The 56-year-old First Lady of the United States has reunited with Amazon MGM Studios for the series, which is scheduled to arrive on Friday, 20 November. Her earlier documentary film is also available to stream on the platform. What is Melania, The Series about? The programme promises previously untold stories from Melania Trump’s life, including an account of the days immediately following the 47th Presidential Inauguration. The first episode, titled Family & Trust, follows…