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A marine iguana has been photographed appearing to wear a bright red Sally Lightfoot Crab as a bow tie on Fernandina Island in the Galápagos archipelago. Wildlife photographer Dale Morris captured the unusual sight while looking for the islands’ distinctive speckled marine iguanas. In one image, a crab is clinging around the lizard’s neck as it rests on a rocky mound. Further photographs show three fluorescent Sally Lightfoot Crabs gathered on another iguana as a wave breaks over them. Other images show the crabs crawling towards resting reptiles, with neither species appearing troubled by the other’s presence. Mr Morris said:…

Collin Gosselin has accused his mother, Kate Gosselin, of manipulating his sister Hannah as the family prepares for the release of an upcoming Netflix documentary. Speaking on The View on Thursday, Collin claimed Hannah discussed their childhood while filming the programme and corroborated his allegations against their mother, while also sharing experiences of her own. He said he believed Hannah was now attempting “pre-damage control” because of pressure from Kate. Collin suggested that financial support or Hannah’s relationships with their siblings could be used to influence her. The claims followed a statement posted by Hannah on her TikTok story on…

A five-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and a 16-year-old was seriously hurt after they were hit by a car while riding e-scooters in Everett, Washington. The crash happened at about 2.22pm on Friday, 23 October, on Center Road near Fourth Avenue West, close to Glen at North Creek Mariner High School, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Both children were taken to Providence Regional Medical Center for treatment. The younger child’s injuries were described as life-threatening, while the teenager suffered serious injuries. The driver of the car and two children who were travelling inside it sustained minor injuries, deputies said.…

Melania Trump says she has secured a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, with the halt in fighting due to begin on October 29. The White House said the agreement would allow humanitarian aid to enter the southern Ukrainian town and preparations to begin for a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway. “Both nations agreed to temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway,” a White House statement said. Oleshky has been occupied by Russian forces…

Podcast hosts Matt Elisofon and Brian Muller are releasing a new book, Formula 101, designed to give fans a crash course in Formula 1 racing. The pair, who host The Red Flags podcast, say the book is intended for readers with any level of interest in F1, from newcomers to established fans. Elisofon and Muller joined CBS News to discuss Formula 101 and its aim of making Formula 1 more accessible to a broad audience.

Kemi Badenoch has criticised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for appearing on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, questioning whether he is concentrating on the country’s most pressing problems. Mr Burnham appeared on a special episode of the programme alongside his ally, Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram, in support of Stand Up to Cancer. He is the first serving prime minister to feature on the reality television show. Ms Badenoch said she was concerned that the Prime Minister was spending time on television appearances rather than dealing with issues affecting national security and the wider economy. “I worry that between the Prime Minister being on…

The Metropolitan Police did not investigate Thomas Markle Sr over child pornography allegations in 2018 and is not currently conducting an inquiry into him, according to reports. The force is, however, making internal inquiries into claims that its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command passed a disturbing letter about the allegations to his daughter, Meghan Markle. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the force was “aware of media reports” concerning the letter and was “undertaking inquiries internally in an effort to confirm this”. The claims relate to allegations made against Meghan’s father in 2018. The Metropolitan Police has reportedly not previously investigated…

Gina Hinojosa is looking to chip away at Greg Abbott’s support in rural Texas as she attempts to repeat the unlikely Democratic breakthrough achieved by Ann Richards in the 1990 governor’s race. Republican incumbent Abbott remains ahead in the contest, with an Emerson College poll published on Thursday putting him on 49% against 45% for Democratic challenger Hinojosa. Libertarian candidate Pat Dixon was on 1%, while 4% were undecided. The poll of 1,000 likely voters was conducted between 17 and 19 October, shortly before the first week of early voting ended. Texas began early voting on 19 October, with the…

Dual-international Lote Tuqiri has backed Mark Nawaqanitawase’s decision to keep his international options open and questioned why Zac Lomax was not selected to start for Australia A against the United States. Nawaqanitawase has not yet decided whether to represent Australia, Italy or Fiji at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, despite interest from Rugby Australia and the NRL. Tuqiri, who has played for both Fiji and Australia in rugby league as well as the Wallabies, said the winger should be given time to make his choice. “I like the fact he’s got the balls to stand on 10 toes and do…

NASA is revising its Artemis programme to keep open the possibility of using either SpaceX’s or Blue Origin’s lunar lander for the first American moon landing since the agency’s Apollo missions, now targeted for 2028. The decision will be delayed for as long as possible while both companies’ spacecraft undergo testing. NASA says the approach is intended to protect the Artemis IV landing from major delays caused by supply problems, technical failures or other setbacks. Jeremy Parsons, the Artemis programme manager, said teams were working with both companies and that the agency would use the results of upcoming flights to…