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Nationals leader Matt Canavan is expected to make a move to the lower house as veteran Coalition MP Michelle Landry prepares to announce her retirement from the Capricornia seat. Landry’s expected departure would pave the way for a significant change involving Canavan, who is understood to be considering a move from his current position.

Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle are calling for the full restoration of Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s satellite service, with Republican congressman Dan Crenshaw among those supporting the appeal. The Texas representative discussed his position during an appearance on “The Takeout”, where he offered his perspective on Ukraine’s access to the service. The calls centre on restoring Ukraine’s use of the SpaceX satellite network in full.

The European Union has awarded the International Criminal Court its Sakharov Prize, the bloc’s top human rights honour, amid an escalating campaign by the United States against the Hague-based tribunal. The award was announced less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the court through sanctions targeting its operations. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the prize recognised the ICC’s role in defending international law and justice. “The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice,” she…

Michael Gray, who played Billy Batson in the 1970s television series Shazam!, has died aged 75. The actor died on October 16 in Palm Desert, California, his publicist said. His death was attributed to natural causes, with his publicist saying that his health had failed. Gray’s role as Billy Batson saw his character transform into Captain Marvel and fight to save the day by using the series’ signature catchphrase. He also appeared in television programmes including The Little People, Dynasty and The Flying Nun. Among his other roles, Gray played Jeff, Marcia’s boyfriend, in The Brady Bunch. He also undertook…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was reportedly the victim of a burglary at his home in Nether Alderley, Cheshire, while he was playing in the club’s Champions League match against Como in Italy. Three men are believed to have entered the property at about 8.30pm on Wednesday before leaving within minutes. Fernandes’ family were not at home at the time, according to reports. Cheshire Police said officers had been called after reports of three unknown men in the rear garden of a residential property. On arrival, officers established that a burglary had taken place and that several items had been…

A Clayton County police officer was dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop near Charles R. Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia, on Wednesday, 21 October, as investigators continued searching for the driver. The incident happened at about 2.15pm at the junction of Garden Walk Boulevard and Medical Center Drive. Police said the driver suddenly accelerated while the officer was at the vehicle, dragging them before fleeing the scene. The officer was taken to hospital with minor injuries to their head and body but was later discharged and described as doing well. Their name has not been released. Clayton…

A group of tradesmen restrained an axe-wielding man after an alleged carjacking attempt following an eight-vehicle crash in Melbourne’s north. Emergency services were called to the collision at the intersection of Sydney Road and Bolinda Road in Campbellfield at about 7am on Thursday. Police allege one of the drivers, a 29-year-old man from Altona North, was wearing a balaclava and gloves and carrying an axe when he tried to take another motorist’s vehicle. The man was reportedly struck by a ute during the incident and thrown into the air. He then got to his feet and ran down a nearby…

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers clashed in the final debate of the Michigan Senate race on Wednesday night. The candidates went head-to-head as the contest reached its closing stage, trading barbs during the televised event. CBS News White House and politics reporter Aaron Navarro provided a recap of the debate.

RTÉ has submitted a revised business case for its delayed voluntary redundancy scheme, five months after the Government requested further information. The 2026/2027 Voluntary Exit Programme (VEP) is now expected to reopen imminently, with the conditions governing who can leave expected to be relaxed. Under the first round, RTÉ had to show that the role of every employee accepted for the scheme would be completely suppressed, meaning the position would no longer be required. That requirement is expected to be removed. A senior management source said the revised arrangements would be “much less strict” and would allow more employees to…

The Trump administration is considering physically moving the White House press corps out of the White House, The New York Times has reported. The proposal would alter where journalists covering the administration are based, although no further details were provided.