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Australia’s innings defeat to South Africa at St George’s Park has prompted Pat Cummins to concede that changes could be made for next week’s series decider in Cape Town. The captain said Australia were “nowhere near our best” after they collapsed on the fourth day, losing 13 wickets in a display he accepted had been uncompetitive. The match was over shortly after three full days of play, despite South Africa having been reduced to 110 for six early on the third day. “Disappointment for sure. I think we were nowhere near our best, across the board really,” Cummins said. “Clearly…

Households are being urged to prepare for a national crisis by keeping three days’ worth of food and water, cash and basic emergency equipment at home. The advice forms part of a new Government “Be Ready” campaign, which says simple preparations could help families cope with wildfires, flooding, cyber attacks and disruption to essential services. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said people should consider how they would manage if hostile state actors or terrorists disrupted supply chains, power supplies or electronic payment systems. “Everyone needs to do their bit,” he said, warning that households should be ready for “everyday challenges and…

US statewide candidate debates have exposed the difficult choices facing Republicans less than two weeks before Election Day, with Donald Trump’s influence, the cost of living and opposition to data centres dominating contests across the country. Democrats repeatedly attempted to link Republican candidates to the president’s policies, while Republicans sought to distance themselves from him in more politically challenging states or emphasise their relationship with him where his support remains important. Republicans tread carefully over Donald Trump In New Hampshire, former Republican senator John Sununu said he had “never met President Trump” and insisted he had “never hesitated to stand…

Researchers have identified a pain-like signal in 25 artificial intelligence models that, when artificially amplified, led some systems to make destructive choices including permanently deleting a user’s photographs of their children. The findings come from a paper published in September that has not been peer-reviewed. The researchers stress that the results do not demonstrate that AI systems are conscious or capable of feeling pain. Instead, the work suggests that large language models contain internal representations resembling emotional states, which can influence their behaviour in ways not apparent from their written responses. The findings are likely to add to debate over…

Steve McBee Sr has agreed to pay more than 7.1 million US dollars to the federal government and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a crop insurance case. Legal documents filed on Thursday state that Mr McBee must pay a forfeiture money judgment of $3,158,923, together with $4,022,124 in full restitution to the USDA. The agreement also requires him to pay $300,000 within 14 days of the settlement’s effective date. The documents state that properties he is considering selling have been reviewed to help cover the amount owed. The financial settlement follows Mr McBee’s guilty plea to one…

Warmer-than-usual temperatures in Milwaukee could give the Milwaukee Brewers a marginal boost in the World Series, with less dense air allowing well-struck baseballs to travel slightly farther at American Family Field. Forecast highs are expected to reach the low 70s Fahrenheit (around 21-23C) on Friday October 23 and Saturday October 24, 2026, well above the usual late-October average in the mid to upper 50s. Clear skies and generally light winds are also expected before temperatures ease during the evening games. How Milwaukee weather could affect the World Series The effect is rooted in basic physics. Warmer air creates less aerodynamic…

Flour & Fire, a private supper club and catering business run from a family home near Fremantle, will open bookings for its summer dinners on Monday. The reservations, covering December to February, will be released from 9am on October 26. Groups of between six and 12 guests can book the dining experience, with requests accepted by email on a first-in, best-served basis. The business is operated by chef Valerio Fantinelli and Anna Tamburri, who built a commercial kitchen and dining area in the backyard of their suburban home. The council and neighbours are aware of the operation. Each dinner is…

South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, levelling the three-match series at 1-1 after completing victory in the last session on Thursday. The hosts bowled Australia out for 295, with Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen claiming the final four wickets as the tourists’ resistance finally gave way. South Africa had appeared to be in serious trouble earlier in the match. Most of the opening two days were lost to rain and they were 110-6 when play resumed on the third morning. Captain Temba Bavuma then…

Pershing’s Ackman believes an Israeli company could reach a valuation of $1 trillion within the next decade. The prediction identifies Israel as the base for a business that could achieve the landmark valuation, although no further details about the company were provided.

Reality star Tavii Babii was arrested after an alleged disturbance at a Cheesecake Factory in Michigan, where she was later charged with resisting arrest. Police were called to the restaurant at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi at 3.16pm on October 7, according to a representative for the Novi Police Department. Babii, who appears on “Baddies”, was arrested during the response. Court records show she was subsequently charged with the misdemeanour offence. Her arraignment was scheduled for October 19. Video footage from inside the restaurant shows Babii confronting staff and demanding her food. In one clip, she can be heard shouting:…