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Last-minute Halloween costumes featuring characters from popular entertainment and viral internet moments have been highlighted in a new selection of options available from Amazon. The ideas include outfits inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, Obsession, Heated Rivalry and The Traitors, alongside costumes based on Punch the Monkey and Taylor Swift’s sporting-era style. With Halloween approaching, shoppers are advised to check delivery times carefully, as availability and prices may change. Last-minute Halloween costumes from K-Pop Demon Hunters and Obsession The Disguise adult Rumi costume from K-Pop Demon Hunters recreates the character’s yellow jacket, high-neck crop top, purple tassel and knee-high socks. The…

Chelsea remain interested in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, with the Italy international also reportedly being considered by Real Madrid. Calafiori has emerged as an important player for Arsenal since joining from Bologna, but his versatility could make him an attractive option for Chelsea. The 24-year-old can operate at both centre-back and left-back, areas where Xabi Alonso’s side could strengthen. According to transfer reporter Simon Phillips, Chelsea’s interest dates back to Calafiori’s time at Bologna. The west London club were also understood to have been competing for his signature before he moved to Arsenal. Arsenal are likely to place a high…

A crash on Roe Highway is causing significant delays for commuters travelling home on Thursday afternoon, with traffic backed up to Nicholson Road. The incident is on the eastbound carriageway before Orrong Road in Beckenham. Main Roads reported the crash at 3.27pm. It was not immediately known how many lanes had been closed, but congestion had already formed from the crash site back to Nicholson Road. Main Roads urged motorists planning to travel through the area to drive with caution.

Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged overnight strikes that killed seven people in Ukraine, just hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg aimed at advancing efforts to end the war. Donald Trump struck an optimistic note after the meeting, saying negotiators were “maybe now the closest we’ve been” to ending the conflict. The Kremlin said it was “in principle” prepared to resume three-way discussions involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States. But the diplomatic overtures were followed by fresh attacks across both countries. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said two people were wounded after 630…

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is set to receive a $2.8 billion investment in chips from Tesla and Nvidia, according to a report. The reported investment links the South Korean electronics company with the two US technology firms, although no further details were provided.

Manchester United’s disastrous start under Michael Carrick has deepened after a 4-1 defeat by Como left the club seven matches without a win in all competitions and exposed growing divisions within the squad. The result came five months after United confirmed Carrick would remain as head coach, following a strong finish to last season. Instead, the club have made their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign, with the collapse in form raising serious questions about the team’s direction. Carrick described himself as “angry” after the loss in Italy, while captain Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised the tactical plan. The disagreement…

A 56-year-old man has been charged after allegedly entering Western Australian minister Hannah Beazley’s office in Perth while carrying nunchucks and making verbal threats. WA Police allege the man entered the office on Albany Highway, Victoria Park, at about 1.10pm on Wednesday. No one was injured during the incident. Police said the Bentley resident was arrested in nearby Bentley and charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear, making a threat to unlawfully do an act and possessing a prohibited drug. “It will be alleged the man made verbal threats while in possession of an improvised martial…

Several once-popular handbag brands are being replaced in fashion wardrobes by labels favoured by the Princess of Wales, Zara Tindall and a host of Hollywood names. Radley and Michael Kors are singled out as brands that can now appear dated, while DeMellier, Aspinal of London, Fairfax & Favor, Strathberry, Dragon Diffusion and Mulberry are presented as more current alternatives. The shift reflects a move away from some of the handbag styles that dominated the 2010s. The Marc Jacobs tote remains popular, but other designs from Marc by Marc Jacobs are considered less relevant. The handbag brands favoured by royals and…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has opted the state into the Trump administration’s Education Freedom Tax Credit, making it the 31st state to join the first nationwide federal school-choice programme. Ms Hochul is only the second Democratic governor to participate, following Colorado Governor Jared Polis. She announced the decision on 9 October, days after senior Democrats in Albany urged her to reject the scheme. “I’m not going to leave money on the table when it could help our kids,” Ms Hochul said. She added that New York would take part “if, and only if, all schools and students, including those…