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A girl who once dressed up as Belle from Beauty and the Beast later became a Disney star, taking on the role of the Evil Queen’s daughter in the 2015 musical fantasy film Descendants. Her early costume choice saw her emulate the Disney princess before she went on to appear in the film, marking a move from childhood dress-up to a role in the franchise.

Liverpool are not planning to rush into negotiations over an Alexis Mac Allister contract, despite the midfielder rediscovering his best form during the opening months of the 2026/27 season. The 27-year-old remains a key part of Andoni Iraola’s midfield and has once again demonstrated his technical reliability. However, the club are reportedly relaxed about his situation and have no immediate plans to offer him fresh terms. Liverpool remain patient over Alexis Mac Allister contract Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton in 2023 and quickly established himself as an important member of the team. His influence was particularly clear during the…

Bradman Best has taken a pointed swipe at the departing Newcastle Knights official who had been handling his contract negotiations, as uncertainty over his future continues ahead of his Australia debut. The 25-year-old New South Wales centre is set to make his first appearance for the Kangaroos against Fiji at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday night. If he does not sign an extension before November 1, rival clubs are expected to show strong interest in his services. Best reportedly rejected Newcastle’s initial offer before the Knights’ one-point grand final defeat. Parramatta are among the clubs tipped to pursue him, while the…

China have won the women’s team title at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, ending the United States’ run of seven consecutive gold medals by just 0.233 points in Rotterdam. China finished on 165.764 points, with Japan taking bronze 1.468 points further behind. France finished fourth. The United States had led at the halfway stage after strong vault and uneven bars performances from Skye Blakely, the only member of the team involved in their 2023 triumph. But the Americans lost ground on the balance beam when 18-year-old Caylor Dulcy stumbled and scored 12.333. China gained more than four points on the…

The yen rallied as the dollar wobbled ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting, putting the focus on the outlook for the US currency. The move marked a pause in the dollar’s recent strength as markets turned their attention to the Fed’s upcoming decision.

Cara Delevingne has revealed how Taylor Swift recruited her for a surprise appearance in the singer’s “Patient Zero” music video. The model and singer, 34, appears alongside Dakota Johnson and Collin Ferrell in the video for Swift’s new track. Speaking in an interview with Bustle, Delevingne said Swift called her with the idea while she was driving home. Delevingne recalled hearing the song for the first time and immediately wanting to listen to it repeatedly. “I remember hearing [the song] for the first time and going, ‘How long is it going to be until this song comes out? I can’t…

Pedro Porro could reportedly consider a move from Tottenham Hotspur to Barcelona or Real Madrid, despite signing a contract extension with the north London club until 2031. The 27-year-old Spain international is said to be open to returning to his homeland if either of La Liga’s two biggest clubs makes a formal approach. A move would offer the prospect of regular Champions League football and the chance to compete for major honours. Pedro Porro transfer interest grows Football Insider reports that Porro would “seriously consider” joining Barcelona or Real Madrid. The defender is understood to be flattered by the interest…

Bay Area showers are expected to return during Thursday morning’s commute, with further rounds of rain, cooler temperatures and stronger onshore winds forecast across the region. The National Weather Service said showers would continue into Thursday afternoon, with brief dry intervals between bands. San Francisco is expected to receive up to 0.15in of rain, while totals could reach 0.25in in parts of the East Bay, South Bay and Peninsula. ([marine.weather.gov](https://marine.weather.gov/product.php?format=txt&glossary=0&issuedby=MTR&product=AFD&site=AFG&version=1&utm_source=openai)) The heaviest rainfall is forecast along the Monterey Bay coast. Santa Cruz could see between 0.10in and 0.25in, while Watsonville and Salinas may receive up to 0.50in. Monterey is forecast…

Global measles cases rose by 40 per cent between 2019 and 2023, prompting a warning that falling vaccination rates in Queensland could leave more children vulnerable to the highly infectious disease. Researchers at the University of Queensland examined measles cases, deaths and vaccine gaps among children under five across more than 200 countries and territories. They found that infections increased from 11.1 million to 15.6 million during the period after the Covid-19 pandemic. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia recorded the highest mortality rates, with disruptions to immunisation programmes, health systems and funding contributing to continuing outbreaks. Associate Professor Benn Sartorius,…

A 21-year-old man has been shot in the stomach by police after he allegedly pointed a firearm at officers during a confrontation in Glen Alpine, in Sydney’s south-west. Emergency services were called to a property on Strathmore Place, near Mountain View Avenue, at about 12.25pm on Thursday following reports that a man had made threats. Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney said officers were confronted by the man, who was allegedly carrying a firearm. “He pointed the firearm at the police… it was a very dynamic situation,” she said. The man was shot once in the stomach. Police officers provided first aid…