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Glendale Police have released body-camera footage and audio from an hours-long standoff in Arizona that began after a woman called 911 to report seeing her father inside a home despite an order of protection. The incident unfolded on August 12 near Nicolet Avenue and 75th Avenue. Police identified the man as 59-year-old Jeffrey Peters, who was allegedly seen on the property through a home security camera. His daughter was not at the house when she contacted emergency services. Officers went to the property and tried to persuade Peters to leave, but he refused and barricaded himself inside. Police said he…

The Greens’ new leader, David Shoebridge, has backed an independent inquiry into allegations of inappropriate remarks by Western Australian senator Jordon Steele-John, rejecting claims that the investigation is part of an internal factional campaign. Seven current and former Greens staff members and party members wrote to Mr Shoebridge seeking an investigation into allegations said to involve women between 2017 and 2025. At least two women are understood to be prepared to give evidence about separate incidents, with safeguards expected to protect their identities. The inquiry will be conducted by Modern Legal, an independent employment law firm appointed by the Western…

Ukraine’s reliance on Elon Musk’s satellite communications networks has come under renewed scrutiny after restrictions on Starshield disrupted the use of fast-moving drones against Russia. Ukrainian military sources said equipment began experiencing difficulties on October 13, with speed limits imposed on Starshield terminals attached to drones. Some aircraft reportedly lost their connection and fell from the sky while travelling at speeds above the limit. The disruption has raised questions over who controls the military-grade network and whether access has been fully restored. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, believes Mr Musk restricted Starshield at the request of US officials. Mr Musk has…

Reusable-cup requirements passed by the New South Wales parliament have prompted a backlash from hospitality businesses, which warn they could face additional costs and difficult logistical arrangements. Under the reforms, food-service businesses in NSW will have to accept customers’ reusable cups from 2028. Voluntary reusable-cup schemes will also be introduced, while large businesses will be required to offer a reusable option from 2030. Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the changes would not amount to a ban on single-use cups. She said they would instead need to be recyclable for household recycling bins by 2028. The NSW Government has rejected suggestions…

France’s debt strains and the growing focus on artificial intelligence are set to shape the latest morning market briefing. The two issues place pressure on the day’s economic agenda, with attention turning to France’s finances while investors continue to assess developments in the artificial intelligence sector.

Radio presenter Chrissie Swan has revealed that a medical emergency left her in hospital for an extended period, explaining her weeks-long absence from the airwaves. The 52-year-old TV favourite addressed concerned followers in an Instagram video, saying she was feeling better than she had in weeks but did not yet know when she would return to radio. “A couple of months ago, I had a medical emergency, completely unplanned as emergencies are, and I was in hospital for ages,” Swan said. She recalled that her previous hospital visits had been connected with the births of her children, adding: “This was…

Matt Smith is hoping a return to mares’ company in Saturday’s $2 million Invitation at Randwick can revive Idle Flyer’s season after a frustrating campaign that has ruled her out of the Cox Plate. The Warwick Farm trainer had considered the five-year-old for the $6 million Group 1 feature after her Queen Of The Turf victory over 1600m in April. Instead, she will attempt to regain her form over 1400m, with Smith considering reinstating earmuffs to help her settle. Idle Flyer finished 14th in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap after being forced to race back and wide from an unfavourable…

Labour is facing renewed pressure to approve the Rosebank oil field after Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh gave the go-ahead for production at the Jackdaw gas field. Ms Fahnbulleh indicated that Rosebank was unlikely to receive the same decision, arguing that the two projects had to be considered separately because one would mainly supply the domestic market while the other would export oil. “It is right that we judge each application in its own right, and it is absolutely critical that the decision is consistent with our climate obligations, our carbon budgets and the end destination we need to get to…

The Bank of Korea has held interest rates steady after two consecutive increases, while its upbeat outlook has kept open the prospect of further rises. The decision marks a pause in the central bank’s tightening cycle, but the positive assessment of the outlook suggests that additional rate hikes could follow.

Mel Owens and Peg Munson have split nearly a year after their relationship was confirmed following their appearance on the second season of The Golden Bachelor. Munson, 63, announced the break-up on Instagram on Wednesday, saying she had made the “difficult decision” to leave the relationship. “Sometimes even when there’s love, it just doesn’t turn out the way we hoped,” she said. “Right now, I’m just focusing on healing my heart and focusing on myself, my health and looking forward to the next chapter.” Owens, 67, has not publicly addressed the split. The couple met while filming the ABC dating…