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A woman in her 40s is fighting for her life after her clothes caught fire at a campfire in Brisbane’s south-east. Emergency services were called to Daymar Street in Burbank at about 7.30pm on Sunday after the woman was injured. She suffered significant burns and was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition, where she remained overnight.

Big Brother star Jon Tickle has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, his former housemate Ray Shah has revealed following a reunion of the show’s fourth-series contestants in London. Tickle, 52, became known to viewers after appearing on Big Brother in 2003. Although he was evicted, he later returned to the house after winning a public vote to bring back a former housemate. Shah shared photographs from the reunion on Instagram, saying the group had finally managed to meet up 23 years after appearing on the programme. “It has taken us 23 years but we finally got to have a…

US Treasury yields are being driven higher by mounting concerns over America’s public finances rather than borrowing by technology companies to fund the artificial intelligence boom, according to Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Brooks said last week’s sharp stock market sell-off provided a “natural experiment” for testing competing explanations for the rise in bond yields. The 10-year Treasury yield had climbed by more than one percentage point this year, rising above 5% and briefly reaching its highest level in 24 years, before easing as investors sought shelter in government debt. The increase began after the Iran…

Denis Villeneuve teased an announcement about the next James Bond actor but stopped short of revealing who will play 007 at the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles. The director, who is taking over the franchise after Daniel Craig’s departure, made the comments while accepting an honour at Saturday night’s event. Villeneuve told the audience he had news to share with the backing of his new partners at Amazon before saying: “I will reveal to you tonight who will be the next James Bond.” He began to announce the actor’s name, then halted and joked: “And I will stop right…

Patrick Dorgu questioned whether his Manchester United team-mates are doing enough to rescue the club’s season after their dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The Denmark international made a decisive impact after coming off the bench, scoring and creating another goal as United recovered from 4-2 down in stoppage time. But Dorgu said the result was not enough, with Michael Carrick’s side remaining in the Premier League relegation zone. Patrick Dorgu calls for Manchester United players to take responsibility Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Dorgu urged every player to examine their contribution and show greater…

A South Carolina father has been arrested after allegedly leaving his six-year-old daughter asleep outside a Target store overnight to hold his place in a queue for a new Pokémon trading card release. John-Michael Dooley, 35, of Johns Island, was taken into custody after Charleston police were called to the retailer in the West Ashley area at about 2.30am on Friday, 6 November. Officers found the girl alone among customers who had gathered outside ahead of the launch of a new Pokémon Trading Card Game set. Witnesses said Dooley had given his daughter a pillow and blanket at about 1am…

Nvidia’s board has launched an independent investigation into chief executive Jensen Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang, a data centre executive described in reports as a suspected Chinese spy, after Huang admitted being unfaithful to his wife. The inquiry follows reports concerning one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence and technology and has drawn attention in both the industry and Washington. In a statement, Nvidia said the investigation had been prompted by recent reporting that its founder and chief executive had been the target of a foreign intelligence effort. The review will be overseen by a committee of independent…

Pope Leo XIV delivered a homily to thousands of people gathered outside the cathedral in Florida, Uruguay, on the first day of his South American tour. The crowd assembled in the city to hear the Pope speak during his visit, with the gathering taking place outside the cathedral. The homily formed the central event of the opening day of Pope Leo XIV’s tour of South America.

Gen Z workers are less likely than older colleagues to feel pressure to answer messages outside working hours, but a survey suggests that after-hours availability brings limited career rewards while increasing the risk of burnout. In a June 2026 poll of 1,006 US employees by Software Finder, 69% said being available after work had not meaningfully improved their careers. Only 8% linked it to a promotion, while 12% said it had helped secure a pay rise or bonus. The personal cost was more widely reported. Forty per cent said remaining available had damaged their work-life balance, 38% said it had…

Maya Jama is stepping down as host of Love Island UK after nine series, bringing her time on the ITV dating show to an end. Jama announced her departure on Instagram, describing her tenure as “an incredible era” and saying she had decided it was time to leave the programme. “What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had, it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video but as all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island,” she wrote.…