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Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition after she was allegedly struck by a Toyota LandCruiser outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, regional Victoria. The 65-year-old underwent surgery overnight and was later airlifted to Melbourne for further treatment. Haines was standing behind a parked car on Murphy Street at about 3.30pm on Monday when she was hit by another vehicle travelling along the road, police said. She was pinned between the LandCruiser and her own car, suffering serious injuries to her legs and lower body. Acting Superintendent Ashley Mason described her injuries as “critical and life threatening”. She…

The gun used in the Bend school shooting, in which three children and a teacher were killed, was given to the 16-year-old suspect by his mother as a birthday present, according to sources. The weapon was a Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun bought legally in August 2026 by Shauntai Nickerson, the mother of Griffin J. John II. It was given to him for recreational use, the sources said. Police said the teenager first fired at a passing pick-up truck. The driver made the initial 911 call before the suspect forced his way into Silver Rail Elementary School by shooting through…

Donald Trump has claimed that Paris will become a “Muslim city very soon” as he blamed immigrants for unrest, protests and looting in France over the weekend. The US President criticised French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of failing to close France’s borders. Trump’s comments linked immigration to the unrest in France, while presenting his prediction about the future of the French capital as part of his criticism of Macron’s border policy.

Marriage rumours involving cast members of The Real Housewives of New York City are at the centre of a growing dispute between Daisy Toye, Erin Lichy and several of their co-stars. Multiple sources close to the cast allege that Toye and Lichy have created tension by discussing the other women’s relationships and fuelling conflict for the cameras. The claims are expected to feature in the next episodes of the current season. One source alleged that the pair first targeted Jessel and Pavit, before turning their attention to Erika Hammond and Ankur Jain. The same source described the rumours as “absurd…

Early voting in North Texas opened with queues of up to 45 minutes at several polling stations on Monday, as voters in Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties turned out ahead of the 3 November midterm election. The longest waits were reported in Tarrant County, where officials have reduced the number of Election Day polling locations by 92 compared with the previous midterm elections. Long queues as North Texas early voting begins Aerial footage showed lines forming outside polling stations at different points throughout the day. Most locations where queues were seen had waiting times of between 30 and 45 minutes,…

A family butcher in Ivanhoe, in Melbourne’s north-east, was ransacked during an overnight heist in which an estimated $8,000 worth of meat was stolen. The shop was targeted overnight, leaving the family-run business to deal with the loss of its stock.

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition after allegedly being struck repeatedly by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Brendan Nugent, 43, from nearby Tarrawingee, was arrested at the scene and remained in custody as counterterrorism authorities investigated the incident. No charges had been laid by Tuesday morning. Ms Haines, 65, was retrieving belongings from the boot of her car on Murphy Street on Monday afternoon when the driver of a white Toyota LandCruiser allegedly made a U-turn and rammed her into another vehicle before reversing and striking her again. Home Affairs Minister Tony…

Gwyneth Paltrow is to star in a new Netflix thriller drama series from A24, with The Apology already receiving a two-season order. The series will be directed by Thomas Vinterberg and written by Joe Murtagh. It will mark Paltrow’s first lead role in a television series. Paltrow will play Evelyn, whose son was murdered 18 years ago in a cold case that attracted national attention. The case is suddenly reopened when a stranger confesses to the killing. However, the prospect of justice is complicated when Evelyn and Caleb Amspoker learn that the alleged killer may receive a reduced sentence. The…

A 69-year-old man has died after a house fire in Detroit, prompting city fire officials to warn residents about the dangers of space heaters and the importance of working smoke detectors. The Detroit Fire Department is using the fatal blaze on Sunday to raise awareness of home fire safety. Officials are urging residents to take precautions around heating equipment and ensure alarms are installed and functioning. Residents who need a smoke detector can request one by emailing the department’s Community Relations team at communityrelations@detroitmi.gov.

Chris Waller has spoken of the emotional aftermath of Ohope Wins’ death in the Caulfield Cup, saying the stable staff who cared for the Australian Oaks winner were taking the loss “one day at a time”. Ohope Wins was put down in the home straight after falling about 300 metres from the finish of Saturday’s race. Jockey Jye McNeil was also brought to the ground, after last year’s winner Half Yours clipped heels and fell in front of them. “They’re pretty resilient, the people that look after these horses, they obviously love them dearly, and they’re pets, just like a…