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A former OpenAI engineer accused of installing a concealed recording device in an executive conference room was in contact with a Saudi royal and planned to leave the United States for Riyadh, federal prosecutors have alleged. Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested on October 9, three days before he was due to fly from San Francisco to Saudi Arabia with his wife and infant son. Prosecutors say he had been communicating with a member of the Saudi royal family, who encouraged him to join an artificial intelligence initiative in the kingdom. Alfozan allegedly placed an audio recorder inside a USB port on…

Egypt’s parliament has delayed a vote on military support for Saudi Arabia, extending debate over whether the country should respond to requests for defence assistance amid attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis. The House of Representatives said the second session had been adjourned until October 26. The proposed authorisation would allow President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to approve any Saudi request for Egyptian military support. The Egyptian Social Democratic Party has instructed its MPs to abstain, saying lawmakers had not received sufficient information about the mission’s objectives, duration, cost or the risks to Egyptian troops. Two members of parliament said the party’s…

Joe Manganiello has unveiled a huge dragon tattoo covering his leg and abdomen, saying it was designed to conceal scars left by surgery during his years-long battle with a mysterious illness. The actor shared images of the three-foot tattoo on Instagram while promoting his memoir, Bloodlines. The design stretches from his knee to his belly button. In the book, Manganiello compares his illness to his body sending knights to fight “a (western) dragon that didn’t exist”. He said the soldiers in the metaphor would “punch holes throughout my body” when they “couldn’t find an enemy”, describing the nearly fatal condition…

Seattle cocktail bar Navy Strength is to close after its final service on Halloween, bringing an end to the Belltown venue’s decade-long run. Co-owners Chris and Anu Elford said the decision followed the expiry of the bar’s lease and the accumulated strain of working in the hospitality industry. The venue, at 2505 2nd Avenue, became known for tropical cocktails, changing themed menus and its colourful take on the tiki bar tradition. Its last night of service will be Saturday, October 31, 2026. Navy Strength is using its final weeks to stage one last edition of Nightmare on Wall Street, its…

National Australia Bank is to retrench thousands of staff during the current financial year, with many of the job losses expected to take place by the end of 2026. The plan was announced by chief executive Andrew Irvine as part of an effort to create a more efficient bank.

National Australia Bank will cut up to 2,500 jobs over the next year as it restructures its workforce and seeks to simplify its operating model. The bank announced the plans on the ASX on Tuesday morning, following a broader review of its workforce. The reduction represents about 6 per cent of its internal workforce during the 2026-27 financial year. Up to 1,500 roles are expected to go before the end of 2026, while NAB also plans to reduce its reliance on consultants and external contractors. Andrew Irvine, NAB Group chief executive, said the changes would be difficult for affected employees…

A federal judge has heard the latest arguments over Donald Trump’s plan to renovate a golf course in Washington, with government lawyers facing pointed questions during the hearing. The proceedings centred on the White House renovation plan, as the judge examined the government’s position on the proposed work.

The AI storm in financial markets appears to be abating, marking a calmer turn in the latest trading session.

Mossimo Giannulli has travelled to Los Cabos with stylist Hannah Harrison, just over a month after his estranged wife, Lori Loughlin, filed for divorce. The 63-year-old fashion designer and the younger stylist flew to Mexico before the weekend for a break. They kept their outfits casual, with Giannulli wearing jeans and a striped T-shirt while Harrison was dressed in baggy trousers and a grey zip-up top. The pair arrived with a large amount of luggage, including Giannulli’s golf clubs. He is expected to play at one of the courses in the Cabo area during the trip. Loughlin’s divorce filing said…

A Florida man accused of robbing two banks while wearing a realistic prosthetic “old man” mask faces up to 40 years in federal prison if convicted, prosecutors say. David Sartin Jr, 40, of St Petersburg, has been charged with two counts of bank robbery over alleged hold-ups in Largo and St Petersburg in August and September. According to the criminal complaint, Sartin entered Valley Bank in Largo on 24 August wearing a prosthetic face covering with grey facial hair, dark clothing, gloves and a hat. He allegedly demanded cash and told the teller not to include dye packs. Investigators say…