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Bella Hadid opened the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, appearing in a floral-inspired runway look on Sunday night. The 30-year-old model wore an embellished floral bra, a bright green mini skirt and dramatic wings covered in flowers. She completed the look with matching green heels, while her blonde hair was styled in loose waves. The oversized wings featured green branches decorated with colourful flowers, giving the ensemble a garden-inspired appearance and setting the tone for Hadid’s spring-themed segment. The appearance marked Hadid’s fourth Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She previously walked for the…

US shoppers are facing growing concern over the spread of digital shelf labels, algorithmic pricing and the possibility that personal data could influence what they pay in shops, restaurants and online. The technology is being adopted by retailers across the country as businesses seek to update prices more quickly, respond to demand and reduce the amount of manual work involved in replacing paper labels. But the shift has fuelled questions about whether different customers could eventually be shown different prices for the same product. Digital shelf labels are already appearing in grocery stores and department stores, allowing prices to be…

Ford Australia has recalled 3,745 F-150 vehicles over concerns that a defect could cause the fuel tank strap to detach while the vehicle is being driven, potentially leading to a fire. The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2023 and 2026. Ford said the strap may not have been properly secured to the frame rail, allowing fuel to leak if it becomes detached. “This could cause fuel to leak and, in the presence of an external ignition source, result in a vehicle fire,” the company said in its recall notice. Ford warned that a fire could increase the risk of injury…

Donald Trump has blamed immigration for a wave of riots across France, after a town hall in Limoges was set ablaze, businesses were looted and hundreds of people were injured. The unrest, which has also spread to Milan and Lisbon, followed weeks of protests over staff shortages, the rising cost of living and anger directed at President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said: “France is burning! The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country. Close your Borders and take control, before…

Anthropic is committing 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund, creating a vehicle whose value could rise alongside the artificial intelligence company’s stock. The Anthropic Public Benefit Fund will have greater flexibility to support projects linked to the company’s social mission. Anthropic said it could make large donations to established non-profit organisations or distribute funds directly to specific groups. The company cited the impact of AI on labour markets as one area for possible action. It has already pledged 200 million dollars to study the effects of AI, but said the pace of technological progress meant “bolder…

Carrie Coon has been helping her fellow actresses on The Gilded Age cope with the physical demands of the period drama by handing out specialised neck rests. The actress discussed the devices during an appearance at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, explaining that the cast’s elaborate wigs and large period costumes can make it difficult to rest comfortably. Coon showed how a device known as a Cranial Cradle works, allowing the wearer to lie down without crushing their carefully styled headwear. She said the neck support could be used on planes and even against walls, making it a practical…

Banana Ball will return to Milwaukee in 2027, with the Party Animals and Firefighters scheduled to play twice at American Family Field. The games will take place on Friday, August 13, and Saturday, August 14, as part of the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour. Milwaukee is one of 74 cities included in the newly released schedule. Banana Ball World Tour returns to Milwaukee American Family Field is among 23 Major League Baseball stadiums selected to host the tour, which combines baseball with choreographed routines, trick plays and heavy crowd interaction. The format also features a two-hour time limit, points-based scoring…

A video of a woman carrying a huge carp from a pond in Sydney’s Centennial Park has prompted a debate over fishing in the popular public park. The woman was filmed hauling the torso-length fish over her shoulder, with the footage later viewed by thousands of people on social media. Some viewers criticised her for allegedly fishing illegally in the park, while others said removing the carp could help protect local waterways because it is an invasive species. Greater Sydney Parklands, the NSW Government agency responsible for the site, said fishing was not allowed in Centennial Parklands. “Fishing is not…

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking further war before elections, as fighting in Yemen was reported to have flared. Araghchi’s claim was issued during live updates on October 18, 2026. No further details of the alleged Israeli intentions or the fighting in Yemen were provided.

Central banks are moving gold reserves between continents as geopolitical tensions sharpen scrutiny of where bullion is held, with the Netherlands transferring more than 85 tonnes from North America to Europe. De Nederlandsche Bank moved more than 78 tonnes stored in New York and a further seven tonnes in Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest” and the need to improve its “crisis preparedness”. Olaf Sleijpen, the Dutch central bank’s governor, said London’s position as the world’s largest trading hub for bullion would make the gold held at the Bank of England more accessible. “We expect that we will never…