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An Air Force service member has died after falling during a rappelling display at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, shortly before a University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) football game against Navy. The incident happened on Saturday evening, 17 October, during the university’s annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans event. Four military personnel had been due to descend from the stadium roof to the pitch before the match. The service member, who has not been publicly identified, was assigned to Detachment 2 of the US Air Force’s 6th Combat Training Squadron. He was treated on the field…

Most Australian workers believe the nation’s biggest companies have a responsibility to act on climate change, but a new survey has found widespread scepticism that meaningful progress is being made. The research, conducted by the Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics, surveyed 2,048 workers across Australia. It found employees were willing to support corporate climate action but were “unwilling to take it on trust”. Professor Anthony Langlois, the centre’s director and Stan Perron Dean of Applied Ethics, said climate change had become a workplace health, safety and productivity issue, with its effects most keenly felt in frontline roles. Among technicians, trades…

Shawn Oliver, a New Bedford city councillor and Republican candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, has been arrested after police said his SUV overturned and struck several parked cars in an alleged drink-driving crash. The collision happened at about 11.40pm on Saturday on Dartmouth Street in New Bedford. Police said five cars were involved, with two suffering extensive damage. Oliver was taken to St Luke’s Hospital for treatment before being arrested following investigations at the crash scene and the hospital. He faces charges of operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, a marked-lanes violation and speeding.…

A newly unsealed federal court letter says an informant described as “extremely reliable” gave investigators information about the disposal of the knife allegedly used to kill Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1994. The document also refers to claims about OJ Simpson’s alleged domestic violence and the former couple’s purported narcotics use. It does not disclose whether Joseph “Joey” Ippolito implicated himself or anyone else in the killings, or provide specific details about the weapon. Simpson was acquitted of the murders in 1995, although he was later found liable for the wrongful deaths in a civil case. He continued…

Donald Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for another term as Israeli prime minister, days before Israel’s election on October 27. In a message on Truth Social, Mr Trump addressed “the Great People of Israel” and described Mr Netanyahu as “Strong, Brave, and Brilliant.” The US president also linked his support for Mr Netanyahu to the Iran War, saying: “If Israel has the wrong Leader, which would be anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so.” Mr Trump and Mr Netanyahu have maintained a close working relationship for years,…

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib after sending scouts to watch the 23-year-old in action ahead of the January transfer window. The German forward scored the only goal in Frankfurt’s 1-0 Bundesliga win over Cologne, taking his league tally for the season to five. Tottenham scouts watch Ebnoutalib Ebnoutalib has reportedly been on Tottenham’s radar for several months, and the latest scouting visit suggests the north London club remain serious about assessing his potential. His physical presence, movement and finishing have helped establish him as one of the Bundesliga’s emerging attacking prospects. Tottenham…

A 35-year-old man suspected of killing his 88-year-old grandfather in Florida has been arrested after a vehicle pursuit in Indian River County, authorities said. Earl Douglas Wadlington III was detained in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, after deputies and police officers located him driving his grandfather’s vehicle, according to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. Florida homicide suspect arrested after pursuit The investigation began on October 12 when a relative contacted law enforcement after being unable to reach Paul Eugene Baker for several days. She went to his Okeechobee County home and found it in disarray, raising concerns about…

Australian workers overwhelmingly believe the country’s largest companies have a responsibility to tackle climate change, but a national survey has found widespread scepticism that businesses are making meaningful progress. The research, by the Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics, surveyed 2,048 workers and found employees were prepared to support corporate climate action, provided companies could produce evidence to support their claims. Professor Anthony Langlois, the centre’s director, said climate change had become a workplace health, safety and productivity issue, with its effects concentrated among people in frontline roles. Among technicians, trades workers and machinery operators, 59% said they had worked in…

Republican Congressman Mike Turner has called for a congressional investigation into the reported disruption of Starlink communications used by Ukraine, saying the breakdown may have put lives at risk. Mr Turner, who sits on the US Armed Services Committee, said the explanation from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the service had “sort of happened” to slow was not adequate. “Absolutely not,” Mr Turner said when asked whether the explanation was sufficient. “There needs to be an investigation. There needs to be a congressional investigation.” Starlink is used by Ukrainian forces for communications and to control drones. Mr Rubio said…

A judge apologised to an Albanian man after sentencing him to 20 months in prison for helping run a cannabis farm on his 33rd birthday. Agim Cjapi was arrested inside a building in Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, where police found 293 cannabis plants spread across several rooms. Recorder Anna Vigars KC imposed the immediate sentence at Carlisle Crown Court on Friday. Addressing Cjapi, she said: “I am sorry that this hearing has had to take place on your birthday. I hope there will be more pleasant birthdays in the future.” The court heard the operation was a sophisticated cannabis…