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Two Greenpeace activists have been removed from an offshore drilling rig at Woodside’s Scarborough gas site in Western Australia and taken into police custody. The pair had spent the night on the 70,000-tonne floating platform after climbing on to it at about 5.45am on Saturday. The site is 375km off the coast of Karratha. They were protesting against what Greenpeace described as environmental threats to nearby Scott Reef. Australian Border Force officers led the operation to remove them, after Woodside and Western Australia Police directed enquiries to the agency. Greenpeace said a police helicopter landed on the rig and the…

A Dorset woman who struggled with her weight for 25 years says a diet based on gut health helped her achieve a four-stone weight loss, while also easing debilitating migraines and symptoms associated with the menopause. Becky Tucker, from Poole, was 48 when she realised she no longer had the energy to play with her grandchildren in the park. She had been experiencing fatigue, anxiety, mood swings, hot flushes and poor sleep as she went through perimenopause. At more than 13 stone and with a BMI of 29, she had repeatedly tried weight-loss plans. Although they initially worked, she would…

Celebrity pumpkin pictures are capturing autumn outings and Halloween preparations, with stars including Asian Doll, Trisha Paytas, Gretchen Rossi and Holly Madison joining in the seasonal celebrations. Asian Doll appeared at a pumpkin patch with a small pumpkin, while Trisha Paytas marked the occasion with her children during a family outing. Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi and her daughter posed at the patch in matching cowgirl hats. Holly Madison took a different approach to the autumn tradition, making time to carve a pumpkin and leaving the interior on display. The collection of celebrity pumpkin pictures brings…

A German publisher has cancelled the planned release of a wartime romance novel about a Ukrainian woman and a Russian soldier after criticism that it risked romanticising Russia’s occupation of Ukraine. Matthias Slunitschek, head of Molino publishing house, said on Friday that the decision had been taken at the author’s request following a flood of critical comments about Who I Am When You See Me. The novel was due to be published on November 1. Its story is set in occupied Kherson, where Ukrainian civilian Lyusiya is rescued by a masked Russian soldier after an explosion. The pair then develop…

Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a dominant second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena. The champion made an explosive start to their rematch, flooring Wardley with a straight right just 17 seconds after the opening bell. Wardley rose before the count ended, but was subjected to sustained punishment on the ropes before the bell brought the first round to a close. There was no respite in the second. Dubois continued to land heavily until Wardley’s corner threw in the towel, prompting referee Steve Gray to stop the contest. “Fabio is a great warrior, coming in…

Antonio Conte has not agreed to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, Fabrizio Romano has said, despite growing speculation that the Italian could be appointed if the club decide to change manager. Conte has emerged as a realistic option amid United’s poor start to the season, with reports in Italy suggesting that an agreement had already been reached. However, Romano has dismissed that claim and said the former Chelsea boss has not committed himself to Manchester United or any other club. “My understanding is that Antonio Conte has no agreement with any club,” Romano said on his YouTube channel. Conte…

Andrew Forrest has called on the Western Australian Government to speed up green energy approvals, saying climate ambitions must be translated into construction ahead of the Global Citizen NOW: Perth event. The billionaire chairman of Fortescue said the gathering should be used to demonstrate what can be built in Western Australia and carry that ambition through to the next United Nations climate conference, COP31. “You don’t deliver an energy transition by talking about it. You deliver it by the Government doing what it is elected to do and providing approvals in the best interest of Western Australians, then immediately getting…

Former Guatemalan prosecutor and lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa has been shot dead at a sports centre in Guatemala City, with police arresting two men in connection with the killing. The attack took place on Saturday at the Campo Marte sports complex. Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro also died, according to the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Police said they arrested two suspects shortly afterwards and seized a carbine-style firearm and a motorcycle. The identities of those arrested were not given in the statement. Foppa, 43, was known for taking on cases involving powerful politicians, business leaders and companies. He had previously headed…

Billy Evans appears to have updated a post from Elizabeth Holmes’s X account after watching the documentary You Can See Everything, adding a signature that seemingly claimed she had written the original remarks about Charlie Kirk. The post, published on 13 September 2025, said: “Charlie Kirk talked profoundly about forgiveness; its power. I keep thinking about that today and what it means to rise in the face of the unforgivable.” On 17 October 2026, the account added “-EAH” beneath the post, indicating that the words were allegedly Holmes’s own. However, the documentary raises questions about who has been writing and…

Manchester United are in talks with Bruno Fernandes over a new contract as uncertainty grows over whether the captain will remain at Old Trafford beyond next summer. Fernandes is approaching the end of his current agreement, although the club have the option to extend it by a further 12 months. United are keen to resolve the situation rather than allow speculation over his future to continue. The Portugal international’s form has dipped this season, with just one assist in all competitions after he broke the Premier League assist record with 21 last term. Michael Carrick has also suggested that Fernandes…