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Delta Goodrem was in tears after a rib injury forced her to miss Strictly Come Dancing. The singer spoke about the setback in an injury update, as she faced being unable to take part in the programme.

Vice President JD Vance answered voter questions during a CBS News town hall that aired on Saturday night, addressing issues including the war in Iran, gas prices and immigration. The event featured questions from voters on a range of topics, with Mr Vance responding to concerns about the conflict, household fuel costs and immigration. Highlights from the JD Vance town hall included his exchanges on each of those issues.

The Trump administration has asked Israel to stop settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, amid outrage over an assault on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine. The US demand follows what the source material describes as a savage settler attack on Ms Levine on Friday. Mr Rubio’s intervention signals a call for a crackdown on settler violence, with the administration pressing Israel to halt such attacks in the occupied West Bank.

No Kings rallies in Chicago and the northern suburbs have turned opposition to the Trump administration into a campaign for early voting, as ballots become available across the city ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. Several hundred people gathered in Evanston on Saturday, 17 October, marching with placards and chanting slogans as part of a nationwide day of action organised around the message “Vote Early”. Similar demonstrations were held in Chicago neighbourhoods including Edgewater. The Chicago Board of Elections has confirmed that early voting will expand to permanent sites in all 50 wards on Monday, 19 October. Voters will…

Western Australia have welcomed back Cam Bancroft and Jayden Goodwin after illness ahead of their Sheffield Shield meeting with New South Wales at the WACA Ground on Monday. The pair have been included in an expanded 14-man squad for the second match of the season, following a disrupted opening round in which illness spread through the WA camp. Goodwin was withdrawn before the victory over Queensland and replaced by debutant Tom Murray. Murray then became ill before the second day, allowing Sam Whiteman to come into the side. Bancroft played through WA’s two-wicket win over the Bulls, scoring 16 and…

Riots in France erupted on Friday as President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, faced criticism after being pictured dancing at a Celine Dion concert earlier in the evening. The couple were seen clapping along from a private box as protests over living costs, public finances and inequality spread across the country. Critics compared them to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the royal couple executed during the French Revolution. An estimated 550,000 people took part in demonstrations, with barricades and public buildings set alight, cars overturned and clashes reported between protesters and police in cities nationwide. By 6pm, more than…

Dozens of “No Kings: Vote Early” demonstrations were held across Texas on Saturday as organisers urged residents to make a plan to vote ahead of the November election. The non-partisan day of action brought together communities and organisations in cities including Houston, Dallas, Austin, Denton, El Paso, Arlington, Plano and San Antonio. Events ranged from rallies and car parades to voter-registration drives, election-protection sessions and neighbourhood gatherings. Organisers said the aim was to help eligible voters understand their options, prepare for early voting and ensure that every lawful ballot was counted. The events formed part of a nationwide campaign that…

Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a clothing brand to help support his family while he faces ongoing legal battles involving alleged war crimes and murder charges. The former SAS corporal and Victoria Cross recipient began selling T-shirts, hoodies and trucker hats through the Epic 1 Two online store on Sunday. The brand takes its name from Roberts-Smith’s military radio call sign. It was announced on Friday, followed by an elusive video posted on the brand’s newly created Instagram account, which quickly attracted more than 36,000 followers. Roberts-Smith features as a model on the website, including on a graphic T-shirt showing him…

Katie Zacharia has been fired as White House press secretary after just five days in the role, following a difficult first briefing and an abrupt meeting involving vice president JD Vance. Zacharia was being interviewed by the Wall Street Journal in her new West Wing office on Friday when senior presidential adviser Jason Miller interrupted, tapping her on the shoulder and saying: “JD wanted to chat with us real quick.” She left the interview and did not return. Later that day, President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters at the helipad before leaving for Joint Base Andrews. Asked about Zacharia’s…

Taylor Swift made a striking appearance at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, arriving in an icy-blue Dior gown before taking to the stage as the evening’s closing performer. The strapless ballgown featured a softly ruched bodice, a finely pleated skirt and a dramatic train. A sparkling bow at the neckline added a fairytale touch to the look, which brought a modern Cinderella-inspired feel to the red carpet. Swift completed the outfit with glittering Chopard jewellery and a softly curled, side-swept lob styled half-up. Her earrings were made from platinum set with 32.40 carats of diamonds, while a…