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Four men, including an employee of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, have been charged over an alleged year-long graffiti spree that caused more than $170,000 (£130,000) in damage to buildings across Los Angeles. Javier Rezendez Rocha, 38, is accused of helping to scale high-rise buildings with ladders and specialised climbing equipment before spray-painting their exteriors. Prosecutors allege the group used drones to film the vandalism and later sold merchandise linked to the graffiti. The alleged offences took place between August 2025 and August 2026, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators have linked the…

New Zealand extended their lead over Australia to 22-0 in Sydney after Rieko Ioane scored the All Blacks’ fourth try in the 27th minute. Ioane, brought in at centre, had the pace and power to finish the move out wide after Australia lost a lineout. The All Blacks showed patience in possession before Damian McKenzie created the opening for Will Jordan, who helped release Ioane to complete the scoring move.

Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at least eight people, injured 60 and disrupted electricity supplies to more than one million people, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes on Friday affected nine regions, including the eastern city of Kharkiv, the frontline city of Kramatorsk and areas near Ukraine’s borders with Poland. In Kharkiv, a 71-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man were killed in attacks on three districts, while 12 people were wounded, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said. Two people died in Kramatorsk, in the Donetsk region, and two others were killed in the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region. In Volyn, a drone hit a…

Missiles have targeted a Saudi oil hub as the conflict in Yemen escalates, in a development linked to the wider Iran war.

Jax Guelli followed up with Scott “Stew” Stewart after leaving Love Is Blind season 11 shortly after their first face-to-face meeting, he has revealed. Guelli ended their relationship after the pair met in person, but did not explain her decision directly to Stewart. Instead, crew members told him what had happened during his confessional. Speaking to E! News, Stewart said Guelli found him on Instagram after he returned to his hotel and sent him a message. “You leave the program, you go back to the hotel,” he said. “By the time I had checked into the hotel, I had a…

Several businesses in Tempe, Arizona, have suffered serious water damage after a leak developed in the roof of the building they occupy, prompting owners to call on the property owner to carry out repairs. Water has reportedly entered multiple units, damaging interiors and disrupting the businesses operating from the site. Owners say the problem needs to be addressed before further rain causes additional damage. The affected businesses are now seeking urgent action from the building’s owner, who has responsibility for resolving the roof defect and preventing further water from entering the premises. The full extent of the losses and the…

Authorities have seized the 2,000-tonne MV Cape Don from Sydney Harbour after assessments found the deteriorating vessel posed a risk to the harbour, the environment and the surrounding community. Transport for NSW Maritime took control of the ship at Balls Head in Waverton on Tuesday, with water police searching it to ensure nobody was on board. The agency said the seizure began a process to remove and dispose of the vessel. “Expert assessments found the vessel to be in extremely poor condition and posing a risk to Sydney Harbour, the environment and the community,” a Transport for NSW Maritime spokesperson…

The Plaza Hotel closure has left couples scrambling to rearrange weddings, recover deposits and find replacement venues after the New York landmark announced it would shut for at least four years. The Fifth Avenue hotel, famed for its chandeliers, grand ballrooms and links to Hollywood romance, is due to close in January while extensive restoration work is carried out on its historic exterior. Several couples said they learned of the decision through social media or friends rather than receiving direct notification from the hotel. Photographers, florists, bands and other suppliers had already been booked, with thousands of dollars paid in…

Oyster harvesting in California’s Tomales Bay has been suspended after a sewage leak entered Olema Creek, prompting state health officials to close all shellfish-growing areas in the bay. The closure followed the discovery of elevated bacteria during routine monitoring by the National Park Service. The affected creek flows into the southern end of Tomales Bay, one of western Marin County’s most important centres for commercial oyster farming and tourism. Tomales Bay oyster harvest suspended Marin County Environmental Health Services said the leak was traced to a failed septic system at the Due West Hotel and Tavern complex in Olema. A…

Mitchell Moses’ World Cup is over after scans confirmed the Australia halfback has suffered a high-grade muscle tear during the Kangaroos’ narrow win over New Zealand. The Parramatta captain was taken off shortly after half-time on Thursday night, with Tom Dearden moving into the halves. Moses is believed to have sustained the injury earlier in the match, with Reece Walsh taking over the kicking duties after Australia’s opening try. Australia coach Kevin Walters said Moses had tried to continue despite the problem. “Mitch made a wonderful contribution to our World Cup preparations during the camp in Sydney and very bravely…