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Donald Trump has waived new sanctions on Russia and threatened tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, saying the measures could be suspended in the national interests of the United States. The decision, announced late on Friday, came just days before 100% tariffs were due to be imposed on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil and natural gas under legislation signed by the US president last month. Mr Trump said he had notified Congress of the decision. He also suspended the law’s 500% tariffs on Russian goods and halted certain other sanctions against Moscow. The waivers will remain…

Flavio Bolsonaro has pledged to pursue fiscal adjustment in Brazil while rejecting cuts to social spending. His position combines a commitment to tighter fiscal management with opposition to reducing expenditure on social programmes.

A Florida animal control officer has been arrested after allegedly using a City of Palm Coast credit card to pay a $386.64 veterinary bill for her personal dog, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Chelsie Willis, 36, of Fort McCoy, was arrested on Friday, 16 October, and charged with fraudulent use of a credit card involving more than $100. Deputies said Willis used the city-issued card on 18 September at East Coast Animal Hospital, where her dog, Layla, was being treated. The card was also used for authorised city expenses during the visit, before the charge for the personal…

A Melbourne cafe has been destroyed in an arson attack on a neighbouring tobacco shop, leaving newlywed owners Manali Purohit and Ashish Sharma calling for government action to curb the violence linked to illegal tobacco. The couple’s vegan eatery, And Bodega, on St Georges Road in Fitzroy North, was gutted when the tobacconist was allegedly set alight. Another cafe was also damaged, while the owners were left facing a bill of more than $100,000. Mr Sharma said the couple had initially welcomed plans for a grocery store to open next door, believing it would complement their business. But they soon…

Kaylub Giamanco, a father driving past his daughters’ elementary school in Oregon, followed an armed 16-year-old into the building and shot him after gunfire killed three children and a teacher. Giamanco, 36, was on his way home for lunch on Thursday when he heard shots at Silver Rail Elementary, where his daughters, aged five and 10, are pupils. His brother Kyle said Giamanco, a carpenter who legally owns a concealed weapon, entered the special education area after pursuing the gunman. Authorities said the shooter, identified as Griffin John II, killed children aged five, eight and 11, as well as a…

McDonald’s is bringing back its Boo Buckets for Halloween with a new Disney Villains collection, launching at participating restaurants nationwide on 20 October 2026. The Disney Villains Boo Buckets Happy Meal will be available for a limited time, while stocks last. Customers are advised to check with their local restaurant or the McDonald’s app for availability. Which Disney villains feature in the Boo Buckets collection? The 2026 range includes five designs based on well-known Disney characters: Jafar from Aladdin, Ursula from The Little Mermaid, Scar from The Lion King, Cruella from One Hundred and One Dalmatians and Maleficent from Sleeping…

A Scottsdale man allegedly opened fire at an apartment complex after neighbours refused his offer of cocaine, telling them the rejection was “offensive to his culture”, according to court documents. Samuel Ellery Sedgwick, 49, is accused of assaulting residents at the property near Miller and Osborn roads on Thursday, October 15, before returning with a handgun and firing ten rounds. He faces several felony charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and shooting at a building. ([fox10phoenix.com](https://fox10phoenix.com/news/scottsdale-man-said-refusing-cocaine-was-offensive-his-culture-before-shooting-up-apartment-police-say)) Scottsdale shooting followed alleged cocaine dispute Scottsdale police were called to the complex at about 10.45am following reports of an assault. Investigators…

AFLW Round 10 begins with Melbourne facing Richmond at Ikon Park on Friday evening, with the match scheduled for 7.15pm AEDT. Saturday’s programme features five matches. Adelaide meet Gold Coast at Unley Oval at 1.05pm, followed by Carlton against the Western Bulldogs at Ikon Park at 3.05pm. Brisbane Lions host Port Adelaide at Brighton Homes Arena in Ipswich at 5.05pm, while West Coast take on Geelong at Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Perth at 7.15pm. Sunday’s action starts with Collingwood against Sydney at Windy Hill at 12.30pm. GWS then play Hawthorn at Henson Park in Sydney at 2.35pm, before Essendon face…

Fighting between Yemen’s Houthi movement and the internationally recognised government has intensified in Taiz, deepening the healthcare crisis in the besieged city. Taiz has become a new frontline in the conflict, with vital supplies cut off as the fighting continues. Food, fuel and medicine are among the essentials affected. The worsening access to basic necessities is adding to the humanitarian crisis facing residents of the city.

Donald Trump has suspended sweeping tariffs on Russia ahead of the US midterm elections, putting the measures on hold before the vote.