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Police have released CCTV images as they investigate a series of alleged sexual offences against women using walking trails in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Three incidents were reported in the Narrabeen area between October 7 and October 8. Police allege that, in each case, a man approached women on walking trails, sexually touched them and rode away on an e-bike. One alleged incident was reported after a woman walking near South Creek Road, by Narrabeen Lagoon in Wheelers Heights, at about 4.30pm on October 1 was approached by an unknown man. He allegedly touched her sexually before speeding away on an…

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus have sparked engagement rumours after the actress was photographed wearing a large diamond ring on her left hand. Hurley, 61, appeared to draw attention to the jewellery in a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from her television series, The ‘Burbs. In one image, she posed in a bathrobe with her left hand clearly visible. The actress and the country singer, 65, made their relationship public in April 2025, having first met while working on the 2022 film Christmas in Paradise. People described as insiders have claimed that Cyrus has proposed after more than a year…

Brazil may offer credit lines to help ease the impact of tax and labour reforms, a minister has said. The possible support would be intended to reduce the effect of the reforms, although no further details about the credit lines were provided.

Marilyn Monroe’s former Palm Springs home has sold for $2.81 million to local designer Violet Moran, who plans to restore the property while preserving its character and design. The house, which Monroe owned in the early 1960s, covers about 3,000 square feet and includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, several entertaining areas and a private swimming pool. Moran is understood to be delighted to take on the property, where one of her favourite celebrities once lived. Although she intends to make the home her own, she also plans to maintain its integrity and aesthetic. An invitation-only housewarming event is…

A 16-year-old former pupil has been identified as the suspect in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, in which three children and a teacher were killed. Griffin J. John II opened fire at the school on Thursday, October 15, according to Bend police chief Mike Krantz. A seven-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were also wounded and remained in critical condition. Police said the victims were aged five, eight and 11. The attacker was killed inside the school shortly after officers arrived, after an armed member of the public followed him into the building and shot…

Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia after just five days as White House press secretary, ending a turbulent start to her tenure as the administration’s top spokesperson. Advisers to the president said she was leaving the role after Trump told reporters he had urged her to reconsider it. Speaking before leaving the White House for a political rally in Georgia, he said: “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider.” Trump said he had told Zacharia they would speak when he returned and that he would leave the decision to her. But he also questioned whether the job was right for…

A 16-year-old former pupil has been identified as the suspect in the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend, Oregon, in which three children and a teacher were killed. Bend police chief Mike Krantz named the teenager as Griffin J. John II during a news conference on Friday. Police said he was shot dead by a parent who intervened at the school. The victims included children aged five, eight and 11, as well as 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert. The five-year-old was identified by police and her family as Rhoam Summer. A seven-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were critically injured…

Meta employees acknowledged in internal messages that restrictions on Instagram negatively affected the accounts of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during the country’s election, according to reports. The messages also indicated that Instagram recommended the profile of Lula’s rival, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, along with his WhatsApp channel. The claims were reported by the Brazilian daily Folha de S Paulo, which said it had reviewed the communications. Meta said the technical problems mentioned in the messages were already public and that the discussions concerned only the seriousness of the issues, rather than political interference. “Any suggestion that Meta favors…

An armed bystander stopped a shooting at a school in Bend, Oregon, prompting renewed discussion about the rare occasions when an armed civilian brings an attack to an end. Experts are examining the circumstances surrounding the intervention and how often armed bystanders have halted school shootings. The incident has also drawn a response from gun rights groups. The Bend shooting is being considered as part of a wider debate over the role of armed civilians during attacks, with experts stressing how uncommon such interventions are.

US air traffic controllers have reached an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a 2.8% pay rise, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The deal covers air traffic controllers and was agreed with the FAA, the report said.