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Michael Ratney, a former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has discussed the Houthi threat after a recent attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Appearing on The Daily Report, Mr Ratney examined the Houthis’ role following the incident at the Saudi capital’s international airport. The attack has drawn renewed attention to the threat posed by the group, with the former ambassador providing analysis of the developments in Riyadh.

The Ukrainian president has warned that “people will die” as a consequence of damage to military defences, while expressing regret over the loss of a key ally. “It is a pity that we are losing a strong partner,” the president said.

Six Flags Over Georgia was sued over alleged injuries on its Thunder River water ride, according to a case filed in 2024 concerning an incident at the park in July 2022. Bryce and Beatrice Jamison alleged that Bryce was thrown from his seat when the raft collided with part of the ride’s terrain. He said he was wearing his seatbelt at the time. The impact allegedly sent him to the floor of the raft, causing injuries to his arm, neck, shoulder, back and thigh. Bryce claimed the belt appeared to be latched even though it had not secured properly, and…

Early voting is under way for Arizona’s November general election, with voters in Maricopa County able to return ballots by mail, use designated drop boxes or cast their votes in person at one of more than 280 locations. The county, which includes Phoenix and surrounding communities, has published a detailed list of vote centres and ballot drop-off sites ahead of Election Day on November 3, 2026. Opening dates vary between locations. Some in-person voting sites are scheduled to open on October 23, others on October 31 or November 2, while a number of venues will be available only on Election…

Australian shares fell in early trading after Wall Street suffered its worst session since July, with worsening US inflation raising expectations that the Federal Reserve could increase interest rates again. The S&P/ASX 200 was down 53.9 points, or 0.6 per cent, at 8,674. The index also lost 0.6 per cent on Wednesday, while the Australian dollar weakened to US69.66 cents. US consumer prices rose 3.7 per cent in the year to September, accelerating from 3.4 per cent in August and exceeding economists’ expectations of 3.6 per cent. The figures prompted a sharp rise in Treasury yields and led traders to…

A Florida man has been arrested on a murder charge over the 2011 disappearance of his former fiancée, Michelle Parker, who has never been found. Dale Smith Jr. was taken into custody in Orlando on one count of second-degree murder, the Orlando Police Department said. Parker, who was 33 when she disappeared, and Smith had two children together. She vanished on 17 November 2011, the same day an episode of the television court programme The People’s Court aired featuring the pair in a dispute over an engagement ring. Parker’s SUV was found abandoned the following day. Her mobile phone was…

Content creator Jennifer Burnham has shared a heartbreaking compilation of videos featuring her son Baxter, following his death at the age of four. The tribute, posted on Instagram, brings together clips of Baxter from over the years.

An Ohio police lieutenant has been indicted on a felony charge after allegedly using his department’s Flock licence plate reader system to track someone he knew for personal reasons. Walter Cordes, 48, of the Sharonville Police Department, is accused of searching the system 29 times between 19 December 2024 and 20 April 2026, according to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. A grand jury indicted him on 13 October on one count of unauthorised use of a computer, cable or telecommunications property. The fifth-degree felony carries a maximum sentence of 12 months in prison under Ohio law. Prosecutors have not identified…

Homer Laffoon, the 24-year-old son of late actress Anne Heche, has been accused of being a “deadbeat dad” by the mother of his young son. Jessica Lamberto, 42, claims Laffoon has never contacted her to ask about their nearly three-year-old son, Rocco, who she says is non-verbal, autistic and has global developmental delay. Lamberto said she was still processing the diagnosis and described the confirmation as devastating. Rocco has also recently undergone an MRI, with his mother awaiting the results. The mother, who describes herself as a single parent, said she takes Rocco to physical, occupational, speech and behavioural therapy…

Lisandro Martinez has sought to clarify his criticism of Manchester United’s hierarchy after their 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid, but the defender stopped short of apologising for his remarks. The Argentina international had questioned the club’s summer recruitment and said he expected more from “upstairs”, while also singling out technical director Jason Wilcox. He issued a statement on Wednesday night, saying he had spoken “out of anger and frustration at not getting the result we all wanted”. Martinez added that he wanted Manchester United to compete for the biggest honours and said his comments reflected the standards he…