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An Australian restaurant has become the country’s first and only establishment to receive two Michelin stars, as more than 70 eateries were recognised by the prestigious fine-dining guide. The awards mark a significant moment for Australia’s restaurant industry, with the Michelin Guide honouring venues across the country for their culinary standards.

A Wyoming graduate student has been arrested over allegations that she poisoned a colleague’s tea with acrylamide before attempting to leave the United States, prosecutors say. Aili Wang, 32, was detained at Los Angeles International Airport on 6 October as she allegedly tried to return to China. Police say she had several laptops, external storage devices, documents and other materials with her. Wang, a microbiology student from China, faces a felony aggravated assault and battery charge in Wyoming. She remained in custody in Los Angeles without bail, while a judge in Albany County raised her bond to 1.5 million US…

Albanian students have clashed with police during protests over the rising cost of education, poor conditions at universities and limited job prospects. The demonstrations brought students out to voice concerns about the state of higher education and the financial burden of studying. They also protested over what they described as bleak employment prospects after graduation, with confrontations breaking out between protesters and police.

Abu Dhabi is investing 13 billion dirhams (£3.5 billion) to become the world’s first “AI-native” government, with officials promising digital services that can complete routine paperwork on residents’ behalf by 2027. Ruba Al Hassan, director general of strategic affairs and future foresight at Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement, said the emirate wanted people to spend less time applying for services that the government already has enough information to provide. The programme is centred on AutoGov, launched through the TAMM app in October 2025. The platform brings together more than 1,000 government services for citizens, residents, businesses and visitors. It…

Washington DC is set for near-record warmth on Wednesday, October 14, with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 80s before showers and isolated thunderstorms move across the region later in the day. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of about 31C (88F) in the capital, matching or potentially exceeding the daily record of 87F (30.5C) set in 1975 at Washington National Airport. Most areas are expected to remain dry through the afternoon, with a cold front approaching from the north-west. Scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop from late afternoon into the evening, particularly north and west of…

A mother has been charged over a crash in Moana, South Australia, that killed her 11-year-old daughter, Delilah Peterson. South Australia Police allege the 35-year-old Christie Downs woman was driving a Nissan sedan when it collided with a Subaru station wagon on Commercial Road at about 6.45pm on September 22. Delilah, who was travelling as a passenger in the Nissan, died at the scene. Her mother was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Subaru, a 37-year-old man from Seaford Meadows, suffered minor injuries and was later discharged. Mother charged over Moana crash Police said the woman…

Artificial intelligence was used in ransomware attacks experienced by 84% of surveyed victims, while 44% said their own AI systems had been exploited, according to a global cybersecurity report. The findings, published in Semperis’s 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, suggest that criminal groups are using AI to increase the speed, scale and sophistication of attacks against organisations. The report was based on responses from 1,200 IT and security professionals across nine countries and eight industry sectors. It found that 69% of ransomware victims had suffered multiple successful attacks in the previous year, while 59% had paid a ransom at least once.…

Rusty Goffe landed his breakthrough role as an Oompa-Loompa in Mel Stuart’s 1971 classic, before going on to appear in Star Wars and five Harry Potter films. Goffe was 22 when he was cast in the film, marking the start of a career that would include roles in two major film franchises.

Bank of America is due to report its third-quarter earnings after being hit with a $1.2 billion penalty by the US Treasury Department, putting fresh scrutiny on chief executive Brian Moynihan’s oversight of controls at the bank. The charge, announced a day before the results, is expected to reduce net income by 17 cents a share. It adds an unexpected point of focus to an otherwise routine week of results from major US lenders. Bank of America, the second-largest US bank by assets, is scheduled to publish its figures before the opening bell on Wednesday. Investors are expected to assess…

Millwall manager Alex Neil has criticised the decision to pause his side’s Championship match against Swansea after alleged racist chanting towards Swans substitute Eom Ji-Sung was reported to officials. Referee Edward Duckworth stopped the game at The Den in the 65th minute, with play suspended for almost seven minutes as the allegation was addressed. Swansea went on to win 1-0 and remain Championship leaders. Duckworth spoke to Neil, Swansea manager Vitor Matos and fourth official Ruebyn Ricardo near the dugouts. A security guard also attended, while the referee appeared to indicate an area of the stands behind the Swansea dugout.…