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A woman told a social services worker that her ex-boyfriend would be responsible if she ever went missing, before she was murdered. Her warning specifically stated that she believed her former partner would kill her if she disappeared.

Emma Grede has urged women in business to trust their intuition and stop waiting until they feel ready, saying hesitation can be one of the most costly habits in professional life. The Skims co-founder was speaking at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Santa Barbara, California, where she said her confidence had been shaped by both success and failure. “I don’t second guess myself,” Grede told editorial director Ellie Austin. “I think a lot of us have that skill, but we talk ourselves out of it, and we second guess ourselves a lot. One of the most expensive habits…

The biological parents of a baby delivered by surrogate McKenna West have asked a judge to end their legal dispute, accusing her of pursuing custody while profiting from media attention. Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed, a California couple who hired West to carry their child, claim she has continued with her court action despite allegedly promising to abandon it. The couple say West is still seeking custody of their son, whom they have named Rumi, even after her efforts were rejected by courts in several states. The dispute began after Gilkar and Ahmed learned their baby would be born with…

Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium to maintain their winning start in the Champions League, scoring three times in a decisive seven-minute spell after the visitors had frustrated them for an hour. Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, lifting a composed finish over goalkeeper Berke Ozer after meeting Noni Madueke’s low cross. Eberechi Eze then doubled Arsenal’s advantage with a shot that took a slight deflection from Bukayo Saka’s pass, before Saka completed the scoring from close range after Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz combined to create the opening. Mikel Arteta had made five changes…

Costco has begun selling a Jimothy the raccoon plush toy for $10.99 at warehouses across the Pacific Northwest, giving fans of Seattle’s viral animal a new way to take home a piece of local internet folklore. The product is marketed as a dog toy, a detail that has divided some admirers. The soft toy depicts the unusually compact, short-spined raccoon first spotted in Seattle’s Ballard neighbourhood during the summer. Jimothy quickly became an online sensation, inspiring merchandise, artwork and appearances linked to the city’s sporting culture. Some social media users questioned why the stuffed animal had been designed for dogs…

German authorities are investigating possible sexual harassment after a robot allegedly touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements towards her in Cologne. Police were called to the incident at the weekend near a fast-food restaurant, where the robot was found in the boot of a vehicle. Officers confiscated it along with the mobile phones of two young men suspected of being involved. The robot’s suspected owner is understood to be 16, while his companion is 19. Police said the pair had allegedly filmed the incident, streamed it and provided commentary online. Neither man has been charged.…

MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum has warned that terrorist groups could use artificial intelligence to create new pathogens in an attempt to kill. He also said the security service was catching terrorists seeking to use AI-powered drones to carry out attacks in Britain. Sir Ken’s warning highlights the potential for AI to intensify threats from both biological weapons and remotely operated aircraft, as extremist groups explore ways to conduct attacks.

Chicago officials are considering legal action against 94-year-old industrialist Barre Seid, alleging that workers hired to scatter nuts for squirrels in Lincoln Park are helping to fuel a rat infestation. Alderman Timmy Knudsen is urging the Chicago Park District to sue Mr Seid over damage to the park. Park District officials are weighing their options, while the city has already issued citations over the alleged feeding. In a letter dated August 25, Mr Knudsen described the warning as a final notice and said city staff had received photographs and video appearing to show Mr Seid or his employees putting out…

RJ Mitte said his role in Breaking Bad had not made him a millionaire, claiming he lost much of his earnings to taxes and an allegedly dishonest business manager. The actor discussed his finances during an appearance on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast last year, telling presenters that the money he earned was far less than people might have assumed. Mitte said he had paid more in tax than he ultimately made, dismissing the situation as “the name of the game”. He also alleged that a business manager he hired while still a teenager had taken advantage of him and…

Florian Wirtz has been branded a potential “waste of money” after a difficult start to life at Liverpool, with Jason Cundy questioning whether the Germany international can turn his form around. The 23-year-old has faced growing criticism since moving to Anfield, with scrutiny intensifying after Liverpool’s 3-0 home defeat by Manchester City at the weekend. Wirtz established himself as a highly regarded player during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, but his performances in English football have so far failed to meet expectations. Liverpool’s supporters are increasingly impatient to see a greater influence from the midfielder given the club’s substantial investment…