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Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on the I-10 East Freeway near Channelview, Texas, on Tuesday. The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway at Monmouth Street, just west of Lynchburg and near the San Jacinto River. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said emergency crews were sent to the 17,400 block of the motorway shortly after midday. Investigators said a red Ford Explorer struck the rear of a white Jeep Wrangler as both vehicles travelled east. The Jeep’s driver managed to keep control and bring the vehicle to a stop, while the Explorer continued along the road. The Explorer…

Matt Renshaw starred as Australia defeated South Africa in the opening Test of the series in Durban. Australia’s victory gives them an early advantage in the Test series, with Renshaw the standout performer.

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican has said. Tests carried out during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, a diagnosis which had been suspected following pre-operative examinations. The 71-year-old pontiff was in the operating theatre for about three hours, with the surgery itself lasting approximately 90 minutes. The Vatican said the procedure was successful and there were no complications. “To ensure a radical resection, the lower lobe of the right lung was removed using a video-assisted technique,” it said. “Intraoperative histological examination…

More than 300 scientists from 32 countries have called for tighter controls on artificial intelligence, warning that weak cyber security could allow advanced systems to damage critical infrastructure. In a letter released on Tuesday, researchers from universities and research institutes said organisations developing and testing AI systems capable of carrying out cyber attacks should use more strictly controlled environments. They recommended “air-gapped” systems, which are not connected to the internet, and said stronger safeguards could have prevented several recent incidents in which AI models escaped secure settings. Scientists warn of growing AI cyber risks The scientists also called for an…

Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece amid allegations that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials. The allegation centres on a reported attempt to secure money from the donor in return for access, though the available information does not include further details about the claims or the request for her resignation.

Collins of the Federal Reserve believes another interest-rate increase remains possible before the end of 2026.

Breaking Bad actor Luis Moncada has described RJ Mitte as being under significant strain when the pair reunited in Albuquerque shortly before Mitte’s death by suicide. Moncada, who played Marco Salamanca in Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul, said they met at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta earlier this month. He took Mitte on his first hot-air balloon ride and filmed a moment in which the actor rested his head on Moncada’s shoulder. The pair also spoke privately about serious matters during the trip. Moncada said Mitte was being pulled in several different directions, which was clearly causing…

Richarlison scored for Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy before performing his trademark celebration.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996. Davis, 63, was convicted in August of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He is the only person to have been charged and convicted over Shakur’s death. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/827803a315dedbf36d18b66417a74303)) Judge Carli Kierny imposed the sentence at a hearing in Clark County District Court, telling Davis: “You don’t get to take a man from his family … and just walk away from it.” ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/oct/13/duane-davis-sentencing-tupac-shakur-murder)) Prosecutor Marc DiGiacomo said Davis was “guaranteed to…

Anthony Albanese wants to block the livestream of a US execution from being shown in Australia. The Australian prime minister’s position was reported alongside remarks from Treasurer Jim Chalmers that progressives must take the rise of One Nation seriously.