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RJ Mitte’s messages about his struggles as a disabled actor have shed light on the barriers he said he faced in Hollywood, shortly after his death in Texas at the age of 34. The Breaking Bad star exchanged years of messages with a friend about casting, representation and the impact of cerebral palsy on his career. He was reported to have died by suicide on Monday. In one message from April 2017, Mitte described being told that roles were not written as disabled characters. “When I go for a part, they sometimes tell me that it’s not a character with…

Cornell University has suspended all parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year, as it faces mounting scrutiny over its handling of allegations that a student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024. The ban, announced by university president Michael Kotlikoff, applies to houses affiliated with Cornell’s Interfraternity Council. A new “zero tolerance” policy means any breach will trigger the immediate emergency suspension of the fraternity involved. Mr Kotlikoff said the measures would allow the university to conduct a full review of fraternity life and consider whether, and in what…

France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor has taken over the investigation into a school shooting near Marseille after investigators found the 14-year-old suspect appeared to be linked to the online True Crime Community. The pupil allegedly used a hunting rifle hidden in a guitar case to shoot and wound two teachers at the school on Monday. The incident caused panic as children ran for cover. The Marseille Prosecutor’s Office relinquished jurisdiction on Tuesday, the anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said. “Initial investigations, including an analysis of the minor’s digital devices, indicate probable affiliation with the True Crime Community (TCC) movement and suggest that the criminal…

The Vatican has announced that the Pope’s lung surgery was successful and went as planned. The update was issued by Vatican officials, confirming the outcome of the procedure.

Text messages exchanged after a night of drinking, drug use and group sex at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity house show Jane Doe reassuring a fraternity member and asking him to help recover earrings she believed she had lost. The messages, sent between October 21 and October 31, 2024, came less than 48 hours after the incident. Cornell’s Title IX investigation later found the man responsible for sexual assault and he was expelled, according to Doe’s lawyer and the New York Times. The man, identified as MALE 2 in Doe’s civil lawsuit, has not been charged with a crime and…

Three people have been sentenced to death in China for running scam centres in Myanmar as part of a criminal network accused of telecommunications fraud, trafficking and murder. Quanzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Fujian province named the defendants as Wei Huairen, Chen Dawei and Liao Jingfang. The court said they were members of the “Wei family criminal gang”. Wei was described as one of the group’s leaders and was convicted of several offences, including murder. The syndicate was also involved in drug trafficking, organised prostitution and illegal casino operations, the court said. At least two Chinese nationals were murdered in…

A dispute between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn shop over a $15,000 mechanical bird has escalated into a public argument about customer service, social-media backlash and how businesses should respond when a customer feels judged. Clarkson said on X that she received what she described as the “Pretty Woman treatment” during a visit to Art of Play in Brooklyn Heights. She alleged that a member of staff looked at her as if she “couldn’t afford” the mechanical bird she wanted to buy. Art of Play said the bird, a singing and dancing automaton named Molly, was permanently attached to the…

TMZ is inviting viewers into its newsroom through a live stream broadcast every weekday between 10.30am and noon Pacific Time, offering a behind-the-scenes view of the organisation as stories develop. The TMZ live stream may feature breaking news, conversations among staff or lighter moments in the office, with the content varying from day to day. Viewers can also take part by submitting comments, which staff respond to directly during the broadcast. The live stream is also used to produce the “TMZ Live” television programme.

Liverpool and Chelsea have been handed a potential opportunity to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January, with the Cherries reportedly open to a mid-season sale under the right circumstances. Scott, 23, has impressed since joining Bournemouth and is regarded as a player likely to attract a major transfer. His performances have also strengthened interest from both Premier League clubs. Bournemouth had been expected to keep the England international until summer 2027, while his potential asking price has previously been put at around £100 million. However, a report from BBC Sport suggests the club may now consider offers during the…

Two people have died and two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 94 in central Minnesota. The collision happened at about 1.40am on Sunday, October 11, near the Fuller Lake Rest Area in Lynden Township, around 12 miles south of St Cloud, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Investigators said a 2013 Nissan Rogue was travelling east in the westbound lanes when it struck a westbound Yamaha motorcycle and a Honda CR-V. The road was dry at the time. Two killed in Stearns County I-94 crash The Nissan driver, Eugene Emil Seguin, 57, of Calgary, Canada,…