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As Karl Bushby received a hero’s welcome in Hull after completing his 31,000-mile walk around the world, attention has also turned to the family he left behind – particularly his former wife, Angela Tivnen, who raised their son alone. Bushby, 57, was greeted by marching bands, military parades and hundreds of people as he completed the final steps of a journey that began 28 years ago. His expedition took him through some of the world’s most challenging terrain, including the frozen Bering Strait and the jungles of the Darién Gap. Calls for the adventurer to receive a knighthood followed, with…

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have reaffirmed a long-standing pledge to give away 99% of their Meta shares, meaning their three daughters are not expected to inherit most of the couple’s wealth. When the commitment was announced in 2015, following the birth of their first child, Maxima, the shares were worth about $45 billion. Zuckerberg’s fortune has since grown to more than $200 billion. The couple introduced the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) in an open letter to their daughter, promising to donate the bulk of their Facebook shares — the company is now called Meta — during their lifetimes. “Like…

Macklemore has claimed that nine major US arenas rejected dates for his Free Palestine benefit tour, after shows in Dublin, Paris and London. The rapper said he had intended to bring the concert series to the United States but that venues withdrew once they learned the performances would raise funds for Palestine. “A lot of you have been asking about US dates for The Free Palestine benefit tour, and I wanted to give you an update,” Macklemore wrote on Instagram. He described the European concerts as “three of the most beautiful I’ve ever been a part of” before alleging that…

Melbourne secured a place in the AFLW preliminary finals after producing a remarkable late comeback to defeat Geelong by four points at Ikon Park. The Demons overturned a 22-point half-time deficit to win 8.8 (56) to 8.4 (52), with the match decided in the final seconds when Cats forward Chloe Scheer missed a set shot from about 20 metres. Geelong were five points behind when Scheer was awarded the opportunity with 18 seconds remaining. Her attempt drifted wide, leaving Melbourne to celebrate a dramatic qualifying-final victory while the Cats were left to rue a match that had appeared to be…

Donald Trump has alternated between threats of further US strikes on Iran and claims that negotiations are making progress, leaving Washington facing a difficult decision over whether to resume major military operations or pursue a diplomatic settlement. The uncertainty follows a damaging Republican defeat in the US midterm elections, which Mr Trump acknowledged was partly linked to the unpopularity of the war. On Thursday, he said the United States might have to “destroy” the rest of Iran and that people would “know soon enough” whether he intended to act. US forces carried out what the president described as “minor strikes”…

Elsa Hosk has marked her 38th birthday with a gallery of photographs highlighting her beach style and modelling looks. The collection features Hosk wearing a series of small bikinis and figure-hugging one-piece swimsuits, with images focusing on her poses and appearance by the sea. The birthday gallery also includes further photographs of the blonde model, presented as a celebration of her 38th birthday.

Zylan Cheatham recorded the first triple-double of the NBL season as the Adelaide 36ers overwhelmed the Illawarra Hawks by 28 points. Cheatham’s landmark performance came as Adelaide secured a commanding victory over Illawarra, with the 36ers producing a dominant display to claim the result.

Russell Brand’s rape conviction could encourage more victims to report historic allegations against high-profile figures, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said. Sir Mark said he would not be surprised if Brand’s conviction became a “tipping point” for people who had previously been reluctant to come forward because of an alleged abuser’s celebrity and influence. He also warned that “many, many more” alleged victims could contact police with further claims against Brand, who is due to be sentenced on Monday. Brand, 51, was found guilty after a four-week trial of sex offences against four women. He was convicted of…

Dexcom CEO Jake Leach began his career washing laboratory equipment for $10 an hour before rising to lead the roughly $30 billion diabetes technology company. Leach took the job as a teenager in California during the 1990s, hoping to save enough money to fund his studies at community college. His high-school sweetheart had completed a summer placement at insulin pump manufacturer MiniMed and offered him the role when she returned to school. The work involved cleaning beakers and flasks, but it introduced Leach to an industry that would shape his professional life. Nearly three decades later, he is president and…

Kim Kardashian and Amelia Gray are among the celebrities embracing sunny lake days as Hollywood enjoys temperatures of 80 degrees. The stars have been pictured enjoying the outdoors in a series of lavish lake-life scenes, combining warm weather with the arrival of autumn. The images capture celebrities making the most of the sunshine, with the lakeside setting providing a backdrop for their outdoor getaways.