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A major storm front moving through south-eastern Australia is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and severe thunderstorms to the New South Wales and Queensland coasts from late Saturday afternoon. Satellite images show a band of cloud stretching several hundred kilometres across Victoria and travelling north-east. The Bureau of Meteorology said the system would produce a “dramatic change” in conditions across New South Wales. Bureau meteorologist David Crock said the front would be the “main feature” of the national weather picture on Saturday and Sunday. “Severe thunderstorms are on the forecast through this afternoon and this evening, which could…

The family of Mark Billington has demanded an apology from West Midlands Police after a coroner ruled that the 15-year-old was unlawfully killed, 42 years after his death was treated as suicide. Mark disappeared from his home in Yardley, Birmingham, on September 1, 1984, after telling his family he was going out on his bicycle to fly a kite. His body was found nine weeks later, hanging from a tree in an isolated copse near Meriden, close to Solihull. Detectives quickly concluded that the popular paperboy had taken his own life. An open verdict was recorded at an inquest in…

Any slowdown in growth driven by artificial intelligence would be a factor for central banks to consider, IMF’s Georgieva has said. The comments highlight the potential importance of AI-led growth to economic policy and central banks’ assessments of future conditions.

Bianca Censori has drawn attention during a shopping spree in Los Angeles, where she was photographed wearing a revealing brown bodysuit while visiting Williams Sonoma. The wife of Kanye West appeared to expose much of her backside as she browsed the homeware store, with the images suggesting she was aware of the photographers following her. Censori reportedly spent around $2,000 on home decorations as she prepared for the holidays. Her outfit left little to the imagination, with the focus of the photographs firmly on her figure. The Los Angeles appearance came only days after Censori attracted attention at the Yeezy…

Frank Lampard said VAR failed Coventry after three contentious decisions went against his side in their 3-1 defeat by Everton on Friday night. Two penalty appeals were rejected before Everton’s second goal, scored by Barry, was allowed to stand despite claims the ball had struck his hand. All three incidents were reviewed by VAR officials Timothy Wood and Gary Beswick, while referee Stuart Attwell also declined to award a penalty on the pitch. Coventry had taken the lead after the two penalty appeals, but Everton recovered to win on Merseyside. Lampard said the decisions had altered the course of the…

Families in the Deer Run neighbourhood of South Brevard County, Florida, have spent days surrounded by stagnant floodwater after a slow-moving storm dumped more than 20in of rain across parts of the region. Residents near St Johns Heritage Parkway said yards and driveways remained submerged, with some people forced to wear waders to reach their cars. The floodwater has also attracted wildlife, including alligators, while concerns grow about what could happen if further rain arrives. Paula Vargas said she had seen alligators in the water near her home and feared the surrounding properties could not withstand much more flooding. “It…

Three people have been charged after police alleged that a man’s body was interfered with at a funeral home in Browns Plains, Logan. The two men and one woman allegedly knew the deceased and had arranged to view his body at the funeral home at about 1pm on Friday. Police allege one of the men interfered with the corpse before leaving the premises ahead of officers’ arrival. The other two accused were arrested at the scene. Officers later went to a home in Browns Plains at about 6.30pm, where they arrested the man who had allegedly fled. The men, aged…

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Amal Clooney and George Clooney enjoyed a date night in New York City this week, with the human rights lawyer supporting her husband at a reading of the political comedy Smear!. Amal, 48, arrived at Seaview Studio in a camel-coloured suede Gucci coat worn over an ivory shift dress. She completed the outfit with thigh-high black suede boots and carried a small black clutch. Her look was finished with a deep burgundy manicure, nude lipstick and softly defined brown eyes. Her long chestnut-highlighted hair was styled sleekly over one shoulder. George, 65, opted for a navy sweater and suit, paired…

American democracy has been identified as one of the major winners of the US midterm elections, political scientists have said, despite outstanding contests in the House and Senate. Results remain unresolved in a number of races, but analysts have pointed to the democratic process itself as a significant beneficiary of the midterms.