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Sam Wood has been terminated from the fitness empire he founded after being charged over alleged domestic violence in Queensland. DBG Health, the parent company of 28 by Sam Wood, said it had ended all commercial arrangements with the 46-year-old trainer with immediate effect, following an earlier decision to place him on indefinite leave. “Yesterday, DBG Health announced Mr Wood had been placed on indefinite leave. As a result of further considerations, DBG Health has now terminated all arrangements,” the company said. “DBG Health does not tolerate domestic violence in any form, and our thoughts are with people impacted by…

US President Donald Trump says America will help Russia if a suspected case of the plague gets out of control. Mr Trump’s comments relate to a suspected case in Russia, although no further details about the case or the nature of any potential assistance were given.

Donald Trump has approved a firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, the former US Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009. Hasan will be the first US soldier executed by the military in more than 60 years if the order is carried out. The decision was announced by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. The execution method was recommended by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and approved by the president, Mr Parnell said in a statement. The Army secretary will determine when and where it takes place. “Judgement day for Hasan has finally come,” Mr Parnell…

ECB’s Lane said he was not seeing strong second-round inflation impacts, signalling limited evidence of broader price pressures feeding through the economy. The comments focused on the European Central Bank’s assessment of inflation and the risk that initial price increases could trigger further rises.

President Donald Trump suggested at a rally in Nebraska that Iran should “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, as he discussed the impact of the conflict on fuel prices in the United States. Speaking to a packed crowd on Monday night, Mr Trump said Iran had the firepower to destroy an American city, although he offered no evidence that it possessed long-range weapons of mass destruction. He then said: “Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego.” Mr Trump described the prospect as a “small price to pay” and claimed the war with Iran was…

Manchester United could revive their interest in Elliot Anderson if Manchester City are subjected to severe sporting sanctions following the Premier League financial case. United were keen to sign the midfielder before his move to City, but the cost of the deal proved prohibitive. Anderson subsequently joined City for a record fee, yet uncertainty over the club’s potential punishment has prompted speculation about his future. Manchester United could revisit Elliot Anderson interest Mick Brown, a former Manchester United chief scout, said the club could consider another move for Anderson if City were forced into major changes, including possible relegation. “I’ve…

Cooper Connolly is hoping to seize a possible Test opportunity in Durban by adopting the aggressive approach of Australia team-mate Travis Head. The 23-year-old has been a regular presence in Australian squads over the past 18 months and could be handed a middle-order role against South Africa on a pitch expected to offer turn at Kingsmead. Cameron Green is under an injury cloud with an abdominal strain, while Josh Inglis is unavailable with a broken finger. Connolly is therefore set to compete with the more experienced Nic Maddinson, 34, for a place in the side. With left-arm spin providing an…

France student protests are set to intensify as tens of thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Paris, with the country’s major trade unions joining demonstrations over deteriorating education conditions. Authorities expect between 20,000 and 40,000 demonstrators in the capital on Tuesday, after days of clashes between pupils and riot police. The unrest has spread to schools and universities across the country, with unions warning that officers have used disproportionate force. The movement began with blockades at hundreds of secondary schools. Students have complained of teacher shortages, overcrowded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings unable to cope with…

Wealthy baby boomers are losing faith in their heirs’ commitment to philanthropy as the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer gets under way, new research suggests. Fewer than half of wealthy Americans — 47 per cent — believe the next generation is prepared to take on their family’s charitable causes, down from 55 per cent in 2024, according to research released by Bank of America. The proportion of parents who believe their children share their commitment to giving back has also fallen sharply, from 76 per cent to 65 per cent. The findings are based on a survey of more than…

Seth Green’s early acting career has been revisited in a series of then-and-now images, showing the actor before he became familiar to audiences on the big screen. Green began acting at the age of six. His best-known roles include Scott Evil, Kenny Fisher and “Napster”.