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Zak Butters’ proposed move from Port Adelaide to the Western Bulldogs could become the AFL’s major trade deal of the year if the Power match the Bulldogs’ free agency offer for the triple All-Australian midfielder. Michael Regan, the Bulldogs’ player acquisition and strategy manager, said a multi-club arrangement was one option being considered to satisfy Port Adelaide’s demands. The Bulldogs have made a nine-year offer worth $18 million for Butters. Should Port Adelaide match it and negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the midfielder could instead be placed in the pre-season draft. That would leave Richmond in a position to…

An attorney for one of seven men accused in an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house has called for Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor in the case. Andrew Miltenberg, who represents Gillio Lopes, said Ms James should recuse herself because she had previously commented on the allegations on social media. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the attorney general as special prosecutor last week. Before that appointment, Ms James described what the alleged victim, referred to as Jane Doe, was “forced to endure” as “horrific and unacceptable”. She also said she was holding the…

France beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League at the Stade de France on Monday, scoring four times in the closing stages after falling behind to Dodi Lukebakio’s first-half goal. The result gave Zinedine Zidane his first home victory in charge, three days after France drew 1-1 with Italy. His substitutes made the decisive impact, with Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise all starting on the bench. Belgium took the lead in the 35th minute, but France turned the match around during a decisive final 15 minutes. Doué levelled in the 77th minute with a left-footed strike from the…

Lucid vehicle deliveries fell 6.7% year on year in the third quarter after the electric carmaker reduced production to reflect weaker customer demand. The US company delivered 3,806 vehicles between July and September, compared with 4,078 in the same quarter last year. Production dropped to 2,954 vehicles from 3,891. Despite the quarterly decline, deliveries for the first nine months of the year were 3.4% higher than a year earlier. Production over the same period increased by 33% as Lucid expanded output earlier in the year. Lucid, which is heavily backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, produced almost 7,900 vehicles…

Rapper Too $hort has apologised for saying he would attend a welcome-home party for Sean “Diddy” Combs after the music mogul is released from prison, admitting his comments were “a little insensitive”. In a new video, Too $hort said he had not understood the full extent of the allegations when he made the remarks and had since listened, learned and read more about the issue. “I do not condone abuse in any kind of way, not emotional, not physical not sexual, and I don’t support anybody that does it,” he said. Too $hort had previously said on a podcast: “I’m…

Tottenham have been handed a double injury boost, with Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke reportedly avoiding serious problems and remaining in contention to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Both defenders withdrew from the Netherlands squad after sustaining injuries during international duty. However, Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof has reported that the damage is minor, giving Tottenham hope that the pair could recover in time for the weekend. Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke remain in contention Van de Ven was forced off during the Netherlands’ 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia on Sunday…

Two people, including a Winter Haven High School student, have died after a school bus carrying 39 people was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Winter Haven, Florida. The collision happened at about 6.15am on Monday, October 5, on Lucerne Park Road, also known as State Road 544, near Jacaranda Avenue and the Brookhaven Village community. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a westbound white Chevrolet Malibu crossed the centre line and struck the rear wheels of the eastbound bus. The impact caused the bus to lose traction, shed a tyre and cross into oncoming traffic, where it collided head-on…

Thailand is an opportune market for Western Australian grain growers, with sustained demand for milling wheat used to produce flour-based products. The highly competitive Thai market continues to support demand for Australian wheat, helping Australia maintain its position as the country’s second-largest supplier. For Western Australian growers, the ongoing need for milling wheat presents an opportunity to supply a market where flour-based products remain an important source of demand.

Coca-Cola is preparing to introduce a range of new fruit flavours across its drinks portfolio in 2027, including Coca-Cola Cherry Lime and Coca-Cola Strawberry Float. The company said it would unveil new products from its Coca-Cola, Fairlife, Mr. Pibb, Powerade and Topo Chico brands at the National Association of Convenience Stores event in Las Vegas this week. Coca-Cola Cherry Lime is due to arrive in February, followed by Coca-Cola Strawberry Float in the summer. Both drinks will be available in sugar and zero-sugar versions. The cherry lime drink is a new variation on Coca-Cola Cherry, while the strawberry float flavour…

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election has strengthened nationalist parties, with the SNSD of banned Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik declaring victory. The result has left the country facing a central question: whether its political leaders can now form a government. The balance of power after the election is expected to shape the next stage of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s politics, as nationalist parties seek to consolidate their position. Al Jazeera Balkans journalist Aida Duratovic said the focus now turns to whether the country’s leaders can overcome the political divisions highlighted by the result and agree on a governing arrangement.