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A mass shooting at an unofficial homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, left two men dead and 35 people injured in the early hours of Sunday, October 4. Gunfire broke out at about 1.25am on Pine Street while deputies from the Dooly County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling a gathering attended by more than 1,000 people, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). ([gbi.georgia.gov](https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-10-04/gbi-investigates-shooting-deaths-dooly-county-ga?utm_source=openai)) Deputies responding to the 900 block found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Two men were later discovered dead in the 600 block of Pine Street and were pronounced dead at the scene, the GBI said.…

A retired couple who initially said they were not interested ended up buying a run-down home in Clontarf for $675,000 after wandering past its auction with their dog, Denis the Menace. The pair had attended the first open home at 9 Thomas Street but asked to be removed from the buyer list. They later decided to register at the auction, where they outbid three other parties and secured the four-bedroom, two-bathroom property. The couple plan to renovate the deceased estate and give it to their daughter. The house stands on a 594-square-metre block close to the water, but selling agent…

Republican senator Thom Tillis has warned that the United States could end up with “a sort of dictator king” unless Congress reasserts its authority over the executive branch, as he prepares to leave the Senate. The North Carolina senator, who has served during the presidencies of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, has also criticised what he describes as the “sycophants” surrounding Mr Trump. In his new book, How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents, Mr Tillis details what he calls the “WTF moments” of Mr Trump’s second administration and argues that America’s system of checks and balances is…

US B-1 bombers have been withdrawn from RAF Fairford after a suspected terror plot near the Gloucestershire air base prompted heightened security concerns. At least 12 American aircraft had been stationed at Fairford, with some arriving only days earlier, before the Pentagon ordered them back to their home stations in the United States on Sunday. The decision came shortly after three suspicious vehicles were seen near the base. Five UK nationals, aged between 23 and 25, were arrested initially on suspicion of explosive offences and later on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. All have since been released on bail.…

US bombers have been withdrawn from RAF Fairford and redeployed to their bases in America after an investigation into an alleged planned terror attack at the Gloucestershire airbase. A Pentagon official, who was not authorised to discuss sensitive military movements, said the aircraft had been moved home. The official spoke on Sunday on condition of anonymity. Aviation watchers had tracked dozens of B-52 and B-1 bombers operating from the US-run base since the early stages of the war in Iran. Several B-1 aircraft were seen leaving RAF Fairford on Sunday. The redeployment comes as Donald Trump considers his next steps…

Two men have been killed and 35 people injured after gunfire erupted at a large homecoming weekend block party in Vienna, Georgia, in the early hours of Sunday morning. More than 1,000 people were gathered in the south Georgia town when shots were fired at about 1.25am, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The event was not organised or authorised by Dooly County High School, whose homecoming celebrations were taking place over the weekend. Dooly County sheriff’s deputies were already patrolling the area because of the size of the crowd when gunfire broke out near the 900 block…

Australia’s Opposition energy spokesman, Dan Tehan, has described the Pre-Cop climate conference as a “farce”, questioning the value of the event to taxpayers while the prime minister is overseas attending it. Mr Tehan said the number of leaders expected to attend was unclear and criticised the government for not disclosing the conference’s cost. “We’ve got the prime minister leaving the country in a cost-of-living crisis to attend a leaders’ event, and we think there might be seven or eight leaders there, we don’t know,” he told ABC Radio National Breakfast. “The whole thing has sort of become a farce,” he…

Jesse Marsch has called for Manchester City to be relegated if the club’s breaches of Premier League financial rules are upheld, claiming the alleged wrongdoing was widely known within English football. The Canada coach, who managed Leeds United from 2022 to 2023, said his experience competing against City had left him convinced there were inconsistencies in the way the club operated. “I think Man City should be punished severely. I think they should have to go down, and by the way, everyone knew about it. Everyone knew,” Marsch said. Manchester City were found guilty of serious financial breaches covering nine…

Mabel, the eldest daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, has paid tribute to her 13-year-old sister Fiona following her death. The 17-year-old shared photographs and videos from the sisters’ childhood, remembering Fiona as the family mourned her loss. “I love you so much Fiona. I wish your short time here was easier and I hope your mind is at ease now,” Mabel wrote. “I will honor you forever and keep your memory alive. I love you, I hope you knew just how much.” Lowe and Painter, who also have a 10-year-old daughter, Nixie, announced Fiona’s death in…

The Detroit Fire Department has launched Fire Prevention Week with a community event focused on fire safety, lithium-ion battery risks and helping residents protect their homes. The free event was held on Sunday, October 4, at Engine 42 on West Chicago in Detroit, with residents offered hands-on training, live music, food, games and activities for families. This year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower”, highlights the importance of using and charging everyday devices powered by lithium-ion batteries safely. Firefighters provided practical advice on preventing battery-related fires, alongside fire extinguisher demonstrations, hands-only CPR training and activities involving…