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Tennessee’s prison chief is resigning after the state’s failed attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Pike, who survived two doses of a lethal injection drug and remains in critical condition. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, will leave his post this month, Governor Bill Lee announced as an independent investigation examines what happened. “Stepping aside is in the best interest of Tennesseans as the independent review moves forward,” Mr Strada said in a statement. He said he still believed the department had fulfilled its responsibilities under established protocol, but described the investigation as “entirely appropriate and…

England beat Croatia 7-0 in a statement performance under Thomas Tuchel, with Jude Bellingham at the centre of a commanding display that underlined his importance to the team’s future. Harry Kane scored twice, while Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka and Morgan Rogers also found the net as England dismantled Croatia in a match that was effectively settled before half-time. The result came in a stadium filled with more than 6,000 children, despite the fixture having been intended to take place behind closed doors following alleged far-Right behaviour by Croatian supporters. A banner in the crowd read: ‘It’s not coming home’,…

Republican campaign ads are relying more heavily on former president Joe Biden than on progressive figures such as Zohran Mamdani, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders as the party searches for a clear villain in the 2026 midterm elections. A review of hundreds of adverts in battleground House and Senate races found that Biden was the Democrat most frequently named by Republicans this cycle, appearing across dozens of contests. Progressive politicians have featured far less prominently in paid media than some Republicans had expected. The approach reflects a broader difficulty for Republicans as they seek to persuade voters that Democratic control…

Retiring Tasmanian Liberal senator Jonno Duniam has said he regrets the timing of the secret meeting that helped remove Sussan Ley as Federal Opposition Leader and install Angus Taylor. Duniam was among senior Liberal conservatives who gathered at a private residence in Melbourne on January 29, hours before a memorial service for former Liberal MP Katie Allen. Speaking on The Issue podcast, Duniam acknowledged that holding the meeting on the same day as the service was a source of personal regret. “That is a source of regret for me personally,” he said. The meeting was attended by leadership contenders Andrew…

A woman in her 70s was shot dead inside a car in Tampa, Florida, after police said the male driver opened fire while travelling along East Fowler Avenue. Officers were called to the 4100 block of East Fowler Avenue shortly before 11.30am on Saturday, October 3, following reports of a shooting. Investigators said the man and woman, both in their early 70s, were travelling together when the driver fired a gun before pulling into a nearby business car park and stopping. The woman, who was sitting in the passenger seat, suffered an upper-body gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at…

An Australian member of Andrew Tate’s cohort taught secret classes on “gaming” the mega-rich, according to material detailing the group’s activities. The classes were presented as part of the cohort’s efforts to teach participants how to exploit the habits and systems of wealthy people.

Czar Samuel’s remains have returned to Bulgaria more than 1,000 years after his death, arriving in Sofia aboard a military aircraft escorted by air force fighter jets. The medieval ruler, a symbol of Bulgarian national identity, fought the Byzantine Empire to expand his kingdom before being defeated and dying soon afterwards in 1014. The remains, believed to be his, were discovered in a Greek border area during the 1960s. Thousands gathered in a public square in the Bulgarian capital for the homecoming ceremony, where politicians from across the political spectrum paid tribute as the national anthem played and a 21-gun…

An OpenAI safety employee has left the company, saying that the “time for trial and error is over”. The employee’s departure centres on concerns about the approach to safety, although no further details were provided.

Production has begun on Heated Rivalry season two, with Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie set to continue their roles as hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. The new series will follow the pair as they navigate a relationship that has been kept secret for a decade. Ilya wants them to make their romance public, while Shane fears it could put their professional careers at risk. Several new actors have joined the cast in recent weeks, while many of the performers from the first season have confirmed they will return. The incoming characters are drawn from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers…

Arsenal are reportedly tracking Borussia Dortmund teenager Justin Ejodamen, with the 15-year-old midfielder attracting interest from several leading European clubs. Ejodamen has made a strong impression in Dortmund’s youth set-up and is regarded as one of the club’s most promising young players. His performances have prompted comparisons with former Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. Arsenal interest in Justin Ejodamen grows Reports indicate that Arsenal have been particularly impressed by the teenager’s progress and are continuing to monitor his development. Ejodamen’s technical ability, physical strength and composure in possession have contributed to his growing reputation. He has also caught the eye with…