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Tony Buti has released the legal advice he said was behind his decision not to direct an inquest into the murders of three children in Port Hedland. The move comes amid criticism from a lawyer over the decision. The advice has been made public as Mr Buti faces scrutiny over why an inquest was not ordered.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is open to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the fighter-jet partnership between Britain, Italy and Japan. Mr Burnham made the comments after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin during his first official visit to Germany since becoming prime minister in July. “I’ve indicated to the Chancellor … our openness to Germany joining GCAP,” Mr Burnham told a news conference. He added: “That is something that we seek to progress in the coming period, working with our other partners, Italy and Japan.” The three founding countries have agreed to…

Mexico’s inflation rate accelerated to 3.45% in September, marking a rise in price growth during the month.

Former Chelsea right-back Glen Johnson has backed Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott to develop into a top player amid reported interest from the Blues. The 23-year-old England international has attracted attention after a strong period with Bournemouth, helping the club secure European football. Chelsea are understood to be among the sides monitoring his situation as speculation grows over whether the Cherries can keep him. Glen Johnson’s view on Chelsea transfer target Alex Scott Johnson believes Scott has shown enough to suggest he could be a significant talent, while warning against making a major investment before the midfielder has proved himself over…

Minnesota is set for a sharp burst of summer-like weather this weekend, with temperatures forecast to climb into the mid-80s and southerly winds potentially gusting to 40mph across the Minneapolis area. The change follows a relatively calm Thursday, when filtered sunshine is expected across much of the state. Highs should reach the 60s in most areas, with northern Minnesota remaining cooler and parts of the south and west approaching 70F (21C). Minneapolis is forecast to reach about 67F (19C), with light north-west winds. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?FcstType=text&TextType=1&lat=44.9486&lg=english&lon=-93.2451&unit=0&utm_source=openai)) Overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s, with some 30s possible in the north, before warmer…

Australia’s Powerball jackpot has climbed to $100 million after the division one prize went unclaimed for a fifth consecutive week, setting up one of the biggest lottery draws in more than a year. More than half of Australian adults are expected to enter next Thursday’s draw, which is scheduled for October 15. A single winner would share the distinction of claiming the country’s third-largest lottery prize. The jackpot was last set at $100 million in June 2025. The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said the scale of the prize was likely to generate significant interest. “We expect up to half of…

A seventh man has been bailed in connection with an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford.

A teenager accused of stabbing a girl at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich left behind a written confession describing an interest in murder, hatred of women and a desire for admiration, a court has heard. The defendant, who was 15 at the time and is now 16, is on trial for attempted murder at King’s Lynn Crown Court. He accepts stabbing the pupil but denies intending to kill her. Prosecutor Chris Paxton KC said the boy had left notes which suggested a motive involving “misanthropy, misogyny, suicide, bullying”. One document indicated he believed he would either be dead or…

PepsiCo has reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue, helped by international growth, but cut its full-year earnings forecast as weakness in its North American business continued to weigh on performance. The drinks and snacks group now expects core earnings per share to rise by between 2.5% and 3.5% in 2026. That is down from its previous forecast of growth at the lower end of a 5% to 7% range. PepsiCo raised its expectation for full-year net revenue growth to about 6%, at the top of its earlier guidance of between 4% and 6%. Shares rose by about 2% in pre-market…

Mikel Arteta has revealed that he deliberately wrecked an office at Arsenal on his first day as manager to test the attitude of the staff. The Spaniard, who took charge at the Emirates Stadium in 2019 and led the Gunners to the Premier League title last season, said the unusual challenge was intended to expose how people felt about working within the organisation. Arteta’s first day at Arsenal Speaking to The Athletic, Arteta recalled: “I just destroyed the office and put everything on the floor — the computers, the laptops, the cables. Then bring everybody in.” He told the staff…