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Benson Boone has described how a fan walked in on him during a backstage bathroom encounter, finding the singer with his trousers and underwear around his ankles. The 24-year-old “Beautiful Things” singer said the incident took place around two and a half years ago, when he was still beginning his career as a touring artist. He recounted the story during an interview on the Life Uncut podcast. Boone said he did not have a private bathroom backstage, meaning the facilities were shared with concertgoers. “My bathroom that I had was shared with the audience bathroom. So, like, anyone in the…

Barcelona were interested in signing Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol during the summer, but the Premier League club were unwilling to part with one of their key players. The Croatia international ultimately remained at the Etihad Stadium after City rejected the prospect of a transfer. The reported interest has since been reinforced by Mundo Deportivo. Gvardiol, who joined City from RB Leipzig in 2023, has established himself as an important member of the side. The 24-year-old is capable of playing at centre-back or left-back, with the latter position understood to be of particular interest to Barcelona. Barcelona’s interest in Josko…

The Rosenberg/Hills House in Turramurra has been described as a “masterpiece” by Tim Ross in an episode of the ABC documentary series Streets of Your Town. The house was designed by architect Neville Gruzman, whose work is examined in the programme.

Karen, Countess Spencer has bought a £3.6 million country mansion about 10 miles from Althorp after her divorce from Earl Spencer, choosing to remain in Northamptonshire rather than leave Britain. The 54-year-old Canadian-born social entrepreneur is understood to have used part of her divorce settlement to purchase the six-bedroom property, which is set in 24 acres of parkland and formal gardens. The modern country house includes a heated swimming pool, an all-weather tennis court, a gym and outdoor dining areas. Estate agents described it as combining “modern comfort with timeless architectural elegance”. Although the house was built this century, its…

Meghan Markle has launched a $215 Christmas advent calendar inspired by her Montecito home and garden, with 24 handcrafted chocolates created in collaboration with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartes. The limited-edition product was offered for pre-order through the Duchess of Sussex’s As Ever brand. Its packaging features an illustration of the Californian mansion, while the box carries the message: “A magical celebration of the season.” The chocolates are described as being “thoughtfully inspired by our Montecito garden” and intended to “sweeten each day”. Each piece is numbered in Meghan’s handwriting and finished with hand-painted edible gold. The flavours include As Ever’s…

Arsenal are facing an injury concern over Christos Tzolis after the winger was forced off 18 minutes into Greece’s Nations League draw with the Netherlands. Tzolis appeared to suffer a muscular problem shortly after having an early goal ruled out in Thessaloniki. The 24-year-old was visibly upset as Greece’s medical staff attended to him before he was replaced by Giorgos Masouras. The Arsenal player thought he had put Greece ahead after 13 minutes, but the goal was disallowed after Vangelis Pavlidis was judged to have interfered from an offside position. Arsenal injury concern awaits further assessment The nature and severity…

The 49th Mill Valley Film Festival opened in California on Thursday, October 1, with the west coast premiere of Martin McDonagh’s political thriller and dark comedy Wild Horse Nine. The film stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA agents sent from Santiago to Easter Island shortly before the 1973 military coup in Chile. Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, Tom Waits and Parker Posey also feature. McDonagh, Rockwell and di Girolamo were expected to attend the opening-night event, which marked the start of 11 days of screenings and celebrations across Marin County and the wider Bay Area. Set…

Two adults and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after glass bottles were thrown at police officers at a party, police said. Two people were also taken to hospital following the incident.

Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in the year to 30 September 2026, taking the total loss to almost one-fifth since 2021, scientists have reported. The figures, published by the Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network (GLAMOS) and the Swiss Commission for Cryosphere Observation, follow a summer of record temperatures and a winter with unusually little snow across the Alps. Swiss glaciers lose metres of ice Researchers measured 23 glaciers in September to assess the summer melt and remaining snow. The average thickness of individual glaciers fell by between 2.5 and four metres during 2026, while some glacier tongues lost…

Gypsy Rose Blanchard believes her former fiancé Ken Urker may have died from an apparent overdose after an unidentified substance was found at the Louisiana home where he was discovered dead. Blanchard said she does not know what the substance was, or whether the suspected overdose was accidental or intentional. Urker’s death remains under investigation. She also said Urker did not have a drug problem and that she had never seen him take drugs or other substances. Blanchard described him as a responsible person who was committed to being a father and partner. Urker was found dead on what would…