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The Walrus has returned to St Kilda after a turbulent period during which it appeared the venue might be lost for good. The team is once again shucking oysters, serving Portuguese and Spanish seafood from tins, and matching the offerings with wines and martinis. The venue’s sibling pub, The Carpenter’s Ruin, is next door, offering more substantial food and the same welcoming atmosphere.

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New footage from a FlyDubai flight shows the moment passengers realised the aircraft was without anyone at the controls after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was at 34,000ft when the incident erupted. Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed during a struggle over control of the Boeing 737, while 174 passengers were on board. In the recording, filmed from a seat near the cockpit, passengers can be heard shouting: “Is there a doctor? We need a pilot!” Others yell “take him out” and repeatedly tell people to “sit down”. One…

US non-farm payrolls are looming over financial markets as bond market volatility becomes a central focus for traders. The employment figures are expected to be a key event for markets, with movements in government bonds forming part of the wider picture for investors.

The latest Gen Z news this week has been brought together in a gallery featuring celebrity-focused stories and entertainment developments. The round-up is aimed at readers across generations, including Millennials, Baby Boomers and Generation X, while concentrating on the subjects currently attracting attention among younger audiences. It presents a selection of the week’s prominent stories, with a focus on high-profile stars and news from the world of popular culture.

Tottenham have publicly backed Roberto De Zerbi despite a difficult start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham calling for patience as the club’s extensive rebuild takes shape. Spurs are bottom of the table after taking just two points from their opening five matches, increasing pressure on De Zerbi after a summer in which more than £380 million was spent on new players. Venkatesham set out his support for the manager, Tottenham’s arrivals and the wider changes at the club during the first Fan Advisory Board meeting of the season. Tottenham’s summer rebuild needs time, says…

Queensland deputy police commissioner Cheryl Scanlon is to retire at the end of the year after almost four decades with the Queensland Police Service. Scanlon joined the service aged 19 in 1986 and became an inspector 20 years later. She was appointed deputy commissioner in January 2024, following a career spent largely in criminal investigation and senior leadership roles. “Policing has been my life, and criminal investigation has always been my passion,” Scanlon said in announcing her retirement. “I have never taken lightly the trust placed in me or the privilege of serving the Queensland community.” She led the child…

Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified and spread beyond Tigray, with government-aligned forces and Tigrayan fighters battling across three regions almost four years after a peace deal ended the country’s devastating two-year war. Government-aligned forces say they captured the strategic town of Alamata in southern Tigray on September 28, while Tigrayan forces have advanced into neighbouring Afar. Fighting has also been reported in Amhara. Telecommunications have been cut across much of Tigray and commercial flights suspended, leaving families separated and disrupting humanitarian operations. Fighting spreads across Tigray, Amhara and Afar There are several active fronts rather than one continuous battlefield.…

European shares edged higher after a bond-driven sell-off, as investors turned their attention to upcoming inflation data. The modest recovery came as markets shifted focus from recent weakness in bonds to fresh indications on price pressures.

Thursday, 1 October brought a busy round of celebrity appearances, with stars attending film and television premieres, fashion events and charity occasions in cities including Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, Sydney and Manchester. Film and television premieres Ben Affleck appeared in Los Angeles for the premiere of Animals, the new film he stars in, wrote and directed. Kerry Washington, his co-star, also attended the event ahead of the film’s release on Netflix on 9 October. In Sydney, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles walked the red carpet for the Australian premiere of Sense & Sensibility. Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett…