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A tightening New Zealand election race is raising investor concerns about possible policy backflips, as uncertainty over the political outcome grows. The shifting contest has focused attention on the risk that election-related policy changes could unsettle investors, adding to market fears ahead of the vote.

A suspect armed with a rifle was shot in the leg by a Milwaukee police officer after two officers responded to reports of gunfire on the city’s south side. The incident happened near the junction of 7th Street and Scott Street, where police advised members of the public to stay away from the area while the scene was secured. Officers encountered the suspect carrying the rifle before one of them opened fire, according to Milwaukee police. The wounded suspect was taken to hospital for treatment. No police officers were injured in the shooting. The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire…

Chris Fagan is retiring as Brisbane Lions coach after leading the club to three consecutive AFL premierships. Fagan, 65, confirmed his decision to Brisbane’s leadership on Thursday, having considered leaving if the Lions defeated Fremantle in last Saturday’s grand final. He said he had been tempted to depart while the team was at the top of the competition. “There’s a little bit inside me that would rather walk away when the team’s on top,” Fagan said. His retirement brings to an end a coaching career in which he transformed Brisbane from a team that won only five matches across his…

Victims of domestic abuse will be left “living in fear” as a new prison early release scheme begins freeing hundreds of offenders on Thursday, the domestic abuse commissioner has warned. Dame Nicole Jacobs said survivors were being forced to make their own arrangements for protection, including uprooting their lives, because they did not believe adequate safeguards were in place. About 700 prisoners serving sentences of up to 19 months are due to be released across England and Wales from Thursday morning. More than 4,500 inmates are expected to be freed under the programme by June. Dame Nicole said: “As the…

Christopher French has spoken publicly for the first time about his wife Ashley Tisdale’s “toxic mom group” drama, saying the couple are “doing fine” and that he supports her decision to handle her personal relationships herself. Tisdale, 41, attracted attention in January after writing about a “toxic mom group” she had left. Speculation followed that the group may have included celebrities such as Mandy Moore, Hilary Duff and Meghan Trainor, although the identities of those involved were not confirmed. French, 44, said he had deliberately avoided becoming involved in the controversy. “I have no problem supporting my wife completely in…

A Minnesota judge has imposed a temporary gag order on all parties in the state case against Vance Boelter, preventing the defendant, victims, lawyers, witnesses and court staff from making public comments about the proceedings. The order was issued in Hennepin County on Wednesday, September 30, after competing applications from prosecutors and Boelter’s defence team. It bars those covered from sharing information, opinions, legal strategies, plans or potential evidence connected to the case, whether directly or through another person. ([fox9.com](https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-lawmakers-shootings-judge-temporary-gag-order-all-parties-victims-sept-30-2026)) The restriction also applies to material that has already been written, recorded or otherwise prepared but has not yet been…

Australian house prices have fallen for a sixth consecutive month, putting the national downturn on course to become the deepest in 40 years as higher interest rates continue to weigh on the market. Property values dropped by 1.1 per cent in September, taking the decline since the March peak to 5.2 per cent, according to data firm Cotality. The median dwelling value fell to $899,236, broadly returning to its level a year ago. Brisbane recorded the sharpest monthly fall among the major cities, with values down 1.5 per cent, narrowly exceeding Sydney’s 1.4 per cent decline. Sydney prices are now…

Christa Pike remained alive and audibly snoring for more than an hour after receiving two doses of lethal-injection drugs at a Tennessee prison, in an execution that her lawyers said had gone wrong. Pike, 50, was given pentobarbital at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville shortly before 7.30pm on Wednesday. Her lawyers later said she had not lost consciousness and still had a heartbeat. Emergency responders were seen arriving at the prison, and court filings indicated that Pike had been taken to a local hospital for medical care. Her condition was not immediately clear. “She’s alive and snoring,” attorney Kelley…

Goldman Sachs has pushed its forecast for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike back to December.

Jim Carrey has married his longtime girlfriend Min Ah in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a spokesperson has confirmed. The 64-year-old actor and comedian’s wedding was a small gathering, with news of the marriage announced on Wednesday September 30. Carrey and Min Ah made their first public appearance as a couple earlier this year at the César Awards in France, where he received an honorary prize. Min Ah, an actress and artist based in Los Angeles, attended the event with Carrey’s daughter Jane and grandson Jackson. During his acceptance speech, Carrey thanked his family and referred to Min Ah…