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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…

Tennessee officials halted the attempted lethal-injection execution of Christa Gail Pike after the 50-year-old remained alive, breathing and audibly snoring for more than an hour inside a Nashville prison, according to media witnesses. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, had been due to die at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution on Wednesday, 30 September. Her execution was delayed for most of the day by a legal challenge before the US Supreme Court ultimately allowed the state to proceed shortly before 6pm. Witnesses said prison officials appeared to administer two doses of pentobarbital. Pike continued to move, breathe and make…

Veuve Clicquot has brought its first Sun Escape luxury takeover to Australia’s outback, pairing champagne, fine dining and guided wilderness experiences at Mt Mulligan Lodge in Far North Queensland. The experience, which begins on October 1 and runs until August 31 next year, is set on a 28,000-hectare working cattle station near Ngarrabullgan, also known as Mount Mulligan. The lodge accommodates up to 28 guests and is reached by a 22-minute charter flight from Cairns. After crossing the coast and travelling over eucalyptus woodland and red earth, visitors arrive beside the sandstone escarpment to find safari vehicles and chilled champagne…

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are entering the final and most demanding phase of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with less than nine months remaining before the tournament begins. The three East African countries must complete and test stadiums, training grounds, transport links, hotels and other facilities before the competition runs from June 19 to July 17 next year. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation spent eight days inspecting venues and supporting infrastructure across the host nations earlier this month. Its assessment included officials responsible for competitions, security, transport, media, television and logistics. The tournament will be…

Celebrity sightings on Wednesday included major fashion events in Paris, a royal visit in West Sussex, project promotions in London and a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Bradley Whitford. Paris Fashion Week drew a host of familiar faces, while stars also appeared at the premiere of Netflix limited series East of Eden in New York City and at events across Los Angeles. Bradley Whitford receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star Bradley Whitford was joined by his wife, Amy Landecker, and their daughters Frances, 28, and Mary Louisa, 23, as he was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk…

Ocala police officers failed to investigate possible impairment after stopping a vehicle in the road shortly before it was involved in a fatal crash, the department’s chief has said. Newly released body-camera footage shows officers speaking to two brothers whose Dodge minivan had stopped in the middle of a road in Ocala, Florida. One of the men admitted he had been drinking, but the pair were allowed to drive away without a DUI investigation, according to Chief Mike Balken. Fatal Ocala crash followed minutes later About 2.45am on Tuesday, 29 September, the minivan collided with a Mazda SUV at the…

Flagship Minerals has declared a JORC exploration target of up to 40 million tonnes at its wholly owned Khao Soon tungsten project in southern Thailand, and is considering a sale, joint venture or separate listing to unlock its value. The target is estimated at between 22 million and 40 million tonnes grading 0.15 to 0.3 per cent tungsten. Mineralisation has been identified through drilling and surface soil sampling to a conservative vertical depth of 120 metres, with the system remaining open laterally and at depth. Khao Soon sits outside Flagship’s main gold and copper focus in South America and Canada.…

Keith Sonderling has been confirmed as US labour secretary, formally taking charge of the Department of Labor after serving as its acting head since April. The Senate approved his appointment by 47 votes to 41. Sonderling assumed the acting role after Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the post for the private sector. President Donald Trump nominated him in June, saying he had “proven his dedication to delivering strong results for the Hardworking People of our Country”. He held several positions at the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission during Mr Trump’s first administration. Before entering government, Sonderling worked in…

Australia’s job market has been described as “dismal” amid rising unemployment, a shortage of vacancies and intense competition for roles, according to Sydney recruitment specialist Tammie Ballis. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showed the unemployment rate increased from 4.5 per cent in July to 4.6 per cent in August, its highest level since the Covid pandemic. The number of unemployed people rose by 28,200 to 722,900. Ms Ballis, who runs Realistic Careers in Sydney, said a rapid increase in immigration had added to the number of applicants competing for the same positions. “We have seen too many people enter the…