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Nigella Lawson has been praised by Great British Bake Off viewers after repeatedly challenging fellow judge Paul Hollywood during the programme’s second episode. The exchanges came during Biscuit Week, as the judges assessed the bakers’ American-style cookies and biscuit mosaics. Viewers quickly noticed Nigella’s willingness to push back against Paul’s comments, prompting a stream of amused reactions online. When contestant Moyin said he planned to use miso in his cookies, Paul remarked: “It’s unusual to use miso in cookies.” Nigella immediately disagreed, replying: “No it isn’t the young people are doing it a lot.” She later objected when Paul described…

Madonna’s full opening performance from the 2026 MTV VMAs is now available to rewatch online, following its broadcast on Sunday September 27. MTV uploaded the performance to YouTube on Tuesday September 29, with the release featuring an alternative edit to the live transmission. The new version includes different camera angles showing more of several moments from the set. What Madonna performed at the 2026 MTV VMAs Madonna opened the ceremony with music from her latest era, beginning with the introduction to “One Step Away” and incorporating references to the visuals from Confessions II – The Film. She went on to…

Liverpool are monitoring Jarrad Branthwaite, but Everton have made clear that they have no intention of selling the England defender and continue to value him at £80 million. The 24-year-old has returned to Everton’s starting line-up after an injury-hit season and has impressed under David Moyes. His improved form has also earned him a recall to the England squad, strengthening his standing among the country’s leading young centre-backs. Everton maintain firm stance over Jarrad Branthwaite Everton believe Branthwaite’s value could rise further if he remains fit and continues to perform consistently. The defender is under contract until 2030, leaving the…

Severe storms brought widespread flash flooding to Arizona on Tuesday, September 29, with motorists rescued from floodwaters and warnings issued across the Phoenix metropolitan area and other parts of the state. The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flooding in Maricopa County after thunderstorms deposited up to 1.25 inches of rain in parts of the region, with further heavy rainfall possible. Phoenix, Cave Creek, Carefree, Anthem and New River were among the communities warned of flooding in streets, washes and low-water crossings. Officials urged drivers not to attempt to cross flooded roads, warning that vehicles could quickly become stranded or…

A runway near-miss at Sydney Airport in which a Qantas Boeing 737 was cleared to cross ahead of a QantasLink Dash 8 still completing its landing roll has been classified as the most serious level of runway incursion. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released four preliminary reports on Wednesday as it investigates six incidents between July 27 and August 18. The reports do not make final findings or recommendations. Angus Mitchell, the ATSB commissioner, said the incident was only the third in Australia to receive the highest classification on the international scale since records began in 2003. Air traffic…

A Leeds mother says her home has been left damaged and exposed after her neighbour demolished his half of their semi-detached property, in what she describes as a four-year “nightmare”. Shivarna Mitra, 44, claims the building work in Pudsey left holes in the walls and roof of her three-bedroom house, allowing rainwater, rats, squirrels and wasps to enter. She said damp and mould spread through the property while she was recovering from cancer, with water damaging the electrics, carpet and wallpaper. Ms Mitra also claims rats chewed through electrical wires. The mother bought the house for £217,000 in May 2021…

Expectations of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in October have fallen sharply, following weaker economic data and dovish comments. The shift in rate-hike bets reflects growing caution over the outlook for US monetary policy as soft data weighs on expectations for further tightening.

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake shook homes and rattled windows across the Puget Sound region on Tuesday afternoon, with residents reporting tremors from the Kitsap Peninsula to Seattle and Bainbridge Island. The quake struck at about 2.05pm local time near Wauna, west-north-west of Gig Harbor and close to the Kitsap-Pierce county line. It was recorded at a depth of roughly 17 miles, according to earthquake monitoring agencies. ([kiro7.com](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/did-you-feel-it-42-magnitude-earthquake-kitsap-peninsula/QSXFWXM4KNG2JAAD3LDQC64MYA/?utm_source=openai)) No injuries or damage were reported, although more than 1,800 people submitted reports saying they had felt the shaking across western Washington. ([mynorthwest.com](https://mynorthwest.com/local/earthquake-seattle-port-orchard/4281375?utm_source=openai)) Residents describe boom before homes began shaking In Gig Harbor, Angie…

Allegedly organised fights at Adelaide beaches have drawn crowds of up to 150 young people, prompting South Australia Police to consider bringing forward its summer policing operation. An incident at Henley Square on Tuesday evening was followed by separate reports of disturbances at Glenelg. Videos posted on social media appeared to show young people running across Seaview Road and into the square. Police received reports of fighting at Henley Beach shortly before 6pm. Extra patrols were already operating along Adelaide’s metropolitan coastline amid warm weather and increased visitor numbers during the school holidays. Officers responded quickly, but police said most…

Women in New Delhi have taken to the streets following a string of rape cases, demanding safer public spaces and challenging restrictions on their movement imposed in the name of safety. Protesters used bold slogans to question the idea that women should limit where or when they travel to protect themselves from sexual violence. The demonstrations have also prompted a wider social media campaign focused on women’s safety in India’s capital.