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Eric Idle has said he has no sympathy for Nick Reiner as the defendant seeks access to family money to fund his defence against charges over the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The Monty Python star was asked about the dispute in New York City on Monday. His response was brief: “I was the last man probably to talk to his father, so I have no sympathy.” Idle said he had spoken to Rob Reiner for more than an hour on the night before Rob and his wife were killed at their home. The pair had been…

FIFA has accused UEFA of harassing its president, Gianni Infantino, and attempting to influence his re-election campaign by spreading misinformation over a proposed World Cup investment scheme. The allegations are contained in a legal filing made by FIFA in Miami, in which football’s world governing body is seeking to block UEFA’s request for access to evidence relating to the abandoned plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors. FIFA’s lawyers said UEFA’s application had been brought in bad faith. “UEFA’s conduct demonstrates that its application was made in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment,” they…

Australia is seeking to expand its wine and spirits exports to Canada as the trade war between Donald Trump’s administration and its North American neighbour disrupts the alcohol market, while warning Washington against imposing tariffs on Australian lamb. Trade Minister Don Farrell will raise the proposals at a G20 meeting of trade ministers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this week. He is due to meet Canada’s International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Canadian provincial governments, which generally control alcohol sales, began banning American products last year after the US imposed tariffs and Mr Trump pushed for Canada…

West Bank road closures have turned short journeys into lengthy ordeals for Palestinians, with families reporting stranded travellers, disrupted access to essential services and fatal delays in medical emergencies. Mohammed Abu Hijleh said his 66-year-old mother, Zahriya, died after the ambulance taking her to hospital was unable to pass through an Israeli-controlled gate in the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit. Zahriya collapsed at her niece’s wedding reception on September 20. A doctor at the local medical centre ordered her immediate transfer to Salfit Governmental Hospital, about eight minutes away by road. But the ambulance requested by her son…

Influencer Avani Gregg has been pictured in a bikini during a holiday, putting her figure on display in a series of attention-grabbing images. Gregg was among TikTok’s early breakout stars, rising to fame in 2019 with her “Clown Girl” make-up looks. The new Avani Gregg bikini pictures capture the social media personality enjoying a break in the sun.

Fremantle have announced four delistings following the end of their season, with Bailey Banfield, Sam Sturt, Ollie Murphy and Ryda Luke told they will not be offered contracts for next year. The decisions were confirmed after the players held exit meetings with the Dockers. Banfield is the most experienced of the group. He joined Fremantle through the rookie draft in 2017 and was a regular member of the side during the previous two seasons. However, the 28-year-old made only one appearance this year, featuring in the round 24 defeat by Carlton after falling down the pecking order.

Andy Burnham could signal a change to the state pension triple lock in his first Labour conference speech as leader, as he sets out plans for an NHS-style social care system estimated to cost £18 billion a year. The Prime Minister is expected to use his address to activists in Liverpool to argue that major reforms will require “honesty” about their cost, while outlining a broader programme of public ownership and intervention. Labour ministers have so far refused to guarantee the triple lock beyond the current Parliament, although they insist the party’s manifesto commitment to retain it until the next…

The US-China rivalry has led to an “over-securitization of almost everything” and echoes the tensions of the 1930s, a leading Chinese strategist has said. Yu Tiejun, president of Peking University’s Institute of International and Strategic Studies, made the remarks at the Asia New Vision Forum in Singapore on Tuesday. He said the United States should be more confident in competing with China, particularly in technology. “In technological innovation, the U.S. has many opportunities and should be more confident in competing [with China],” Mr Yu said. His comments came after relations between Washington and Beijing warmed slightly following Chinese President Xi’s…

Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring Como centre-back Jacobo Ramón after the 21-year-old’s progress in Serie A brought him back into the thinking of several major clubs. Ramón joined Como from Real Madrid in 2025 and has since established himself more firmly in first-team football. His development has also prompted Madrid to consider exercising an option to bring him back. Arsenal and Chelsea track Como defender A report by Diario AS identifies Arsenal and Chelsea as the Premier League clubs currently showing the strongest interest in Ramón. Real Madrid could re-sign the defender for €9 million at the end of the…

Modular homes are being considered by more than 60 councils in South Australia as regional communities seek faster ways to accommodate nurses, teachers and police officers amid construction delays and labour shortages. A $3.35 million trial led by Renewal SA’s Office for Regional Housing is intended to help develop an industry that is gaining popularity internationally. Two- and three-bedroom homes built in an Adelaide factory are being prepared for councils across the Yorke Peninsula and the Flinders Ranges. For the mid-north town of Quorn, where building projects can face delays of years, transporting a prefabricated home along the Augusta Highway…