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The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential non-citizens. The decision is the latest ruling on changes to voting proposed by the Trump administration. The database will be used to examine voter registration records across the states. David Becker, executive director and founder of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, discussed the ruling and its implications with CBS News.

Gold prices fell to a more than seven-week low on Monday as rising oil prices, a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields heightened inflation concerns linked to the war between the United States and Iran. Spot gold dropped 3.3 per cent to $4,146.51 an ounce, its lowest level since August 5. US gold futures also declined 3.3 per cent, to $4,178.40. Oil prices rose by about 3 per cent after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian offer to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar remained close to a two-month high, while Treasury yields…

Donald Trump has denied a report claiming that the United States offered Iran relief from sanctions. The allegation concerns an offer of sanctions relief to Iran, but Mr Trump has rejected the report.

Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse have welcomed their first child, announcing the arrival of a baby girl in a joint social media post. The couple shared the news on Monday 28 September, writing: “We took Labor Day literally this year.” The message appeared to hint that their daughter was born around the US holiday. Alongside the announcement, the model and actor posted a photograph of themselves with their newborn while watching the Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants on television. All three were wearing Dodgers jerseys. The couple have not yet revealed their daughter’s name. Palvin and Sprouse…

Jeremy Jacquet’s France debut earned widespread praise after the Liverpool defender helped Les Bleus secure a 1-0 Nations League victory over Belgium. The 21-year-old started at centre-back in his first full senior international appearance and produced a composed display against a dangerous Belgium side. Jeremy Jacquet impresses on France debut Jacquet made a strong contribution defensively, winning four tackles – more than any other player on the pitch – while his six successful duels ranked second overall. He was also assured in possession. The Liverpool defender completed 69 of 75 passes, including 10 into the final third, as he helped…

Fuel prices have surged across the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia region, with truck drivers facing record diesel costs as disruption linked to the conflict in the Middle East tightens energy supplies. GasBuddy put the US national average for regular petrol at $4.44 a gallon and diesel at $6.44 a gallon. Prices in Washington DC were above the national petrol average, adding pressure to motorists and businesses reliant on road transport. Figures from AAA showed the District’s average price for regular petrol had reached about $4.50 a gallon on Monday, while diesel was averaging around $6.50. AAA recorded the district’s…

Essendon’s signing of John Longmire has been discussed by Matthew Lloyd, who has outlined his thoughts on the move involving the Australian Football League club. Lloyd talked through the Bombers’ addition of Longmire, focusing on the significance of the signing for Essendon.

US holiday airfares are set to reach their highest level in a decade, with elevated jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran pushing up the price of domestic flights, according to a forecast from fare aggregator Hopper. The average return ticket for travel within the US over Thanksgiving is expected to cost $402, an increase of $95 compared with the same period last year. Christmas fares are averaging $452, up $85 year on year. Domestic return fares are already 31% higher than at the same point last year, Hopper said. The company attributed the rise to months of…

The mother of a British woman shot dead by her father in Texas has travelled more than 4,000 miles to demand that prosecutors reopen the investigation into her daughter’s death. Jane Coates, 49, went to the Collin County District Attorney’s Office to seek answers over the death of Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old fashion buyer from Warrington, Cheshire. Lucy was shot in the chest at her father Kris Harrison’s home in Prosper, north of Dallas, on 10 January 2025. Mr Harrison, 52, said his gun went off accidentally as he showed it to his daughter shortly before she was due to…

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin is convening a hearing on artificial intelligence next week, with Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta expected to appear before all 51 members of the legislative body. The session will examine the risks posed by rapidly developing technology and a package of council proposals intended to protect New Yorkers. Menin has also issued a subpoena to SpaceXAI, the artificial intelligence company owned by Elon Musk, to compel its attendance. “Leading experts and AI executives themselves are warning about the potentially grave risks of rapidly advancing AI, and governments have a responsibility to act,” Ms…