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A 51-year-old man from Venice has died after a Sarasota motorcycle crash involving two motorbikes and a car, police said. The collision happened at about 2.30pm on Sunday near the junction of Gulfstream Avenue and Bayfront Drive, according to the Sarasota Police Department. Investigators said the man was riding south from a traffic circle on to Bayfront Drive when he tried to overtake a car. His motorcycle struck the vehicle before hitting a roadside pole. Sarasota motorcycle crash investigation The impact sent the motorcycle back into the road, where it was hit by a second motorcyclist. That rider was not…

Advertisements for cigarettes and vapes have appeared on social media platforms such as TikTok, despite the promotions being illegal. The presence of the adverts highlights the continued appearance of tobacco and vaping marketing on widely used social media services.

A father-of-two is fighting for his life after being stabbed while allegedly trying to stop three teenagers breaking into a car in south-east Melbourne. Colin Sheean, 41, was riding his scooter home when he saw the group on Govan Street in Langwarrin at about 12.20am on Saturday. Police allege the teenagers were breaking into a vehicle when Mr Sheean intervened. He was stabbed twice and taken to The Alfred in a critical condition, where he remained in an induced coma on Sunday. Two 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old were arrested and charged with intentionally causing serious injury, among other offences.…

Nirvana reunited at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear appearing together at the Peacock Theater. The musicians gathered ahead of the ceremony, where Nirvana is due to receive the Video Vanguard Award for the band’s contribution to music and its impact on pop culture. The honour was announced on September 9, 34 years after Nirvana first performed at the VMAs. That appearance helped establish the band’s lasting influence on music, culture and MTV. Nirvana was formed in 1987 by Novoselic and the late Kurt Cobain. Grohl joined…

Three men have been killed and four others wounded in a shooting on Prest Street in Detroit after an altercation escalated into gunfire, police said. Officers were called to the city’s west side shortly after 7.20am on Sunday, September 27, near the junction of Prest Street and Eaton Avenue. Police said the four injured victims — two men and two women — were taken to hospital in private vehicles with injuries that were not life-threatening. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said officers arrived within about four minutes after a ShotSpotter alert and found the three men suffering from fatal gunshot…

Jacob Bridgeman sealed victory for Team USA at the President’s Cup by sinking the winning shot. The decisive effort secured the triumph for the United States, with Bridgeman providing the defining moment of the contest.

A Dutch arthouse film abandoned for more than 30 years after its extreme content and the death of its leading actor has finally been released in cinemas. Diary Of A Weak Yogi was directed by Pim de la Parra and Ronaldo la Silva and first screened at an independent film festival in 1993. Its story of jealousy, sexual frustration and partner-swapping was accompanied by graphic nudity and sexually charged scenes. The film follows two apparently contented couples whose relationships deteriorate as tensions grow between them. Derek, played by Kamaran Abdulla, is a university professor married to Audrey, a successful novelist,…

Hollywood and music stars have begun arriving at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with Chloe Bailey, Harry Jowsey and Lisa Rinna among the early arrivals outside the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Bailey and Jowsey posed for photographers as the red carpet started to fill, while Rinna drew attention in an ivory gown featuring a sculpted bust, a thigh-high slit and a long train draped from one shoulder. The early arrivals have included a mix of music stars and reality television personalities, with more guests expected before the ceremony begins. Adam Lambert made one of the most dramatic…

Barcelona are closely monitoring Estevao’s situation at Chelsea as the Brazilian reportedly grows frustrated by his limited playing time under manager Xabi Alonso. The 19-year-old’s lack of opportunities has attracted attention in Spain, with Sport reporting that Barcelona are keeping track of developments at Stamford Bridge. Estevao joined Chelsea amid high expectations, but his role under Alonso has so far failed to match those hopes. Barcelona’s interest could develop further if the forward’s concerns over playing time persist.

Outkast’s trademark company has filed a federal lawsuit against rapper and producer Silas Wilson, accusing him of continuing to use the stage name Ovrkast despite agreeing to change it. High Schoolers LLC, controlled by André 3000 and Big Boi, brought the case in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on 16 September 2026. The company alleges that Ovrkast is confusingly similar to Outkast and amounts to trademark infringement, unfair competition and brand dilution. The complaint contains 10 counts and also accuses Wilson of breaching an agreement reached after lawyers for the Atlanta duo sent him a…