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Josh Widdicombe missed his cue twice during the first live show of the new Strictly Come Dancing series, prompting viewers to question the BBC programme’s new presenting line-up. The comedian was presenting from the dance floor alongside Emma Willis, while Johannes Radebe took on the role of interviewing contestants in the auditorium. The trio have replaced Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the show at the end of the 2025 series. One awkward moment came after Johannes had spoken to Love Island star Cach Mercer following his quickstep. He then asked Emma and Josh: “Who’s dancing now?” When the…

The US Senate is considering a major college sports reform bill backed by lobbying from the NCAA and other powerful stakeholders. Some senators are bringing personal experience to the debate, having competed as college athletes themselves and holding significant influence over the legislation.

Darwin rapper Yung Milla has been crowned the winner of The Voice 2026 after winning over viewers with his storytelling and commitment to representing his culture and community. The performer, who was coached by former Spice Girl Melanie C, said he had entered the competition to share his experiences and reach audiences across Australia. “I came here as a rapper from Darwin to share my story, my struggles, things that happen where I’m from and reach different audiences around Australia. Now I’m at the grand finale,” he said. “I just can’t believe it. I’m just so grateful.” For his final…

New York will host the 25th Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, September 27, honouring the firefighters, police officers and civilians killed in the September 11 attacks. The event will begin at 9.30am in Brooklyn, with participants following a course of about 3.5 miles through the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel before finishing in Lower Manhattan. Organisers say the anniversary run is expected to bring together tens of thousands of runners, walkers, first responders and veterans, with participation capped at 30,000. ([t2t.org](https://t2t.org/the-25th-tunnel-to-towers-nyc-5k-run-walk-is-set-for-september-27th/?utm_source=openai)) The race was created in memory of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran through the tunnel…

Australia’s air traffic control staffing crisis is placing controllers under mounting fatigue and overtime pressures, according to the president of the union representing them, after a series of near-misses at Sydney Airport. Two airport employees were stood down after two aircraft almost collided on the tarmac in Sydney, bringing renewed scrutiny to the safety of the country’s aviation system. Scott Nugent, who has worked as an air traffic controller for eight years and currently directs aircraft in Sydney, said staffing shortages had been building for years. “Air traffic controllers are critical. They’re absolutely critical assets to the system that we…

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for calm in Northern Ireland after a High Court ruling allowed a contentious Orange Order parade to proceed along Garvaghy Road in Portadown. Thousands of protesters, some wearing balaclavas, blocked the route and delayed the march. The parade was eventually given the go-ahead after a court hearing in Belfast concluded at 2.15am on Sunday. The return of the march to Garvaghy Road for the first time in almost 30 years has reopened one of Northern Ireland’s most sensitive communal disputes. The road was a notorious flashpoint before the 1998 Good Friday Agreement helped…

Manchester United Women are due to face West Ham United Women in a Barclays Women’s Super League fixture at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday 27 September 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 1pm.

Milwaukee is facing a foggy start on Sunday, September 27, before conditions improve to bring partly sunny skies and a high of 69F, according to FOX6 meteorologist Lisa Michaels. Dense fog is expected in localised areas during the morning, with light north-easterly winds of 5 to 10mph. The fog should become more isolated overnight, when temperatures are forecast to fall to around 50F under partly cloudy skies. High pressure is expected to keep south-east Wisconsin dry over the next few days, while lower dew points bring less humid conditions. Milwaukee weather forecast Monday will remain partly sunny, with temperatures reaching…

Column 8 reader anecdotes have revisited a memorable Pan Am flight, an unexpected warning beneath a Bunya pine and a cryptic crossword clue that appeared to celebrate a couple’s wedding anniversary. Jeff Wall, of Thirroul, recalled travelling from Heathrow to New York in the summer of 1978, when he was chatting to a Texan oilman over a beer at the small bar at the back of the lower deck. George Best then came down the stairs from first class. Five minutes later, Davy Jones of the Monkees joined them. Judy Klein, from Double Bay, offered a reminder of her Latin…

The US-led Board of Peace has ruled that UNRWA will have no role in Gaza, adopting a position that mirrors Israel’s longstanding demand to remove the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from the territory. The board, established by US President Donald Trump to oversee the ceasefire and Gaza’s reconstruction, said it would work only with partners it considered reliable and capable of meeting the needs of Gaza’s population. “The Board of Peace’s policy as it relates to UNRWA’s involvement in Gaza is unchanged,” it said in a statement on Friday. “We will only work with trusted partners who will deliver…