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Severe flooding has left parts of Bangkok underwater, as Thailand’s capital was hit by widespread inundation.

Djibouti has appealed for international support as thousands of refugees arrive from Yemen, where renewed fighting is driving people across the Red Sea. Djibouti’s foreign minister told the United Nations General Assembly that the country cannot cope with the influx without help from the international community. The appeal comes as the war in Yemen continues to push refugees towards neighbouring Djibouti.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is not considering a January transfer away from Real Madrid despite interest from former club Liverpool and Arsenal. The 27-year-old right-back has yet to establish himself as a regular starter since joining the Spanish club in summer 2025, prompting speculation over his future. However, he remains focused on securing his place in the team and is not planning a move during the winter window. Trent Alexander-Arnold remains committed to Real Madrid Intermediaries have reportedly explored potential destinations for the England international, but a mid-season exit is not currently on his agenda. Alexander-Arnold is understood to be determined to…

Thousands of families descended on Claremont Showground for the second day of the Perth Royal Show, turning the annual event into a colourful mix of rides, games, farm animals and show bags. Visitors navigated the attractions on Sunday as they searched for sweet treats and novelty prizes, with children also taking part in interactive activities at AgVenture Hill and the animal nursery. Jessica Penner, from Mandurah, has been a member of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA for 25 years and makes the annual journey with her family. “Our grandparents had a fish aquarium, and my mum has been at…

A one-year-old girl has died in a crash in Dysart, central Queensland, while a five-month-old boy was seriously injured. Emergency services were called to Golden Mile Road, about 245km south-west of Mackay, at approximately 9.05am on Sunday. It is understood that the vehicle left the road and rolled. The girl died at the scene. The driver, a 22-year-old woman from Moranbah, about 85km north of Dysart, was treated for minor injuries. Queensland Police said its forensic crash unit was investigating the incident. “Police are appealing to anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward,” the force said…

A US youth employment programme is giving Gen Z students an intensive introduction to workplace life before they leave high school, as employers complain that many young recruits lack professional, interpersonal and technical skills. Genesys Works, a national non-profit organisation, provides underserved teenagers with eight weeks of summer training, followed by paid corporate internships and ongoing coaching. Its business partners include Accenture, JPMorgan and Mayo Clinic. The programme teaches students how to communicate at work, think critically, use office software and conduct themselves in professional settings. It also helps them prepare CVs, build LinkedIn profiles and practise for interviews. Byron…

Corie Walsh shared a series of previously unseen Facebook photographs of her two-year-old son before his death, including one image in which prosecutors say he appeared terrified beside his siblings. Walsh, from Illinois, is accused of killing Barrett, whom she referred to as “Bear” in another post. Prosecutors have also alleged that she was obsessed with the Lindsay Clancy trial. The Christmas Eve photographs showed Barrett and his siblings wearing matching pyjamas. In the caption, Walsh wrote: “PSA: There was no harming of [Barrett] while posing for photos despite the look of sheer terror on his face.” In a separate…

A Protestant Orange Order parade may proceed through the Catholic Garvaghy Road area of Portadown after Northern Ireland’s High Court rejected a fresh attempt to stop it. The ruling followed the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn a temporary injunction granted to residents who opposed the march. The residents had challenged a Parades Commission decision allowing the route, which had been prohibited for almost 30 years. The commission’s determination permits a restricted procession of 35 people. It must begin by 8am and finish by 9.30am, with no supporters or bands allowed to take part. A crowd gathered on the Garvaghy…

Kylian Mbappe’s knee injury is expected to keep him out for around two weeks after the France captain suffered a hyperextension of his left knee during the 1-0 win over Turkiye. Real Madrid said medical tests had diagnosed “a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee”. The forward could return in time for the club’s La Liga meeting with Barcelona on October 25. Mbappe opened the scoring at Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit on Friday, but appeared to be in pain as teammates celebrated his 67th goal for France. He attempted to continue after receiving treatment before eventually going…

North Korea has tested swarm attacks that combine drones and missiles, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The reported exercises involved the use of unmanned drones alongside missile strikes, marking a test of coordinated attacks by the country’s military.