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Lachie Neale is expected to tell Brisbane he has decided to join Collingwood on a three-year deal, with the Lions prepared to give their triple premiership midfielder their blessing. The dual Brownlow medallist became available after his marriage break-up at the end of last season and was approached by Collingwood, Essendon and West Coast during 2026. He also met St Kilda coach Ross Lyon, his former coach at Fremantle. Brisbane president Andrew Wellington said the club was grateful for Neale’s contribution since he joined during a difficult period for the Lions. “It was a really important platform for turning the…

A PhD student accused of killing her friend’s six-week-old baby in Pittsburgh allegedly confessed to shaking and dropping him during a lengthy police interview, telling detectives she had an uncontrollable urge to hurt children. Nicole Virzi, then 29, is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children over the death of Leon Katz and injuries suffered by his twin brother, Ari. She has pleaded not guilty and has remained in custody without bail since her arrest. Prosecutors allege that Virzi was alone with Leon at the family’s home in the Shadyside area on June 15, 2024,…

Fremantle’s AFL grand final defeat is being examined through the extraordinary final four minutes, when the Dockers held a 17-point lead with just over four minutes remaining. Players and coaches have been asked to explain what they saw and how they responded as the match turned dramatically against Fremantle. Will Ashcroft, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir, Corey Wagner and Logan Morris have unpacked the closing stages, focusing on the decisions and events that accompanied the late collapse.

Australia has summoned the chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic to appear before a Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence, following revelations that an OpenAI bot accessed the country’s Medicare portal. Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic have received written requests to attend public hearings in Canberra on Thursday, according to a spokesperson for Senator Sarah Hanson-Young of the Australian Greens. The inquiry is examining the potential effects of artificial intelligence and data centres on safety, data transparency, communities, industry, water and energy. Hanson-Young’s spokesperson said there were “serious questions for Sam Altman to answer about the OpenAI…

All seven Women’s Super League games this weekend will be shown live across Sky Sports, with Chelsea’s meeting with Arsenal providing the headline fixture on Sunday afternoon. The coverage also includes Manchester United’s home match against West Ham, the contest between promoted sides Birmingham and Crystal Palace, the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, and Tottenham’s clash with Aston Villa. Chelsea and Arsenal renew rivalry Chelsea versus Arsenal will be the weekend’s main event, with kick-off at 4.30pm on Sunday. It will be the 10th meeting between the clubs in all competitions since the beginning of the 2023-24 season, with…

Andy Burnham will use Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool to present his government as a break with years of political and economic instability, even as rising energy costs, defence demands and Brexit-related trade barriers leave him facing difficult choices. Two months after replacing Keir Starmer as prime minister, Burnham has so far avoided a leadership challenge and benefited from a modest revival in Labour’s fortunes. His more optimistic tone has been accompanied by measures including a cut to tax on electricity bills and a cap on bus fares. The conference opens beside the River Mersey on Sunday, with Burnham expected…

Labour conference infighting has erupted around Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with ministers divided over migration policy and figures on the Left accusing him of abandoning the allies who helped bring him to power. Mr Burnham is attending his first Labour gathering since ousting Keir Starmer, but tensions have quickly resurfaced. Angela Rayner has renewed her opposition to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s proposals to make it harder for migrants to obtain permanent residence in the UK. Ms Rayner said the proposed visa clampdown would “change the goalposts” for people already living in Britain, particularly those working in social care. Her intervention…

AI shopping agents could reshape hardline, broadline and food retail, according to an assessment by UBS. The potential impact identified by the financial services group covers multiple areas of the retail industry, including non-food, broadline and grocery businesses.

Gwyneth Paltrow has marked her 54th birthday with a collection of glamorous and sultry photographs, highlighting looks from throughout her career. The Oscar-winning actress has shared selfies with fans and followers, including images showcasing her figure, as part of the birthday celebrations. Paltrow has been known for her striking style over the years, with the latest collection bringing together some of her most glamorous photographs. The birthday gallery features a selection of images celebrating the actress’s public persona and enduring appeal.

Chelsea face a significant obstacle in their pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Cherries unwilling to consider selling him during the January transfer window. The London club remain interested in Scott after failing to strengthen their midfield during the summer. They had identified him as a potential addition and saw a £60 million bid rejected. Scott is understood to be open to a move to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea view him as a suitable fit for Xabi Alonso’s system. Bournemouth, however, are determined to retain the midfielder until at least the end of the 2026/27 campaign. Bournemouth set…