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Iran has insisted that diplomacy remains its preferred approach after Donald Trump rejected a peace plan linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The development places renewed focus on diplomatic efforts surrounding Hormuz, with Iran maintaining its commitment to negotiations despite the US president’s rejection of the proposal.

Shawn Mendes and Bruna Marquezine have been photographed enjoying a relaxed outing together in Milan during Milan Fashion Week. The singer and Brazilian actress were seen walking side by side through the Italian city on Friday, 25 September, in noticeably casual looks. Marquezine wore a head-to-toe Levi’s denim outfit with a Chanel bag, dark sunglasses and black shoes. Mendes opted for a long-sleeved green top, jeans and brown shoes, carrying a crossbody bag. In photographs from the stroll, Mendes is seen raising a camera towards photographers before smiling as the pair continued along the street. The appearance came after several…

A motorcyclist was critically injured after a crash on Interstate 75 near Detroit’s Davison Freeway, with Michigan State Police saying the rider had been travelling at speed. The collision happened at about 8.30pm on Sunday, April 4, 2021, on the northbound lanes of I-75, according to authorities. Police said a group of motorcyclists had been speeding when one rider struck the rear of another vehicle. The impact threw the motorcyclist from the bike, sending him about 20 feet. The motorcycle was then hit by a second vehicle, investigators said. All of the vehicles involved remained at the scene. The injured…

A senior minister has effectively ruled out another fuel excise cut, despite petrol prices reaching as high as 237.8 cents per litre in parts of Australia. The minister acknowledged pressure from rising fuel costs but offered reassurance that there was “light at the end of the tunnel”. The comments dampen expectations of further government action to reduce the fuel excise as motorists face sharply higher prices.

Shelter has apologised after being accused of asking a homeless military veteran to add a defence of migrants receiving accommodation to his personal account of homelessness. The former soldier had responded to a request from the charity last December for people to share their experiences. His testimony described serving in Eastern Europe, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, losing his home, living in emergency accommodation and pursuing a legal dispute with Chesterfield Borough Council. Shelter initially told him his account was “exactly the sort of story they were looking for”. But weeks later, the veteran said he was surprised to receive…

UBS is discussing potential political scenarios in Germany amid elevated risks, highlighting uncertainty surrounding the country’s political outlook. The bank’s assessment focuses on possible developments in Germany’s political landscape, although no further details of the scenarios were provided.

The Saturday Night Live season 52 premiere airs on Saturday, September 26, with New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting and KATSEYE making their debut as the musical guest. The episode is scheduled to begin at 11.30pm ET, airing live on NBC and streaming simultaneously on Peacock. Brunson will be hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time. He was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Finals after helping the Knicks secure their first championship in 53 years. Saturday Night Live season 52 cast additions The new series also features two additions to the cast. Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter…

Police in Atlanta are investigating after a 60-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound at a gas station in the Mechanicsville area. Officers from the Atlanta Police Department were called to the BP station at 464 Windsor Street SW after receiving reports that someone had been shot. The victim was conscious and alert when emergency responders arrived. He was taken to hospital for treatment, police said. Investigators believe the shooting did not take place at the petrol station. Officers were unable to find a crime scene at the location and are working to establish where the man was injured…

Two planned rescue missions that might have saved hundreds of Australian and British prisoners of war from the Sandakan death marches were abandoned because of intelligence failures, disobeyed orders and incompetence, historian Lynette Silver has claimed. In her new book, Operation Kingfisher: Unravelling Sandakan’s Darkest Secret, Ms Silver argues that almost 850 Australian prisoners and 193 British prisoners could have been rescued if the first operation had gone ahead by April 30, 1945. A second mission was later proposed after fresh information suggested the Sandakan camp had not been emptied. It too was cancelled, meaning 37 Australian and 16 British…

Lena Dunham has been seen in New York for the first time since announcing that she and her husband, Luis Felber, had welcomed a baby girl with the help of a surrogate. The 40-year-old actor and creator of Girls was photographed wearing a silver collared minidress with a bright pink scarf, a charcoal herringbone blazer and a scarlet handbag. She later changed from white heels into shoes fading from orange to crimson. Dunham revealed the arrival of her daughter last week in a birth announcement written for Vogue. Recalling the first words she spoke to the newborn, she said: “Hello.…