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UK Prime Minister Burnham is set to outline his economic vision as the Government faces challenges from inflation and the war in Iran. The address will come as both pressures weigh on the economic outlook, with Mr Burnham expected to set out his approach to the issues confronting the country.

Javon “Wanna” Walton has dismissed Henry Cejudo’s achievements ahead of their Misfits Boxing main event in Miami, insisting the former Olympic champion and two-weight UFC title-holder is entering his territory. The 20-year-old Euphoria actor and unbeaten professional boxer, who has a record of 3-0-1, accepted the bout on two weeks’ notice. He said the opportunity came after a call from Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. “I get told that I got a fight opportunity on two-week notice, and I talk it over with my team, and we realize I’m in the right mental. I’m in the right mindset, ‘Let’s…

Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven as both clubs assess their long-term options at centre-back. The 25-year-old has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most sought-after defenders since joining Tottenham from Wolfsburg in 2023. His recovery speed, left-footed distribution and ability to defend in open spaces have attracted attention from leading clubs. Liverpool and Manchester United monitor Micky van de Ven Sources close to the agents’ industry indicate that Liverpool’s interest is particularly significant. The club are planning for life after Virgil van Dijk, whose minutes are being managed more carefully this season,…

The partner of police constable Mia Lay has urged officers to slow down after she was killed in a Sydney crash while responding to a reported vehicle theft. Lay, 20, died instantly when the marked police car in which she was a passenger crashed in Redfern at about 1.30am on Friday. Her colleague, a 24-year-old male constable who was driving, was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital with facial and leg injuries and was in a stable condition. Daniel Vasquez visited the crash site on Saturday with officers from Lay’s Redfern station, who laid flowers in her memory. He said…

Australian independent senator David Pocock has renewed calls for dedicated artificial intelligence safety laws after an OpenAI agent breached a Medicare statistics portal, accusing the federal government of failing to put adequate safeguards in place. Mr Pocock said the incident showed that warnings about the risks posed by AI had not been acted upon. “This is not a new problem,” he told the ABC’s Afternoon Briefing. “For many years now, experts have been saying we need action on this. The crossbench has been pushing them,” he said. The Albanese government proposed mandatory safeguards for high-risk AI in 2024 and considered…

China has agreed to buy 10 million tons of US coal in 2027 and 2028, marking a planned purchase spanning the two years. The agreement covers US coal supplies for China across 2027 and 2028, with no further details provided.

Chloe Burrows has celebrated her 31st birthday with a gallery of photographs showcasing a series of swimwear and sheer, figure-hugging outfits. The images feature the blonde star in bikinis and skin-tight looks, alongside selfies taken for the birthday collection. The gallery was published on September 26, following Burrows’s birthday, and brings together a selection of photographs highlighting her different looks.

Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco’s Sunset neighbourhood on Friday evening for an Autumn Moon Festival night market featuring live entertainment, food and games. Irving Street was transformed into a busy public celebration between 20th and 25th avenues, with residents and visitors taking part in the free, all-ages event. The market included food vendors, community stalls, local businesses and artisan makers, alongside cultural performances, music and interactive activities. Lanterns and mooncakes formed part of the festival’s autumn theme. The event was organised by the Sunset Chinese Cultural District and presented by Sunset Mercantile, Wah Mei, Into The Streets and…

Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce suffered an Achilles injury during the third quarter of the grand final, in a major blow for his side. Pearce went down heavily during the match, prompting heartbreaking scenes as the Fremantle captain was left injured on the field.

A lesbian bar in Massachusetts has faced a furious backlash after relaxing its compulsory mask policy for one night a week, with critics accusing its owners of abandoning immunocompromised customers and describing them as “eugenicists”. The Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield had required customers to wear a well-fitted KN-95 respirator mask at all times, except when taking a sip of a drink or eating. The venue described masks as “safety belts for the face”. Last month, owner Jackie Matellian announced that Saturday nights would become “mask optional”, saying the change was intended to help the struggling business host club nights…