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Two devoted Fremantle fans married outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground before attending the AFL grand final, turning their trip to the match into a celebration of their own. The couple, Danni Bloomfield and Matt Abbott, tied the knot before the big game, combining their wedding with the occasion they had travelled to witness.

The Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight has been plunged into uncertainty after Fury claimed the £150 million Cardiff blockbuster could be called off. Just over 24 hours after the bout was confirmed, Fury said on social media that a dispute between Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, and UFC chief Dana White had put the December contest at risk. White, who runs Zuffa Boxing alongside Saudi boxing adviser Turki Al-Sheikh, has been presented as the main promoter of the heavyweight clash. He had also pushed for the event to be staged in New York. Hearn, however, has claimed that Joshua’s contract…

Taiwan has said US arms support serves American interests, following a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The comments position continued American backing for Taiwan as serving the interests of the United States after the Trump-Xi meeting.

Former Bay City Rollers guitarist Neil Henderson has died aged 73, after a career that included performing on the Scottish group’s first charting single. Henderson was with the band from 1970 to 1972 and played on Keep On Dancing. He left soon after the release of its second single, before the group became international stars during the era later known as Rollermania. His daughter Shona said music remained central to his life. Following the death of his wife, Henderson established a recording studio at his home in the west of Scotland, where he continued to pursue his passion. After departing…

Liverpool are considering whether to make Ronald Araujo’s loan move from Barcelona permanent, with a €55 million purchase option available at the end of the season. The Uruguay international joined the Reds on a season-long deal in August and has quickly become part of Andoni Iraola’s plans. His early performances have reportedly encouraged the club to examine the possibility of retaining him beyond the current campaign. Liverpool assess Ronald Araujo’s €55m option Araujo has made seven appearances for Liverpool, starting five of those matches. The agreement gives Liverpool the choice to sign him permanently, rather than obliging them to meet…

The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival opened in Sonoma on Friday as California’s wine industry confronts falling sales and the challenge of attracting younger drinkers. The annual celebration, centred on the historic Sonoma Plaza, is being held under the theme “Year of Community” as Sonoma Valley marks 200 years of wine-making. The festival runs until Sunday, with tastings, live music, food and events linked to the region’s harvest. Friday’s programme included a harvest immersion experience at Sangiacomo Family Wines and a large harvest dinner in the plaza, where guests were served seasonal food alongside wines from local producers. Sonoma…

Flooding in Bangkok has disrupted traffic and forced some residents to evacuate after days of heavy rain left roads submerged across parts of Thailand’s capital. Rain fell from Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning, with rainfall accumulated in the city’s major canals exceeding 20cm, officials said. Floodwaters spread particularly across central and eastern Bangkok, blocking roads and bringing traffic to a standstill. Images showed cars abandoned on major roads after drivers were unable to continue through the rising water. Downpours affected much of Friday and continued into Saturday. The Thailand Meteorological Department warned that heavy rain was expected to persist across…

A powerful nor’easter has hit the US East Coast, bringing coastal flooding, dangerous winds and widespread travel disruption across a region with about 40 million people in its path. Seawater surged over seawalls and into streets from Rhode Island to Maryland on Friday night, while thousands of homes and businesses were left without power and more than 200 flights were cancelled. Forecasters warned that the most severe conditions were still to come as the storm tracked offshore, close enough to generate huge waves, damaging gusts and further flooding along the coast. A state of emergency was in force in New…

Iran is awaiting a response from the United States to a peace plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports that Donald Trump has rejected the proposed deal. The reported development leaves the US response to the Hormuz peace plan pending, while Iran waits for clarification on Washington’s position.

Kylie Minogue delivered an airborne performance at the 2026 AFL Grand Final, singing from a suspended circular platform above the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. The Melbourne-born pop star was performing at the venue for the first time as part of the pre-match entertainment, before the Fremantle Dockers faced the Brisbane Lions. Her set began on the field, where dancers, costume changes and a giant red football bearing her name formed part of the production. Minogue later appeared high above the ground in a flowing white outfit with a silver-trimmed bodice and sunglasses. Kylie Minogue’s AFL Grand…