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Washington DC is set for a cloudy and cooler Monday on September 21, with showers possible across the capital region as temperatures reach about 77F (25C). The National Weather Service said the chance of rain would increase mainly after 2pm, with a 40 per cent probability of showers during the day. Conditions are expected to remain mostly cloudy across Washington, Maryland and Virginia. Showers may continue into Monday night, when temperatures are forecast to fall to around 64F (18C). The chance of rain rises to 50 per cent overnight. Further unsettled weather is expected on Tuesday, with showers likely and…

A GP charged with sexually assaulting a patient at a medical clinic south-east of Brisbane remains technically free to practise, despite facing allegations including rape, sexual assault and common assault. Dr Sophara Roath, 56, was formally charged last week after a patient alleged he was molested during a rectal examination at Our Medical in Loganholme in May. The alleged victim said he had gone to see the doctor because he was unwell and froze during the incident. “I completely just froze like, in my head, I’m thinking ‘this is not happening’,” he said. He said he left the clinic as…

Michael Carrick is under mounting pressure after Manchester United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season with a 1-1 draw at Fulham. United appeared set for a third consecutive defeat after Lisandro Martinez’s own goal put the hosts ahead, but Matheus Cunha’s deflected equaliser in the 89th minute salvaged a point for Carrick’s side. The result offered little comfort against a Fulham team who were winless and second from bottom of the Premier League. United have won only once this season and sit 12th with five points, matching their lowest points total after five matches in the Premier…

Financial markets will be focused on five key developments in the week ahead, as investors assess the events likely to shape trading over the coming days.

The AFL Brownlow Medal count brought together the league’s senior figures, former winners and leading players at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium on Monday night, with Essendon’s coaching turmoil providing an added point of interest. Essendon president Andrew Welsh arrived shortly after 6.15pm alongside Mark McVeigh, who has been involved in the race to coach the club. James Hird, the former Bombers great and another contender for the role, followed several minutes later after completing media commitments. Hird attended with Natalie Young and told Nine’s Footy Classified last week that he had not yet met the club. He said he was “genuinely…

Pressure is mounting on Chancellor John Healey to raise taxes on wealth at the Budget, despite warnings from Conservatives and a former Treasury minister that the measures could reduce investment and ultimately bring in less money. Millionaire eco-tycoon and Labour donor Dale Vince has proposed increasing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and ending interest payments to commercial banks on deposits held with the Bank of England. He said the changes could finance an increase in the personal tax allowance, putting more money into the pockets of millions of people. His proposals come as Mr Healey and Andy Burnham seek ways to…

Artificial intelligence will take centre stage at the United Nations General Assembly this week, as world leaders seek agreement on safeguards for a technology increasingly viewed as a threat to global security and stability. The gathering in New York will take place against a backdrop of war in the Middle East, Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine, rising energy prices, strained alliances and warnings from scientists that artificial intelligence could imperil humanity. António Guterres, who will step down as UN secretary-general at the end of December after two terms, has described the current situation as one of the most dangerous the…

Milwaukee weather will turn cloudy, cool and windy on Monday, September 21, with east winds gusting up to 25mph and a chance of drizzle as temperatures reach about 61F. The unsettled conditions will also create dangerous swimming conditions along Lake Michigan, where strong onshore winds are expected to continue through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has warned of life-threatening waves of 5ft to 8ft and dangerous currents across beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha counties. Beachgoers have been advised to stay out of the water and away from piers, breakwaters and other exposed areas. Strong structural and longshore currents, as well…

Sam Walker moved closer to a remarkable return for the Sydney Roosters after taking part in training on Monday, just 23 days after undergoing surgery for a syndesmosis injury. The 24-year-old joined his team-mates on the field at Allianz Stadium as the Roosters prepared for Friday’s preliminary final against the Dolphins, with more than 4,000 fans watching the Brisbane club train ahead of the clash. Walker suffered the injury against the Dolphins in round 26 but told team-mates less than a week after the operation that he intended to play in the preliminary final if the Roosters remained in contention.…

The Northern Sea Route is emerging as a new arena for trade, military rivalry and strategic competition, as melting Arctic ice allows commercial vessels to travel earlier in the year while Donald Trump seeks greater American control over Greenland. The developments point to a profound shift in the High North, with Russia, China, the United States and Nato positioning themselves around shipping lanes that could reshape global trade and national security. In May, the liquefied natural gas carrier Christophe de Margerie left Utrenneye, a remote port on Siberia’s Kara Sea coast. The 299-metre vessel, capable of carrying more than 170,000…