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A man has been arrested after his mother was allegedly decapitated at a property in Mole River, in New South Wales, during one of three suspected domestic violence-related incidents in which women died across the state within 12 hours. Police were called to Ironbark Road, about 40 minutes west of Tenterfield, at approximately 9.35pm on Saturday following reports of a domestic violence incident. Officers were told a 37-year-old man had entered a property and tried to steal a vehicle before allegedly assaulting the 74-year-old homeowner. He was arrested and taken into custody. Police then went to a neighbouring property, where…

Sharon Stone has appeared to take a swipe at Sydney Sweeney’s lingerie line by referencing the actress’s controversial storyline in Euphoria. Speaking to Variety, Stone recalled trying to persuade Sweeney’s character, Cassie, to stop working as a cam girl and join her on the series she was producing, L.A. Nights. “In Euphoria, I tried to get Sydney Sweeney’s character to stop being a cam girl and to come and work for me on the series I was producing called L.A. Nights,” Stone said. “And she agreed to stop being a cam girl — which she didn’t do.” It was not…

A 21-year-old detention officer with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has died after a motorcycle crash in Austin County, Texas. Anon Hoffman had served with the agency for two years, the sheriff’s office said in a statement announcing his death. “He had proudly served the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for the past two years, a role he truly loved,” the agency said. Hoffman was remembered by colleagues, friends and fellow members of his shift. His father is a sergeant with the sheriff’s office, while his mother works in its Central Jail Records Division. The sheriff’s office has not released further…

Australia’s opposition has pledged a “fuel price shield” that would automatically halve fuel excise when crude oil prices exceed 100 US dollars a barrel, potentially saving motorists about 27 cents a litre on petrol and diesel. The Coalition plan, unveiled by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor in Canberra, would apply when the price of crude averaged more than 100 US dollars a barrel for two weeks. The reduction would last for up to three months, while the heavy road user charge would also be suspended. The policy would cost almost $1 billion a month while in operation, according to the proposal.…

Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia concert was met by pro-Palestinian protests on Saturday night, as demonstrators gathered near Lincoln Financial Field before the British singer took to the stage. A protester was filmed shouting: “F*** your concert, f*** your fans. Palestine is our demand.” Dozens of activists also reportedly chanted “Free Palestine” at a nearby subway station. One demonstrator wore a red baseball cap bearing the words “Make Palestine Free Again”, while other placards read “Netanyahu has blood on his hands” and “Let Gaza live”. The Philly Palestine Coalition and Shut Down D&Z had urged supporters to protest under the slogan: “Billionaires,…

Frankie Muniz has reunited with his ex-wife, Paige Price, at their five-year-old son Mauz’s football match, days after describing the past six weeks of his life as a “nightmare” and saying he had reached rock bottom. The 40-year-old actor and racing driver shared photographs of himself with Price and their son on Saturday, September 19. He wrote: “Post soccer shenanigans with the fam. Our little dude got a medal for excellence in sportsmanship!” The family gathering came after Muniz posted about a difficult period in his life the previous day. “Everything felt heavy, unclear, and like it was falling apart…

A New Jersey community has gathered in prayer for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor, who remains in a coma nearly four months after suffering cardiac arrest when he was struck in the neck by a baseball during a warm-up. Friends, relatives and fellow players attended the vigil at Kenny Karcher Jr Memorial Field in Maple Shade on Saturday, turning the youth baseball ground into a place of music, prayer and reflection. Taylor was injured on 26 May before a championship game and was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital. His father, Gregory Taylor, said the boy remains on a ventilator but has shown…

A man believed to be in his 50s has died after being pulled unresponsive from the water at Cabarita Beach on the Tweed Coast in northern New South Wales. Three members of the public brought the swimmer ashore after finding him in the water at about 12.30pm on Saturday. They attempted to revive him before emergency services arrived. He was taken to Tweed Valley Hospital, where he later died. His identity has not yet been formally confirmed. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Donald Trump has asked his Truth Social followers to vote on a new name for artificial intelligence, as the US president continues to promote the technology despite growing concerns about its risks and environmental impact. He offered three alternatives: Superior Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence and Supreme Intelligence. More than 50,000 votes had been cast by late Saturday, with Superior Intelligence leading on 41 per cent, followed by Extreme Intelligence on 38 per cent and Supreme Intelligence on 21 per cent. “Many people think that the words ‘Artificial Intelligence’ are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence,” Mr Trump…

Ed Sheeran apologised to fans during an emotional Philadelphia concert after Macklemore was removed from the tour amid controversy over the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments. Sheeran became tearful as he addressed the dispute on stage, saying he was personally “appalled” by the conflict between Israel and Palestine and had been “so, so sorry” for making mistakes. He told the audience he had not wanted to disappoint fans or become an activist musician, but had found himself at the centre of an argument about freedom of speech and the Israel-Palestine conflict. “My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone, and…