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A woman in her 90s has died after a stabbing at an apartment in Bondi, while a second woman was fatally stabbed in a separate incident in regional New South Wales on Saturday. Police were called to the Bondi unit in Chambers Avenue at about 5.15pm after reports of a stabbing. Officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command found the woman with significant injuries. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated her at the scene, but she died there. A 47-year-old man, believed to have been known to the woman, was arrested and taken to Surry Hills police station. A crime scene has…

Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has secured “permanent control” of Greenland’s security and other needs under a new agreement with Denmark, despite Copenhagen retaining sovereignty over the self-governing Arctic territory. The deal is expected to be signed during next week’s United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. It must then be ratified by Denmark’s parliament and Greenland’s parliament. Trump said the agreement would cost the United States nothing and prevent American adversaries from establishing a military presence or making “sensitive investments” in Greenland without US approval. What the Greenland security agreement would do The official text…

A bitter Better.com control battle has erupted between founder Vishal Garg and Daniel Lewis, the investor who replaced him as interim chief executive after helping to remove him from the mortgage technology company. The dispute will be decided by shareholders, with the contest deadline set for October 20. Garg, who remains on Better’s board, is seeking to oust five of its eight directors, including Lewis and chairman Harit Talwar. The fight has unfolded through competing regulatory filings, press releases and posts on X, after a close relationship between the two men broke down within weeks of Garg’s departure. Messages exchanged…

Mark Cometti has spoken about his father and the making of a tribute to the broadcasting great ahead of the documentary Dennis Cometti: Centimetre Perfect, which airs this week. The film offers a personal reflection on Dennis Cometti, with his son describing the process of creating the moving documentary. It centres on Cometti’s legacy and the relationship between the renowned broadcaster and his son, Mark.

The United States has approved a potential $2.68 billion sale of air-defence equipment to Ukraine, as Kyiv faces a surge in Russian attacks and shortages of ammunition for its existing systems. The State Department said on Friday it had determined that a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Ukrainian government could proceed. The proposal remains subject to review by Congress. Ukraine has requested S-300 Clone missiles, GAM-67 missiles and Range-Extended Air Defense Laser Guided Rocket missile systems, along with launchers, counter-drone radars, trailers and spare parts. The purchase would be funded through a combination of European contributions and US Foreign…

British military sites recorded 340 security incidents involving drones in the year to August 2026, as tensions with Russia intensified and Moscow warned that British facilities in Ukraine could become legitimate targets. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, cover incidents at or near Ministry of Defence sites in the UK. They represent a sharp rise from 250 incidents in 2025 and 126 the year before. The Ministry of Defence has not identified who was responsible for the drone activity. The incidents have nevertheless taken place during a period of heightened concern over Russian activity and wider security…

Europe’s winter power prices have jumped as concerns over gas supplies grow, increasing pressure on energy markets ahead of the colder months.

Arsenal’s reported transfer interest in Luca Weinhandl has been played down by Sturm Graz manager Fabio Ingolitsch, who said he was relaxed about the speculation surrounding the 17-year-old midfielder. Weinhandl has made a strong impression since breaking into the Sturm Graz first team, attracting attention from Arsenal and Aston Villa. The teenager’s rapid emergence has led to growing talk about a possible move away from the Austrian club. Sturm Graz manager responds to Arsenal transfer interest Ingolitsch said Sturm Graz were not concerned by the rumours and remained focused on the player’s development. “These days, you can feed so much…

Emmanuel Macron has ordered the French government to draw up an infrastructure protection plan in response to drone attacks and cyberattacks, warning that the Russian hybrid threat facing France and Europe has intensified. The French president made the announcement after meeting political party leaders at the Elysee Palace. He said the proposed measures would focus on protecting critical infrastructure from attacks. “In recent weeks, the threat – particularly the Russian hybrid threat – facing Europeans and France has intensified,” Mr Macron told reporters. The European Union defines Russian hybrid activities as including sabotage, cyberattacks, disinformation and interference in democratic processes.…

An unregulated cosmetic practitioner with no known medical training is alleged to have carried out eyelid lifts and facelifts on women in a Manchester house, charging hundreds of pounds for procedures that left some patients with severe scarring and ongoing complications. Luyen Vu, who advertises her services under the names Miss Cindy and the Bleph Lady, is not listed on any UK medical register. She has been offering blepharoplasty procedures for £850, alongside facelifts costing up to £1,800, according to promotional material. The procedures were allegedly carried out in a residential property, with patients instructed to park nearby before being…