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A high school teacher is the latest person allegedly linked to two mistaken identity shootings in Sydney that left two innocent people dead. The teacher’s alleged involvement has emerged as the investigation into the shootings continues.

Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has secured permanent control of Greenland’s security under an agreement with Denmark, although the deal would not transfer sovereignty over the Arctic territory to Washington. The US president said the arrangement would give America “permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland”, addressing what he described as the country’s concerns. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said the agreement would give the US “the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland and the United States of…

Carrie Underwood is being mentored by Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose as she works on rock music, according to sources familiar with the project. The singer, known for her country recordings, is said to be developing new material that marks a significant change from the sound of her previous albums. Underwood and Rose have performed together several times, including at the 2022 Stagecoach festival and during another performance in 2023. She is expected to attend a Guns N’ Roses show in Atlanta this weekend and may join Rose on stage. The American Idol judge has released eight albums, with…

Mazu won The Shorts at Randwick in a surprise victory that revived the eight-year-old’s hopes of securing a place in the $20 million Everest, although trainer Joe Pride remains unconvinced that the race is the right target for him. Sent off at $19 for the $1 million, 1100m sprint, Mazu led throughout under Rachel King and held Joliestar by a neck. King’s Secret, also trained by Pride, finished a nose further back in third. The result came as attention centred on Joliestar and Headwall, both considered Everest contenders. Headwall finished fifth, a length from the winner, after making late ground…

A documentary about alleged Israeli military conduct in Gaza has triggered a fierce backlash across Israel, exposing an unusual area of agreement among politicians and much of the country’s media establishment ahead of October’s elections. NAZA, made by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, revisits allegations that the military used artificial intelligence systems to generate targets in Gaza, sometimes destroying entire buildings in attempts to kill a single person identified by the system. Those claims were reported in April 2024, while allegations that Israel committed genocide, deliberately caused famine and unlawfully killed children have also previously received limited attention…

Angus Australia’s new internal genetic evaluation system has received the approval of cattle breeders in Western Australia, who were told it would deliver faster data turnaround while better protecting members’ information. The system is intended to improve the handling of genetic evaluation data within Angus Australia, with the organisation highlighting both speed and the safeguarding of breeder information.

Never-before-seen footage from a new documentary shows Norwegian climber Kristin Harila’s team trying to save Pakistani mountain porter Muhammad Hassan at 27,000ft on K2, before continuing towards the summit and a world record. The incident took place during Harila’s record-breaking ascent in 2023, when the team encountered Hassan hanging upside down in darkness on one of the world’s most dangerous mountain routes. They faced a choice between abandoning their attempt and turning back to help him, or continuing towards the summit, where they were close to completing the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountains. Harila, now 40, ultimately…

International oil exploration is returning to the forefront as the US shale industry enters a mature phase, with producers turning towards the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Alaska, South America and Africa in search of new reserves. EOG Resources, one of the leading US shale companies, has already brought several wells online in the UAE and is assessing opportunities in Bahrain. Ezra Yacob, the company’s chairman and chief executive, said the geology in Abu Dhabi’s shale formations was comparable to South Texas’s Eagle Ford shale. “It’s outperforming our expectations right now,” Mr Yacob told a Hart Energy conference in Houston this…

Rachel Sennott’s 31st birthday is being marked with a gallery of photographs highlighting the actress in a series of beach and holiday looks. The collection features Sennott in a range of outfits, including bikinis and strapless swimwear, as she poses outdoors in the sun. Several images show her relaxing by the water, including one in which she is described as a “boat babe”. Other photographs feature her enjoying a soft drink by the beach while wearing a hat and sunglasses. Sennott rose to prominence with the debut of the HBO show I Love LA, which has been credited with showcasing…

Five females, including a 12-year-old girl, have been arrested after an alleged shopping centre brawl involving a knife at Northland Shopping Centre in Preston, Melbourne. Police were called to the food court at about 6.20pm on Friday after a fight broke out between a group of girls and an 18-year-old woman. The incident involved girls aged 12, 14, 16 and 17, along with the woman. Officers patrolling the centre intervened as the alleged fighting unfolded. The 14-year-old suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. The 12-year-old was treated by paramedics and released while police continue their inquiries. The 18-year-old,…