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A woman accused of causing the Chatsworth Metro bus crash that killed two passengers has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after prosecutors alleged she was impaired by drugs. Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, of Simi Valley, is also charged with driving under the influence of a drug causing injury and reckless driving on a highway, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors allege that Rios was driving a Ford Expedition at high speed on the wrong side of the road shortly after 5pm on Tuesday, 15 September. She is accused of running a red light…

An urgent search is under way in rural north Queensland for Marcus Bismark, who has been missing for almost a week and may be carrying a firearm. The 44-year-old was last seen at about 1.30pm on Saturday walking along Gregory Developmental Road, around 250km west of Townsville, after his vehicle broke down. He has not been seen or heard from since. Police and Bismark’s family have serious concerns for his welfare because of a medical condition and the length of time he has been missing. Officers believe he may be in possession of a firearm and have warned members of…

Jethro Sheeran has launched a fresh attack on his cousin Ed Sheeran, calling the pop star a “coward” and saying he is “not a good person” amid the row over Macklemore’s removal from the singer’s US tour. The American rapper had spoken in support of Palestine and worn a keffiyeh while opening Ed Sheeran’s performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on September 4 and 5. Macklemore was due to appear at eight of the remaining ten shows, but it was announced on Monday that he had been dropped from the tour. Sheeran has said the decision was made by…

Berlin’s acute housing shortage and soaring rents are dominating the city election, putting pressure on candidates to address the worsening affordability of homes. Housing has emerged as the central issue for voters as Berlin grapples with a lack of available accommodation and rapidly rising rental costs.

Miley Cyrus marked the release of her new album Bass Persuades with a party at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, attended by Chappell Roan, Paris Hilton and other celebrity guests. The Grammy-winning singer, 33, appeared in an all-black outfit at the event on Thursday night, 17 September. She was joined by her fiancé, Maxx Morando, who features in the music video for her new song Let’s Get Married. The choice of venue had a particular connection to the album. The video for Let’s Get Married was filmed at the Chateau Marmont, where Cyrus chose to host the launch celebration.…

Julian Alvarez is reportedly seriously considering changing agents after a turbulent transfer saga over his future at Atletico Madrid. The Argentina international ultimately remained in the Spanish capital, despite links with both Arsenal and Barcelona during the summer window. Atletico were said to be unhappy with how the situation unfolded and reportedly blamed Alvarez’s representatives. Reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest the 26-year-old could end his relationship with agent Fernando Hidalgo. Javier Pastore has been mentioned as a possible replacement. Why Julian Alvarez could change agents A change in representation could indicate that Alvarez is seeking an adviser better placed to…

Hundreds of students, relatives and residents gathered at Liberty High School in Brentwood, California, for a candlelight vigil honouring Dominic Ferrari and Caden Kyle, two 17-year-olds killed in a weekend car crash. Friends, classmates and school staff took to the stage to remember the teenagers, who were members of the school’s football team and were described by those who knew them as funny, kind and outgoing. “Your story ended too soon, but the love you gave us will never stop being read,” one student told the crowd. “Forever Lions, love the Class of 2027.” Liberty High students remembered at candlelight…

Australia’s gambling self-exclusion register operator has rejected conflict-of-interest concerns over a director’s links to wagering businesses, as the company seeks fresh funding amid mounting debt and an overdue tax bill. Dataworks maintains the BetStop register, which allows people experiencing gambling problems to have their betting accounts closed and prevents operators from opening new accounts or sending them marketing. One of its directors, Ian Penrose, is also senior independent director of Playtech, a UK gambling technology company that supplies software to online casino and wagering operators. He is vice-chairman of Weatherbys, which provides real-time horse-racing data ultimately used by betting companies…

A UN fact-finding mission has concluded that Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on protests, with the most severe repression reported in January. The findings support witness accounts alleging unprecedented levels of violence during the unrest. The mission’s report focuses on the conduct of Iranian forces and their response to the protests.

ECB’s Vujcic has moved to cool expectations of oil-fuelled interest-rate hikes, tempering bets that rising energy costs could lead to tighter monetary policy.