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Arsenal are being linked with January moves for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi and Brentford winger Kevin Schade as Mikel Arteta considers further attacking reinforcements. The Gunners pursued several high-profile targets during the summer but missed out on Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez. Reports suggest the club could return to the market when the transfer window reopens. Arsenal transfer interest in Eli Junior Kroupi Kroupi is currently sidelined by injury, but his form for Bournemouth last season has reportedly made him a player of interest to Arsenal. The 20-year-old scored 13 Premier League goals, including the decisive strike…

A woman has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after an SUV crashed into a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two passengers and injuring at least five others. Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, from Simi Valley, is also accused of driving under the influence of drugs and reckless driving in connection with the collision on Tuesday, September 15. Prosecutors allege that Rios was travelling at high speed on the wrong side of the road before running a red light at the junction of Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue at about 5pm. Her SUV struck the side…

Queensland Rail has reached a pay deal with the final group of workers involved in months of industrial action, paving the way for passenger services across south-east Queensland to return to a full timetable. Transport Minister Brett Mickelberg said the seventh and final agreement was concluded shortly after lunch on Friday. Services will be restored progressively, with 91 per cent of the timetable expected to be operating by October 12 and the full schedule to follow. Passenger services have been reduced since March, with trains running to the equivalent of a Saturday timetable while Queensland Rail worked through a maintenance…

A Russian strike on a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine, has sparked a major fire, while peace talks between Ukraine and Russia remain stalled. The incident comes despite a pause in the fighting brokered by the United States. No further details about casualties or damage were provided.

Chelsea Handler has denied firing comedian Salma Hindy from her stand-up tour over pro-Palestinian comments, saying Hindy chose to stop opening for her and that she has emails from the comedian’s agents to support her account. Hindy had alleged that her relationship with Handler changed after she privately asked about Handler’s position on Palestine. She said Handler later shared a video she regarded as Islamophobic and dehumanising, prompting her to publish a pro-Palestinian message on social media. Hindy claimed that subsequent shows with Handler were cancelled and that there were disputes over reimbursement for travel costs. She also alleged that…

Researchers in Arizona have developed a urine test that could help screen for autism in children as young as two, by identifying chemical markers linked to activity in the gut. The test, created by scientists at Arizona State University and collaborators, measures 17 microbially derived metabolites – small compounds produced by microorganisms in the digestive system. Researchers said the markers were found at significantly higher levels in many children with autism than in typically developing children. The findings suggest the test could help identify youngsters who may need a fuller developmental assessment earlier than is currently possible. Urine test for…

GWM will begin rolling out its new, boxier Haval H7 in October, with the mid-size SUV offered in five-seat form. The range will include all-wheel-drive hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, marking the initial launch line-up for the new model.

An economic squeeze could make affordability a key concern for US voters as the country heads towards the midterm elections, a senior economist has warned. Mihir Torsekar said Americans on the lower end of the economy were feeling the effects of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power. Speaking to the “This is America” programme, Mr Torsekar said the pressures were affecting households’ ability to afford goods and manage rising borrowing costs. His comments suggest the economic squeeze could influence voter concerns ahead of the midterms, with affordability emerging as a potentially important issue.

Tom Cruise has revealed that Taylor Swift talked him through the finer points of football when they attended a Kansas City Chiefs game together. The actor joined Swift, Travis Kelce’s family and friends in a private suite during the Chiefs’ game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday September 14. Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, Cruise said Swift had been “schooling” him on the sport. “She was schooling me on football,” he said. “For real. Like, she was bringing the football. First of all, she’s a genius. I’ve been following her since…

Florida runner Brady McDonald has completed 50 consecutive 50-kilometre runs in all 50 US states, raising $1 million for Make-A-Wish and helping fund wishes for children with critical illnesses. McDonald began the challenge in central Florida on July 25 and crossed the finish line in Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 12. Over 50 days, he covered 1,553 miles without a rest day. 50K challenge completed for Make-A-Wish The endurance test, known as Zero to 100 Wishes, was designed to raise enough money to help grant 100 wishes. McDonald’s campaign website says the $1 million target was reached, with donations coming from…