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Michael Jackson’s estate is seeking court approval to pay more than $9 million in legal fees incurred over six years, while opposing Paris Jackson’s request for $1,165,481.90 for a shorter period. The estate says the fees were earned through work covering tax planning, trademarks, business deals, legal matters and other issues. It argues that the professionals involved helped transform the estate from one carrying more than $500 million in debt when Jackson died in 2009 into a conglomerate valued at $2 billion. John Branca, an executor of the estate, filed legal documents on Monday challenging Paris Jackson’s claim for fees.…

Rose said there was plenty to like after Bournemouth’s Europa League win, highlighting the positive aspects of the club’s performance.

Defence lawyers sought to undermine the credibility of a key FBI witness on Thursday as Washington DC councilman Trayon White’s federal bribery trial entered its third day. Allieu Kamara, who was working with investigators when he allegedly handed White an envelope containing $15,000, returned to the witness box in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. White, who has denied the allegation, is charged with accepting cash in return for using his position to help a businessman secure lucrative city contracts. He could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Defence challenges FBI witness in Trayon…

Firefighters have been forced to allow a large fire at a high-voltage substation in Homebush West, Sydney, to burn itself out because of the electrical risk involved in approaching the blaze. Crews were unable to get close to the fire at the electrical substation, leaving them to monitor the situation while the blaze continued to burn.

US Congressman Jay Obernolte has outlined the FRONTIER Act, legislation he introduced to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence, amid warnings from industry leaders about the technology’s potential threat to humans. Mr Obernolte, co-chair of the Congressional AI Caucus, discussed the proposed bipartisan measure and the need for greater scrutiny of artificial intelligence. The conversation also addressed what AI industry leaders have described as existential risks associated with the technology, including concerns about the danger it could pose to people.

A mischievous cat sparked chaos at a pet hospital in Guangdong, China, after escaping from its carrier and leading two veterinarians on a frantic chase around a treatment room. CCTV footage shows the vets opening the cage before the white feline suddenly darts away. It races around the small room, repeatedly evading attempts to catch it. The cat then climbs partway up a wall and turns its attention to a velvet honour banner hanging nearby. It repeatedly grabs at the pennant, apparently trying to use it to reach a cabinet above. However, the banner gives way during the escape attempt,…

The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director as it carries out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. Mr Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with limited immigration experience, is closely associated with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former senator from Oklahoma. The White House gave no reason for the decision in a brief statement and did not say when a replacement would be nominated. The withdrawal comes as ICE faces intense scrutiny over its enforcement operations, including questions about how officers have been…

Shopify chief executive Tobias Lütke has warned that employees are using artificial intelligence to produce poorly checked emails and code, creating what he calls “slop grenades” for colleagues to deal with. Lütke previously told Shopify staff that using AI was “a baseline expectation” and that they should first demonstrate they “cannot get what they want done using AI” before requesting additional resources. But speaking on The Knowledge Project podcast on Tuesday, he said some employees were failing to take responsibility for the material produced by the technology. “We call those ‘slop grenades’ that people toss at each other,” Lütke said.…

Former child actor Bobb’e J. Thompson has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a gun charge in Iowa. The sentence was handed down by a judge on Thursday, almost a year after police stopped Thompson for allegedly driving at 104mph in a 70mph zone. Officers said they searched his bag during the traffic stop and found packages of marijuana bought at a dispensary, along with a loaded .40-calibre handgun. The firearm was allegedly stolen from a car in Kansas City, Missouri. Thompson pleaded guilty to the charge in April. He will also serve three…

Allan Elias marked his Manchester City debut with a superb solo goal as Enzo Maresca’s side swept Norwich City aside 5-0 in the League Cup. The 22-year-old produced the defining moment of the match shortly after half-time, collecting possession on the left before cutting inside and driving through the Norwich defence. Elias repeatedly changed direction as he evaded several challenges, switched back onto his left foot and struck a powerful finish into the net to put City 3-0 ahead. Allan Elias impresses on Manchester City debut Operating from the left, Elias showed pace, close control and the ability to beat…