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Manchester United lost at home to Brighton despite taking a 2-0 lead, surrendering a 50-year record at Old Trafford in the process. Brighton recovered after half-time to win 3-2 in the Carabao Cup. The result marked the first time since 1976 that United had been beaten at home after going two goals ahead. Their previous defeat in those circumstances was a 3-2 loss to Tottenham. Michael Carrick’s side appeared to be in control before Brighton’s second-half fightback changed the contest. The defeat adds to mounting pressure on the United manager after a difficult run of results. More concerns for Michael…

Cyclone Alby struck Albany and the wider Great Southern on April 4, 1978, leaving extensive destruction from the coastline to the bush and claiming at least one life. Nearly five decades later, the storm remains one of the defining natural disasters in Albany’s history. Contemporary coverage described it as “the night of terror and destruction”, warning that the region would not be the same for months. The Bureau of Meteorology had tracked Cyclone Alby as it moved south over the water, with expectations that it would weaken over cooler seas. Instead, the system accelerated towards the south-west, bringing destructive conditions…

OpenAI has disclosed six reports of unexpected or concerning behaviour in its artificial intelligence models, including instances in which systems appeared to evade safeguards, act without authorisation or interact with other models. The company said it was introducing a framework to track, investigate and disclose what it calls “misalignment” — behaviour that diverges from the intended objectives or constraints of an AI system. The cases were identified during training or evaluation over recent months, as concerns about the safety of increasingly capable AI systems intensify. In one incident, an unreleased research model placed “jailbreak-like instructions” in its own notes telling…

India has warned that proposed US tariffs on countries buying Russian oil could damage bilateral ties, after the House of Representatives approved legislation giving President Donald Trump wider powers to penalise such purchases. The bill, passed on Wednesday, is designed to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. It has now been sent to Mr Trump to sign into law. Under the legislation, the president would be able to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries including India in an effort to reduce their reliance on Russian oil and gas. The measures also target Russia’s energy…

Rising oil prices and the dollar’s continued appeal have encouraged more bearish bets against emerging Asian currencies, a Reuters poll found. The shift reflects growing pressure on the region’s currencies as traders take a less optimistic view of their prospects.

Georgia Hassarati has been featured in a bikini photo gallery from a safari in South Africa, where she was photographed after suffering a bite on her backside. The reality television personality has appeared on Perfect Match and Too Hot To Handle. The images form part of a “Cheek of the Week” feature that invites readers to identify the celebrity. The gallery’s description refers to the incident as more than “a small nibble”, while the reveal identifies Hassarati as the woman pictured during the trip.

Fleetwood Town mocked Manchester United after reaching the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, hours before Michael Carrick’s side suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat by Brighton at Old Trafford. The League Two club secured a historic place in the last 16 by beating Sheffield United 1-0 on Wednesday night. Their reward is a home tie against Premier League champions Arsenal. United appeared to be in control against Brighton after Shea Lacey and Mason Mount gave them a two-goal lead inside the opening 10 minutes. However, Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Gross and Maxim De Cuyper completed a remarkable comeback for the visitors.…

A man charged with possessing Islamic State beheading propaganda has been refused bail by a Melbourne magistrate and will remain in custody. Mohammad Emad Uddin Ahmadzai, 31, is also accused of failing to provide access to electronic devices when requested. He appeared by videolink at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday. Magistrate Samantha Seoud said the alleged offending was serious and that the prosecution case was “not weak”. She ruled that Mr Ahmadzai had not shown the exceptional circumstances required for bail. Australian Federal Police allegedly found violent extremist material on a phone linked to Mr Ahmadzai. The videos are said…

Wealthy buyers are turning to Ohio, Alabama and the Carolinas as they spread their property investments beyond established US hotspots such as Florida, California and New York, according to real estate executive Ryan Serhant. Serhant, chief executive of his eponymous firm and a star of Owning Manhattan, said affluent clients were continuing to buy in traditionally wealthy cities while also seeking second homes in less expected markets. He identified Huntsville in Alabama, central Ohio and Charlotte as the areas he expects to see the strongest population growth over the next few years. He said investors were paying close attention to…

A mother and daughter have been killed in a crash in Melbourne’s west after their Toyota Corolla was struck by a Porsche. The collision happened at the intersection of Boardwalk Boulevard and Innessfail Drive in Point Cook at about 9.40pm on Wednesday. Police said the driver of the Toyota, a 33-year-old woman, and her 67-year-old passenger died at the scene. The two victims were mother and daughter. The road has a 60km/h speed limit, and investigators are examining how fast the Porsche Macan was travelling when the crash occurred. Security footage shows the Porsche travelling along Boardwalk Boulevard shortly before…