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Kelly Osbourne has revealed she relapsed into drinking after the death of her father, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, saying grief left her unable to care for herself. The 41-year-old said she is now eight months sober. Speaking on Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast, Osbourne said she had been sober for more than four years before reaching what she described as “ground zero” following her father’s death last year at the age of 76. “I was a shell of myself. I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t do anything. I was just empty,” she said. “Broken…

European shares slipped as weakness in banking stocks weighed on markets, while concerns over oil-driven inflation added to the pressure. Banks were the main drag on regional equities, with investors also focused on the risk that higher oil prices could fuel inflation and weigh on the wider European economy.

Sebastien Pocognoli has named his first Scotland squad, with Sevilla striker Robbie Ure and Brondby defender Luis Binks among five players receiving their first full international call-ups. Celtic defender Colby Donovan, Hearts winger Josh McPake and Swansea City’s Stephen Welsh are also included for Scotland’s upcoming Nations League fixtures. Hull City forward Oli McBurnie returns to the squad for the first time since winning his last cap in 2021. Goalkeepers Scott Bain and Jon McCracken have also been recalled following Craig Gordon’s decision to retire after the World Cup. Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour is back after a knee injury ruled…

A Michigan Senate debate will go ahead in Detroit on Tuesday evening with an empty podium reserved for Republican candidate Mike Rogers, after his campaign failed to confirm whether he would attend. Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has committed to taking part in the FOX 2 event. The debate, hosted by The Pulse, will be moderated by Roop Raj and is due to begin at 7pm on September 15. Organisers said the invitation to Mr Rogers remained open despite receiving no response to further correspondence. Michigan Senate debate to proceed with open podium FOX 2 and the Michigan Debate Committee invited…

Almost With You, a romantic drama about a grief-stricken Irish musician, will be shown to audiences in Albany next month after being filmed in the Western Australian city and Dublin. The film follows the musician as he finds solace and love within Albany’s traditional music scene during a stop on his tour. Directed by Adam Morris, Almost With You is set to debut at CinefestOZ Albany in October.

The FBI has adjusted its hiring standards amid the departure of hundreds of employees since the start of the Trump administration, prompting Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to demand an explanation from director Kash Patel. The changes have allowed the bureau, in limited circumstances, to consider applicants who previously admitted to hiring sex workers or stealing from an employer. They also cover cases involving animal cruelty and bestiality before an applicant turned 18. An FBI spokesperson said the changes were restricted to a narrow set of circumstances. The bureau has also relaxed college degree requirements for some prospective agents…

The US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict postal voting before November’s midterm elections, allowing states to continue sending mail ballots under existing rules. The decision is a setback for the president’s efforts to give the federal government greater control over election procedures, and limits the prospect of last-minute changes as voting gets under way in some states. In a brief order, the conservative-majority court refused to lift an injunction blocking Mr Trump’s policy. The justices indicated that his administration was likely to fail in its attempt to impose the restrictions before the midterms. Justice Brett Kavanaugh,…

The Bank of England’s rate-cut cycle is facing a central question: could the next phase of interest-rate policy involve hikes instead? The issue is whether the period of reductions in borrowing costs is coming to an end and giving way to a rise in rates.

Manchester United have opened fresh Bruno Fernandes contract talks as they seek to keep their captain at Old Trafford beyond his current deal. Fernandes, 32, has started all six of United’s matches this season and remains a key figure in Michael Carrick’s side. The club resisted summer interest from Galatasaray, as well as approaches from elsewhere in Europe and Saudi Arabia, and are now working on improved terms for the midfielder. Bruno Fernandes contract talks continue Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that negotiations are ongoing, although no agreement has yet been reached. Discussions have taken longer than expected as the…

A man was shot and killed in the car park of a Norfolk Southern intermodal facility in Austell, Georgia, after arriving for a night shift, police said. The shooting happened on Monday evening, 14 September, at the site off Highway 278. The victim was reportedly dropped off by a relative shortly before his 10pm shift. Witnesses said three men emerged from another vehicle as he began to leave the family member’s truck and opened fire. The attackers then drove away, according to accounts given to local media. Investigation into Austell shooting The victim died at the scene. His identity had…