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Heidi’s Village in Phoenix, Arizona, has launched a pilot programme aimed at helping overlooked dogs find permanent homes. The initiative, called Village Dogs, is intended to give more visibility to animals that can struggle to attract adopters, with the rescue facility hoping to improve their chances of being matched with suitable families. Heidi’s Village, at North 40th Street in Phoenix, provides temporary housing, veterinary care and behavioural support for animals connected with rescue organisations across the Valley. The organisation has said larger dogs are often passed over because of their size, space requirements and misconceptions about their behaviour, despite being…

New Australian dramas Last Seen and the second season of High Country lead this week’s selection of streaming releases, alongside reality series Apocalypse, a documentary about furniture salesman Franco Cozzo and the acclaimed films Scrapper and Bouchra. Last Seen, Apple TV’s first Australian production, follows Ian, played by Patrick Brammall, whose daughter Maggie disappeared 11 years earlier. When he receives a triple-zero call while on duty, he becomes convinced that she is alive. The six-part thriller has the essential ingredients of a tense missing-person drama. Ian is a former police officer whose grief has cost him his job and marriage,…

Donald Trump has said he would be comfortable with China building cars in the United States.

Jackson Warne has shared a personal video message sent by his father, Shane Warne, to mark what would have been the Australian cricket great’s 57th birthday. The 27-year-old posted the clip on Instagram with the caption: “Missing these updates, happy birthday Dad.” In the footage, Warne appears to be on a golf course in Scotland. He speaks about the cold conditions, saying he is wearing several layers, a beanie and a snood because the temperature is four degrees. “This is me rugged up. I’ve got a beanie. I’ve got about four different layers on. I’ve got a little snood that…

Two Chandler teenagers have built a window-cleaning business serving homes and businesses across Arizona’s East Valley, after starting the venture at the age of 13. Tyce Underwood and Grayden Russell, now 15, are the founders of Rapid Window Cleaning. What began as an attempt to earn money has grown into a fully insured limited liability company offering window washing, screen repair, solar-panel cleaning and other home services. The pair met in seventh grade and quickly discovered a shared interest in business. Their first plan was to offer pressure-washing services, but after months without a response to their flyers, they accepted…

Evidence from a third complainant is due to begin in the criminal trial of broadcaster Alan Jones at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney. The man, identified in court as “M”, is a former athlete who alleges Jones kissed him without consent on the corner of his mouth on two occasions. He also alleges that Jones pressed his body against his upper thigh during one of the incidents. Unlike some complainants, M has chosen to give evidence from the witness box in the courtroom. Reporters are observing his testimony from a separate location within the court building. Jones, 85,…

Residents have joined firefighters in battling forest fires threatening homes in densely populated parts of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The fires have spread close to residential areas, prompting local people to help emergency crews tackle the flames.

The Arizona Cardinals began their season with a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 13, 2026, completing an upset that prompted celebrations among supporters. Arizona went into the season opener as more than a touchdown underdog but produced a confident performance at SoFi Stadium to start the campaign 1-0. Fans reacted to the result with excitement as the Cardinals secured an early statement win against a Chargers side widely expected to prevail on home turf. The victory gives Arizona an encouraging start to the new season, while the Chargers are left to regroup after a disappointing…

Minerals 260 is lining up about $450 million to advance Tim Goyder’s Bullabulling gold project in Western Australia towards construction, as mining finance giant Franco-Nevada increases its backing for the development. The proposed funding would support the next stage of the Bullabulling project, with Minerals 260 seeking to move the WA gold mine closer to being built. Franco-Nevada’s renewed commitment adds further financial support to the project as Minerals 260 works towards securing the capital required for construction.

AI should be treated as a new species with values that may be alien to humanity, a former Google DeepMind safety researcher has warned. Josh Engels, who has left the company’s safety team to join the non-profit organisation METR, said rapidly advancing systems could pose “very large risks to humanity” if people failed to retain control over their development. “I think in some ways it’s better to think of it not as a technology but as a second species that we are almost giving birth to,” he told the BBC. Mr Engels said humans could soon share the planet with…