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At least six people have died and 129 remain missing after an Indonesian passenger ferry capsized in the Java Sea during bad weather, the country’s search and rescue agency said. Rescuers have recovered 108 people from the Virgo Transport 8 and are continuing to search for survivors. The vessel had been travelling towards Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it lost contact with authorities. Passenger Rinto Arahab said he clung to the ship’s railings as it overturned before climbing to a higher point on the stricken vessel. “I felt resigned,” he said in Banjarmasin. “I could only pray for my safety.”…

Sainsbury’s is set to launch an apple crumble sandwich in November, combining fresh apple with fruit compote, crème fraîche and crumbled biscuits between slices of brioche. The unusual dessert sandwich will be sold as part of the supermarket’s meal deal range, although it will be classed as a snack rather than a main item. It will form part of Sainsbury’s Christmas range. Custard does not feature in the recipe, which instead uses the sweetened bread and creamy filling to recreate the familiar flavours of apple crumble. The product follows the growing popularity of fruit-filled sandwiches inspired by Japan’s ‘furutsu sando’.…

A 53-year-old Bravo reality star and father of four has been released from prison after serving less than a year of an original two-year sentence. He pleaded guilty to federal crop insurance fraud.

A man has been arrested after four people were killed and a child critically injured in a series of alleged stabbings in Houma, Louisiana. Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, was identified by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office as a person of interest before being apprehended in connection with the deaths. Deputies were called to the 200 block of Ashland Drive on Saturday after reports of a child suffering from multiple stab wounds. The child was airlifted to a hospital outside the area and remained in a critical condition. As officers searched nearby properties, they discovered several other victims inside homes. At…

Alexander Zverev took the opening set of the US Open final after a double fault from Ben Shelton handed him the advantage. Shelton’s error proved decisive as Zverev claimed the first set in the contest.

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence, warning that companies must do more to prevent powerful systems being misused. His intervention was backed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman and Elon Musk, marking a rare show of agreement among leading figures in the industry. Amodei said the rapid advance of AI was creating risks that could outpace safety measures, including the possibility that models could take unauthorised actions or be used to help develop biological weapons. “If we build in the right way, I think the probability of something bad happening is…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is exploring closer integration with the European Union, including a possible associate membership arrangement, as relations with the United States deteriorate over trade. People close to Mr Carney told the Wall Street Journal that the Canadian leader has spent several months considering how Canada and its 41 million residents could be more closely linked to the EU. The proposal could include allowing Canadians to live and work in EU countries without visas. Mr Carney has reportedly discussed the idea with several European leaders, particularly French President Emmanuel Macron. Canada and the European Union The EU…

Pressure is growing in Congress to address the looming Social Security trust fund insolvency by raising payroll tax revenues, with several Republicans signalling a willingness to consider changes traditionally regarded as politically unacceptable. Projections issued earlier this year indicated that the fund could be exhausted sooner than previously expected. Without action, benefits would face a 22% reduction by 2032, as the programme would be able to pay out only the money received through payroll taxes. Workers and employers currently each pay a 6.2% Social Security tax on wages up to $184,500 a year. Earnings above that threshold are not subject…

Angie Banicki has emerged as a celebrity tarot reader whom stars turn to with their most pressing questions. Her growing reputation has made her a go-to figure for celebrities seeking guidance through tarot.

Phil Foden appeared to troll Manchester United fans as he left Old Trafford after Manchester City claimed a 1-0 victory in the Manchester derby. The City midfielder was sent off in the 23rd minute, but was still in a buoyant mood after his side secured three points with ten men. Foden held up a gesture indicating the final score towards supporters as he departed the stadium. Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal in the second half, although pundits questioned whether the striker had been offside. The goal nevertheless proved enough to give City victory. Manchester United struggled against ten-man City…