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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in ordering cuts that would have halved the workforce of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). US District Judge Susan Illston said the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to remove more than 11,000 FEMA employees by the end of September was “arbitrary and capricious”. The proposed reductions included thousands of temporary, full-time staff who help communities prepare for and recover from disasters. “Frankly, the FEMA staffing plan number appears as if pulled from thin air,” Judge Illston wrote in her ruling on Friday. The administration did not ultimately implement…

Texas produced a stunning comeback against Ohio State, overturning a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the top-ranked Buckeyes 24-23 in Austin on Saturday night. The Longhorns appeared out of the contest after falling 23-3 entering the final period, but quarterback Arch Manning sparked a remarkable revival at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas completes dramatic comeback against Ohio State Manning found Ryan Wingo for a three-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter before Hollywood Smothers added two scores to complete the turnaround. Smothers’ first touchdown, a one-yard run, cut Ohio State’s advantage to six points with 7min…

Cronulla chief executive Dino Mezzatesta has called for a blanket NRL finals venue policy after the Sharks’ home qualifying final was moved to Allianz Stadium, where only 17,429 spectators watched their 26-16 defeat of North Queensland. The attendance was around 2,500 higher than the capacity of Cronulla’s regular home ground, Ocean Protect Stadium, prompting renewed debate over whether clubs should be allowed to host finals at suburban venues. Under rules outlined to clubs at the start of the season, the Australian Rugby League Commission retains discretion over where week-one finals are played. The stated aim is to prevent supporters being…

A trespasser was reported at Kamala Harris’s home in Malibu, California, on Friday night, prompting a response from Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were called at about 10.30pm after the former vice-president’s private security team reported a suspicious person, the sheriff’s department said. Officers found the individual and told them to leave. The person departed voluntarily and no incident was reported, authorities said. Eduardo Negrón, a spokesperson for Ms Harris, said the individual had entered the property but was stopped before reaching the house. Ms Harris and her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, were not at home at the…

A 30-year-old Queensland woman has died after falling about 80 metres from a cliff at Kelingking Beach on the Indonesian island of Nusa Penida. Cronin Brianna Lani was walking along a steep, narrow route at the tourist attraction on Saturday morning when she fell into a ravine, according to local search and rescue officials. Kelingking Beach is known for a rock formation resembling the head of a Tyrannosaurus Rex and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The steep paths leading towards the beach have been described by some tourists as a “death trap”. Nusa Penida Search and Rescue agency coordinator…

Speculators have turned net long on the yen for the first time since February, marking a shift in positioning towards Japan’s currency. The development signals that speculative market positions in the yen have moved into net-long territory after remaining elsewhere since February.

At least five people were taken to hospital after a shooting at an apartment complex in Oak Cliff, Dallas, early on Saturday morning, police said. Gunfire was reported in the south-western Dallas neighbourhood overnight, prompting a police response and emergency medical teams. The injured victims were taken to hospitals in the area. Dallas police have not released details of the victims’ conditions or said whether anyone has been arrested. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

Fears are growing for 240 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ship that has gone missing in the Java Sea after losing contact with authorities. The vessel’s whereabouts remain unknown, with concern focused on everyone on board as efforts to establish contact continue.

A new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fears over oil supplies as the war involving Iran widens. The incident has heightened concern about the security of the key waterway and the potential impact on the movement of oil.

Britney Spears has wished her son Jayden James Federline a happy 20th birthday, expressing hope that she can be “the best mommy in the world” to him and his brother. The singer, 44, shared a present-day photograph of Jayden speaking on stage alongside a childhood image in a tribute posted on Instagram. “Happy birthday to my handsome young boy,” Spears wrote. “Oh dear lord we have this beautiful thing called life in front of us, it’s such a beautiful delicate thing.” She added: “I hope I can be the best mommy in the world every day of ur life!!!!” Britney…