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The Crows will attempt to end their Gabba hoodoo when they face the Lions in an elimination final. The clash between the Lions and Crows is the focus of a 9News preview ahead of the decisive AFL fixture.

Donald Trump’s inflation challenge is threatening to overshadow the Republican campaign for November’s midterm elections, as rising fuel, mortgage and borrowing costs weaken his claims that prices have fallen sharply under his presidency. The latest Consumer Price Index showed prices increasing at an annual rate of 3.4 per cent in August. The figures increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates next week, despite Mr Trump’s repeated demands for cuts. Consumer confidence also deteriorated. A University of Michigan survey found sentiment had fallen sharply this month, with Americans expressing concern that the economy was losing momentum and inflation…

The Federal Government is facing broad political opposition to its new $5,000 limit on allied health services for veterans, with other parties overwhelmingly against the move. The government is alone in supporting the cap on services, which applies to allied healthcare provided to veterans. Politicians from across the other parties have rejected the limit, placing the Federal Government on its own over the policy.

Germany’s hard-right AfD has indicated it could support an arms producer operating in Saxony-Anhalt, saying military resources would be needed for future deportation campaigns. Ulrich Siegmund, the party’s likely leader in the eastern state, made the remarks while discussing a proposed defence industry investment in Sangerhausen. “We do not condemn the production of military equipment across the board, because we will naturally need the appropriate resources for future repatriation and deportation campaigns,” Mr Siegmund said at a press conference on Thursday. He added: “This is also in the interest of internal security, our own stability, and national defence.” Israel’s Elbit…

Kelly Brook has modelled her latest lingerie collection for Next, showcasing the brand’s fuller-bust range after being named its ambassador earlier this year. The 46-year-old appeared in a series of lace-trimmed bras and briefs during the campaign, presenting the collection in a series of posed images and video footage. Speaking in a video promoting the range, Brook said lingerie was not about achieving perfection but about “confidence, embracing your body, and feeling amazing in it”. She described the collection as “feminine, empowering, effortless, and completely your own”. Sharing images on Instagram, she added: “Can’t believe I still get to do…

West Coast secured their first AFLW win of 2026 with a five-point upset of Brisbane, holding on for a 6.10 (46) to 6.5 (41) victory at Mineral Resources Park. The Eagles had begun the season with four straight defeats, but produced a relentless display of pressure to defeat the Lions, who have appeared in each of the past three grand finals. It was also West Coast’s first win over Brisbane. Ella Roberts was central to the result, finishing with 33 disposals, 11 clearances and eight tackles. The midfielder had been promised greater support during the week and was joined by…

Donald Trump has arrived in Dublin for talks with Irish President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, before travelling across the country to his golf club in Doonbeg to watch the Irish Open. The US president is due to hold separate meetings with the Irish leaders during his visit. He is also expected to address US and Irish business leaders at the official residence of the US ambassador in Dublin. Security was stepped up around Phoenix Park, where Mr Trump is scheduled to meet Mr Martin at Farmleigh state guesthouse and visit Áras an Uachtaráin, the president’s residence. He will…

Lime’s parking enforcement system allowed rented e-bikes to be left blocking pavements, entrances and protected areas across south London, with no warning or fine issued after 26 separate parking contraventions. An investigation found that riders could ignore warnings generated by the Lime app and complete journeys despite leaving bikes in locations that obstructed pedestrians, including outside theatres, a cathedral and homes. The company’s dockless scheme operates in boroughs including Wandsworth, Southwark and Greenwich, where users are not always required to leave bikes in designated bays. Lime’s guidance says they should be parked neatly at the side of the pavement and…

Maura Higgins has begun training for Dancing With The Stars while acknowledging the pressure to perform, amid claims that her pairing with professional dancer Mark Ballas has caused disquiet among fellow contestants. The former Love Island star, 35, was seen arriving for rehearsals on Friday in a grey Alo Yoga sports bra and matching leggings, ahead of her debut in the launch show on Tuesday, September 15. Higgins is partnered with Mark, the son of judge Shirley Ballas and a friend of the reality star. The pairing has reportedly prompted allegations of favouritism among some of the cast. Higgins said…

Donald Trump’s two-day visit to Ireland has begun after the US president landed in Dublin amid one of the largest security operations ever mounted by the Irish police service. Mr Trump was met at Dublin Airport by Ireland’s deputy premier, Simon Harris. He is due to meet President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park before holding talks with Premier Micheál Martin at the nearby Farmleigh Estate. Mr Martin said he was looking forward to welcoming the president and discussing “the many issues of mutual interest”, while reaffirming the “strong economic, cultural and people-to-people ties between Ireland and…