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The United States has linked Chinese satellite imagery to a deadly Iranian strike, according to a report. The reported connection involves imagery gathered by Chinese satellites and an attack carried out by Iran. No further details were provided.

Pink has clarified her criticism of Macklemore after reposting a message attacking the rapper’s pro-Palestinian speech during Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour in New Jersey. The singer said her objection was not to the words “Free Palestine”, but to Macklemore’s previous use of imagery that she described as antisemitic. She also stressed that she did not support every claim made in the post she shared. Pink reposted an Instagram Story from StopAntisemitism after Macklemore performed at MetLife Stadium, where he wore a keffiyeh, spoke in support of Palestinians and criticised Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The original message accused him of turning…

The Minnesota 9/11 Tribute returned to Minneapolis’s Lake Harriet Bandshell on Friday, 11 September, for its 25th anniversary – and what organisers described as the final concert in the long-running memorial tradition. The event, held after a break of several years, brought residents together to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, while also honouring first responders and members of the armed forces. The evening began with a Fireman’s Walk around Lake Harriet before music and reflection at the bandshell. A flag ceremony was followed by performances from the 204th Army Band and…

Ben Shelton has booked his place in the men’s US Open final, celebrating after securing his spot in the championship match. The American will now contest the final at the US Open.

A 25th-anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Farmington brought residents together at Riley Park to honour the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The gathering in Metro Detroit was marked by reflection and personal memories, as people who lived through the attacks recalled the shock and uncertainty that followed. Commander Dan Jenkins told the crowd that the question “where were you?” had become a shared reference point for a generation. “Where were you? Where were you when the first tower hit? Where were you when the second plane struck? Turning a tragic accident into an…

Customers across four states and jurisdictions were affected by the telco’s latest outage, its second systems failure in a year, prompting police to carry out welfare checks. The disruption left customers without access to the company’s services and led police to check on the wellbeing of some people affected. The incident has renewed attention on the telco’s systems after the latest failure within a 12-month period.

Lady Gaga has welcomed her first child with her music producer fiancé, Michael Polansky, US news outlets have reported. The couple are understood to have become parents earlier this year. They have not disclosed the baby’s sex, date of birth or any other details. The news was first confirmed by Page Six after Gaga was photographed holding a baby while walking with Polansky in northern California. Gaga, 40, and Polansky, 42, have been together for nearly seven years and announced their engagement in July 2024. The couple have largely kept their relationship private. Gaga has previously described Polansky as having…

A 35-year-old man has died after being shot inside an apartment at the Park West complex on Peek Road NW in Atlanta, Georgia. Police were called to the complex at about 3.12pm on Friday, September 11, following reports that someone had been shot. Officers found the man inside an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency medical workers pronounced him dead at the scene. The Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Atlanta shooting investigation Authorities have not released the victim’s name. No suspect has been identified and police have not disclosed what led…

An Optus network outage that left emergency calls unable to connect prompted police to carry out about 40 welfare checks in Victoria, as the telecommunications company apologised for its second outage in a year. The disruption lasted for one hour and 16 minutes from 1.30pm on Friday, affecting customers in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Optus gave authorities details of 39 calls that failed to connect to triple zero during the outage, according to Paul Santamaria, chief operations officer at Triple Zero Victoria. Victoria Police said officers completed around 40 welfare checks. No adverse outcomes or issues…

Mainland High School has been awarded a 38-3 victory after the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) ruled that Miami Carol City fielded an ineligible player in their 21 August game in Daytona Beach. The decision overturns what had been a heavy defeat for the Mainland Buccaneers and changes the teams’ records to 1-1 for Mainland and 1-2 for Carol City. The result is officially recorded as a forfeit against the Miami school. FHSAA ruling changes Mainland result The FHSAA found that a Carol City player had breached Florida’s transfer eligibility rules. Under the association’s regulations, a student transferring from…