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Everton are considering a move for free-agent striker Mauro Icardi as David Moyes looks to strengthen a forward line left short after the collapse of their deadline-day pursuit of Folarin Balogun. There has been no advanced contact or formal offer at this stage, but TEAMtalk reports that the 33-year-old Argentine would be open to joining the Toffees if the club decides to proceed. Icardi became available after leaving Galatasaray when his contract expired at the end of June. He spent four seasons with the Turkish club, scoring 77 goals in 134 appearances and helping them win four league titles, the…

San Francisco has unveiled a tenant protection plan after rents rose by more than 25 per cent over the past year, prompting Mayor Daniel Lurie to declare a housing affordability emergency and warn that more residents are at risk of eviction. More than 1,000 eviction notices have been issued across the city so far in 2026, according to the mayor’s office. Rental prices have risen faster than in any other major US city, with the median asking rent increasing by almost 26 per cent year-on-year, according to Apartment List data reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco tenant protection…

At least five people have died and 84 remain missing after a fire tore through the passenger ferry MV June Aster off the Philippine island of Palawan, with rescuers still unable to fully enter the smoke-filled vessel. The ferry was drifting near Coron on Friday, two days after the blaze broke out as it approached its destination. Coast guard teams were assessing whether conditions had become safe enough to board the heavily damaged ship, which was still listing and emitting smoke. Commodore Noemie Cayabyab, a spokeswoman for the Philippine Coast Guard, said the safety of rescuers remained a priority as…

A lone holdout juror repeatedly lectured his fellow jurors about “respect” while refusing to explain why he would not clear Lindsay Clancy over the deaths of her three children, one of the jurors has said. Paula Devlin, 65, said the unnamed man focused on interruptions during the week-long deliberations in Massachusetts, but offered little explanation for his belief that Clancy should not be found not guilty by reason of insanity. His refusal to join the other 11 jurors resulted in a mistrial in the closely watched case after more than 37 hours of deliberations at Plymouth Superior Court. Devlin said…

Bond markets across the world came under renewed pressure on Friday as investors demanded higher returns to lend to governments, with rising oil prices fuelling fears that inflation will remain stubborn and interest rates will stay elevated. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note reached 4.9708% in Asian trading, its highest level in three years and close to the psychologically important 5% threshold. Higher yields push up borrowing costs for households, companies and governments, while also weighing on share prices. The sell-off spread across the Pacific. Australian government bond yields rose to 15-year highs, New Zealand swap rates…

One year after Charlie Kirk was shot dead at a university event in Utah, supporters gathered at the campus where the conservative activist was killed to remember his life and political legacy. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent podcaster, was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10, 2025, when he was fatally shot. He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries. Turning Point USA held a memorial at the university on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with speeches, prayers and tributes from figures associated with the conservative movement. A bronze statue…

The Jonas Brothers delivered a brisk, five-song half-time performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, providing the entertainment for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia. Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas appeared in matching letterman jackets as the San Francisco 49ers faced the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG. The landmark fixture formed part of the NFL’s international programme and was broadcast live on Netflix in Australia. ([nfl.com](https://www.nfl.com/news/jonas-brothers-to-headline-halftime-show-at-melbourne-game-between-49ers-rams-in-week-1?utm_source=openai)) The set began shortly after noon and was over within seven minutes, with the trio moving rapidly through a medley of their best-known songs. They performed Burnin’ Up, Sucker, Listen When…

Spice Girls fans who had hoped for news of a reunion tour have instead been presented with a high-priced collector’s release marking 30 years since the group’s debut album. The band unveiled The Singles Collection after a cryptic social media teaser prompted speculation that Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Geri Halliwell, Melanie C and Emma Bunton might be preparing to perform together again. The announcement came after the group’s official Instagram account posted footage of a newspaper placed on the same steps featured in the video for their 1996 debut hit, Wannabe. An advert in the paper called for people able…

Arizona homeowners left with unfinished swimming pools after dealing with Scottsdale-based Sun State Pools are calling for changes to the state’s contractor protection system, saying the compensation available to them is not enough to cover their losses. The company’s licence was revoked by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) on June 25 after 85 complaints were lodged by homeowners and subcontractors between September 2025 and June 2026. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has also opened a criminal investigation. Customers say they paid thousands of dollars for pool construction or renovations that were abandoned, leaving some with incomplete work, damaged gardens…

An Australian Taxation Office employee on the Gold Coast has been charged with allegedly passing sensitive information to organised crime associates and possessing child abuse material. Australian Federal Police investigators arrested the 32-year-old man after raiding a home in Surfers Paradise on Thursday, September 10. Several mobile phones and electronic storage devices were seized during the search. Police allege the man used information obtained through his role as a Commonwealth public official and disclosed it to people linked to organised crime. Investigators said child abuse material was found on some of the devices, which will now undergo further forensic examination.…