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The first-ever Republican midterm convention opened in Dallas on Wednesday, placing Donald Trump at the centre of the party’s campaign to retain control of Congress in November. Republicans have gathered at the American Airlines Center for the two-day event, which is intended to rally supporters, promote the party’s candidates and set its message for the final weeks of the 2026 midterm campaign. Trump was scheduled to deliver the opening night’s headline address between 8pm and 9pm local time. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate in a closely watched Senate race, was also among the speakers due to appear…

Family and friends have farewelled Perth father Paul Dougan at a funeral in Fremantle, weeks after he allegedly suffered a fatal assault while on holiday in Bali. Mr Dougan, from Gosnells, died in a Balinese hospital in August after being attacked at the One Tribe One Life Lounge and Cafe in Kuta. His funeral was held at Fremantle Cemetery on Wednesday. Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of the 56-year-old and the alleged assault, which they say involved four Australian men. Investigators have said the men left Indonesia the day after the incident. Police allege the confrontation began when one…

Norah O’Donnell has revealed that she donates blood to help keep her iron levels down because she is a genetic carrier of a condition that runs in her family. The former CBS Evening News anchor discussed the issue with Dr Courtney Lawrence on Healthful with Norah O’Donnell, explaining that the inherited condition can lead to higher iron levels among relatives. O’Donnell said donating blood was one way she managed the risk, although she did not suggest that she had developed the disease itself. Excess iron can build up in the body and damage organs including the liver and heart. The…

Steam wardrobes that refresh, dry and smooth clothes are moving from luxury homes in the US into the UK market, offering a high-tech alternative to the iron, tumble dryer and regular trips to the dry cleaner. Designed to resemble tall, glossy refrigerators, the appliances can stand alone or be incorporated into fitted wardrobe space. Prices begin at about £550, while premium models cost well into four figures. Among the brands bringing the technology to British consumers are LG, Haier and Samsung, with John Lewis stocking the £1,149 LG Styler S3BF Steam Clothing Care System. The appliances are designed for clothes…

A robot that applies eyelash extensions is moving from beauty-tech novelty towards mainstream retail, with US start-up Luum expanding its service through Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty. The Oakland-based company’s latest machine applies extensions to both eyes at the same time. Luum says the process can reduce a full appointment to about an hour, compared with 90 minutes to two hours for a traditional treatment, with a longer-term target of roughly 33 minutes. The updated system was unveiled as Luum prepared to install machines in additional Nordstrom and Ulta Beauty locations across California, New York and Texas. Planned sites included Nordstrom…

Maya Jama has given fans a glimpse of her birthday celebrations in Ibiza, sharing footage of herself posing in a gold bikini during a sun-soaked getaway with friends and family. The Love Island presenter, who turned 32 in August, documented the trip in a YouTube vlog filmed at a luxury villa on the Balearic island. In the video, Jama welcomes viewers to her holiday home before walking around in black sunglasses and climbing onto a bar to strike a pose in the barely-there two-piece. “My Ibiza birthday trip! Every year I spend my birthday in Ibiza with my closest friends…

Students who use artificial intelligence for schoolwork generally perform worse than those who do not, according to new OECD education data, although the findings suggest that carefully managed use can improve learning. The analysis comes from the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), which examined the experiences and performance of more than 760,000 15-year-olds across 91 countries. The assessment covers science, mathematics and reading, and is the first conducted since generative AI became widely used by pupils. After taking students’ socio-economic backgrounds into account, those who said they never used AI typically achieved higher science scores than those who…

Police and other law-enforcement agencies launched a planned operation at two hotels in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Wednesday, September 9, as part of an investigation into suspected human trafficking, narcotics distribution, firearms offences and other criminal activity. The operation was under way at the Travelodge and Super 8 hotels on James Circle, near Interstate 694, according to Brooklyn Center police. Authorities urged members of the public to avoid the area while officers carried out the operation. Temporary road closures and traffic restrictions were possible. Police have not disclosed whether anyone has been arrested, nor have they released further details about…

Melbourne Victory reached the Australia Cup final after beating Sydney FC 2-0 in a fiercely contested Big Blue semi-final at Jubilee Stadium. The victory secured the A-League Men club a place in the decider, where they will face either South Melbourne or Lions FC on October 10. Victory controlled the tie sufficiently to keep Sydney at bay and complete a significant away win in Kogarah. The result also avenged their 1-0 defeat by the Sky Blues in the A-League elimination final in May. The semi-final was only the second meeting between the clubs in the Australia Cup, following Sydney’s 1-0…

Noel Clarke, the British actor, has been charged with sex offences, police have said. He is due to appear before a magistrates’ court in due course. No further details about the alleged offences have been released by the authorities. A spokesperson for Clarke declined to comment when contacted. The case is being handled by the relevant police force, with officials promising to provide updates as proceedings progress.