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Erin Patterson, the Australian woman serving a life sentence for three murders, has been approved for taxpayer-funded Ozempic injections while in prison, prompting a fresh debate over healthcare for inmates. The 51-year-old is being held at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in Victoria, where she is reportedly confined to her cell for up to 23 hours a day because of the security risks linked to her notoriety. Patterson was convicted of murdering her former in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, after serving them beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms at a lunch in July 2023. She…

At least five people have died after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles before bursting into flames. The Boeing 767, operating as 21 Air Flight 7598 on behalf of Amazon Air, came off the runway at about 2pm local time on Sunday, 6 September. The aircraft had flown from San Juan in Puerto Rico. Miami-Dade authorities said five other people were injured and taken to hospital. Three of those injured were in a critical condition, while two suffered less serious injuries. The jet crossed the airport boundary and hit vehicles on…

Google has begun rolling out its September 2026 Google System updates, bringing changes to Google Play services, the Play Store and Android System Intelligence on phones and Wear OS devices. The release includes new Google Wallet support for adding physical public transport cards and their balances using NFC, along with changes to location sharing, parental supervision and the way apps are presented in the Play Store. Google Play services updates Google Play services version 26.35 introduces safety status information to the location-sharing API on Android phones. The change is designed to provide additional context about shared locations. Google is also…

The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has called for singer D4vd to face the death penalty if he is convicted of murdering the teenager in Los Angeles. The statement was released on the eve of what would have been Celeste’s 16th birthday. Her family said they believed capital punishment would be appropriate for the person accused of causing “pain to our daughter, our family, and the world that supports our precious daughter”. David Anthony Burke, 21, who performs as D4vd, has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. He remains in custody without bail and is due to return…

Apple is preparing its biggest wave of new hardware in years, with a foldable iPhone expected to headline the first major product launch led by its new chief executive, John Ternus, on Wednesday September 9. The “Surprise and Shine” event at Apple Park in Cupertino is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, new Apple Watch models and updated AirPods. But the centrepiece will be Apple’s first foldable smartphone, a device internally referred to as the iPhone Ultra. The launch marks a significant change of direction for the technology company, which has spent much of the past…

A 37-year-old man has been arrested over the death of Kylee McHugh, whose body was found after a fire at her unit in Canberra in May. Police are expected to charge the man with murder and arson following a months-long investigation into the 46-year-old’s death. He is due to appear before an ACT court on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the ground-floor property on Osborne Place, in the Canberra suburb of Belconnen, at about 6.40am on May 18. Ms McHugh, who lived at the unit, was found inside and declared dead at the scene. ACT Policing began treating the…

Coleen Nolan has revealed she initially rejected her boyfriend Ryan Brockbank after discovering he was younger than she expected, telling viewers she thought he was “way too young” for her. The Loose Women panellist, 61, discussed her relationship with Brockbank during Monday’s programme, as the panel debated age gaps in relationships. She clarified that there are 14 and a half years between them. Nolan said Brockbank first contacted her after her appearance on Celebs Go Dating, asking whether she would like to meet for a drink. Although she initially left his message unanswered, she was won over when he made…

Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, with Manchester City and Newcastle United also reportedly interested in the Germany international. Nmecha, 25, has emerged as a potential midfield target for United after an impressive spell in the Bundesliga. He joined Dortmund from Wolfsburg in 2023 and has since established himself as an important member of the side. However, any move would be complicated by the midfielder’s contract situation. Dortmund extended Nmecha’s deal in March until June 2030, while reports have placed his buy-out clause at €85 million, worth approximately £75.5 million.  Dortmund sporting director Ole Book said in…

Wisconsin’s governor candidates have entered the final stretch of the election campaign, with Democrat Tony Evers and Republican challenger Tim Michels making their case to voters on Labor Day. The FOX6 interview focused on issues affecting working people, including wages, employment and the future of organised labour in the state. Both candidates were also questioned about Act 10, the 2011 law that sharply limited collective bargaining rights for most public-sector employees. The legislation remains one of Wisconsin’s most divisive political issues. Labor Day traditionally marks the start of the final sprint to election day, putting renewed attention on the candidates’…

Elena Rybakina is one victory away from becoming the new world No.1 after powering past Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals for the first time. The second seed produced a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory over the four-time major champion in New York, sealing the match with her seventh ace after just 66 minutes. Rybakina struck 29 winners to Osaka’s nine and faced only one break point as she repeatedly overwhelmed the Japanese former world No.1 with her pace and power. “Of course, I want it,” Rybakina said of the prospect of taking the top ranking. “I don’t know…