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Khloe Simmonds has been jailed for seven and a half years after making false rape allegations against six men over a period spanning almost eight years. The transgender woman was sentenced at Harrow Crown Court on Monday after admitting eight counts of perverting the course of justice. The allegations were made between July 2018 and January 2026 and resulted in police investigations into men who had been falsely accused of serious sexual offences. The court heard that Simmonds spent hundreds of hours giving fabricated accounts to officers, diverting police resources from genuine investigations. One of the men was subjected to…

The United States and Canada are heading into a deeper trade war, with Ottawa preparing to impose matching tariffs on American goods from Tuesday after negotiations between the two long-standing allies collapsed. Canadian counter-tariffs worth C$27.6 billion will take effect at 12.01am on September 8, covering products including steel, dairy goods, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics. Rates range from 15% to 50%, with some existing duties on US steel and aluminium doubling. The measures follow President Donald Trump’s decision to impose additional 50% tariffs on roughly C$27.6 billion of Canadian exports. The duties, introduced under Section…

Kevin Bacon has marked his 38th wedding anniversary with Kyra Sedgwick by sharing a throwback photograph from their wedding day on Instagram. The 68-year-old actor accompanied the image with the message: “38 years with my love.” The couple celebrated the milestone on Friday, September 4. Bacon and Sedgwick married in 1988, after meeting while working on the television film Lemon Sky. They have since appeared together in several films, including Pyrates, The Woodsman and Loverboy. ([parade.com](https://parade.com/news/kevin-bacon-and-kyra-sedgwicks-anniversary-post-has-fans-saying-they-look-virtually-the-same-after-38-years)) Sedgwick, 61, has previously spoken about their swift romance, recalling that she was 22 when they married. The pair have remained together for nearly…

Two people were stabbed multiple times during an altercation in Sunnyvale, California, late on Sunday, September 6, with the attacker fleeing before officers arrived. The incident was reported at about 11.30pm near the junction of San Juan Drive and Blythe Avenue, close to San Miguel Elementary School, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. The victims called 911 and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Police said the stabbing followed an altercation, but have not disclosed what led to the confrontation or whether the victims knew the attacker. No arrests had…

King Charles has formally clarified that Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens and will not resume royal duties following their return to the UK. A letter issued on the King’s behalf has been sent to senior officials across government, the military and the Lord Lieutenancies after questions were raised about how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should be treated. The guidance, circulated by Lord Benyon, the Lord Chamberlain, said the couple’s status had not changed since they stepped back from official duties in January 2020. “To help avoid doubt or confusion, The King has directed that the following…

Hawaii is bracing for heavy rain, dangerous surf and potentially damaging winds as Hurricane Lowell approaches the western islands, with the National Weather Service warning that conditions could deteriorate across the state through Tuesday. ([weather.gov](https://www.weather.gov/hfo/ZFP?utm_source=openai)) A hurricane warning is in force for Kauai and Niihau, while a tropical storm warning has been issued for Oahu after the storm’s forecast track shifted eastwards. The eye of Lowell is expected to pass west of Kauai on Monday night. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?format=TXT&glossary=0&issuedby=HFO&product=HLS&site=CSC&version=1&utm_source=openai)) At 5am local time on Monday, Lowell had maximum sustained winds of about 115mph and was moving north-north-east at 14mph, roughly 370 miles…

A woman has been found dead in a pond at Lowther Gardens in Lytham, Lancashire, prompting a police investigation. Emergency services were called to the gardens on Lowther Terrace at about 9am on Monday, 7 September, after reports of a body in the water. Officers, paramedics and firefighters attended, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been established. Lancashire Police initially described the circumstances as unexplained, but later confirmed that the death was not being treated as suspicious. A file will be prepared for the coroner as enquiries continue. Police said: “Our thoughts…

Jessie J is taking a break from social media as she prepares for a second cancer reconstruction surgery, saying she needs time to recharge after an “extremely busy” two years. The singer shared the update with her followers as she continues her recovery following her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She is expected to step away from online activity while she focuses on the next stage of her reconstruction. Jessie J revealed in June 2025 that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. She later underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction, documenting parts of her treatment and recovery on…

Google Messages features currently being tested or rolled out include a redesigned attachment picker, more flexible message actions, chat themes and a new Google Keep integration, as the Android messaging app continues to expand its RCS functionality. Google often trials changes with a limited number of users before making them available more widely, meaning the latest additions may not appear on every Android phone at the same time. Google Messages features still in beta One of the most visible experiments is a customisable attachments grid. Google is testing two layouts, including a larger version that takes up more of the…

An 18-year-old man has been charged with shooting two 13-year-olds in St Paul, Minnesota, after an alleged online dispute, and later boasting about the attack during a group phone call, according to a criminal complaint. Jerry D’John Anthony Sanders faces three felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon over the incident on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. He is being held under an order of detention. St Paul shooting followed alleged online dispute Police were called shortly after 2am to the 300 block of Aurora Avenue, where officers found a boy with a gunshot wound to his lower left…