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Dozens of mourners gathered in Middlesbrough on Monday for the funeral of 17-year-old Theo Rae, one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash that also claimed the lives of two Cleveland Police officers. The service was held at St Bede’s Chapel at Teesside Crematorium, with a funeral cortege travelling through parts of the town before arriving at the venue. Cleveland Police warned residents to expect disruption between about 1pm and 4pm, with Ladgate Lane, Ormesby Road, Cargo Fleet Lane and Acklam Road among the routes likely to be affected. Several local schools closed early ahead of the…

Michael Cohen’s public reconciliation with Donald Trump has exposed the former fixer’s struggle to rebuild an identity after years spent attacking the president and testifying against him, according to people who know him and comments from Cohen himself. Cohen, once among Trump’s most trusted allies, has recently turned his criticism towards the New York prosecutors who pursued cases involving the president. In a Substack essay, he argued that the system was “broken and abusive”, insisting he would not become “a puppet” after experiencing what he described as official mistreatment. When a former associate, Carducci, challenged him over appearing to help…

Pamela Anderson made another eye-catching appearance on the Venice Film Festival red carpet on Monday, arriving for the Golden Lion ceremony in a flowing lilac ensemble. The actress opted for a long skirt with a thigh-high split and a loose, lightweight blouse, completing the look with matching court shoes and animal-print sunglasses. Anderson was among the stars attending the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 7 September, when Ellen Burstyn was presented with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Palazzo del Cinema. The ceremony coincided with the festival presentation of Flesh Impact, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s short film featuring Burstyn…

Samsung is shutting down its Quick Measure and AR Doodle augmented-reality apps for Galaxy phones, with support for both services due to end on 31 December 2026. The closure is confirmed in the apps’ Galaxy Store listings. Samsung said the services would return in the future with “improved services”, but has not provided a date or details for any replacement applications. Quick Measure uses a Galaxy phone’s camera to estimate distances and dimensions in the real world. AR Doodle allows users to draw over their surroundings through the camera, with the digital sketches appearing anchored to locations in the viewfinder.…

LEGOLAND Florida has introduced a new indoor Halloween attraction in Winter Haven, where families can go trick-or-treating through a neighbourhood made up of six life-sized LEGO Monster homes. Brick or Treat Street is the centrepiece of this year’s Brick or Treat celebration, which is running on selected dates from 5 September to 31 October 2026. The event is included with general theme park admission and selected passes. Inside LEGOLAND Florida’s Brick or Treat Street Located in the Imagination Zone, the walk-through experience takes visitors into a playful Halloween community featuring Spider Lady’s Castle, Wolf Guy’s Cabin, Mummy’s Throne Room, Wacky…

Artificial intelligence could pose an “existential risk to humanity”, the United Nations’ human rights chief has warned, calling for urgent international safeguards before powerful systems move beyond effective control. Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that governments and technology companies must agree firm limits on the development and use of advanced AI. He said he would press firms to reduce risks to critical services, communications and democratic institutions. “I share the concerns of industry insiders that advanced AI could pose an existential risk to humanity,” Mr Türk said. “I am calling here, today, for an all-out effort…

The King has reiterated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens, with Buckingham Palace saying there has been no change to their status within the Royal Family despite their return to the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace released a brief statement clarifying that the couple do not perform royal duties and remain outside the formal duties of the Crown. The monarch’s comments come as Harry and Meghan, who relocated to the United States after stepping back from official duties in 2020, continue to attract global attention through their media projects and public appearances. In practical terms, calling them…

Former footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a renewed bail application was refused at Liverpool Crown Court. The 44-year-old, from Widnes, Cheshire, appeared by videolink from HMP Liverpool on Monday. Judge David Potter ordered that he remain remanded ahead of a pre-trial hearing on December 11. Barton denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, at Fairway in Huyton on March 8. The trial had been due to begin last week but was adjourned until March 8, 2027. It is expected to take place exactly a year after the alleged…

The yen climbed to a seven-month high against the dollar on Monday as traders increased bets that the Bank of Japan could tighten monetary policy, while the US currency weakened ahead of crucial American inflation figures. The dollar fell as low as 154.05 yen, its lowest level since February, before recovering slightly to trade around 154.64 yen, down about 1% on the day. It had been above 160 yen as recently as Tuesday. Investors are reassessing the outlook for Japan’s currency amid speculation that Japanese investors could bring more money home and that yen-funded carry trades may be unwound. The…

Aubrey Plaza has sold the Los Angeles home she shared with her late husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, for $4.375 million, according to property records obtained by TMZ. The Spanish-style property in the Los Feliz neighbourhood closed on Friday, September 5, 2026. The sale price was below the $4.7 million Plaza and Baena paid for the home in October 2022, and significantly less than its original $6.5 million asking price. ([tmz.com](https://www.tmz.com/2026/09/05/aubrey-plaza-sells-marital-home-after-husbands-death/)) Plaza first listed the house in September 2025, eight months after Baena died by suicide at the property aged 47. His death was confirmed as a suicide by the Los…