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Leah Stewart, 35, has spoken publicly after narrowly surviving a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach on June 13, an incident that left her with devastating injuries and led to the amputation of her left arm. The mother and teacher was swimming close to shore when she was attacked by a large great white shark. She suffered multiple bites to her arms and legs, as well as fractures, lacerations and severe blood loss. Ms Stewart told Nine’s 60 Minutes that the shark dragged her underwater and came within about 30cm of her face. She said she decided to use her…

Donald Trump is turning the 2026 midterm elections into a test of his own political standing, leaving vulnerable Republicans caught between relying on the president’s money and turnout operation and trying to keep their campaigns from becoming a referendum on him. At a dinner for endangered House Republicans in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday, September 2, Mr Trump pledged to campaign in 35 key districts and promised to remain “100 per cent — all the way until November” behind the party’s candidates. His intervention comes as Republicans prepare to defend narrow majorities in Congress amid concerns about the…

AI-generated food images are drawing a backlash from customers who say bizarrely perfect sandwiches, pastries and drinks look less like lunch than computer-made “slop”. The trend has been particularly visible in New York, where sidewalk signs advertising croissant sandwiches, affogato and chopped cheese have circulated widely online. One post by X user Maggie Moda, featuring several of the images, attracted 2.8 million views. Viewers pointed to repeating holes in sandwiches, unnaturally uniform ingredients and cheese that appeared to melt seamlessly across every piece of meat. The images are being used by restaurants and delis as a quick, inexpensive alternative to…

Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine have appeared in court in an effort to save their German shepherd, Chance, from being euthanised. The couple’s dog, known as Chance the Yapper, became the subject of legal proceedings involving North Sydney Council in Australia. According to reporting by The Daily Telegraph, Stefanovic engaged a specialist dog lawyer after Chance came close to being put down. The case was resolved through an agreement with the council, although the precise terms have not been made public. Chance has been part of the Stefanovic family for several years. The couple previously spoke publicly about their…

Tottenham’s decision on whether to sign Mykhailo Mudryk permanently is expected to rest heavily on Roberto De Zerbi, with the Spurs manager set to play a central role in any move to activate the winger’s reported £75 million purchase option next summer. Mudryk joined Tottenham from Chelsea on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day, giving the 25-year-old an opportunity to revive his career after a prolonged absence from competitive football. The agreement is understood to include an option rather than an obligation to buy, meaning Tottenham can assess the Ukraine international’s performances before committing to a substantial fee. Roberto…

Air traffic restrictions have been imposed across parts of Australia after Airservices Australia activated TIBA procedures, raising fresh concerns about a shortage of air traffic controllers just one day after a Qantas flight was diverted when flames appeared from an engine. The emergency measure was used for two 45-minute periods on Sunday, beginning at 5pm and 7.45pm AEST. It affected airspace covering routes between Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, with some Brisbane services also expected to be disrupted. TIBA, or traffic information broadcasts by aircraft, is used when normal air traffic control services are limited. Pilots must broadcast their positions and…

Aircraft safety has been tested in ways far removed from the polished cabins and smooth take-offs passengers see, according to a new book exploring the hidden world of test engineering. In How to Keep a Plane in the Sky, author Alex Davies examines the extraordinary methods used to discover how aircraft and everyday products might fail — from firing dead chickens at planes to using human crash-test dummies to measure the limits of the body. The book, due to be published on September 10, reveals how engineers subject aircraft to punishing experiments before they are allowed into service. Wings are…

OPEC+ is set to hold its oil output policy steady for October when key members meet on Sunday, as the producer alliance turns its attention to new production quotas, according to people familiar with the discussions. The expected pause comes as the war with Iran continues to disrupt exports through the Strait of Hormuz, limiting the influence that changes to OPEC+ supply targets can have on crude prices and the group’s market share. The 21-member alliance agreed in August to increase production in September, completing the phased unwinding of a 1.65 million-barrel-a-day cut first introduced in 2023. However, actual output…

Michael Carrick believes Kobbie Mainoo can play a major role for Manchester United this season despite the increased competition for places in midfield. Mainoo returned to the starting line-up for United’s 5-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on 30 August, producing a composed display as Carrick’s side recovered from their opening-day defeat by Hull City. The 21-year-old was particularly effective in possession, helping United progress the ball through midfield and allowing captain Bruno Fernandes to operate further forward. He also completed more dribbles than any other player on the pitch and made three tackles, according to…

Jarome Luai’s final appearance for Wests Tigers ended in a 38-10 defeat by his former club Penrith Panthers, who secured the 2026 NRL minor premiership at CommBank Stadium. Penrith dominated the opening half and established a 26-0 lead before the interval, with Brian To’o, Casey McLean, Tom Jenkins and Dylan Edwards among the try-scorers. Jenkins crossed twice in the first half to reach 30 tries for the season, drawing level with Alex Johnston at the top of the competition’s try-scoring standings. McLean also completed a hat-trick, with his third try arriving in the 65th minute. The Panthers were reduced to…