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Friend tells jury Lamarre-Condon told him in early 2024 ‘I shot the first one through the head and the second one through the door’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly confessed to killing two men, telling his friend it was an “out-of-body experience”, before attempting to play it off as a joke, a court has been told. Lamarre-Condon, 31, is a…

California flu test rate at 9.65%, higher than normal 1% rate for early October, amid mutation of H1N1 influenza A strain Flu cases on the west coast are on the rise months earlier than normal, prompting US health experts to stress the importance of the annual vaccine. Flu activity typically ramps up in December, hitting its peak in February. But this season has kicked into action earlier this ye…

Camm, who resigned following months of pressure over her handling of state’s child safety system, cited Helen Haines attack as reason for departure Queensland minister Amanda Camm has resigned from cabinet following months of pressure over the state government’s handling of the child safety system and efforts to prevent domestic and family violence. Camm told reporters on Friday the decision to s…

Ex-Trump adviser and former top aide for homeland security alleged to have profited off government role Corey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to Donald Trump and ⁠top aide at the Department ⁠of Homeland Security, ​is under criminal investigation over allegations he profited off his role in the US government, three US officials and a fourth person familiar with the matter told Reuters ⁠on …

Student List movement hopes to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in a pivotal vote on Sunday Explained: what’s at stake in Serbia’s election? The key players, main issues and potential fallout About 150,000 supporters of Serbia’s opposition student movement rallied in central Belgrade on Thursday, seeking to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic in crunch parliamentary…

NSW supreme court judge otherwise dismisses case brought by film’s co-producers and awards Wilson almost $400,000 after star countersued Australian A-lister Rebel Wilson has secured a major court victory after co-producers of her debut film accused her of sabotage, lying and breaching contracts. The Pitch Perfect star directed, co-produced and starred in The Deb , a musical comedy that became the…

Australian of the Year would become the first astronaut in space to qualify under the Australian flag if she embarks on the 2028 mission The federal government has sent an offer to the European Space Agency (ESA) to send the Australian of the Year, astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to the International Space Station. The mission, slated for 2028, will mark the first time a qualified astronaut has…

Violent storms overnight knocked over utility poles and trees and carried thunder and heavy winds through state Yet more severe weather struck Thursday in the US south-west as the Four Corners region surveyed blown-away roofs, trees knocked on to homes and power lines downed from overnight tornadoes that injured one person. The injuries weren’t life-threatening but rare for an area better known f…

Caricom commission chair Hilary Beckles wants king to ensure Commonwealth becomes a ‘moral institution committed to human justice’ The head of the Caribbean’s reparations commission has appealed to King Charles III as a “human brother” whose family he said had benefited from slavery to support reparations talks at next month’s Commonwealth leaders meeting in the Caribbean. Speaking at a press con…

CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in care Thousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharpest rises in waiting times for healthcare in the history of the NHS, a report has revealed. While some adult waiting times have improved, children and young people are being “hit hardest” amid soaring demand and falling…

41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’ Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights record Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part in the African Grand Prix which is set to take place in Rwanda in the 2030s , with the seven-time world champion also stating he believes it is right that F1 is to hold a race there despite criticism…

Datacenter and chip costs fueled sharp decrease in AI sector although non-AI stocks still had a strong showing The latest shudder for stocks in the AI industry pulled markets lower worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran . The S&P 500 fell 1.2% for its worst day since July, while the Nasdaq composite tumbled 2.6%. The weakness …

PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain Andy Burnham has said he will not “abandon the responsibility” of fighting the climate crisis after the government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences and keep Britain on track for…

PM will also announce funding for specialised protective gear and the deployment of military aircraft The UK government is to create an AI Cobra unit to spot wildfires after this year’s record-breaking summer saw devastating blazes across the country. The country experienced its hottest-ever summer this year, with prolonged dry periods and extreme heat fuelling wildfires that triggered an emergen…

Aisha Zaman, 27, charged with two firearms offences after incident in city centre on Sunday A 27-year-old woman has been charged over the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham. Aisha Zaman, from the Hyson Green area of the city, has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of that firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. Continue reading...