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- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the suspect wanted over the stabbing deaths of 10 people in Saskatchewan is in police custody
- A car crash that claimed the lives of five teenagers in Buxton has rocked a tight-knit community that only recently faced fires and floods. A man has been charged with five counts of dangerous driving occasioning death
- The government is primed to announce a working group on the referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
- The Queen has postponed a meeting of her Privy Council advisers after being advised by her medical team to rest
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American Frances Tiafoe has reached his first grand slam semi-final with a win over Russian Andrey Rublev at the US Open
By Kelsie Iorio
In sport: V'Landys says May should play
If you haven't seen it already, NRL chairman Peter V'Landys has spoken out defending the decision to let Penrith winger Taylan May to play in the NRL finals despite being found guilty of assault.
The 21-year-old was fined $7,500 by the league with half of it suspended and banned for two games, but in an unprecedented move by the NRL, he is allowed to serve it at the start of next season so he does not miss the Panthers' finals campaign.
V'Landys says:
"A lot of ex-players look at it through the players' lens, we look at it through everyone's lens. And the most important person now is the fan.
"Why penalise the Penrith fans for an indiscretion the player did?
"The person that should be paying the penalty is the player, and they will because they've got two matches and a substantial part of their salary."
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By Shiloh Payne
Overnight: Putin warns West could be cut off from Russian energy supply
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to completely cut energy supplies to the West if it tries to cap the prices of Russian exports.
Speaking at an annual economic forum in the far-eastern port city of Vladivostok, Mr Putin scoffed at the EU's plans for a cap on Russian oil and gas prices as a "stupid" idea that "will only lead to a hike in prices":
"Will they make political decisions violating the contracts?
"In that case, we will just halt supplies if it contradicts our economic interests. We won't supply any gas, oil, diesel oil or coal."
He also vowed to press on with Moscow's military action in Ukraine until it achieves its goals.
By Kelsie Iorio
In pictures: The Saskatchewan stabbing victims
Top row, from left: Bonnie Burns, Carol Burns, Christian Head, Lydia Gloria Burns, and Lana Head, and bottom row, from left: Wesley Petterson, Thomas Burns, Gregory Burns, Robert Sanderson, and Earl Burns:
Brian Burns sits behind a photograph of his wife Bonnie Burns and 28-year-old son Gregory Burns:
Bonnie Burns's brother Mark Arcand shared this picture of the two of them together:
By Kelsie Iorio
Update: Sanderson was released by parole board in February
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say there's no further risk to public safety after Myles Sanderson was taken into custody over the stabbing deaths of 10 people.
Sanderson was released by a parole board in February while serving a sentence of over four years on charges that included assault and robbery.
He had been wanted by police since May, reportedly for violating the terms of his release, but there are limited details available on the specifics at this stage.
Canadian Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said there will be an investigation into the parole board's assessment of Sanderson.
"I'm extremely concerned with what occurred here. A community has been left reeling," he said.
Sanderson's brother Damien, who was also wanted over the stabbings, was found dead near one of the crime scenes earlier this week.
By Kelsie Iorio
Breaking: Suspect in Canadian stabbings taken into custody
Police have taken Myles Sanderson, wanted over the stabbing deaths of 10 people in Saskatchewan, into custody.
A statement from police says:
"Myles Sanderson was located and taken into police custody near Rosthern, SK at approximately 3:30 pm today. There is no longer a risk to public safety relating to this investigation."
More to come.
By Kelsie Iorio
Just in: Royal kiddies off to a new school
Relatably, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three kids have just moved house — so Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are faced with navigating a brand-new school.
Not-quite-so-relatably, the family moved to Adelaide Cottage on the Queen's Windsor Estate, from their former residence in Kensington Palace.
George, 9, Charlotte, 7, and Louis, 4, have attended a settling-in afternoon the day before the school year officially starts to meet some other new students and get to know their teachers.
By Kelsie Iorio
News while you snoozed: Frances Tiafoe is the first US man to reach a US Open semi-final since 2006
Frances Tiafoe has notched up another massive victory defeating Andrey Rublev to progress to the US Open semi-final.
The 24-year-old is the first male American player to make it ths far in his home tournament since Andy Roddick in 2006.
Tiafoe will face either Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz for a spot in the final.
By Kelsie Iorio
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By Kelsie Iorio
Developing story: Another alert issued in Saskatchewan about armed person
Canadian police have issued another alert warning that an individual armed with a knife was reported to be traveling in a stolen vehicle in central Saskatchewan, which may be linked to the mass stabbing incident over the weekend.
The alert warned people near the town of Wakaw, in Saskatchewan province, to shelter in place and not approach suspicious people.
A suspect wanted over the stabbing deaths of 10 people is still unaccounted for.
By Kelsie Iorio
News while you snoozed: Michelle Obama reacts to portrait unveiling
Former first lady Michelle Obama also spoke at the White House earlier, sharing some reactions to her own portrait which was painted by Sharon Sprung.
"Let me thank my husband, first of all, for such spicy remarks," she began with.
"And of course thank you for Joe and Jill, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, thank you for inviting us back. This means so much to us."
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Ms Obama acknowledged that artist Ms Sprung joins a "small but mighty group of women" to have painted official White House portraits:
"I'm thrilled that this extraordinary work is going to be enshrined forever as part of our nation's history, but Sharon, it was wonderful to work with you.
"You are a true spirit, that's one of the reasons why we connected, your work is phenomenal but it was your essence, your soul, the way you saw me, the way we interacted, and it shows in this beautiful work. So thank you for your brilliance, your artistry and your patience in this process."
By Kelsie Iorio
News while you snoozed: The new iPhone has been officially introduced
Better battery life, faster operating systems, better cameras — Apple has officially launched its iPhone 14 with all the bells and whistles you'd expect.
According to AP:
"Among the latest improvements is a 48-megapixel camera in the Pro and Pro Max models that the company said will produce especially crisp pictures.
"This year’s high-end models will also have always-on displays that stay lit even when the device is locked, a feature that has long been available on many smartphones powered by Google’s Android software."
Can't wait to see what that always-on display does for my already-embarrassing screen time report.
By Kelsie Iorio
Stay tuned: Voice to Parliament working group to be announced
The federal government is set to announce a working group on the referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Notable names involved include Pat Anderson, Marcia Langton, Tom Calma, Pat Turner, Ken Wyatt and June Oscar.
It will be co-chaired by Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney and Special Envoy for Reconciliation and Implementation of the Uluru Statement Patrick Dodson — Ms Burney will officially announce the working group as part of her address on Thursday at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia State of the Nation forum.
By Kelsie Iorio
Australia is searching online for: Nick Kyrgios
ICYMI yesterday, the Australian 23rd-seed will not progress any further in the US Open after losing to Karen Khachanov in the quarter-final.
Kyrgios said in a press conference after the match that he feels like he's "let so many people down":
"All credit to Karen. He's a fighter. He's a warrior. I thought he served really good today. Honestly, he's probably the best server I played this tournament, the way he was hitting his spots under pressure.
"He just played the big points well. There really wasn't anything in it. I'm just devastated, obviously. I just feel like it was either winning it all or nothing at all, to be honest.
"I feel like I've just failed at this event right now. That's what it feels like."
By Kelsie Iorio
Overnight: Queen postpones Privy Council meeting on doctor's advice
The Queen has postponed a meeting of her Privy Council advisers after being advised by her medical team to rest.
It comes a day after she was photographed for the first time in two months when appointing Liz Truss as Britain's new Prime Minister at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Buckingham Palace says the 96-year-old has been experiencing "episodic mobility problems" since the end of last year, reducing her public appearances in recent months.
By Kelsie Iorio
Overnight: Teenager charged over fatal crash
Police have charged an 18-year-old man over a fatal car crash south-west of Sydney which killed five teenagers.
The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the Tuesday night crash at Buxton, and was the only survivor.
He has been charged with five counts of dangerous driving occasioning death — driving in a manner dangerous.
He has been refused bail and will appear at Picton Local Court on Thursday.
By Kelsie Iorio
News while you snoozed: Obamas' White House portraits unveiled
Joe Biden has hosted a ceremony at the White House to unveil official portraits of former president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
Barack Obama told the crowd at the ceremony it was "great to be back" and that he'd "try not to tear up the place".
"I want to thank Sharon Sprung for capturing everything I love about Michelle," he said.
"Her grace, her intelligence, and the fact that she is FINE. She is! Her portrait is stunning.
"And I want to thank Robert McCurdy for taking on a more difficult subject, and doing a fantastic job with mine."
Mr Obama also took the opportunity to thank his wife Michelle:
"Michelle was the best thing about living in the White House, and let me tell you, the pastry chefs here deliver delicious pies on request, so that is saying something.
"I could not ask for a better life partner, and in my humble opinion, America could not have asked for a better first lady."
