NEWS

Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free kick and moved closer to several career milestones, but Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew after a late stoppage-time goal.

Ingenia Communities shares rose after Warburg Pincus increased its non-binding takeover proposal to A$5.25 per stapled security, although the board has not yet recommended the conditional offer.

Meta's Muse AI agent has quickly climbed the US App Store rankings, attracting attention with autonomous tasks while raising questions about privacy, trust, shopping access and long-term demand.

Meta's Muse AI agent has passed 3.4 million downloads and topped the US App Store, but questions over consumer trust, retailer access and sustained usage remain.

Elon Musk's vision for rapid Starship flights between distant cities has no confirmed launch date, with passenger safety, regulation, environmental impacts and infrastructure still posing major hurdles.

An old photograph of Tommaso Cioni performing with a band has prompted online speculation about an unidentified drummer, despite no evidence linking the musician to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Meta has unveiled Muse Charm, a pocket-sized 5G device for accessing its Muse AI agent, with a touchscreen and December shipping planned, but no price announced.

Minerals 260 shares fell 10.64% to A$0.84, below the recent A$0.88 placement price, despite stronger gold-sector sentiment and continued development of its Bullabulling project.

Northern Star Resources rejected Gold Fields' A$38.7bn unsolicited proposal, sending its shares higher as investors assessed whether the South African miner might return with an improved offer.

Meta and YouTube will accept paid promotions for Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary after initially rejecting its trailer, while TikTok and X have not changed their positions.

Oddsmakers and analysts view Golden State as an unlikely 2026-27 title contender, with injuries and an ageing roster placing greater pressure on Stephen Curry.

A longtime friend of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has asked the public to respect the privacy of her daughter Annie, son-in-law Tommaso Cioni and their child.

Early hands-on reviews of Google's five Googlebook laptops are broadly positive, highlighting their design, 120Hz touchscreens and local Gemini AI, but reviewers say buyers should await full benchmarks.

Belgium's recreational nitrous oxide ban has not stopped widespread use, organised criminal distribution or hazardous litter, with exploding canisters causing millions of euros in waste-management damage.

South Korea's four largest entertainment agencies have seen their shares fall over six months despite strong global K-pop activity, highlighting concerns about artist concentration and profitability.

A study found heavy drinking rose among US adults aged 50 to 64 between 2018 and 2024, even as younger adults and overall consumption began to decline.

Royal commentator Duncan Larcombe interpreted William and Kate's joint Everton appearance as a deliberate signal to Harry and Meghan, though neither the couple nor Kensington Palace has confirmed that view.

Tigst Assefa won her third Berlin Marathon in 2:11:04, setting a course record and the third-fastest women's time ever before late cramps ended her world record attempt.

Researchers found that the rare inherited EGFR T790M variant was associated with substantially higher lung cancer risk, including among never-smokers, but screening benefits remain unproven.

An analysis of Elon Musk's $25 trillion Optimus forecast finds the figure far exceeds current robotics market projections and would require unprecedented growth over decades.

Health experts recommend getting the annual flu vaccine by late October, as updated shots take about two weeks to provide protection before seasonal activity peaks.

Jalen Brunson hosted the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere, bringing his Knicks starting lineup on stage during the monologue and appearing in nine sketches after the team's championship run.

Reviews suggest Apple's AirPods 5 deliver substantially better noise cancellation and sound quality at a lower starting price, but their open-ear fit and battery life remain drawbacks.

Brain fog is a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause, linked to hormonal changes, poor sleep and stress. Experts outline treatment options and lifestyle strategies.

Kylie Minogue delivered a career-spanning 20-minute performance at the MCG, featuring major hits, collaborations with William Barton and G Flip, and a dramatic aerial finale.

San Diego County has confirmed 11 West Nile virus cases, including four hospitalisations, prompting mosquito spraying in Coronado and renewed warnings about prevention during peak transmission season.

A University of Arizona paper proposes that some normal age-related memory changes may reflect an adaptive shift towards understanding meaning and drawing on accumulated knowledge, rather than straightforward cognitive decline.

Renault has unveiled a 270bhp electric concept inspired by the classic 8 Gordini, featuring rear-wheel drive and rally styling, but the two-seat coupe is not planned for production.

Bentley's first fully electric model, the Torcal SUV, combines up to 876bhp with a 375-mile claimed WLTP range, rapid charging and a highly praised luxury interior.