A powerful tornado tore through Verzeille in southwestern France, injuring 41 people with 15 requiring hospitalisation. The twister damaged 300 homes with winds reaching 117 kilometres per hour and left almost 3,000 homes without power.

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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio and charged with engaging in prostitution, with the charge later reduced to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools through a plea deal. York received a one-day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine. The arrest occurred just weeks before the 49ers' inaugural Australian match at the MCG, with the NFL stating it will review his position under its personal conduct policy.

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Former MP Nicolle Flint is urging politicians attending the National Bush Summit in Dubbo to drive themselves at their own expense rather than fly, to experience firsthand the deteriorating state of rural and regional roads across Australia. She highlights dangerous conditions including potholes, crumbling shoulders and degraded surfaces, combined with mobile phone black spots that leave travellers stranded without help in emergencies. Flint calls for fuel excise taxes to be redirected back into road maintenance and for all levels of government and telcos to work together to fix mobile reception gaps.

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A commuter bus crashed into a rail bridge support wall on Commercial Road at Baynes Place in Port Adelaide after swerving to avoid a car. The driver was trapped for over an hour following the collision, which occurred just before 9am. Emergency services attended the scene, with the incident causing extensive delays on the major road.

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A construction equipment supplies business in Yarraville, Melbourne's inner west, has been destroyed by fire. Roads were blocked off due to concerns about potential chemicals and toxic smoke, with an adjoining business also caught up in the blaze. Investigators are working to determine the cause and whether the fire was suspicious.

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Australia's energy regulator warns data centres will consume 13% of the electricity market by 2030, equivalent to the combined residential power usage of New South Wales and Victoria. Currently 165 data centres use 3% of grid electricity, but 225 projects are now in development, with the federal government requiring new centres to supply their own renewable energy. Opposition leader Angus Taylor crashed his bicycle during the Pollie Pedal charity ride in Queensland, misjudging a roundabout during the eight-day event supporting veterans.

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The Trump administration has imposed fresh sanctions on nearly 60 Iranian-linked individuals and companies, threatening severe economic penalties against any country that continues trading with Iran. China, which purchases over 80% of Iran's oil, is the primary target of this warning, with Washington threatening to remove entities facilitating money laundering from the US dollar system. Trump has also announced new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles.

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Iranian state television has broadcast a video claiming a $10 million bounty has been placed on Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of Donald Trump. The video, titled 'Where to Kill Barron Trump', allegedly shows his university location, escort vehicles, Secret Service posts, and claims his movements are being fully monitored, including his online gaming accounts. The Secret Service has confirmed it is aware of the threat and is investigating.

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Heavy rainfall of around 50mm in 24 hours has triggered flood warnings across South Australia, with the SES responding to approximately 130 calls for assistance. Multiple drivers have been caught in floodwaters south of Adelaide, including one stranded motorist whose vehicle broke down in waist-deep water at 5am in Myponga, and another struck by a falling tree trunk on Pages Flat Road. The SES has issued flood warnings for Old Noarlunga due to rising levels in the Onkaparinga River, with police urging motorists to avoid driving through dangerous floodwaters.

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An overhead wire collapse shut down train services on the T1 and T9 lines between Hornsby and North Sydney during peak hour, causing major delays and overcrowding. Commuters faced queues at stations as replacement buses and metro services struggled to accommodate the crowds, with some journeys taking up to two hours. Repairs were underway at Chatswood station, while a separate incident at Central station caused additional delays on the T4 line.

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