Anthony Seibold refutes suggestions Manly Sea Eagles pressured Tom Trbojevic into offering to take a pay cut

Steve Smith hit an on-drive at 1:29pm in Brisbane, earning four runs. Despite not being the most spectacular moment of the day, Smith's shot signaled a return to form after struggling over the past year, as he rediscovered his trigger movement. Travis Head's aggressive batting style also influenced Smith positively, with both players dominating day two with their impressive performances at the Gabba. Full Article

Chief Inspector Mark Collise reported that a man brandished a knife at staff in a store in Gawler, leading to a police response and evacuation of the premises. Upon arrival, police found the man holding a knife on the supermarket floor and promptly arrested him, with no injuries reported. CCTV footage revealed minimal interaction prior to the incident, and Collise commended the store staff for their swift actions. The man has been hospitalized for evaluation...

Officials from the White House, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security have emphasized that most recent drone sightings in New Jersey and nearby states involved manned aircraft, with no evidence of a national security threat. Less than 100 out of over 5000 reported sightings merited further investigation, all large fixed-wing sightings were of manned aircraft, and efforts were ongoing to investigate remaining cases. The Federal Aviation Administration implemented a "No Drone Zone" around the Army-Navy...

Iranian musician Parastoo Ahmadi and two band members were arrested for performing without headscarves, defying the strict Islamist regime's rules. Ahmadi streamed a concert on YouTube where she sang without a headscarf and wore a dress, breaking taboos enforced by the regime. The arrests highlight the increasing repression of women under the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Full Article

Greg Giles has struggled with debilitating eczema for most of his life, relying on the injectable treatment Dupixent for relief. Nearly 20,000 Australians have turned to the medication since it was included in the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme in 2021, with its effectiveness and minimal side effects making it a popular choice. Despite concerns of being pulled from the PBS due to costs, a new deal has been secured to ensure continued access to the treatment,...

Britain's Prince Andrew is under intense media scrutiny after revelations that a close Chinese business associate was suspected by the British government to be a Chinese spy, leading to Andrew cutting off contact once concerns were raised. The case has raised questions about Chinese money given to Andrew, as well as his association with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, resulting in Andrew being stripped of his military links and royal patronages amid allegations...