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SummaryTriple Eight's Broc Feeney secured provisional pole for the Supercars championship in Perth, clocking a lap time of 53.8300 seconds, and will be the last driver in the top-10 shootout. David Reynolds followed in second, with Matt Payne in third and reigning champion Will Brown in fourth. Ryan Wood, despite an early error, placed sixth, while teammate Chaz Mostert qualified 14th, and local driver Brodie Kostecki ended up 15th, dashing his hopes for a victory...

The White House has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles amid escalating protests against federal immigration raids that resulted in over 44 arrests. President Trump criticized local officials for their inaction and pledged to address what he termed "lawlessness," framing the protests as an insurrection. Tensions have surged between the Democratic-led city and the Republican administration, with clashes erupting as demonstrators oppose aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Full Article

Teresa Palmer is exceptionally busy, juggling various film and television projects, including collaborations with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, while also parenting five children and managing her pregnancy. She has consciously chosen to work intensively for two years to allow for time off after her baby arrives, emphasizing her selectivity in choosing projects. Upcoming releases include the miniseries "Mix Tape," which explores the nostalgic theme of teenage romance through music, and she expresses the importance...

A candlelight vigil is set to honor Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop after police discovered human remains near Good Night Scrub National Park, believed to be the missing 17-year-old. Ms. Bishop was last seen on May 15 near Bundaberg airport, with her roommates, James Wood and Tanika Bromley, charged with her murder and interfering with a corpse. The community in Gin Gin will gather at Kolan Community Park to show support, wearing bright colors and butterflies...

SummaryEngland manager Thomas Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance following a lackluster 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Andorra in Barcelona, despite Harry Kane scoring the winner early in the second half. Tuchel noted the team started well but lost momentum and struggled to maintain pressure throughout the first half. In other qualifiers, Edin Dzeko, at 39, scored the only goal for Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 1-0 win over San Marino, while Lithuania...

Wendy, who was sexually abused by her father at 14, sought closure through restorative justice, which is gaining attention in Australia as a way to address sexual violence. After a face-to-face meeting where her father admitted the abuse and apologized, Wendy felt a significant emotional lift, highlighting the importance of acknowledgment and validation for victims. While restorative justice offers an alternative for those hesitant to engage with the traditional justice system, critics argue it risks...