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A Senate committee rejected a cost-price healthy food bill, while an identical Assembly version faces debate on 3 December.

A man allegedly armed with nunchucks threatened staff at Hannah Beazley's Perth office; no injuries were reported.

Helen Haines was hospitalised after an alleged Wangaratta attack, and her office plans to reopen later next week.

Hillary Clinton criticized Matthew McConaughey's video on independent candidates, warning it could harm Democrats before the midterms.

Intense Mediterranean rain episodes rose 50% in frequency and 11% in intensity from 1961 to 2025, according to one study.

France has scheduled a further mobilisation for Saturday 24 October, with the government promising a massive police deployment.

Solenzara recorded 538 mm in six hours, and Gard and Hérault received about two months of rain from the storm.

Four storm deaths are confirmed, three in Bouches-du-Rhône and one in Haute-Corse, with one person still missing in Var.

Merchants report fear after looting, and some say they will arm themselves within French legal limits.

At least 3,000 French shops were looted on 17 October, and Medef's president said the state failed to protect businesses.

Prosecutors seek five years of ineligibility and a suspended two-year sentence for Delogu, whose verdict is due 11 December.

Manager engagement fell from 30% to 22% in three years, and managers are linked to most team engagement gaps.