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Jen Affleck has filed for divorce from husband Zac Affleck, ending their seven-year marriage as she prepares to welcome their fourth child. The 'Mormon Wives' star lodged the paperwork in Utah, with further details about the split yet to be made public.

Channel 7 has confirmed 'Dancing with the Stars' will not return in 2027, with rising production costs reportedly making the celebrity competition too expensive to continue. The decision brings the latest Australian run of the long-running reality series to an end, with the network saying it could no longer justify the cost of producing the show.

Texas Democrats celebrated a historic election night after James Talarico flipped the state’s US Senate seat for the first time in 38 years, while Gina Hinojosa won the governor’s race. Crowds cheered in Austin and car horns rang out across San Antonio as Democrats marked a dramatic political shift in a state long dominated by Republicans.

David Jones has entered voluntary administration after rescue talks failed, throwing the future of the 188-year-old department store chain into doubt. The retailer has been battling heavy losses, mounting debt and pressure across its store network, with administrators now set to assess what parts of the business can be saved.

Netball is reportedly a “virtual done deal” to join the Brisbane 2032 Olympic program, although the move still needs to be formally approved by IOC members in April 2027. The timing comes as clips of the sport have gone viral in the US, leaving some American viewers completely baffled by the rules while others have praised its speed and skill.

If this makes you feel old, you’re not alone. The cast of 'Matilda' has reunited 30 years after the beloved film first hit screens. Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito and several of their former co-stars came together at London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the milestone with thousands of fans.

Angie Kent has taken another step in her solo parenting journey, revealing she has undergone her first embryo transfer after previously putting the process on hold. The former 'Bachelorette' star said the decision carried extra emotion following the death of her dad, whose passing had led her to pause treatment while she grieved.

Three American astronauts aboard the International Space Station still managed to cast their votes in the 2026 US midterm elections from hundreds of kilometres above Earth. NASA astronaut Anil Menon showed how his sleeping quarters doubled as a voting booth, with his electronic ballot securely sent from orbit back to Harris County, Texas.

Democrats have flipped the US Senate after winning five Republican-held seats in the 2026 midterm elections, wresting control of the chamber from the GOP. The result delivers a major blow to Donald Trump and gives Democrats new power to block legislation, control committees and scrutinise his administration during the final two years of his term.

Beaconsfield mine collapse survivor Todd Russell says he is leaving hospital after eight-and-a-half months of treatment and will spend his remaining time at home with family and friends. The 54-year-old said years of pain, treatment and setbacks had left him with “nothing left to give”, nearly two decades after he survived 14 days trapped underground in the 2006 disaster.

Imagine being ripped off by your cocaine dealer and deciding the obvious next step is to call the cops 😭 Greensboro Police jokingly invited anyone who didn’t get their full order to file an official complaint, and apparently, someone actually did.

Democrats have won back control of the US House of Representatives after flipping the seats needed to overturn the Republicans’ narrow majority. The result gives Democrats control of House committees and greater power to investigate the Trump administration during the final two years of Donald Trump’s second term.

Donald Trump has lashed out at Fox News on Truth Social while waiting for US midterm results, accusing the network of disloyalty and criticising its coverage. The president also took aim at Fox analyst Jessica Tarlov as results began rolling in across key races that will determine control of Congress.

Paris Jackson is seeking a massive transfer from her late father’s estate into the family trust shared with her brothers Prince and Bigi. The legal fight centres on money she says should already have been moved into the trust, more than 17 years after Michael Jackson’s death.

A newborn elephant has made her adorable debut in Kenya, with her herd gathering to welcome the tiny new arrival. Named Mwezi, meaning “moon” in Swahili, the calf was born under a near-full moon and is doing well alongside mum Murera.

Music legend Diana Ross will return to Sydney in 2027 for a special outdoor concert at Centennial Park, joined by Groove Armada and other acts. The show will take place during the city’s Mardi Gras season, marking her first Australian performance in two decades.

Mariah Carey has officially defrosted for Christmas, declaring “It’s time!” as she kicked off the festive season in trademark fashion. Her 2026 reveal began with a punk-rock Halloween performance before the clock struck midnight and Carey transformed into full Christmas mode atop a giant tree as 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' began to play.

'H3 Podcast' co-host Hila Klein has filed to end her 14-year marriage to Ethan Klein after accusing him of having a months-long affair. Court documents list the couple’s separation date as October 13, with Hila seeking joint custody of their three children, spousal support and the restoration of her maiden name.

When life gives you a “one in a 1,000 year” rainstorm, apparently you grab an inflatable. A man was filmed floating down a flooded Palm Bay street after historic rainfall swamped parts of Florida’s Brevard County, where more than 100 people had to be rescued.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85 per cent, its highest level since 2008. Governor Michele Bullock acknowledged the decision would hurt mortgage holders, but said “some pain now will prevent even worse pain down the track” as the RBA tries to bring inflation back under control.