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Vatican Says Pope Leo XIV’s Lung Cancer Treatment Was Successful

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The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Leo’s lung cancer treatment was successful.

The 71-year-old pontiff left hospital on Saturday, just four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung.

According to the Vatican press office, the Chicago-born pope will not require any additional treatment.

“The final histological reports and molecular biology analyses of the tissue removed during the Holy Father’s surgery were issued today,” Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said.

“The results confirmed that the tumor was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized.

“A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.”

Pulmonary adenocarcinoma is the most common form of lung cancer, accounting for about 40 percent of cases worldwide.

The head of the Catholic Church underwent the 90-minute procedure last Tuesday morning after doctors discovered a lesion on his chest.

Pope Leo's treatment for lung cancer was successful, the Vatican announced on Wednesday

The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Leo’s lung cancer treatment had been successful.

The head of the Catholic Church went in for a 90-minute procedure last Tuesday morning after a lesion was found on his chest. He was released Saturday afternoon and attended Mass on Sunday morning at St Peter's Square

The head of the Catholic Church underwent a 90-minute procedure last Tuesday after a lesion was found on his chest. He was discharged Saturday afternoon and attended Mass in St Peter’s Square on Sunday morning.

Doctors removed a section of Pope Leo XIV’s right lung during the operation, the Vatican said last week.

After leaving Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Saturday afternoon, he was expected to spend about a week recovering.

Thousands welcomed him on Sunday morning when he appeared in St Peter’s Square to lead a prayer service.

The pontiff appeared at a window of the Apostolic Palace to cheers of “Viva il papa!”—“Hooray for the Pope!”—before concluding a difficult week with his first Angelus prayer since leaving hospital.

Smiling as he addressed the crowd from the Vatican palace window in a firm, clear voice, the first US pope thanked people around the world for their prayers and said he would begin gradually returning to his normal schedule.

“Having overcome this delicate phase… I will now gradually resume my activities, always with the help of God and your prayers,” Leo said. He walked to the service unaided.

He also called on those gathered below beneath cloudy skies to put aside selfish ambitions and serve God “without compromise.”

The pontiff appeared at the window of his Apostolic Palace to choruses of 'Viva il papa! (Hooray for the Pope!)'

The pontiff appeared at a window of the Apostolic Palace to cheers of “Viva il papa!”—“Hooray for the Pope!”

Pope Leo said his experience over the past week had made him feel “especially close to those facing illness and infirmity.”

He told the faithful that he had “truly felt your support” and offered “particular gratitude to the doctors, nurses and all the staff at Gemelli hospital” who cared for him.

The Pope paused for a moment and waved to the crowd before retreating into his apartment in the Apostolic Palace.

A delegation from Africa in Rome for a congress danced and ululated after the Pope’s blessing. One Catholic nun knelt and cried, holding her hand over her face.

A few steps away, a group of other nuns held a sign reading: ‘Best wishes, Holy Father. We love you and we are praying for you.’

He became pope on May 8, 2025, making him the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. 

The pope was ordained as a priest in the Windy City in 1982, and went on to participate in missionary work in Peru in the 1980s and 1990s. 

Before becoming the pope, he was known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. 

This is breaking news, updates to follow.  

Liev Schreiber Slams Apple Reporter Despite Apple Streaming His Show

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Liev Schreiber was caught on camera angrily confronting a red-carpet reporter at the New York premiere of his new Apple TV+ series, Nocturne.

The journalist, who was also working for Apple TV, appeared to have asked a question that did not sit well with the 59-year-old actor.

“Talk to people like you value what they do,” Schreiber said sharply. “It’s not a f***ing sound bite, especially when we’re doing this in house for our own people.”

He continued: “We’re trying to make the show compelling, so engage with the person like they’re an artist or they’re an actor.”

Apparently referring to the reporter’s question, he added: “Three words. Three words, like… three words isn’t gonna do anything for anybody, and the monkey that f***ing thought of that is shooting themselves in the foot.”

The reporter then looked toward the camera and joked, “I hope you’re rolling on this,” prompting a chuckle from Schreiber and easing some of the tension.

Liev Schreiber was filmed swearing at and berating a reporter at the red carpet premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Nocturne

Liev Schreiber was caught swearing at and berating a reporter during the red-carpet premiere of his new Apple TV+ series Nocturne

The journalist, who herself was working for Apple, appeared to have just asked Schreiber a question that failed to win his approval

The journalist, who was also working for Apple, appeared to have asked Schreiber a question that displeased him

Speaking more calmly, Schreiber told her: “If you wanna give them something that they can use, talk to people like they’re humans, not like it’s social media.”

Despite the tense start, Schreiber and the Apple TV reporter reportedly went on to have a cordial discussion about Nocturne.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Schreiber and Apple TV seeking comment.

Schreiber arrived at the premiere with his wife, Taylor Neisen, 34. The couple share a three-year-old daughter, Hazel.

He is also father to Sasha, 21, and Kai, 17, whom he shares with his former partner Naomi Watts. The pair were together from 2005 until 2016.

Nocturne is adapted from Lazarus and The Sandman, two novels by Lars Kepler—the pen name used by married authors Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho.

Schreiber plays Jonah, a homicide detective who leaves the dangers of Philadelphia behind for what he hopes will be a peaceful life in the countryside of Western Pennsylvania.

Those plans unravel when his new town is targeted by serial killer Jurek Walter, portrayed by Adolescence co-creator Stephen Graham.

'Talk to people like you value what they do,' Schreiber snapped: 'It's not a f***ing sound bite, especially when we're doing this in house for our own people'

“Talk to people like you value what they do,” Schreiber snapped. “It’s not a f***ing sound bite, especially when we’re doing this in house for our own people.”

Schreiber attended the premiere on the arm of his wife Taylor Neisen, 34, with whom he shares a three-year-old daughter called Hazel

Schreiber attended the premiere alongside his wife, Taylor Neisen, 34, with whom he shares three-year-old Hazel

Nocturne, which stars Schreiber alongside Adolescence co-creator Stephen Graham (left), will air its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on October 30

Nocturne, starring Schreiber alongside Adolescence co-creator Stephen Graham, will debut its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on October 30

Zazie Beetz also stars as Saga, an FBI agent who views Jonah as a father figure and is assigned to investigate the Jurek Walter case.

The cast of Nocturne includes Rory Kulkin, a brother of Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin and Succession breakout Kieran Culkin.

This Is Us actress Chrissy Metz is also featured, as is character actor Bill Camp, whose resume includes Lincoln, The Night Of, The Leftovers and Sound of Freedom.

Created by Rowan Jaffe – the son of English stage actress Jane Lapotaire and The Mission director Roland Jaffe – Nocturne will air its first two episodes October 30. 

New Details Emerge in Teen’s Range Rover Crash Killing Nobu Chef

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Investigators are waiting for the results of mechanical and engineering tests before determining whether to file charges against a teenage driver accused of killing renowned Malibu chef Ryo Uchimiya while behind the wheel of a luxury SUV leased to Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams, a law enforcement source said.

Uchimiya, 51, a chef at Nobu Malibu, was sleeping in a parked car along Pacific Coast Highway on the morning of Oct. 4 when a 2026 Range Rover driven by a 16-year-old boy veered onto the shoulder and slammed into the stationary vehicle. The chef was killed instantly.

Authorities said the teenager, who has been identified by police but not publicly named because he is a minor, was speeding in the Range Rover leased to Gregson-Williams, one of Hollywood’s best-known film composers.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Detective Scott Shean told the California Post that investigators are awaiting the results of engineering and mechanical examinations before deciding whether to pursue criminal charges. Authorities do not believe the teen was intoxicated when the crash occurred.

“We have to wait for a certain couple things to come back to me that I’ve been sent out as far as getting investigated,” Shean said. “Once I get that information back, then I can go forward with whether or not I’m able to press charges and file with the DA’s office.”

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Uchimiya was found dead in the backseat of his vehicle after the collision, which happened at about 7 a.m. near Carbon Canyon Road.

Sources familiar with the circumstances said the chef had arrived early for work and fallen asleep in his car while preparing for a catering assignment in Santa Monica.

Disturbing video appears to show Gregson-Williams’ SUV traveling at high speed along PCH before crossing the road’s fog line and striking Uchimiya’s car. The force of the impact pushed the chef’s vehicle into another car, leaving all three vehicles involved in the crash.

“This family is grieving just as the other family,” Gregson-Williams said during a brief call with the California Post. It is still unclear how the teenage driver is connected to the composer or why he was using the vehicle.

Gregson-Williams, 64, is among Hollywood’s most prolific film composers. The British-born musician moved to Los Angeles in the 1990s and has spent decades composing scores for major blockbuster films.

His credits include the “Shrek” franchise, “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “The Martian,” “Man on Fire,” “Chicken Run” and “Gladiator II.”

Gregson-Williams also composed the score for the 2026 Jacob Elordi film “The Dog Stars.” More recently, he worked with Ben Affleck on “Animals,” a Netflix thriller directed by and starring Affleck.

Uchimiya had spent approximately 25 years working for the renowned Japanese restaurant Nobu when he died.

Authorities said the chef died at the scene from multiple blunt-force injuries. Friends remembered Uchimiya not only as a talented chef, but also as a devoted family man and friend.

Steven Zaw, a friend of Uchimiya’s, said the two families were close and that their children attended the same school.

“He’s an amazing human being, great skier. Taught his kids how to ski. We went on a lot of ski trips together,” Zaw said.

Shean said the investigation into the fatal Malibu crash remains ongoing.

Pope Leo XIV Needs No Further Cancer Care After Lung Tumor Removal

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Pope Leo XIV will not require additional lung cancer treatment after final tests showed that the disease was confined to the tumor, his doctors said Wednesday.

Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora shared the results slightly more than a week after surgeons removed a tumor from the pope’s right lung.

“The final histopathology and molecular testing reports on the tissue removed during the Holy Father’s surgery were issued today,” the doctors said in a statement.

“The results confirmed that the tumor was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized. A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.”

The pope underwent the operation Oct. 13 at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The surgery lasted about 90 minutes, while Leo spent roughly three hours in the operating room, according to the Holy See.

“The doctors said it was successful and there were no complications,” the Holy See press office said following the procedure.

Leo awoke normally and returned to his hospital room after a short observation period, Vatican News reported.

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter's Square in Vatican City, on October 21, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during the weekly general audience at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, on October 21, 2026. (Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

He left the hospital Saturday after blood tests and a chest X-ray determined that he was well enough to return to the Vatican. Thousands of supporters gathered outside, calling out “Papa!” as he departed.

Before his discharge, Leo visited the children’s oncology ward, where young patients had written to him during his stay.

Pope Leo reacts while sitting in a car as he leaves Gemelli Hospital following his lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026.

Pope Leo reacts while sitting in a car as he leaves Gemelli Hospital following his lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026. (Remo Casilli/Reuters)

“Pope Leo, our prayers are for you,” a girl named Eleonora wrote in a letter published by Vatican News.

“May God, the Most Holy Virgin, and the guardian angels always protect you,” she added.

According to the Vatican, Eleonora’s mother told the pope that her daughter had recovered.

“Faith moves mountains,” Eleonora wrote. “God has heard our prayers.”

Nonbinary Billions Actor Reveals They’re Seeking Service Work

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Asia Kate Dillon, known for roles in Billions and Orange Is the New Black, says they are returning to food service work after being unable to secure new acting jobs.

The 41-year-old non-binary performer shared their résumé on Instagram this week, alongside an appeal for work in the service industry.

Dillon explained that they began working as a dishwasher and food runner as a teenager before rising through the restaurant industry. They eventually became a floor manager at several Brooklyn restaurants.

In 2015, Dillon became a full-time actor and performer, saying they had worked exclusively in theater, film and television for the past 11 years.

“Now, like for many, many performer colleagues of mine — particularly those of us who are trans/nonbinary/gender nonconforming — acting work has all but diminished, and I’m in need of service work once more,” Dillon wrote.

Dillon is perhaps best known for portraying Taylor Mason on the Showtime drama Billions, appearing from the show’s second season through its conclusion in 2023.

Non-binary actor Asia Kate Dillon is being forced to return to food service work after failing to book any new acting gigs

Non-binary actor Asia Kate Dillon is returning to food service work after struggling to secure new acting roles

The 41-year-old is best known for playing Taylor Mason in the Showtime series Billions

The 41-year-old performer is best known for playing Taylor Mason on the Showtime series Billions

The gender-nonconforming actor also played Brandy Epps in the fourth and fifth seasons of Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black. Dillon appeared as The Adjudicator in John Wick: Chapter 3.

Their most recent role was in the low-budget independent film Outerlands, which follows a non-binary gig economy worker balancing low-paying jobs in San Francisco.

The Daily Mail has contacted Dillon for comment but has not yet received a response.

Dillon is not the only LGBTQIA+ performer to speak publicly about the lack of work in Hollywood.

Last month, transgender actor Jack Haven made an urgent appeal for acting work, saying they needed employment to maintain their health insurance.

The 32-year-old, known for starring in the acclaimed horror film I Saw the TV Glow and Netflix’s Atypical, said they needed to earn $4,000 by the end of the month to qualify for Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) health insurance in 2027.

Haven, who uses they/them pronouns, posted a video on YouTube titled “Are You Casting?”

Dillon said that transgender and nonbinary actors are struggling to find work these days

Dillon said transgender and non-binary actors are facing growing difficulty finding work

The non-binary performer took to Instagram this week to publicly post their resume, along with a plea for employment in the service industry

The non-binary performer shared their résumé on Instagram while appealing for a job in the service industry

Four days later, Haven uploaded a second YouTube video with an update.

In the first video, Haven said they were “in a bit of an emergency situation,” explaining that they had only two weeks to find work before losing their insurance.

“I guess what I’m asking is if you, or if anyone you know, can hire me on a set or production and pay me $4,000, I will do, pretty much, any job,” they said.

‘I can sing. I can dance. I can talk softly, loudly. I can do accents – British,’ Haven added.

A few days later, they shared a follow-up video thanking people for job offers and addressing others criticizing them for not getting a ‘real’ job.

‘I guess a lot of people saw the video where I asked for $4,000. I got a lot of offers, so thank you guys,’ they said. 

Last month, transgender actor Jack Haven posted a desperate plea for acting work in order to keep their health insurance

Last month, transgender actor Jack Haven posted a desperate plea for acting work in order to keep their health insurance

‘And I totally understand why people are also responding to it with anger and frustration, telling me to get a real job,’ Haven continued. 

‘Um, that wouldn’t really help with healthcare right now, but, um, I don’t have any skills.’

Haven was most recently seen in the acclaimed horror-comedy Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. 

The film, which reunites Haven with I Saw the TV Glow writer and director Jane Schoenbrun, features Hacks star Hannah Einbinder as a rising filmmaker who’s invited to reboot a long-dead horror franchise with unmistakable similarities to the Friday the 13th franchise.

But a meeting with the reclusive star of the horror films, played by X-Files icon Gillian Anderson, upends the director’s life and leads to a sexual awakening, even as a mysterious mass killer threatens to intrude on real life.

Utah Parking Garage Adds Slides to Help People Exit Its Four-Story Building

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A Utah parking garage has become an unlikely family destination after installing slides that allow visitors to leave the four-story structure without taking the stairs.

St. George City Hall completed nearly three years of construction on two towering slides extending from the top of its four-story municipal building earlier this September. Since opening, the unusual attraction has drawn families from across Utah to Washington County for a very different kind of city visit.

KUTV asked Cobain, a nine-year-old visitor, how many times he had used the slide during a recent trip to City Hall. KUTV

‘I can’t keep track. I’ve ridden it a lot of times! When I go down, there’s a little turn, and it kind of makes your body go a little round, and it’s really fun,’ Cobain told the outlet.

City Hall officials have monitored use of the slides since they opened. Their records show the attraction has averaged as many as 2,400 rides a day. Its busiest day came on September 19, when the slides were used 4,700 times.

‘We knew that they would be popular. Maybe we didn’t quite realize how popular they would be,’ David Cordero, director of communications and marketing for the City of St. George, told the outlet.

‘We’re seeing kids of all ages, from the smaller kids that you might see at a normal playground, to older kids, teenagers, young adults, fully-fledged adults that come and see it and want to take part in it.’

According to city officials, the slides are made from stainless steel and cost more than $575,000. The project was funded through the City Recreation Art and Parks, or RAP, tax.

St. George City Hall has completed its almost 3-year long construction of two towering slides from the top of its four-story municipal building earlier this September

St. George City Hall completed nearly three years of construction on two towering slides extending from the top of its four-story municipal building earlier this September

City Hall officials' data revealed the slides recorded 2,400 uses per day with its peak day on September 19 when it recorded a shocking 4,700 uses total

City Hall officials said the slides averaged 2,400 uses per day, with a peak of 4,700 total uses recorded on September 19

Since opening, the slides have skyrocketed in popularity as Utah residents have gathered their families to enjoy an unexpected activity in at the St. George City Hall parking garage

Since opening, the slides have surged in popularity as Utah families visit the St. George City Hall parking garage for an unexpected attraction

The Washington County government website says the tax was created in 2014 to ‘help fund initiatives such as upgrading parks, improving community recreation facilities and supporting the arts.’

City officials told KUTV that the slides are only one part of the attraction. The area also features tunnels, trampolines and swinging benches, creating a small park space at the bottom of the garage.

The project has also sparked a debate among Utah residents. Some have raised safety concerns about the metal panels becoming dangerously hot, while others have questioned whether tax revenue should have been used to finance the slides.

Supporters, however, say the slides provide a space where residents can gather and help bring more activity to downtown St. George.

‘If it’s about having fun, you should have put a community rec center there to really draw the community to that area. Nobody comes down to the city offices to have “fun” and then go to Town Square. Those of us who grew up getting burned by hot metal slides in the 60’s and 70’s can testify to that,’ one social media user wrote.

Another social media user offered a different view: ‘Having had the privilege of serving as the Deputy Director of Recreation right here for 13 years, I watched our downtown transform firsthand… Whether you plan to slide down them or not, this project is a strategic investment in keeping our downtown alive, vibrant, and economically strong!’

St. George City Councilwoman Michelle Tanner has also addressed the criticism surrounding the City Hall slides.

‘I can completely understand the shock value of seeing slides coming off a parking garage. I can sympathize with the argument that this portion of RAP tax could have been used for another park, but I also see the benefit of helping City Hall fulfill its goal of being a true community gathering place,’ she wrote in a Facebook statement.

According to city officials, the slides were constructed using stainless steel materials and cost over $575,000 with funding taken from the City Recreation Art and Parks (RAP) tax

City officials said the stainless-steel slides cost more than $575,000 and were funded through the City Recreation Art and Parks (RAP) tax

Councilwoman Michelle Tanner, who serves St. George, Utah, has weighed in on the City Hall slide backlash. She stated: 'I also see the benefit of helping City Hall fulfill its goal of being a true community gathering place'

Councilwoman Michelle Tanner, who serves St. George, Utah, has weighed in on the City Hall slide backlash. She stated: ‘I also see the benefit of helping City Hall fulfill its goal of being a true community gathering place’

Tanner jokingly stated she will be sliding from the top of the parking garage to all her City Council meetings from now on.  

Director Cordero told KUTV that St. George City Hall has now become a go-to destination spot, with Utah residents often supporting restaurants and shops in the downtown area after visiting. 

‘It definitely was worth it in my mind, having a place in our downtown… that’s what we want to see. We want to see our downtown businesses thrive, and this certainly helps,’ Cordero told the outlet. 

Despite safety concerns, the City of St. George has not reported any slide-related injuries. Officials recommend riders go down the slide one person at a time, using their feet first and making sure the landing area is clear.  

The Daily Mail has reached out to Director David Cordero and Councilwoman Michelle Tanner for comment.

Long Island Nonprofit Fundraiser for NY Democrat Raises Legal Questions

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A Long Island nonprofit hosted and promoted a fundraiser for a Democratic state lawmaker’s campaign in what appears to be a violation of federal rules governing tax-exempt organizations, according to findings reviewed by The Post.

Long Island Youth Development Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, held an Oct. 3 event for Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay (D-Suffolk County). A social media post promoting the gathering urged followers to “do all we can to support her and care for our communities.”

“Join us as we hold a reception to celebrate the contributions Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay has had to the Long Island Youth Development organization and the Asian community on Long Island,” the post stated.

The nonprofit is led by Dr. Yanping Yu, who published the post as Kassay secured a substantial state grant for the organization.

The accompanying flyer featured Kassay’s campaign logo and said that “donations [were] appreciated but not required.” Ticket prices ranged from $50 to $500, and the flyer included a link to Kassay’s campaign donation page along with a campaign email address.

“Thanks to New York State’s public financing program, in-district donations can be matched up to 12 times!” the flyer said.

Kassay is participating in the state’s campaign-matching program, under which donations of less than $250 can generate a matching contribution of up to $250 from state funds.

The flyer invited attendees to a reception featuring Yu and Suffolk County lawmaker Jonathan Kornreich.

Federal law strictly bars 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in political activity, including soliciting contributions for or on behalf of a political candidate. Violations can lead to fines or the loss of an organization’s tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.

“It’s clearly participating in a campaign, which is prohibited activity for a 501(c)(3),” Patrick Sternal, counsel at Holtzman-Vogel, told The Post.

Yu has donated $2,500 to Kassay since September 2025, while Kassay has appeared at several events for Yu’s nonprofit, according to posts on Yu’s social media accounts.

Kassay has also honored Yu with official proclamations and recognitions, including a “Women of Distinction” award and a designation as a “Women’s History Month honoree.” Social media posts show the pair together in Albany earlier this year.

Kassay’s office and the nonprofit did not respond to requests for comment.

The Instagram post was deleted Tuesday after The Post contacted Kassay’s office seeking comment.

Kassay is seeking a second two-year term representing the Assembly’s Third District in Suffolk County. She faces Republican Will Sussman in the Nov. 3 election.

Sussman said he welcomed a “full investigation” by the state attorney general, whose office oversees nonprofits.

“Even in Albany, most people know that you don’t give out taxpayer money in exchange for donations to your campaign,” Sussman said.

“Rebecca Kassay either doesn’t know the law, or she doesn’t think it applies to her,” Sussman said. “I look forward to a full investigation by the attorney general.”

State lawmakers earn $142,000 annually.

Australian MP Helen Haines Has Legs Amputated After Being Run Over

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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being struck by a car outside her electorate office in what her husband called a “horrendous incident.”

Phil Haines gave an update on his wife’s condition during a press conference in Melbourne on Oct. 21.

“The good news in all this is that Helen is alive and she’s stable. That is the most important thing for our family,” Phil said, according to The Associated Press. “We are grateful and thankful that at this stage, both her heart and her mind are in good shape.”

Brendan Nugent Taken Into Custody After Helen Haines Struck By LandCruiser

The independent politician was outside her Wangaratta office at about 3:35 p.m. on Oct. 19 when police say she was hit by a Toyota LandCruiser driven by 43-year-old Brendan Nugent. According to The Associated Press, Nugent allegedly pinned the 65-year-old lawmaker against her own vehicle before reversing and striking her again.

Brendan was pulled from the vehicle by bystanders and taken into custody, the BBC reported. He faces charges of dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official, a federal offense in Australia, according to ABC News. He has not yet entered a plea.

Witnesses immediately rushed to Helen’s aid.

“She was thanking us,” witness Jacklyn Black told Nine News. “It was incredible.”

Black’s partner, Jacob Evans, retrieved a tourniquet from his bag in an effort to slow the bleeding.

“I threw the tourniquet on the leg that was most damaged,” Evans told Nine’s Today. “We took anything from our surroundings that we could to help us.”

Another witness, Cody Lepoivedin, said Helen was “very distraught” during the ordeal but managed to remain composed until emergency crews arrived.

Helen was taken to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery, during which doctors amputated one of her legs. Medical staff later removed her second leg after efforts to save it were unsuccessful, her husband said.

Phil said his wife now faces a “long and difficult” recovery. The couple is also preparing to mark their 40th wedding anniversary next month.

“She is a determined person who will do her best, with our support and love, to recover,” he said, according to the BBC. “And that is what we hope for.”

Brendan Nugent’s Attorney Says He May Be Struggling With Mental Health Issues

Brendan appeared in Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on the morning of Oct. 21 but has not entered a plea to the charges.

His lawyer, Chirag Patel, told the court that Brendan may have mental health issues, although he has never received a formal diagnosis, according to The Associated Press.

The defense attorney also said Brendan was suffering from a concussion and a neurological condition known as idiopathic transverse myelitis. The Mayo Clinic describes transverse myelitis as inflammation on both sides of the spinal cord that can damage nerve cell fibers.

He remains in custody without bond.

Authorities Have Not Announced Motive in Helen Haines Crash

Authorities have not identified a motive in the alleged attack. However, investigators are examining every possibility, including whether it may have been politically motivated, CBS News reported.

“We’re examining social media associations,” Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush told reporters, adding that investigators were speaking with “witnesses, friends and colleagues.”

Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn urged the public to take a “moment for us to pause, and to choose to be better” during the Oct. 21 press conference addressing Helen’s injuries.

“We should do what I imagine Helen would be doing if she was not the victim of this terrible attack—reaching out to those who are terribly distressed by what has happened,” Mostyn said, per the BBC.”Most importantly, that we learn or re-learn to exercise our muscle of decency.”

Autopsy Report in New Jersey Mom’s Home Stabbing Released

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A newly released autopsy report has shed additional light on the killing of a new mother who was found fatally stabbed inside her home in an affluent New Jersey community, deepening the mystery surrounding the case.

Investigators say Brooke Hanlon, 35, was killed at her home on Pottersville Road in Chester, New Jersey. She is survived by her 1-year-old daughter. Her husband, Conor Hanlon, has publicly denied any role in her death.

Morris County Medical Examiner Dr. Di Wang performed the autopsy on June 7, one day after Hanlon was discovered dead. The examination identified “sharp force injuries” as the cause of death.

brooke hanlon was found murdered in her new jersey home police say

Brooke Hanlon was found stabbed to death inside her Morris County, New Jersey, home. Police have yet to name a possible suspect. (LinkedIn, Facebook/Meta)

The report, which is heavily redacted, states that representatives of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Chester Police Department were “present” during the examination.

 

split image shows Brooke and friend Jennifer posing for two separate photos

Brooke Hanlon’s former best friend and Boston roommate, Jennifer Payne, remembers the relationship between the slain New Jersey therapist and her husband, Conor Hanlon. (Jessica Payne)

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has not announced any arrests or identified a person of interest as the investigation continues.

Jennifer Payne, who met Hanlon in graduate school and once shared a home with her, previously told News Media, “Honestly, it’s been confusing, heartbreaking and incredibly frustrating,” as investigators have provided few updates.

Payne also gave News Media exclusive photographs showing the two friends during their years in Boston and afterward.

Home of murdered NJ therapist, Brooke Hanlon

Exterior view of the home where the murdered body of Brooke Hanlon was found in early June with multiple stab wounds to the torso, Chester Township, N.J., Monday, July 6, 2026. (Rashid Umar Abbasi for News Media)

According to a 911 call obtained by News Media, Hanlon’s husband was the first to find her unresponsive. During the distressed call, he told the operator there was “a laceration” on his wife’s body while being instructed to perform CPR.

Murdered New Jersey therapist, Brooke Hanlon's husband, Conor Hanlon

Conor Hanlon leaves a residence in Massachusetts on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Hanlon is the widower of Brooke Hanlon, who was found dead in their home in New Jersey in June. (Rashid Umar Abbasi for News Media)

Months after the killing, neighbors on Pottersville Road told News Media that Hanlon had been regularly returning to the Chester property and staying there overnight. He had previously been dividing his time between New Jersey and the Boston area, where his family lives.

Authorities have not said whether investigators found or recovered a weapon at the home.

image shows cars parked outside a home

A neighbor snapped a photo of the white Volvo SUV belonging to Conor Hanlon seen parked outside his Chester, New Jersey home on August 14. (News Media)

Hanlon’s family previously told News Media, “We have full and unwavering confidence in the investigative efforts of law enforcement.”

Murderer at Center of Landmark Double Jeopardy Case Makes Fourth Bid for Release

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William Dunlop, the first killer imprisoned after a landmark change to the 800-year-old double jeopardy rule, has acknowledged that he might have killed or seriously injured someone else if his victim’s mother had not fought to reopen the case.

Known as Billy, the 63-year-old began his fourth parole application on Wednesday, seeking a transfer to an open prison and eventual consideration for release.

Dunlop strangled Julie Hogg at her home in Billingham, County Durham, in 1989 before concealing her mutilated remains behind a bath panel.

Her mother, Ann Ming, found the body more than two months after the 22-year-old’s death.

Miss Hogg, a pizza delivery driver and mother to three-year-old Kevin, had rejected Dunlop after he left a rugby party. Prosecutors said he then subjected her to a violent sexual assault before killing her.

The prosecution described the attack as “premeditated and truly horrendous”.

Dunlop was charged with murder, but two juries were unable to reach a verdict in 1991. He was subsequently acquitted under the double jeopardy rules then in force.

Seven years later, he was sentenced to seven years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm to another partner.

During that sentence, Dunlop told a prison officer that he had killed Miss Hogg. He later admitted that he had lied during his original trial and received an additional six-year sentence.

Billy Dunlop was jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years in 2006 for the murder of Julie Hogg in 1989

Billy Dunlop received a life sentence with a minimum term of 17 years in 2006 for Julie Hogg’s 1989 murder

Miss Hogg was just 22 when she was murdered and her body was hidden behind a bath panel

Julie Hogg was 22 when she was killed, and her body was concealed behind a bath panel

At the time, Dunlop assumed he could not face a second prosecution because double jeopardy prevented anyone acquitted of an offence from being tried again for the same crime.

That changed after Mrs Ming spent 15 years campaigning for reform. Following Dunlop’s confession, he became the first person prosecuted under the new legislation in 2006.

He pleaded guilty to murder and was given a life sentence, with a minimum of 17 years behind bars.

Mrs Ming’s fight to change the law was later dramatised in the four-part ITV series I Fought the Law, which starred Sheridan Smith.

During his parole hearing yesterday, just the 10th such hearing to be held in public, Dunlop admitted that he might have gone on to kill again or commit serious violence had he not been stopped.

Panel member Zaiada Bibi asked whether he regretted confessing. Dunlop replied: “No, no, without a doubt, no.”

He said he had previously thanked Mrs Ming for pursuing the legal campaign, adding: “I’ve not hurt anybody else – by me being in prison all this time I’ve not hurt anybody.”

Asked whether he believed he would have committed another murder or serious act of violence, Dunlop said: “I would say yes because that’s what my life was.”

He also told the hearing that he would never have admitted killing Miss Hogg had the double jeopardy law remained unchanged.

Actress Sheridan Smith, who played Miss Hogg's mother Ann Ming in the ITV drama I Fought the Law

Actress Sheridan Smith, who played Miss Hogg’s mother Ann Ming in the ITV drama I Fought the Law 

‘I would have tried to carry on suppressing it,’ he said.

Dunlop appeared via videolink to the International Dispute and Resolution Centre in London from an unnamed prison with his back to the camera, refusing to show his face.

The Parole Board panel of three, headed by retired judge Nicholas Coleman, was meeting him in the prison. 

Dunlop told the panel he could now ‘get’ the feelings of Miss Hogg’s family as he had recently lost his own son.

On whether he considers himself a risk to the public, he said: ‘No, I’m more frightened of them than they should be of me – I’m more concerned about people finding out where I am and causing me harm… I don’t want to cause anybody any harm.’

A prison psychologist and an independent psychologist have agreed that Dunlop should be released after finding a low risk of violence, increasing to moderate in the community.

Miss Hogg’s son, Kevin, told the hearing: ‘I can say categorically that time isn’t the great healer it’s purported to be.

‘As the years pass, the pain of losing my mother to this murder remains acute.’

The hearing continues.