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Accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon has chosen to give evidence in his double murder trial in Sydney, after the prosecution finalised its case earlier this afternoon .The 31-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024.The Crown's case is that Mr Lamarre-Condon developed an obsessive and jealous infatuation with Mr Baird after a casual romance during parts of 2023 - but he is arguing self defence.

U-S President Donald Trump has backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a day after Democrats won control of both chambers ​of Congress in midterm elections that reflected voter anger over the Iran war.

He's admitted the Iran war and spiking petrol prices are likely to blame for the loss, but says he thinks Secretary Hegseth is doing a very good job.

Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is distancing himself from the Iran war, questioning whether it has been worth it.  

Australia's last Formula One world champion Alan Jones has died at the age of 80, following a short battle with cancer.

He won 12 grand prix across his F1 career, and he and Sir Jack Brabham are the only Australians to be crowned world champion.

Melbourne-born Jones only celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday.

He received an MBE for his services to motor racing, and was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985.