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Britney Spears arrives at the 2010 Los Angeles premiere of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

A representative for Spears said it was “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable” and that change in the former pop star’s life was long overdue.

  • Michaela Towfighi and Ben Sisario

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From being evicted from Graceland over a Presley marriage query, to OJ and an LA ‘apocalypse’, the 90s revealed the fault lines of a changing America -- captured in a driverless ride into the future.

A Presley tale, O.J. and the apocalypse: ’90s harbingers of Trump’s America

From being evicted at Graceland to a driverless ride into the future, a return to LA reveals the fault lines of a changing America.

  • Jake Niall
Bullet holes at the Stockton banquet hall where the party was taking place.

Partygoers had gathered to cut the cake. Then came a popping sound

Patrice Williams thought the balloons had burst at her toddler’s birthday party, but then she saw her friends and family drop to the floor.

  • Sophie Austin and Christopher Weber
A police officer closes off the car park near the scene of the shooting in Stockton, California.

Police plead for tips after California birthday party mass shooting

Three children and an adult were killed in what investigators believe was a “targeted incident”.

  • Sophie Austin and Christopher Weber
Motels have existed for 100 years.

Motels have existed for 100 years. I visited six of the originals

Over the past century, motels have become shorthand for affordable travel both in the US, their country of origin, and in Australia, too.

  • Jamie Lafferty

The Democrat taking the fight to Trump admits, ‘Yes, he’s winning’

California Governor Gavin Newsom says the US president’s autocratic aspirations are gaining momentum, and he hopes Australia doesn’t join the bandwagon.

  • Peter Hartcher
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The Paint the Night parade features vibrant floats and more than 1 million brilliant LED lights.

Seven of Disneyland’s lesser-known, must-do highlights

Think you know Disneyland? These new and lesser-known attractions are worth adding to your ride schedule.

  • Julie Miller
A firefighter battles the Pickett Fire burning in the Aetna Springs area of Napa County, California.
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World in pictures this week, 28th August 2025

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors

Fuzzy was taste-testing ice cream behind the counter of the shop before being startled by police and lumbering into the night.

A bear walked into an ice-cream parlour. The strawberry never had a chance

The black bear, whom the police named Fuzzy, caused little damage but sampled as many flavours as it could get its paws on.

  • Mark Walker
Ana Carvajal competes in the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
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World in pictures this week, August 7, 2025

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors