66 minutes ago Elon Musk’s $75m puts him among largest Republican donors – US politics live

The Tesla CEO gave around $75m to his pro-Donald Trump spending group over a period of three monthsUS Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Washington was looking into reports that North Korea was sending troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.Western countries have long accused North Korea of sending weapons to help Russia fight in Ukraine. On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the North was also sending personnel, becoming effectively a participant in the war. Continue reading...

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79 minutes ago Haiti residents fear ‘fate is in God’s hands’ after gang commits worst mass killing in decades

The 3 October rampage in Pont-Sondé has led to entreaties for international support before gangs make their next moveThe killers came under the cover of darkness, stealing across the Artibonite River on an abandoned bridge before marauding through this once-tranquil rural community with automatic rifles and knives.“[They] were like headless chickens, shooting at anyone they saw,” said Louisseul François, a resident of the Haitian town of Pont-Sondé, who somehow survived the slaughter. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Marks & Spencer shoppers plead for more colours of 'incredibly comfy and warm' funnel neck jumper

M&S shoppers say they love a particular £35 funnel neck wool jumper so much, they're pleading with the brand to launch more shade options

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2 hours ago Fabric softner's incredible use to leave key part of your home super clean

TikTok user caitlinandleox shared a handy clip that showed her using diluted Lenor fabric softener to clean her skirting boards and leave her house smelling fresh

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2 hours ago Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry to hear evidence of abuse in state accommodation

Lady Smith, chair of the inquiry, has urged anyone with relevant information to contact the team.

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2 hours ago Film reviews: The Apprentice | Since Yesterday | A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things | The Wild Robot | The Crime is Mine

The Apprentice brilliantly unpicks how, with the help of ruthless New York lawyer Roy Cohn, Donald Trump became the man he is

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2 hours ago ‘Music, friendship, opportunity, freedom’: the rise in clubs and gigs for neurodivergent people

Autistic people and those with ADHD can feel stressed at regular gigs, prompting a wave of carefully tailored new events. But can they cater to incredibly diverse needs?On a grey Sunday in September, windows still manage to let shafts of afternoon light into Hackney music venue EartH Kitchen. People dip in and out of the dancefloor as DJs play pulsing, amorphous dance music, while in the lounge area others cluster around tables to paint landscapes or self-portraits. This is Out of Body Pop, billed as “London’s first neuro-inclusive music event series”.Neurodiverse is the umbrella term for a range of diagnoses and experiences, including but not limited to autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, and which often occur together – it’s estimated that one in seven people in the UK are neurodive...

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3 hours ago Great Britain v New Zealand: America’s Cup 2024 updates from races five and six – live

New Zealand head into today’s races 4-0 up in BarcelonaIneos Britannia desperately needs win race to win sevenWeather report here:Here’s today’s schedule: Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Three bizarre reasons horny young women fantasise about Mr Bean and David Attenborough

EXCLUSIVE: TikTok trends come and go - and this one has certainly piqued the interest of many. Here, we take a look at the 'hear me out cake' phenomena and what the hell it means for Gen Z

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3 hours ago Young men on being Republican in New York: ‘It caused all types of consternation among my friends’

Republicans are few and far between in the city – but America’s young men are increasingly shifting to the right. In photographs and interviews by Paola Chapdelaine, members of young Republican clubs explain how they found their way to the partyRead more from the Guardian’s series on young men and the US electionIn New York City, Republicans are something of a rarity. Only 10% of New Yorkers are Republicans, according to 2021 voter registration data, and the state is polling bright blue for Kamala Harris. But the Republican party has not called it quits.“You live in a blue city, but it’s going red very, very quickly,” Donald Trump claimed at a Bronx rally in May. Step into the suburbs, and Republican candidates have enough momentum to turn multiple House elections – and ultimately, cont...

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