7 minutes ago Trump – who is running for president at 78 – says ‘only stupid people’ put old people in top federal roles

Trump is currently the oldest nominee for president in US history and, if elected in November, will be 82 years old when he completes his term

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57 minutes ago Watch: Family of Menendez brothers hold press conference to discuss pending review of life sentences

Watch live as the family of the Menendez brothers holds a press conference on Wednesday (16 October) to discuss the pending review of their life sentences.

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91 minutes ago Liam Payne fans sing his songs at candlelit vigil outside hotel after One Direction star’s death

Fans cried and sang Liam Payne’s songs outside a hotel in Buenos Aires on Thursday, 17 October after the singer died aged 31.

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92 minutes ago Borthwick struggles to cast off shadow of uncertainty after coaching exits | Robert Kitson

Coach could have done with drawing a line under staffing reshuffle but his backroom team still remains up in the airAt first glance it was a low-key sort of day at the stadium formerly known as Twickenham. The weather was unseasonably warm for mid-October and a sleepy fox was snoozing on the porch of a temporary building in the north car park. Inside England duly announced a wholly predictable squad, almost as if Steve Borthwick was doing his best to avoid stealing any of Thomas Tuchel’s thunder.Borthwick also politely knocked back the invitation to pass on any tips to the incoming German – “he has plenty of experience in English sport already” – beyond matter-of-factly quoting the well-known stat about international teams with homegrown coaches doing better in major tournaments. He pre...

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1 hour ago Watch live: Fans light candles outside Liam Payne hotel after One Direction star dies

This live feed shows a crowd gathering outside a hotel in Buenos Aires on Thursday, 17 October after Liam Payne died at the age of 31.

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2 hours ago Eddie Howe 'handed brutal England interview snub' before Thomas Tuchel appointment

Eddie Howe was tipped to be in the running for the England job but the FA decided on former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel to succeed Gareth Southgate, handing him an 18-month deal

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2 hours ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, October 17)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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2 hours ago Scottish farmer questions suitability of 'ancient cattle' introduction after visiting the breed abroad

Farmers have said an extensive list of native breeds in Scotland could do the same job.

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2 hours ago Ministers speed up ‘skills passport’ for workers to move to clean energy jobs

Scottish and UK governments to sign deal on boosting green energy supply chains and infrastructure

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2 hours ago The stunning Victorian pub less than an hour away from Manchester named one of the best in the UK

The popular drinking spot was described as being 'the epitome of what a good pub should be'

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