20 minutes ago Kamala Harris campaign reportedly bracing for tight election amid fears ‘blue wall’ could crumble – US politics live

Vice-president’s team concerned Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvia might not vote as a block for first time since 1988Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsKamala Harris has a significant advantage over Donald Trump among young voters, matching the lead Joe Biden ended up taking in the 2020 election, a new poll finds.The survey from CNBC Generation Lab shows Harris up 20 percentage points with voters aged 18 to 34, with 60% support compared with Trump’s 40%. That’s about the same margin by which Biden won the group four years ago. Continue reading...

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21 minutes ago Revealed: The car makers who now don't sell ANY new diesel models in the UK

Drivers are finding it increasingly difficult to get their hands on new diesel cars as manufacturers have dramatically slashed their availability in Britain.

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23 minutes ago 'Disappointment' as Scottish universities stall in bid to meet SNP target for poorest students

Number of entrants from Scotland’s most deprived areas fell last year for the first time since commitment made

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37 minutes ago Warren Gatland won't repeat World Cup tactic as two stars told it's one of you or the other

Following the defeat to the Argentina 12 months ago, Gatland admitted he perhaps regretted the double openside tactic. Now, it will be one or the other

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39 minutes ago Victoria Taylor: Body of missing mum found in river almost a month after disappearance

34-year-old Victoria Taylor disappeared with her personal belongings close to the River Derwent in Malton on September 30 prompting a huge search for the missing mum

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43 minutes ago 'Perfect for all ages' designer perfume snapped up by Boots shoppers as price slashed by 40% to £35

"I bought this a few months back and IT’S PERFECT. Every woman needs this in her collection not matter the age."

Economics

43 minutes ago Bring on the Vegas glitz! How Roma families are defying their persecutors with bling palaces

Keen to show off their newfound riches, and to kick back at a society that suppressed them, Roma families are filling rural Romania with exuberant symbols of wealth – boasting gilded turrets and gleaming staircases that lead to nowhereIn the village of Hășdat in the heart of rural Romania, geese roam the dusty streets, bonfires burn in back gardens, and the houses are not quite what you would expect. Not at all. One sports a pair of golden Versace Medusa heads and Rolex crown emblems on its tall metal gates, flanked by marble pillars topped with trios of cherubs. They mark the entrance to a compound where a creamy stuccoed pile groans with balconies and plaster mouldings, its roof dripping with ornamental guttering. A group of women stand around a table in its courtyard, plucking feathe...

Society

45 minutes ago Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive

Hockey, squash and diving are among the sports which will not feature.

Sport

48 minutes ago Oasis Edinburgh support: The Verve's Richard Ashcroft confirmed as Oasis support act

The former lead singer of The Verve will support Oasis during their upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates - including Edinburgh.

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49 minutes ago Scottish coastal inn available to book at massive discount with massage included

A guest house that has been described as "lovely" in a popular Scottish coastal resort town can now be booked at a discount of up to 42 per cent — with a free massage included.

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