68 m. ago US airstrike on ‘drug boat’ kills six as aircraft carrier sent to South America

Pete Hegseth claims six ‘narco-terrorists’ killed in Caribbean as US military conducts 10th strike US politics live – latest updatesThe United States has carried out another military strike against a boat it claims was carrying illegal drugs in the Caribbean, killing six people onboard, the Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, said on Friday morning.Later on Friday, the Pentagon said that an aircraft carrier was being moved to waters off South America, as part of the administration’s stated campaign to combat drug trafficking. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago 'No risk' to public despite building collapse, says developer

Alberton House off Bridge Street was being demolished but part of it collapsed this afternoon, with scaffolding crashing into the River Irwell

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84 m. ago Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

US House minority leader ends four-month standoff that had left Democratic nominee without powerful backingHouse minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said on Friday that he is endorsing Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, ending a four-month standoff that left the Democratic nominee without the backing of one of the party’s most powerful figures until the day before early voting begins.The announcement arrives after months of pressure from progressives in Congress and after the top Democrat has been repeatedly grilled by reporters about his reluctance to support his party’s candidate. Continue reading...

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87 m. ago EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for draw on Friday, October 24

Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw

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1 hour ago James Tavernier chastised for Rangers rant as blundering skipper told to 'look in the mirror'

The defender was livid after the crisis-hit Light Blues slumped to a dismal 3-0 defeat in Norway

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1 hour ago NFL hands down $315k in fines over Giants’ concussion protocol violations

Giants fined $200k over concussion protocol breachDaboll docked $100k and Skattebo $15k for misconductLeague: violations created ‘perception’ of interferenceThe New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll and running back Cam Skattebo have been fined for violating the NFL’s concussion protocol during an evaluation of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the team’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the league and NFL Players Association announced Friday.The Giants were hit with a $200,000 fine for breaching the protocol, while Daboll was fined $100,000 and Skattebo $15,000 for conduct detrimental to the league. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Footsie races to record high as investors bet on interest rate cuts in US

In a strong end to the week for investors, London's index of blue-chip stocks built on Thursday's previous peak to close 0.7 per cent or 67.05 points higher at 9645.62 on Friday.

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1 hour ago Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades

The government shutdown likely means there won’t be an inflation report next month for the first time in more than seven decades, the White House said Friday, leaving Wall Street and the Federal Reserve without crucial information about consumer prices

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2 h. ago French biathlon star Julia Simon found guilty of theft and credit card fraud

Simon handed three-month suspended sentence and fineOlympic medallist admitted using teammate’s bank cardThe French biathlete Julia Simon was found guilty of theft and credit card fraud and handed a three-month suspended prison sentence by a French court on Friday.Simon was accused of repeatedly using the bank card of her France teammate, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, and that of a French team staff member to make online purchases totalling more than €2,000 (£1,371). Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Max Verstappen's punishment at Mexico GP as Lando Norris branded rival 'dangerous'

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been involved in a number of on-track battles this season, but tensions boiled over during last year's Mexico City Grand Prix

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2 h. ago Bruno Fernandes responds to Manchester United exit links ahead of 300th appearance

The Portuguese was heavily linked with a summer move to the Saudi Pro League, but Ruben Amorim convinced him to stay

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2 h. ago US expands facial recognition technology at borders to track non

New regulation will allow US authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at any point of departureThe US will expand the use of facial recognition technology to track non-citizens entering and leaving the country in order to combat visa overstays and passport fraud, according to a government document published on Friday.A new regulation will allow US border authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at airports, seaports, land crossings and any other point of departure, expanding on an earlier pilot program. Under the regulation, set to take effect on 26 December, US authorities could require the submission of other biometrics, such as fingerprints or DNA, the document said. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Parker and Wardley ready for ‘all or nothing’ rumble with shot at Usyk on the line

Heavyweight clash promises great intrigue as the experienced Parker aims to keep up a hot streak of six wins against the British former white-collar boxerBoxing is in a real slump this year, with few major fights and far less compelling bouts than usual, and so the prospect of a serious and intriguing heavyweight contest between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena brings a measure of relief to the beleaguered business. The winner will almost certainly face Oleksandr Usyk, the world champion, next year. In contrast, the loser is likely to lament the inevitable erosion of the hard-won plaudits he had gained.Danger and risk surround this clash. Parker is on a hot streak since his last defeat, to Joe Joyce, three years ago. The New Zealand veteran, who won the WBO world title in 2016, has been rejuvenated by his switch of trainers to the inspirational Andy Lee. He has won six fights in a row, earning particular acclaim for the poised way in which he crushed Deontay Wilder, Z...

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2 h. ago Surgeons remove up to 100 magnets from New Zealand teenager’s intestines

Boy, 13, swallowed the high-power magnets after apparently buying them from the online retailer TemuA 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed up to 100 high-power magnets he bought online, forcing surgeons to remove tissue from his intestines, doctors said on Friday.After suffering four days of abdominal pain, the unnamed teenager was taken to Tauranga hospital in the North Island. “He disclosed ingesting approximately 80 to 100 5x2mm high-power (neodymium) magnets about one week prior,” said a report by hospital doctors in the New Zealand Medical Journal. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Verstappen has great chance to close F1 gap on happy hunting ground

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and team Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 points in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Loose Women's Coleen Nolan makes promise over future amid 'massive' budget cuts

As ITV make major budget cuts for 2026, Coleen Nolan defended the future of Loose Women's panellists

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2 h. ago Epping hotel asylum seeker jailed for sexual assault freed by mistake

The Sun first reported on Friday that he was meant to be sent to an immigration detention centre to be deported but was freed by mistake.

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2 h. ago Third Time Lucki death overshadows stable's win for Leloopa at Cheltenham

The Fergal O'Brien-trained chaser was pulled up by jockey Jonathan Burke midway through the two-mile handicap chase and sadly could not be saved after a veterinary assessment

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2 h. ago F1 Mexico GP live: Start time and updates with Verstappen out to threaten Norris

Follow live F1 updates from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as the drivers gear up for Friday practice

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