2 h. ago Canada v Australia: international men’s football friendly – live

Updates as Les Rouges host the Socceroos at Stade SaputoKick off in Montreal is 7.40pm local/10.40am AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailSocceroos: Paul Izzo (gk), Jacob Italiano, Alessandro Circati (capt), Milos Degenek, Cam Burgess, Kye Rowles, Aiden O’Neill, Max Balard, Connor Metcalfe, Nestory Irankunda, Mo Toure.Alessandro Circati take the captain’s armband for a second time in just his eighth international while Paul Izzo is preferred between the posts even with Socceroos stalwart Mat Ryan in the squad. Jacob Italiano is handed a surprise debut at right back after impressing in the Austrian Bundesliga. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘Substantial’ federal layoffs begin as Congress remains deadlocked over funding to end shutdown – live

No official numbers have been announced but treasury, HHS, DHS and education departments among agencies confirming cuts White House announces federal worker layoffs as government shutdown nears third weekAs the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Tennessee plant explosion latest: 19 still missing after deadly blast at military supplier plant rocks community

The ‘massive’ explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems Friday morning

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6 h. ago White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week

AFL-CIO vows to take issue to court as AFSCME union leader warns of ‘devastating effects’ for AmericansUS politics live – latest updatesThe White House announced layoffs of federal workers on Friday, making good on a threat it had made in response to the US government shutdown, which now appears set to stretch into a third straight week.Russell Vought, the director of the White House office of management and budget, wrote on social media that “RIFs have begun”, referring to the government’s reduction-in-force procedure to let employees go. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Trump completes ‘semiannual’ physical before traveling to Middle East

White House had described doctor visit as ‘routine yearly checkup’ although president had annual physical in AprilUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump – the oldest person ever to be elected US president – had what he has described as a “semiannual physical” at the Walter Reed national military medical center on Friday.The visit, which the White House announced earlier this week, comes as Trump is preparing to travel to the Middle East on the heels of a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, described it as a “routine yearly checkup”, although the president had his annual physical in April. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Live Euromillions and Thunderball draw and results for Friday, October 10

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7 h. ago Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, match stream and latest updates

Bafana Bafana out to revive automatic qualification hopes after losing three points through FIFA sanction

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8 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after crucial Super Eagles win

The hosts threatened a late comeback but were eliminated from World Cup contention

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8 h. ago Tennessee plant explosion latest: ‘Multiple people’ dead and at least 12 missing after blast rocks community

The ‘massive’ explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort Friday morning

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8 h. ago Tennessee plant explosion latest: Massive blast kills ‘multiple people’ as emergency crews respond

The ‘massive’ explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort Friday morning

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8 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier latest score, match stream, goal updates, and result

Victor Osimhen is back for the Super Eagles as they seek crucial win in penultimate Group C clash

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9 h. ago EuroMillions results LIVE: Lottery numbers for £25m draw on Friday, October 10

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9 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier latest score, match stream and goal updates

Victor Osimhen is back for the Super Eagles as they seek crucial win in penultimate Group C clash

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9 h. ago Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier latest score, match stream and goal updates

Bafana Bafana out to revive automatic qualification hopes after losing three points through FIFA sanction

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10 h. ago Scarlets v Stormers Live: Score updates, team news and TV channel

The Scarlets take on the Stormers in tonight's United Rugby Championship clash in Llanelli - follow here for all the latest updates

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10 h. ago US government shutdown: Speaker rejects blame over military pay and says Senate Democrats must ‘turn lights back on’– live

Mike Johnson claims separate bill to pay military during shutdown is ‘redundant’ as Republicans double down on blaming Democrats As the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Bafana Bafana out to revive automatic qualification hopes after losing three points through FIFA sanction

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12 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Victor Osimhen is back for the Super Eagles as they seek crucial win in penultimate Group C clash

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