58 m. ago Grandad killed in M60 triple crash tragedy 'brightened lives of everyone'

David Shepherd's family have remembered the 59-year-old dad and grandfather as a man who 'embraced life with a boyish charm' following his death in a three-way car crash

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61 m. ago British IT consultant who 'couldn't bear to live with non Muslims' so flew business class to Syria to fight for Islamist terrorists is jailed for nine years

Isa Giga (pictured), 32 from Hounslow in west London , devastated his family when he told them he was going to Birmingham but instead quit his job and travelled to Syria via Turkey in 2015.

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62 m. ago Pentagon chief announces another US military strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

Pete Hegseth claimed that six ‘narco-terrorists’ onboard craft were killed in night strike in international watersUS politics live – latest updatesThe United States has carried out another military strike against what it claimed was a vessel carrying illegal drugs in the Caribbean, killing six people onboard, the Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, said.In a social media post on Friday morning, Hegseth stated: “The vessel was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling, was transiting along a known narco-trafficking route, and carrying narcotics.” Continue reading...

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62 m. ago ‘Sad day but there is hope’: Sheffield Wednesday fans end boycott with club in administration: football – live

⚽️ Stricken Championship club handed 12-point penalty⚽️ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email DavidNottingham Forest: Following an eight-game winless run under Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest kept their first clean sheet for 21 games in beating Porto 2-0 at the City Ground last night, in the process consigning the Portuguese side to defeat for the first time in 12 matches this season. It’s small wonder Sean Dyche, Postecoglou’s replacement, looked pleased with himself and his players afterwards.“When you are on the side you don’t hear every word, you hear a noise and you know if it’s a positive noise or a negative noise,” he said. “I’m not here to judge or question anything, just deliver what I can to the job. It’s nice when they support you from the off, winning helps. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Politics

66 m. ago Asylum seeker found guilty of stabbing migrant hotel worker to death with screwdriver

The trial heard Majek had been reported to security at the Park Inn hotel in Walsall, where he lived and Rhiannon worked

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85 m. ago Marc Guehi’s representatives ‘meet with Euro giants’ with Crystal Palace star free to negotiate free transfer in JANUARY

MARC GUEHI'S representatives have reportedly met with Bayern Munich chiefs over a free transfer next summer after the player decided to leave Crystal Palace. The England international defender nearly left Selhurst Park in the summer before a deadline day move to Liverpool collapsed. The centre-back remains adamant he wants an exit after manager Oliver Glasner...

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88 m. ago Four Liverpool injury updates, Mohamed Salah 'worry' claim, Ruben Amorim explanation

Liverpool play Brentford on Saturday and Arne Slot has spoken to the press ahead of that match - discussing Mo Salah, injuries and his comments post-Manchester United.

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99 m. ago LIVE updates as part of Manchester city centre building collapses following scaffolding failure during demolition work

Other buildings have reportedly been evacuated following a 'strong earthquake like feeling'

Sport

1 hour ago Next Strictly Come Dancing elimination 'revealed' as star dealt crushing blow

Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal has been dealt a crushing blow ahead of this weekend's live show, as she is currently the favourite to be eliminated

Economics

1 hour ago Wall Street hits record highs after US inflation report fuels interest rate cut hopes – business live

US consumer prices rose by less than expected last month, as markets digest breakdown of trade talks with CanadaUS prices rose at a 3% annual rate in September, slightly beating forecastsNewsflash: Conditions appear to be improving in the UK economy this month.The latest poll of purchasing managers at British firms has found that growth is picking up after the lull in September, partly helped by the resumption of manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover after its recent cyber attack.“October’s flash UK PMI survey brings hope that September was a low point for the economy from which business conditions are starting to improve.Output has picked up, with a particularly welcome return to growth for manufacturing for the first time in over a year accompanied by an upturn in demand for services, notably among consumers. Business confidence has also brightened slightly, job losses have moderated, and inflationary pressures are coming back to levels consistent with the Bank of England’s 2% target...

Economics

1 hour ago Pep Guardiola believes Man City’s Matheus Nunes can be ‘incredible’ right

The Portuguese midfielder has shone in the position for Manchester City this season.

Politics

1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star dealt crushing blow hours before live show

Strictly Come Dancing star Balvinder Sopal has been dealt another crushing blow ahead of this weekend's live show, as she remains the favourite to be eliminated

Economics

2 h. ago Arne Slot gives reason for Mo Salah woes and it's last thing Liverpool fans want to hear

Mohammed Salah has not scored in his last six appearances for Liverpool and was dropped by manager Arne Slot for the Reds' Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt

Politics

2 h. ago What you need to know about brain aneurysms – and how rare they really are

Many people can have a brain aneurysm and never know. But an aneurysm that ruptures and bursts can be fatal

Politics

2 h. ago Ruben Amorim responds to question on Harry Maguire's future at Manchester United

Harry Maguire scored the winner for Man Utd against Liverpool last weekend and he is out of contract in June.

Politics

2 h. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot backs Mohamed Salah to find scoring form again

The Egypt forward has netted only three times this season and was left out against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Economics

2 h. ago Apple fans can snap up the newest Watch Series 11 in rare 39p a day deal

Apple fans looking for the newest device can do so by paying as little as 39p a day through Sky

Economics

2 h. ago Scottish Traditional Music legend's legacy will live on as compositions are gifted to the world

The John M Mason Collection, spanning two volumes and over 600 compositions, is being donated to educational institutions and musical organisations globally.

Politics

2 h. ago Arne Slot stands firm on controversial Ruben Amorim and Man United comments

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was criticised for his comments about Ruben Amorim's tactics during Manchester United's 2-1 win at Anfield last Sunday, but he has insisted they were meant as a compliment

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