49 m. ago Asian shares are mostly lower following Wall Street's pause from its feverish rally

Asian shares have mostly retreated, tracking Wall Street’s pause after U.S. stocks and even the price of gold pulled back from record highs following torrid runs

Politics

54 m. ago Andy Burnham reveals policing protests 'every weekend' has left GMP with a £2m blackhole

'We are increasingly dealing with a level of protest and activity in the city that presents real challenges'

Events

66 m. ago The north west road trip named one of the UK's best autumn drives

It has breathtaking views and takes in stunning autumnal scenery

Transport

68 m. ago Top doughnut shop and café to join 'best' bakery scene with first Manchester opening

'I consider the bakery scene in Manchester to be the best in the UK'

Politics

68 m. ago Manchester among major UK cities where 'buying a home is now cheaper than renting'

Owning a home with just a 5 per cent deposit could be more affordable in these nine areas

Society

69 m. ago More ANPR cameras on ring road in Greater Manchester borough to target 'persistent speeders'

The cameras on the A58 will record 'all vehicle speeds and number plate data'

Sport

73 m. ago Two dead as severe weather brings down trees and powerlines in Tasmania

Severe weather warnings have also been issued for Victoria, southern New South Wales and parts of South AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo people have died, a hospital has been damaged and thousands of properties left without power in Tasmania, as severe winds buffet Australia’s south-east.Weather warnings were also in place on Friday afternoon in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia as the weather system moved towards the country’s east coast. Continue reading...

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73 m. ago I saw desperation at the Tory conference – but all traditional parties may be in this position soon | Andy Beckett

The feeling of crisis in Manchester also afflicts Labour and the Lib Dems. It leaves voters facing a dangerously unstable political orderMuch of democratic politics is about getting people’s attention. That’s a particular problem for struggling, less-than-compelling leaders. The further your party falls in the polls, the larger the temptation to launch dramatic, supposedly transformational policies. It’s like speaking more and more loudly to someone who has stopped listening.Thus this week’s Conservative conference in Manchester, with the party at historic lows in the polls, featured a frenzy of policy announcements, on once-successful Tory themes such as tax cuts, law and order, welfare and immigration, that were often made to half-empty rooms. Expanses of blue carpet had been installed in the huge, barn-like convention centre – as if to reassure delegates that the party still had an identity – yet much of the time they were eerily deserted. The Conservatives, famed and feared for ...

Politics

73 m. ago Torture, blackmail, extortion: the dangers of queer online dating in Ghana

Attacks against the LGBTQ+ community have increased as criminals – who use social platforms to lure victims – are emboldened by openly homophobic politiciansWhen a friend introduced Delali* to the dating app Grindr, she was wary. The 25-year-old Ghanaian-Nigerian chef knew online dating in Accra, Ghana’s capital, was treacherous for transgender women. Despite this, she decided to create a profile in February 2019. Messages started flooding in. One man caught her attention and they decided to meet up.At the meeting place, he led her to a secluded building. Inside a room lit by a blue light, he locked the door. She sat, nervously waiting for him to make the first move. Suddenly, two people with torches appeared out of nowhere, filming her. “It felt like I was in a dream,” she says, recalling the realisation that something terrible was about to happen. Continue reading...

Politics

74 m. ago William’s emotional talk about suicide with mother who lost baby son and husband

The prince was filmed in conversation with campaigner Rhian Mannings to mark the launch of a new National Suicide Prevention Network.

Politics

74 m. ago Ricky Hatton's staggering fortune and who is set to inherit what from boxer after death

Ricky Hatton will be laid to rest on Friday when his funeral takes place in Manchester, with reports indicating who will inherit his vast fortune following his sudden death

Sport

74 m. ago Rangers fans won't want to hear this about manager situation but I'm telling them the truth – Barry Ferguson

The search for Russell Martin's successor us ramping up after a nightmare start to the season

Politics

74 m. ago Man City player ratings with five 8/10s as Donnarumma and Khusanov drive change

Manchester City player ratings for the season so far including a perfect score for Erling Haaland after a terrific start to the campaign

Sport

74 m. ago Man United latest: Duo to replace Ruben Amorim named as Turki Al

Manchester United news as Turki Al-Sheikh makes a surprise takeover claim and Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have their say on the managerial situation

Politics

74 m. ago Wills breaks down in tears speaking to brave mum whose husband took his own life just 5 days after death of their son

PRINCE William broke down in tears while speaking to a brave mum whose husband took his own life just five days after the death of their son. The royal got emotional while paying a visit to Rhian Mannings, where she opened up about her husband's death while the pair spoke about suicide prevention. After being...

Events

74 m. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe determined 'to get back to the top' despite ongoing Man Utd woes

Manchester United are going through something of a rough patch but one of INEOS' top sporting stars has tipped Sir Jim Ratcliffe to get back to the top

Politics

1 hour ago What time Ricky Hatton's funeral is today and where it is taking place

The former boxing world champion will be laid to rest on Friday

Politics

1 hour ago Next's £10 cardigan in 'rich' autumnal colour is the perfect alternative to black knits

"Lightweight fine knit cardigans that can be worn over anything that you prefer, vest tops , dresses , T-shirts or blouses"

Economics

1 hour ago Nine places you will be able to watch Ricky Hatton's funeral procession across Greater Manchester

Members of the public are invited to line the route and pay their respects to the boxing legend

Politics

2 h. ago ‘It’s like fencing with a close friend. Terrifying in a lovely way’: Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton on taking a gamble with their new drama

The actors star in Edward Berger’s woozy casino film Ballad of a Small Player. Amid the opulence of a Macau hotel, they talk risk, addiction and Fabergé eggsOn a humid morning in Macau, a blue-and-orange phoenix embellished with more than 60,000 flowers is hatching from an enormous pink Fabergé egg in the lobby of the Wynn Palace hotel. The haughty bird basks in the attention of onlookers as it rotates on a diamond-encrusted perch to the triumphant sound of clarions, before returning to its shell. Chancing upon this spectacle, you think to yourself, “How lucky that I was passing at that precise moment!” Stick around and you will be disabused of your sense of good fortune: the hatching occurs every 15 minutes without fail.It is summer 2024, and Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton are guests here while shooting Ballad of a Small Player, directed by Edward Berger (Conclave) and based on Lawrence Osborne’s clammy 2014 novel about ghosts, guilt and gambling. Farrell plays Brendan Reilly, an ...

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