2 h. ago US government shutdown: White House halts $2.1bn of Chicago transport funding; ‘I don’t have anything to negotiate’, says Mike Johnson – live

Trump aide Russ Vought said hold would affect work to extend and modernize city’s transit lines amid little hope Senate can agree a way out of shutdownUS government shutdown day three: Republicans and Democrats make little progress on dealTrump administration freezes $2.1bn in funds for Chicago transit projectsAs the world waits for Hamas’s response to Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, the US president has issued a new deadline for the militant group of 6pm ET on Sunday.Trump, who on Monday gave Hamas “three or four days” to respond to his ultimatum, said they were being given “one last chance”. He wrote on his Truth Social platform this morning:Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing live: mogul’s children say he is ‘changed man’; prosecutor says he is casting himself as ‘victim’

Combs, who could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July, is expected to address the courtSean ‘Diddy’ Combs expected to speak in courtSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The Guide #211: What the world is watching, from Brazilian telenovelas to superheroes made of red bean paste

In this week’s newsletter: Guardian writers spotlight the much-loved shows in the country they live, including Jamaican breakfast telly, Big Brother Naija and X Factor for Polish pianistsA little while ago the Guide looked at the wave of international post-apocalyptic dramas washing up on our shores, bringing tales of climate catastrophe, violent autocracy and alien invasions from as far afield as Argentina, Nigeria and Korea. As well as revealing just how terrified the whole world is of the prospect of institutional collapse, it also – somewhat more positively – underscored what a globally connected industry TV is in 2025. Streaming networks, satellite channels, YouTube and hooky pirate streams can instantly serve up local content from every continent (Antartica excepted, though I’d love to hear if there’s a penguin mob drama from King George Island that I’ve missed).Still, as intermingled as TV is these days, there are still so many programmes that will probably never reach our sh...

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3 h. ago Trump and White House ramp up racist memes blaming Democrats for shutdown: ‘Dollar Store Obama’

President continues to troll House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries with mariachi jibes as U.S. government remains mired in shutdown with federal jobs and public services at stake

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3 h. ago Harry Potter star calls out access to creative industry as Hogwarts hosts fair

More than 300 pupils from secondary schools across the UK were given the chance to meet stars including Warwick Davis and discover the secrets behind some of cinema's most creative jobs

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3 h. ago Trump issues chilling Gaza ultimatum to Hamas: 'All HELL will break out. This is your final warning'

Trump promised on Truth Social that if the militants did not accept his peace plan that 'all hell' will 'break out against Hamas.'

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4 h. ago AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood explained as Hollywood stars fume 'we're screwed'

The creation of AI "actress" Tilly Norwood has sparked significant backlash after a number of huge Hollywood names branded her existence as "terrifying" and "the end of the industry as we know it"

Culture

4 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in court as sentencing hearing gets under way – live updates

Music mogul, who could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July, pleaded with judge for a ‘second chance’ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘Impressive for a robot’: home care chatbots among AI tools being embraced by Australia’s health system

From GPs using the technology to record consultations to AI ‘detectives’ finding brain lesions on scans, experts say it’s only the beginningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeta Rolls came to expect Aida’s call at 10am each morning.A daily check-in call from an AI voice bot was not part of the service Rolls expected when she signed up for St Vincent’s home care but when they asked her to be part of the trial four months ago, the 79-year-old said yes because she wanted to help. Although, truth be told, her expectations were low. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Netflix's 'grotesque' eight part series is a 'must watch for horror and true crime fans'

Netflix has released the third season of the Ryan Murphy-created anthology series Monster

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6 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced after pleading with judge for ‘second chance’ – live updates

Music mogul could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July; court proceedings to begin at 10am eastern timeSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Detained oil tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ makes shock move

The vessel’s captain has since been charged with refusing to follow instructions from the French navy

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9 h. ago Industry experts share the best supermarket whiskies from Aldi, Tesco and more

From American bourbon to single malt scotch, these are the handpicked bottles to buy

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9 h. ago Gwen Stefani fans are floored after learning singer's age as she celebrates birthday

Gwen Stefani is celebrating her birthday on Friday (October 3) and after 30 years in the music industry, most of her fans simply can't believe how good she looks

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10 h. ago Massive explosion sparks inferno at Chevron oil refinery in Los Angeles

Chevron confirmed no injuries at its El Segundo Refinery

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10 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 October: Index back at record amid IPO cheer, JD Wetherspoon falls on results

London’s IPO market got a double boost today as Princes Group confirmed plans for a listing and trading started in Beauty Tech Group.

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10 h. ago Gwen Stefani fans can't get over her age as she looks younger than ever on birthday

Gwen Stefani is celebrating her 56th birthday today (October 3) and after 30 years in the music industry, music fans simply can't believe how good the star looks

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10 h. ago Cynthia Erivo and Doechii among list of 2025’s most influential fashion figures

The stars join the coveted Business of Fashion’s BoF 500, an annual index of people who are shaping and influencing the global fashion industry.

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10 h. ago List price confusion hides the truth about electric car costs, say experts

RRP comparisons risk misleading drivers as new evidence shows EVs are already at cost parity with petrol

Economics

11 h. ago Tourism bosses welcome possible changes to potential Dumfries and Galloway visitor levy

Industry leaders are now calling for a consultation to be halted while the Scottish Government decides whether to allow local authorities to charge a flat fee.

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