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Liverpool could sell Federico Chiesa already in January

Liverpool could cut their losses on Federico Chiesa as early as the January transfer window after a difficult start to the Italian’s career in England.


Tuition fees could rise again – as universities warn hike is not enough

The first increase in eight years will leave little change from increase in employers' national insurance, universities claim


Global leaders congratulate Trump, but his victory looks set to roil the world -- again

LONDON (AP) — The verdict of U.S. voters was more decisive than most pundits and analysts had predicted. Now the world waits to see whether the election of Donald Trump as president is as destabilizing many American allies fear. Trump secured victory Wednesday after surpassing the 270 electoral college votes needed to win. In a victory speech before the official declaration, he vowed to “put our country first” and bring about a “golden age” for...


Liverpool condense Salah heir list to two names as Slot offers great response to ‘irreplaceable’ claims

Slot has offered a brilliant response to claims Salah is irreplaceable were he to leave Liverpool after a report claimed the Reds had shortlisted two players as his successor


NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope sees 'knots' blasting from nearby black hole jets

A fresh analysis of decades-old X-ray black hole jet data has revealed bright, lumpy features with mysterious speed changes.


Secret court cases brought against vulnerable people not in public interest, says justice minister

Secret court cases have been brought against members of the public without being in the public interest, the justice minister has indicated. Heidi Alexander announced on Tuesday that she would be summoning prosecutors to tell them they should only go ahead with cases after considering whether it served a wider public good. They include the Driver a...


What could UK merger between Vodafone and Three mean for customers?

The competition watchdog has said it could give the proposed £15bn merger between the telecoms companies Vodafone and Three the green light, provided they agree to certain conditions. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been looking into the deal to protect customers from price rises to their mobile tariffs and to make sure competition in the telecoms market is not reduced. We take a look at what the tie-up between the UK’s third and...


How the great cycling boom collapsed

When Donna Wright shelled out £1,500 for a stationary Peloton bike in 2021 as the pandemic raged on, she was following in the slipstream of a global sporting phenomenon. The Ipswich-based businesswoman was joining Joe Biden and A-listers such as Venus Williams and Alicia Keys, who took to Instagram to extol the virtues of sweating at home while the...


Donald Trump declares election victory as he hails ‘golden age’ for America

Donald Trump declares election victory as he hails ‘golden age’ for America -


Sven Nys cheers: why heavily protected Thibau flies on "innovative" lime-green bike (with chain issues)

Sven Nys is running around in good spirits these days. The cyclo-cross legend saw his son Thibau become European champion in the field last Sunday, and his team, Baloise Trek Lions, is having an excellent season anyway, on a more than eye-catching lime-green bike. The fact that top talent David Haverdings missed out on a European Championship title in the U23 due to a broken chain is even put in a positive light during a lengthy interview with...


2024 ATP Finals: The eight Turin qualifiers are set as Novak Djokovic withdraws

Casper Ruud, Alex de Minaur and Andrey Rublev have all qualified for Turin.


AstraZeneca shares crash 8.4% as China probe widens: Beijing steps up fraud investigation

In a blow to boss Pascal Soriot (pictured) , Astra saw £14.4bn wiped off its value after Chinese media said dozens of managers were implicated in a scandal.


Benjamin Mendy wins legal fight with Man City over unpaid wages

Benjamin Mendy wins legal fight with Man City over unpaid wages - Benjamin Mendy accused Manchester City of unfairly withholding his wages


Eurostar given fresh reprimand over ‘misleading’ £39 fare ads

Eurostar given fresh reprimand over ‘misleading’ £39 fare ads - Eurostar exaggerated the availability of £39 fares between London and Amsterdam and Brussels, the Advertising Standards Authority found


The chefs who are working hard for the tragedy in Valencia and where to donate to help them

“There is still a lack of water and food.” Six days after Dana hit the Valencian Community, leaving destroyed infrastructure and a still unconfirmed number of fatalities and missing persons in its wake, this (unfortunately) continues to be the most repeated phrase by the victims. With the organized people, removing mud with picks and shovels from t...


Pentagon confirms deployment of North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, but with nuance

At least 10,000 North Korean troops have been spotted in the Kursk region, although there is no confirmation that they have been involved in combat operations, states Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon's press secretary. According to him, due to a reassessment of new data by the Pentagon, the overall estimate of North Korean troop presence in Russia...


Met Office confirms Bonfire Night 2024 weather forecast

Good news for everyone hoping to celebrate Bonfire Night this evening.


Ruben Amorim responds to Viktor Gyokeres Manchester United transfer link

Will Gyokeres follow Amorim to Old Trafford?


Edu tried to sign Barcelona superstar before Arsenal exit with talks held

Arsenal have lost influential sporting director Edu Gaspar in what is terrible news for Mikel Arteta and the Gunners.


The final chapter in Pidcock saga? INEOS also loses sports director Cummings

The transformation of INEOS Grenadiers is ongoing. After conducting a staff overhaul, Steve Cummings is also leaving the British team. Cycling journalist Daniel Benson reported that the sports director left the formation after four years. The 43-year-old Cummings' departure had been in the air for a while. His last job with INEOS Grenadiers was the Criterium du Dauphiné in the summer. He did not attend the Tour de France, after which speculation...


Lancashire dairy lost £10m before being rescued by German giant Muller

Yew Tree Dairy has reported a pre-tax loss of £10.2m for the 12 months to 31 March, 2024, after the business made a pre-tax profit of £5.5m in the prior 12 months


Prince’s sister, singer Tyka Nelson, dies aged 64

Prince’s sister, singer Tyka Nelson, dies aged 64 - ‘She had her own mind. She’s in a better place,’ Nelson’s half-sister Sharon Nelson said


Wetherspoons boss flags major price increases post-Budget, despite strong sales

The pub sector's lobby group, the British Beer and Pub Association, has warned of a "tsunami" of cost increases and a £310m bill following the budget


What does a second Trump presidency mean for the UK?

What does a second Trump presidency mean for the UK? - The economy and the approach to the conflict in Ukraine could risk diplomatic headaches for the UK.


Emily Maitlis eviscerates Boris Johnson in ‘cathartic’ 2024 US election night takedown

Emily Maitlis eviscerates Boris Johnson in ‘cathartic’ 2024 US election night takedown - Former UK prime minister was left squirming as Maitlis asked him ‘to account’ for his actions


Asda axes jobs and orders staff back to the office three days a week

Asda is ordering staff back to the office at least three days a week, while also cutting jobs in an attempt to halt the supermarket’s decline. The retail giant announced the change in an internal email on Tuesday, which will apply to more than 5,000 head office workers across three different locations in Leeds and Leicester. It comes just weeks aft...


North Korea has made a big mistake

North Korea has announced the successful first test of its newest intercontinental ballistic missile, calling it the "most powerful missile in the world." However, experts in the field suggest that this new weapon might not be practical for battlefield use due to its excessive size. Last week, North Korea successfully tested this ballistic missile, and its effectiveness was praised. While the North Korean regime considers the Hwasong-19 the...


Mass poultry cull ordered after Yorkshire bird flu outbreak over fears it may jump species

A mass cull of poultry has been ordered after an outbreak of bird flu on a farm in Yorkshire.


TV tonight: a riveting series about solving the mystery of Lord Lucan

Lucan 9pm, BBC Two When he was 11, Neil Berriman discovered his birth mother was Sandra Rivett – the nanny murdered in Lord Lucan’s home in 1974. Lucan vanished that night and was legally declared dead in 1999. But Berriman, now a builder, believes he has found him – and this riveting three-part documentary follows his journey as he attempts to solve the mystery. Hollie Richardson The Repair Shop 8pm, BBC One It’s all about musical mends this...


Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren On Site As Charlie Woods' School Earns Chance To Defend State Title

Charlie Woods and his The Benjamin School teammates did enough to progress in the Class 1A Region 4 tournament at Miami Shores Country Club on Monday


Jeremy Clarkson uses fireworks to confirm Clarkson’s Farm season five

Jeremy Clarkson uses fireworks to confirm Clarkson’s Farm season five - He joked the announcement was bigger than the ‘birth of the baby Jesus’


Viktor Gyokeres scores against Man City in the Champions League; sublime finish to beat Ederson

Sporting Lisbon take on Man City in the Champions League tonight with manager Ruben Amorim getting a taste of what it will be like to compete with Pep Guardiola when he arrives in the Premier League.


Thousands join street protests after Israeli defence minister sacked by Netanyahu

Police in Tel Aviv have used water cannon on protesters demonstrating against the decision to sack Israel's defence minister, Yoav Gallant.


Election takeaways: Trump's decisive victory in a deeply divided nation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation. And in so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president with a felony conviction. The Republican former president won over frustrated voters with bold promises that his fiery brand of America-first economic populism and...


Champions League table: League phase latest standings for 2024-25 season as Liverpool top

Champions League table: League phase latest standings for 2024-25 season as Liverpool top - Reds top of the pile on chastening night for Man City


GTA 6: Live updates as game news to come in Take-Two earnings call

Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two is hosting an earnings call on November 6 at 9.30pm GMT / 4.30pm ET / 1.30pm PT when there will be an update on GTA 6. Fans are hoping there will be news of a second trailer, screenshots or even gameplay footage but at the very least, there will be an official update on the game's release window. GTA 6 is cur...


London Underground chaos with three Tube lines suspended

Follow Metro's live travel coverage.


Dutch and French authorities raid Netflix offices in tax fraud probe

Investigators searched the offices of US streaming giant Netflix in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of an investigation into tax fraud. The raid was part of a probe opened in November 2022, said authorities. French and Dutch authorities raided streaming giant Netflix's offices in Paris and Amsterdam Tuesday as part of a tax fraud probe, a judicial source told AFP. The search of "various locations" in France by specialist financial...


Bird flu detected at Yorkshire farm

Cases of bird flu have been detected at a commercial poultry farm in Yorkshire, the first time the highly infectious virus has been confirmed in chickens in England during the current outbreak. All poultry on the premises near Hornsea in the East Riding will be humanely killed, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said. Au...


Ukraine strikes North Korean soldiers in Russia, Canada will send NASAMS to Ukraine - Monday brief

Ukrainian forces attacked North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia. Meanwhile, Canada announced the transfer of the NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine. Read more about what happened on Monday, November 4. First North Korean troops come under fire in Kursk region The first military personnel from the Democratic People's Republic of Kore...


How Spain beat the G7 giants to top the economic growth table

Following some of Europe’s worst flooding in decades, Spain’s government on Tuesday announced an emergency relief package worth €10.6bn (£8.9bn) to help Valencia and other affected communities recover. The damage in the worst affected areas of the region would rise “well over” €10bn, according to the chairman of commerce for the Valencia region Jos...


When will we know who won the 2024 presidential election? Experts weigh in

When will we know who won the 2024 presidential election? Experts weigh in - Experts walk The Independent through the possible scenarios of when we’ll know whether Trump or Harris has won the race


Argentine journalist delivers big Tottenham news on Romero injury; positive Van de Ven update

The first-choice centre-back pairing suffered foot and hamstring injuries in the respective wins over Aston Villa and Man City and there have been fears over long-term absences


Declan Rice injury update as Mikel Arteta confirms blow for Arsenal star

It never rains but it pours...


Trump vs Harris: Live election 2024 results map as Trump defeats Harris to win presidency

Trump vs Harris: Live election 2024 results map as Trump defeats Harris to win presidency - Follow along for live updates as Donald Trump secures victory after surpassing 270 Electoral College votes in 2024 presidential race


University scraps English literature degree as ‘no longer viable’

Canterbury Christ Church University is scrapping English literature degrees because of a decline in applicants. The university, based in Kent, said the course was “no longer viable in the current climate” and would not be offered from September 2025. Canterbury has a played a significant role in the history of English literature, in Geoffrey Chauce...


Bombshell claim Rishi Sunak's government 'didn't follow law' on revealing scale of UK public finances crisis

Bombshell claim Rishi Sunak's government 'didn't follow law' on revealing scale of UK public finances crisis - The allegation came from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility


Harris campaign give vice president update as Trump edges closer to election victory

Harris campaign give vice president update as Trump edges closer to election victory -


Influencer banned from New York City Marathon after camera crew followed him on e-bikes

Influencer banned from New York City Marathon after camera crew followed him on e-bikes - Matt Choi receives lifetime ban from NYC Marathon after runners complained his camera crew had obstructed the course


Johnny Herbert speaks out on Jos Verstappen’s FIA ‘conflict of interest’ complaints

Johnny Herbert has hit back at Jos Verstappen's complaints.