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Thiago on target as Brentford beat Forest
Evanilson scores again as Bournemouth beat Leeds
Spurs revival continues with victory over 10-man Crystal Palace
Enciso's stunning goal earns Ipswich draw at Hull
Coventry out of bottom three with win over struggling Sunderland
Brighton pick up first away league victory over Man City
Chelsea beat 10-man Man Utd to pile more pressure on Carrick
Canelo Álvarez wins back world title as Houthi attacks cast shadow over Riyadh
Mexican star wins unanimous decision over Mbilli
Álvarez, 36, regains WBC title after Crawford defeat
Mexico’s Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez reclaimed the WBC super-middleweight title with a unanimous-decision victory over the previously unbeaten Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Saturday night.
The fight went ahead at Kingdom Arena despite a week of heightened security concerns in the Saudi capital, where the Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted missiles and drones launched by Iran-aligned Houthi forces. Several events in the kingdom were cancelled or postponed, including the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition.
Continue reading...Atlanta Dream 63-68 Golden State Valkyries: WNBA finals 2026 Game 7 – live reaction
Valkyries defeat Dream in winner-take-all Game 7
Golden State win title in just their second season
Dream 11-10 Valkyries, 2.16, 1st quarter
Atlanta have gone on an 11-2 run to take their first lead of Game 7, with Rhyne Howard’s turnaround fadeaway putting the Dream ahead 11-10 with 2min 16sec remaining in the opening quarter.
Continue reading...Lewis Hamilton storms to his first Ferrari pole at F1 Mexican GP with Antonelli fourth
George Russell second on grid after qualifying
Antonelli well placed as he nears title confirmation
Even as Formula One’s young gun Kimi Antonelli remains on course to claim his first world championship on Sunday it was the veteran, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton who gave a salutary reminder that there is very much fight left in the old dog yet as he claimed a spectacular pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Hamilton delivered a superb lap for Ferrari to secure his first pole for the team and just beat Mercedes’ George Russell into second. World champion in waiting Antonelli was in fourth place but remains in position to close out the title on Sunday, although Hamilton and Russell, who must win the race to have any hope of keeping the fight alive, have at least locked out the front row.
Continue reading...I've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years and can't get a transit visa to fly home
King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Turns to Nets and Rubber Tires for Makeshift Drone Armor
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered both sides to talk and to agree on a proposed briefing schedule on the motion for a temporary restraining order by Saturday evening.
(Image credit: Jen Golbeck)
Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests
Prime minister says shake-up is vital to restore tribunal crippled by years of political disputes
Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed to see through a contested overhaul of the country’s constitutional court, declaring that “in certain matters, there can be no compromise”.
In a prime-time television address on Saturday night, Tusk was defiant, despite overnight protests that saw riot police drafted to protect the court’s building, saying the shake-up was vital to restore a tribunal crippled by years of political disputes.
Continue reading...Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests
Prime minister says shake-up is vital to restore tribunal crippled by years of political disputes
Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed to see through a contested overhaul of the country’s constitutional court, declaring that “in certain matters, there can be no compromise”.
In a prime-time television address on Saturday night, Tusk was defiant, despite overnight protests that saw riot police drafted to protect the court’s building, saying the shake-up was vital to restore a tribunal crippled by years of political disputes.
Continue reading...Election workers describe toll of DOJ threats in court filings
Zion Suzuki horror own goal haunts Aston Villa to hand Fulham a point
Fulham helped cement Jamie Carragher’s argument that Aston Villa will never be Manchester United. No, they know how to grind out a point on a bad day and can go to Barcelona on Tuesday with some confidence.
Villa’s goalkeeper Zion Suzuki dropped Alex Iwobi’s corner over his own goalline to deny Unai Emery’s team a fifth win in six games after Nicolas Jackson’s eighth goal of the season had promised to lift a resurgent Villa back into the top third of the Premier League. Not even John McGinn’s missed penalty had looked set to deny them as they took control in the first period.
Continue reading...Mixed economic forecast weighs heavy ahead of midterms
There was a mixed Halloween bag of economic news this week. GDP growth is up, but so are prices. For now at least, interest rates are staying the same. What does that mean for the midterm elections?
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
Why did this Korean content creator throw a divorce ceremony?
Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe
DC, Virginia file suit to block construction on Trump's proposed arch
Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtually
North Korean Hackers Stole Billions, the F.B.I. Says. It’s Not Their First Heist.
Yaga review – this erotic witchy thriller starring Hudson Williams is a total head-messer
The Heated Rivalry actor plays two people in this genre-bending mystery. And Carrie-Anne Moss is fantastic as a horny author – who might have supernatural powers
Well, here’s an unexpected answer to the question of what Hudson Williams did next: the overnight megastar created by the smash-hit success of Heated Rivalry (hot young men bang each other for seven episodes, emotional connection also glossed, intermittent hockey scenes) appears as two characters in the spooky thriller Yaga.
Williams plays Henry Park, the missing scion of a powerfully rich family in the spooky Canadian coastal town of Whittock, and Henry’s spookily looky-likey roommate Logan, who lives in the Parks’ staffed mansion rent-free in return for helping Henry with his podcasts, parties and possible bisexuality. There is a lot of all three about these days among the young, I’m told. Usually by their podcasts.
Continue reading...This Year, Yet Again, I’m Dressing as Grapes
Why Manipulate the Lines When You Can Just Move People Around?
Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’
4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale
Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter
Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention.
Massive protests sweep Europe over cost of living and strained public services
Are De Zerbi's Spurs finding elusive consistency?
Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward
Michael Carrick insists he will still be in charge of Manchester United against Roma
Defeat against Chelsea extends winless run to nine games
Carrick clinging on to job after club’s worst run since 1988
Michael Carrick insisted he would still be in charge when Manchester United face Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, despite the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. United’s problems mounted as their winless run reached nine games. Carrick is clinging on to his job after overseeing the club’s first such run since 1988 and tried to focus on the next game as he analysed his side’s defending when Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea.
“It’s never a good goal to concede,” he said. “Morgan went through the middle of us and at that point the game was right in the balance. To concede like that was a big moment. I’m just looking forward to getting the boys ready for midweek now.”
Continue reading...Judge dismisses Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit over Epstein birthday card story
‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories
Judge dismisses with prejudice Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal
D.C. and Virginia Join the Fight to Block Trump’s Triumphal Arch. What Happens Next?
Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued the National Park Service and Interior Department on Saturday in a last-minute bid to stop construction on President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch. The Trump Administration has said that construction could begin as early as next week.
The new challenge joins two existing lawsuits against the arch, adding to a series of legal battles testing the limits of Trump’s authority to remake Washington.
Calling the project “flagrantly unlawful,” the lawsuit points to the Commemorative Works Act, which requires Congressional authorization for memorials on federal land in Washington and its environs. The lawsuit also alleges violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, arguing that the Administration failed to adequately assess the project’s effects and consult as required.
Read More: How National Security Became Central to Trump’s D.C. Construction Projects
“In their rush to break ground on the Arch, Defendants have made only half-hearted gestures at complying with these requirements,” the lawsuit filed Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, claims. “Perhaps recognizing that the project is legally indefensible, Defendants have made clear that they will attempt to outrun judicial review.”
“The Commonwealth has a solemn duty and a profound interest in preserving the dignity of this sacred place,” Jones said in a statement to the Washington Post. “We will vigorously litigate to protect its sanctity and honor the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
The Administration argued in a June 17 filing for Lemmon v. Trump—a separate suit filed in February—that Congress already authorized construction at the site in 1925, when it approved plans for Arlington Memorial Bridge that included two monumental columns. Those columns were never built.
In Lemmon, three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian argue that the arch would “block historically significant reciprocal views between” the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The plaintiffs have also argued that the plan requires congressional authorization.
The Arlington County Board then filed its own suit Oct. 8 arguing that the construction would disrupt roads important to emergency services and “significantly and detrimentally” affect Arlington National Cemetery.
In response to those suits, and defending the urgency of the project, Trump announced last month that he had agreed, at the Defense Department’s request, to incorporate a military complex into the planned arch, including facilities for drones and snipers.
In sworn declarations filed Oct. 28, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated the claim that the arch is central to national security.
“The arch is a generational national defense opportunity to mitigate these evolving threats,” Hegseth wrote in his declaration.
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), a federal review panel, is scheduled to consider final approval of the arch’s site and building plans on Nov. 5. The commission includes several Trump appointees, and its chairman has said he plans to support the project, according to the Washington Post.
Interior must also issue its final authorization and publish the required notice. The Administration has told the court that those steps could be completed on Nov. 5, as well, allowing construction to begin that same day.
The Justice Department told the court on Friday that construction could begin immediately once those steps were complete.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, however, seemed skeptical of the rush.
“What’s the harm to the government to wait 3 or 4 months? What’s the rush to put this arch up?” the judge asked at the hearing for Lemmon v. Trump on Friday.
Chutkan observed that the issue was complex. She said that she would consider the plaintiffs' standing over the weekend and rule expeditiously.
TIME has reached out to the White House about the new lawsuit.
What Could These Lawsuits Mean for Trump's Other Renovation Projects?
The triumphal arch is just one of several projects that Trump has introduced in his second term to remake Washington in his image, including the demolition of the White House East Wing and construction of a White House ballroom, the planned 15-month closure and massive overhaul of the historic East Potomac golf course, and plans to restore and rename the Kennedy Center.
In Friday’s hearing, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Robert Stander cited the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in August allowing ballroom construction to continue while litigation proceeded. The majority said the Administration was likely to prevail in arguing that the preservation group had not demonstrated the concrete harm needed to sue.
“It’s the same thing,” Stander said.
Chutkan, however, said that the two legal battles remain distinct in nature.
“The ballroom case differs in significant respects,” she said, pointing to traffic and public safety concerns from plaintiffs in the case.
Chutkan also raised skepticism around the Administration’s justification of national security and pointed out how when Trump announced the arch, its purpose was initially posited as celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. “This is the first time the government has proffered a national security aspect to this case,” she said.
The arch dispute adds to a broader debate over the Administration’s frequent use of national security to justify its policies.
Beyond defending the White House ballroom and triumphal arch on national security grounds, the Trump Administration has invoked national security to justify pausing offshore wind development, barring journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, and exempting oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico from certain Endangered Species Act requirements.
The golf-course litigation raises a related question about congressional authority: Plaintiffs there have also argued that federal law requires Congress’s express authorization to erect structures on federal public grounds in Washington.
For now, the immediate question is whether a court will intervene before construction can begin as early as the coming week.
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter
Ruling ‘with prejudice’ means US president may not amend or refile his lawsuit over his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein
A US judge dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal with prejudice on Saturday, according to a court filing, bringing an end to his legal challenge over the newspaper’s reporting on his alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
The decision follows an earlier dismissal in April that had allowed Trump to revise his complaint. As of Saturday, the case is dismissed with prejudice, meaning the lawsuit cannot be amended or refiled.
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Federal officials investigate fire at beleaguered police department in Mississippi
Man in Belfast charged with possessing explosives and firearms
The 35-year-old was charged after police searched properties in Shankill Road and Edwina Street areas
A man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order after police searched properties in Belfast.
The 35-year-old was charged with offences including two counts of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances, and possession of a prohibited weapon (discharge of electricity or noxious gas).
Continue reading...Man in Belfast charged with possessing explosives and firearms
The 35-year-old was charged after police searched properties in Shankill Road and Edwina Street areas
A man has been charged under the Explosives Act and Firearms Order after police searched properties in Belfast.
The 35-year-old was charged with offences including two counts of possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances, and possession of a prohibited weapon (discharge of electricity or noxious gas).
Continue reading...If Mikel Arteta’s dossier is part of a deliberate strategy, it is a dangerous one for Arsenal | Jonathan Wilson
The manager is not yet in Alex Ferguson and José Mourinho’s league, but his conspiracy theories have reached new levels
English football loves the word “dossier”. It doesn’t love dossiers themselves, of course; they’re for nerds – unless, that is, they’re a “secret dossier”, which have a thrilling redolence of spy dramas, invisible ink and dead drops. Non-secret dossiers, though, are inherently risible: call something a “dossier” in English football and you’re immediately signalling: this is absurd poindextering. Dossiers were preposterous when Don Revie was – imagine the pretension! – drawing up scouting reports on opposing players, and they are preposterous today as Mikel Arteta collates images of rival managers stepping outside their technical area.
Arteta, it should be said, did not use the word “dossier”; rather it was swiftly applied to what he had called “a massive storage of images”. During Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Everton last Saturday, he received his second booking of the season for leaving his technical area. This, it turns out, is another part of the vast conspiracy against Arsenal. Yes, Arteta accepted, he left his technical area (44 times before being booked, according to the former referee Graham Scott), but other managers do it too. “There are managers who have the record in the league, 36 times in 10 minutes [they] leave the touchline – no yellows,” he said. “I am clipping all of that … so if somebody comes to me I can say: ‘I am not in the record yet.’ Somebody else has the record so let’s see. Then it’s 36 yellow cards in 10 minutes for the managers.”
Continue reading...Mexican Grand Prix qualifying: Lewis Hamilton takes pole – as it happened
️ Veteran takes his first Ferrari pole; oldest since 1982
️ Russell on front row; Antonelli down in fifth
Portentous driver countdown time, with Hirakawa in there.
And here are the constructors’ standings:
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