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New photographs showing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang alongside Huang Le, the Chinese businesswoman alleged by US authorities to be a Chinese intelligence asset, have emerged as President Donald Trump defended the technology boss as an “honorable guy”. The images show Ms Huang and Mr Huang sitting together, smiling, raising wine glasses in a toast and appearing close to one another. Their date and location are unclear, although they reportedly include pictures taken in Shanghai, California and Hong Kong. The photographs were posted on Ms Huang’s WeChat account, which has since been disabled. The pair were also pictured together at…

Investors have increased the odds of a half-point interest rate increase by the US Federal Reserve after a rise in core consumer prices exceeded expectations. The inflation reading met the threshold set by Fed official Waller for considering a larger rate increase, prompting markets to reassess the likely scale of the central bank’s next move. The development leaves Fed officials with the option of a half-point hike as policymakers respond to stronger-than-expected underlying inflation.

Harry Richardson has offered fans three words of reassurance over the divisive Larry and Marian storyline in season four of The Gilded Age: “Hang in there.” The comment came after the first two episodes of the new season featured an intimate night between Larry (Richardson) and Marian (Louisa Jacobson), whose relationship has been on and off and who are not married. The storyline has prompted criticism from viewers, particularly over Marian’s continuing anxiety about the possibility of being ruined and her decision to turn down Larry’s request to marry him again in the second episode. Jacobson addressed the reaction in…

Arsenal are weighing up a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as Mikel Arteta considers adding pace and creativity to his attack during the January transfer window. The 20-year-old Frenchman has reportedly emerged as a leading target after making a strong impression in the Premier League. A report in The Independent says Arsenal have identified Kroupi as a potential addition to their forward line. Arsenal interest in Eli Junior Kroupi grows Arteta is understood to be looking for an attacker capable of carrying the ball quickly into dangerous areas while also operating effectively in tight spaces. Kroupi’s versatility could…

The fallout from the 2022 US midterm election was examined by University of San Francisco professor Stephen Zunes during an appearance on KTVU’s Mornings on 2. The political scientist discussed why Democrats performed more strongly than expected, despite forecasts of a sweeping Republican victory. The party retained control of the Senate, while Republicans secured only a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. Among the factors linked to the result were stronger-than-anticipated turnout among younger voters and the prominence of abortion rights following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Research by Tufts University’s Center for Information and…

Harness Racing Victoria claims it was shortchanged by as much as $100 million in a Victorian Government land deal that transferred a 93-hectare site in Melton to the state in return for clearing an $86 million debt. The property, which includes Melton Entertainment Park, has since been valued at up to $200 million. It remains undeveloped despite its location near Melton and Cobblebank railway stations, a new hospital site and rapidly expanding western suburbs. Harness Racing Victoria wants control of the land restored so it can use its value to secure the future of the sport, which has been under…

The Polly Tea Rooms in Marlborough, Wiltshire, has closed after 114 years, with its owner blaming “relentless tax rises” and higher minimum wages for making it impossible to continue trading. The historic High Street business, founded in 1912, was a popular destination for generations of Marlborough College pupils, tourists and local residents. Customers were told of the closure by a notice placed on the door on Monday. It said the decision followed “relentless tax rises and minimum wage increases all at a time when there is an ongoing cost of living crisis affecting our customers’ ability to eat out”. The…

House manager services are emerging as a solution for dual-income families struggling with the planning, errands and organisation required to keep a home running. Sage Haus, founded by former tech sales worker Kelly Hubbell, helps parents hire professionals to take on that work. Hubbell began looking for help after calculating that household management was taking up 23 hours of her week, despite both of her children attending daycare. She found that much of the burden came not from completing chores, but from anticipating and organising them. “I just thought, wouldn’t it be awesome if I could clone myself?” she said.…

Dustin Hoffman has addressed sexual misconduct allegations made against him during the #MeToo movement, acknowledging that he may have made women uncomfortable while denying that he crossed the line into misconduct. The Oscar-winning actor discusses the claims in his new memoir, Look at Me, released on Tuesday. He writes that his behaviour was not always appropriate, particularly earlier in his life. “I’m sure it’s true that in my life, especially forty years ago, I made some women uncomfortable,” Hoffman writes, while arguing that the meaning of feeling uncomfortable can differ from person to person. He adds: “What is crass and…

Chelsea Women will face BK Häcken Women in the Women’s Champions League at Bravida Arena on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The fixture is scheduled to begin at 5.45pm.