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Manchester United are considering a January move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as Michael Carrick seeks to add more firepower to his squad. The 29-year-old has established himself as a proven Premier League goalscorer at Selhurst Park, while his contract situation could make him an appealing option when the transfer window reopens. Manchester United explore January move for Jean-Philippe Mateta United are assessing experienced forwards who could make an immediate contribution, with Benjamin Šeško currently unavailable. Mateta’s familiarity with English football would reduce the uncertainty involved in recruiting a striker from another league midway through the season. The France…

German Ferreyra told Melbourne City he was leaving to pursue opportunities overseas before signing a three-year contract with cross-border rivals Western Sydney Wanderers. The move means Ferreyra will join City’s rivals after indicating that his next step would take him abroad. Ferreyra’s decision to commit to Western Sydney Wanderers has placed his change of clubs at the centre of the rivalry between the two sides.

The political courtship of Russell Brand by senior Labour figures has come under renewed scrutiny after the comedian was found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults. Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband were among those who embraced Brand’s anti-establishment image, despite a history of controversial behaviour that included the 2008 “Sachsgate” scandal and admissions about his treatment of women in his memoir. Mr Burnham, then Labour’s shadow health secretary, publicly defended Brand in 2014. He tweeted that it was “Depressing to see media mission to discredit someone who stops playing their game and uses celebrity to help others. Keep going…

A technology sell-off has wiped out gains made by hedge funds, prompting some to reduce risk and cut jobs. The losses have increased pressure on investment firms to limit their exposure as market conditions deteriorate. The resulting risk cuts and layoffs underline the impact of the tech sell-off on the hedge fund industry.

Prince William does not want to speak to Prince Harry again, a London-based royal editor has claimed as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex settle into life back in Britain. Bronte Coy, a News Corp royal editor, said she understood that the Prince of Wales had no intention of resuming contact with his brother. “William, at the moment, as far as I know, never wants to speak to his brother again,” Ms Coy said during an episode of The Royal Edit. She also claimed that William and Catherine had “no interest in speaking to them whatsoever”, referring to Harry and…

Wall Street suffered its worst session since April 2025 on Thursday as a sharp technology sell-off wiped out the gains made in the post-midterm election rally. The S&P 500 fell 4.4 per cent, or 334.89 points, to 7,353.73, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 5.5 per cent to 24,315. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1,833 points, a fall of 3.4 per cent. The reversal came just a day after US shares posted their strongest gains in three months, as investors responded positively to the midterm elections. The latest losses more than erased that advance, with all 11 sectors of…

A 28-year-old woman is fighting for her life after a triple stabbing in Dandenong, Melbourne’s south-east, which led to a nearby primary school being placed into lockdown. Emergency services were called to a property in Woodlee Street at about 11.30am on Friday, where they found three people with stab wounds. The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Two men, aged 26 and 35, were also hospitalised in a serious condition. Police believe those involved were known to each other and said they were not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident. “Police are not looking for anyone…

Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from its restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian lawmaker has said, raising questions over how the arrangement will work alongside the US naval blockade. Amir Hayat Moqaddam, deputy chairman of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said vessels from the four countries could pass freely and that US forces were not intercepting them. “Ships from these countries pass freely, and the Americans do not intercept them either,” he told the Iranian Students’ News Agency. Why Iran is allowing the ships through the Strait…

Kim Kardashian has said Ryan Murphy deliberately surrounded her with acclaimed actors on All’s Fair to help her succeed in the Hulu drama. The reality star and actress discussed the decision while appearing on The View alongside co-stars Niecy Nash-Betts and Naomi Watts, as they promoted the show’s second season. Kardashian said Murphy’s casting choices gave her the opportunity to learn from experienced performers, while also providing support as she developed her role. “I think he was intentional in setting me up for success by surrounding me with, like, the best of the best actors in the world that I…

Jamie Gittens is reportedly back on Roma’s list of transfer targets ahead of the January window, with the Chelsea winger facing continued uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old has found regular first-team opportunities difficult to secure since joining Chelsea last season. His limited involvement had already prompted speculation that he could leave during the summer, although Chelsea were understood to be unwilling to sanction a move at that stage. Roma were previously linked with the England Under-21 international, and a report from Gazzetta dello Sport now claims the Serie A club are again considering Gittens as they…