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Kimberly Guilfoyle has returned to the US after leaving her post as ambassador to Greece and is staying with her former husband, businessman Eric Villency, in Florida, according to people familiar with the situation. Guilfoyle, 57, left the diplomatic role last month following a series of controversies, including a dispute over a text message in which she allegedly asked Trump donor Eric Deters to settle a $100,000 American Express bill. Guilfoyle and her lawyer said the message was generated by artificial intelligence and that Deters owed her the money. Deters has denied the allegations and is suing for defamation. After…

China’s yuan is facing a conflicting dilemma, with the currency described as too weak abroad while remaining too strong at home. The contrast highlights the challenges surrounding the yuan’s position across international and domestic markets.

Vince Neil’s girlfriend, Rain Hannah, has been arrested in Tennessee on suspicion of domestic assault against the Mötley Crüe frontman. Inmate records show that Hannah was booked by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday in connection with a domestic-related assault. She was released the following day after a $5,000 bond was posted. Hannah allegedly assaulted Neil after the pair became involved in an argument. She is also alleged to have damaged items inside his home during the incident. The cause of the dispute has not been disclosed. Neil and Hannah had previously split after he learned of an alleged…

Didier Deschamps has told Manchester United he has no interest in becoming the club’s next manager, according to a report in the Daily Mirror. The France boss was reportedly approached about replacing Michael Carrick, but has turned down the prospect of taking charge at Old Trafford. Deschamps’ decision leaves Manchester United continuing their search for a successor to Carrick.

Stephanie Okechukwu, the 7ft 1in Texas Tech centre recognised as the tallest player in women’s college basketball history, has been granted four years of eligibility by the NCAA. The decision clears the Nigerian-born player to compete for the Lady Raiders after months of uncertainty over her status. She joined Texas Tech in January 2026 but was unable to play during the remainder of last season while the university sought approval of her initial eligibility. Associate coach and general manager Erik DeRoo delivered the news to Okechukwu in a video shared by the team on Wednesday. She was visibly overcome as…

A former Queensland police officer has warned Australians to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a police officer after two men allegedly used fake police credentials to enter a home. CCTV footage captured the pair approaching the Queensland property, with one man wearing what appeared to be a police uniform. A young boy answered the door before the men demanded entry. The intruders fled with a safe and a hard drive and remain on the run. Jules Munro, a former Queensland police officer, said police impersonation was uncommon but urged people not to assume that anyone claiming to…

Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, becoming the city’s next mayor and the first challenger to unseat a sitting mayor since Antonio Villaraigosa defeated James Hahn in 2005. Raman’s victory came as Democrats recorded strong results across the United States on Election Day. Bass conceded on Thursday morning and said she had called Raman to congratulate her. “While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken,” Bass said in a statement. She added that she was committed to ensuring “a smooth and seamless transition”. Bass thanked…

Russell Brand could face further rape charges within weeks after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others at Southwark Crown Court. The Crown Prosecution Service is considering charges relating to two further allegations, including the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl. Detectives have submitted evidence files and appealed for more women to come forward. Brand, 51, was remanded in custody after Mr Justice Bennathan warned that he faced a “lengthy custodial sentence”. He will be sentenced on Monday. The actor and comedian was acquitted of two rapes and one attempted indecent assault. The jury reached its…

Democrats may use their newly acquired power to curb the war in Iran, according to a discussion between NPR host Mary Louise Kelly and Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman. The conversation focused on how the party could deploy that influence, with Bowman examining the potential implications for the conflict.

Asia’s push to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure is increasing the need for resilient undersea cables, with damage to the networks carrying international data capable of disrupting cloud services, financial transactions and supply chains. The warning comes as businesses invest heavily in computing capacity and data centres, while the physical networks connecting them face growing and increasingly unpredictable demands. More than 99% of international data is carried by subsea cables rather than satellites. Recent incidents have highlighted the risks. Cable damage in 2024 caused widespread internet outages across Africa, affecting banks, fintech platforms and cloud-based businesses. Cuts to cables in the…