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Joao Pedro has urged Chelsea to adapt quickly after they dropped more points in a draw with Hull, warning that they must improve if they are to compete in the Premier League. The forward scored after Chelsea took the lead on Saturday, but another defensive lapse allowed Hull to recover a result from a match the London side had been expected to win. Chelsea have changed manager and added a number of new players, yet their vulnerability at the back and under pressure remains a concern despite their attacking threat. Joao Pedro calls for Chelsea improvement “We have to adapt…

Hayden Panettiere is believed to have died after taking an oxycodone tablet laced with fentanyl, according to a report citing sources familiar with the investigation into the actress’s death in South Carolina. The reported theory has not been confirmed by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, which is still awaiting toxicology results. Authorities have not formally established a cause or manner of death. Hayden Panettiere death investigation Sources cited by TMZ said Panettiere had a longstanding drug dealer in Los Angeles who allegedly supplied her with black-market prescription medication, including oxycodone. The alleged supplier is now the focus of a Drug…

Electrocution is believed to have caused the deaths of a London-based couple found in a jacuzzi at a holiday villa on Spain’s east coast, according to a family friend. Thomasina Tobin, 51, and her husband Patrick, 48, were discovered in the jacuzzi at the property in Cullera on August 25. Their 14- and 16-year-old children are believed to have alerted local authorities after finding them. Initial postmortem analysis suggested both had suffered cardiopulmonary arrests while in the jacuzzi, with neither death being treated as suspicious. Police had been examining whether faulty suction fittings had trapped the couple. Other possibilities under…

Bruce Balden, one of the original stars of ITV’s Seven Up! documentary series, says he is enjoying retirement more than ever as he reflects on his life in 70 Up. Now 70 and living in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Mr Balden spends his days walking his dogs on the beach, singing in a choir and volunteering with the RNLI. “I start each day walking the dogs on the beach and then I do choir in the evening,” he says. “On a Wednesday, I tend to go to the lifeboat house to do some training.” He adds: “I feel lucky. I’m enjoying life probably…

Tokenised stocks are opening a new front in the brokerage industry after Robinhood placed a version of AMC shares on the blockchain without the company’s permission, prompting a furious public response from AMC’s chief executive. The dispute has highlighted both the potential of blockchain-based trading and the concerns surrounding ownership rights, share backing and investor protection. Robinhood’s chief executive argued that a company issuing shares cannot completely control what investors do with them. Robinhood does not transfer conventional shares directly to customers in this arrangement. It buys batches of stock, creates a tokenised version of each share and offers contracts…

The Hayden Panettiere death investigation is examining whether she unknowingly took an oxycodone tablet containing fentanyl, according to reports citing law enforcement sources familiar with the case. The actress, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, died on 16 August aged 36 after being found unresponsive at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Fentanyl-laced pill theory remains unconfirmed Investigators reportedly believe Ms Panettiere may have taken the tablet on the morning of her death. The theory has not been confirmed, however, with toxicology results still outstanding. It has been alleged that she obtained oxycodone and other prescription drugs on…

Sebastien Pocognoli’s first Scotland squad is set to bring a series of difficult decisions when the new head coach names his selection on Tuesday. The Belgian faces four matches in two weeks in the Nations League later this month, with injuries, retirements and a number of players struggling for regular club football all shaping the debate. Pocognoli has inherited the group that Steve Clarke took to the World Cup in the USA, but the 39-year-old is expected to assess every position as he begins a new era for the national team. Scotland’s goalkeeping problem remains unresolved The identity of Scotland’s…

Bo French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, has been condemned by senior figures in his own party after posting remarks about a racially diverse group of University of Texas supporters celebrating a football victory. French shared a photograph of fans in the stands after Texas defeated Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday, writing on X: “I heard UT graduation this year looked like this. I didn’t believe it. The problem is now obviously far worse than anyone imagined.” He later reposted the image with a further message claiming that social media was exposing how many Americans had been…

A road rage incident on Clyde Road, south-west of Melbourne’s central business district, is being investigated by Victoria Police after an alleged confrontation was captured on camera. William Choi said he filmed the encounter during a grocery trip last Friday, when another motorist allegedly attempted to merge in front of him. He claimed the driver had made an offensive hand gesture before the vehicles stopped at a red light. Footage shows the man opening the passenger door of Mr Choi’s car and shouting: “Why you recording for? Why’d you cut me off like that? You almost hit my car!” Mr…

Hayden Panettiere allegedly took an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl on the day she died, as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the actress’s death in South Carolina. Panettiere, 36, is alleged to have bought several prescription drugs on the black market from a longtime dealer in Los Angeles before travelling to Greenville with her on-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson. Sources cited in reports said she took the drugs with her on the flight and that authorities believe the pill taken on the morning of her death may have been contaminated with fentanyl. No one has been arrested in connection with her…