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A cyber attack on French blood banks affected refrigeration monitoring and control systems at several regional facilities, including three where storage units were targeted. The incident did not disrupt blood supplies, according to the French health ministry and the French Blood Establishment (EFS). The attack took place overnight between Sunday and Monday. EFS spokesperson Charley Dubois said staff were alerted to the problems and transferred blood stocks to refrigerators that were not connected to the affected systems. “We have staff round the clock since blood can be needed at any time. They were warned about the problems by alerts and…

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old Democratic Socialist who has called for the abolition of policing, prisons and border enforcement, has been elected to the US House of Representatives in New York. Chevalier secured 87.5 per cent of the vote in the 13th Congressional District, which includes Harlem and the Bronx, defeating Republican challenger Jomo Williams, who received 11.4 per cent. Her victory makes her one of the most prominent socialists in Congress and follows a series of controversial statements and policy positions that have drawn scrutiny during her campaign. Chevalier has previously supported “ending policing full stop” and written that…

Democrats are preparing investigations into Trump administration allies after taking control of both the House and Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections. California Representative Robert Garcia warned Republicans to “LAWYER UP” as Democrats celebrated their victory and looked ahead to exercising control of Congress. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden offered a one-word warning on X: “Subpoenas.” Illinois Representative Delia Ramirez also posted a list of Trump administration officials and close allies she said were in her sights. It included Kristi Noem, Markwayne Mullin, Tom Homan and Greg Bovino. Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey referred to the expected Republican probes in a post on…

Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel is expected to join Real Madrid in January after choosing the Spanish club despite interest from several leading European sides. The 16-year-old attacker has emerged as one of the most highly regarded prospects in United’s academy, although he is yet to make a senior appearance for the club. David Ornstein reported that Gabriel is set to move to the Bernabéu on a long-term contract, subject to FIFA regulations. United attempted to retain the youngster, but he has opted to leave Old Trafford. “JJ Gabriel expected to sign for Real Madrid from Manchester United in Jan.…

Police in Philadelphia are searching for 23-year-old Jamal Pistoria, who is accused of fatally shooting a woman and assaulting two others during an incident on Monday. Bellaniri Ofelia Hernandez Camilo, 34, was found with gunshot wounds at a property in the 6300 block of Stenton Avenue after officers were called at about 2pm, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Camilo, who was from New York City, was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Centre by police but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Two other women, aged 33 and 44, were also allegedly assaulted during the incident. Police have not released further…

Opposition to immigration has reached its highest level in more than a decade in Australia, with a new survey showing the backlash is increasingly concentrated among supporters of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. The Scanlon Foundation’s latest report, produced with the Australian National University, found that 59 per cent of Australians believe immigration levels are too high. That compares with 52 per cent last year and 33 per cent in 2023. The survey of more than 10,000 people also recorded a decline in support for multiculturalism, amid weaker trust in government and political institutions and growing financial pressure. The proportion…

Spain’s Transport Minister Oscar Puente has resigned following the country’s second deadly train crash in a year. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appointed Carlos Cuerpo, the first deputy prime minister, as interim transport minister. The ministerial change comes in the wake of the latest fatal rail disaster, with Puente stepping down after the second such crash in 12 months.

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan US Senate election, defeating Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed said the result represented a mandate to take on affordability and Trumpism.

US midterm election results are unlikely to ease higher borrowing costs, finance chiefs have been warned, as companies prepare for continued volatility, fiscal uncertainty and increased scrutiny of artificial intelligence investment. Democrats’ victory in both chambers of Congress could bring closer examination of AI projects and data-centre development. But Josh Putnam, EY-Parthenon’s global and Americas corporate finance leader, said the broader financing pressures facing businesses extended beyond the political result. “CFOs should go into 2027 expecting sustained higher borrowing costs,” Mr Putnam said. He pointed to growing deficits, strong demand for capital, fluctuating inflation and policy uncertainty as factors likely…

Sombr chipped a tooth during a concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, after taking a sip from a water bottle on stage. The singer was performing on Tuesday evening when he told the audience what had happened. He pointed towards the damaged tooth, although footage from the show does not capture the moment it broke. The incident was partly recorded on video, showing Sombr explaining the mishap to the crowd during the performance. It is not the first time the singer has suffered a chipped tooth while performing. During a 2025 show in Brooklyn, New York, he told the audience that he…