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A leaked Russian government database appears to show that nearly 400,000 Russians have died in the war in Ukraine since the invasion began in 2022. The records, obtained by the Belarusian pro-opposition group Cyber Partisans and the Ukrainian operation Silent Crow, reportedly came from Rosstat, Russia’s federal statistics agency. The groups, both banned in Russia and designated as “extremist organisations” by the authorities, said they had taken extensive data covering the country’s economy, demographics and wartime casualties. More than 392,700 death certificates issued between February 2022 and late August 2026 are said to contain an explicit reference to the war.…

Honda is to invest $3 billion in a new vehicle assembly plant in Ohio, with production due to start in 2029 and more than 2,000 jobs expected to be created. The facility, planned near the Japanese carmaker’s existing operations in Marysville, will have the capacity to build 240,000 vehicles a year. It will be designed to produce petrol-powered cars, electric vehicles and hybrids. The investment is expected to increase Honda’s US light-duty vehicle production capacity to 1.3 million vehicles annually. The company currently operates 12 manufacturing plants in the country, including eight producing engines or light-duty vehicles. Bob Nelson, executive…

Russell Brand could be released after serving seven years of a 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence, despite being handed the lengthy term at court on Monday. The comedian’s conviction and sentencing were discussed in an episode of The Low Down, a programme produced by TMZ and the New York Post. The discussion examined the possibility that Brand’s time behind bars could be considerably shorter than the sentence imposed. Harvey said Brand may be eligible for release after seven years. However, his legal troubles may not be over, with authorities in the UK investigating two additional rape allegations. The judge delivered a severe…

Aberdeen have sacked Stephen Robinson after a poor run left the club 11th in the Scottish Premiership. The decision follows Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Hibernian, Aberdeen’s fourth league loss in five matches. The Dons have now been beaten in seven of their 12 Premiership games this season. Supporters at Pittodrie called for Robinson to leave during the Hibernian defeat. The 51-year-old admitted the display had not been good enough but said he would continue in the job unless told otherwise. Aberdeen were also knocked out of the Scottish League Cup by Rangers, losing 1-0 in the semi-final. Aberdeen begin search…

A broken ankle and the use of a false name at a Dallas hospital helped police identify the man accused of shooting seven people in the Deep Ellum entertainment district on Halloween night. David Dashaun Yancy surrendered to the Dallas Police Fugitive Unit on 4 November, after seeing footage of himself on the television programme Trackdown. He was arrested at an apartment in Garland and remains in custody. The shooting happened shortly after 1am on 1 November at 2626 Main Street, where crowds had gathered to celebrate Halloween. Seven people were wounded, although their injuries were not considered life-threatening. Deep…

A Perth gunman who shot dead a mother and daughter before taking his own life had become fixated on the breakdown of his marriage, an inquest has heard. Mark James Bombara, 63, killed Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her 18-year-old daughter, Gretl, at their home on May 24, 2024. He then died by suicide. The deaths are being examined by the WA Coroner’s Court, including the circumstances surrounding Bombara’s separation from his wife, Rowena, and the police response to warnings about him. Bombara’s friend of more than 20 years, Allan Maher, told the inquest that he had been behaving erratically and…

Nvidia shares fell more than 4 per cent after the company opened an internal investigation into whether chief executive Jensen Huang had been targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation. The inquiry has drawn attention to Huang’s personal relationship with a Chinese business executive linked to one of Nvidia’s partner companies. The executive has allegedly passed information to Beijing, though Nvidia said it had no reason to believe its secrets or US national security had been compromised. In a letter to employees, Huang acknowledged that he had been unfaithful to his wife but did not provide further details about the relationship.…

The reorganisation of a US farm agency lacks transparency, a federal watchdog has said, raising concerns about how the changes are being carried out. The watchdog’s assessment centres on the agency’s restructuring and the absence of sufficient openness around the process. No further details of the reorganisation were provided. The findings place scrutiny on the US farm agency as it undertakes the changes.

Russell Brand’s father has questioned the comedian’s conviction and suggested the jury that found him guilty could have been corrupt. Ron Brand spoke to reporters outside a London courthouse after his son was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison. He also criticised the justice system and challenged the claims made by the women who accused Russell Brand. Asked what message he had for the victims, Ron Brand replied: “The victims? What about Russell? The girls, you mean, who chased him and harassed him?” When reminded that his son had been convicted by a jury, he said: “I…

Tottenham are reportedly considering a move for Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, with manager Roberto De Zerbi said to have concerns over the long-term suitability of James Maddison and Conor Gallagher. According to a report from TEAMtalk journalist Graeme Bailey, De Zerbi has questioned whether either player will form part of his preferred midfield under a possession-based approach. The Tottenham manager is understood to be seeking a creative midfielder capable of operating within his tactical demands, and Gibbs-White has emerged as a significant target. Tottenham maintain interest in Morgan Gibbs-White Spurs have retained their admiration for Gibbs-White after an unsuccessful…