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Ancient artefacts found in a sealed closet in Pompeii are offering a glimpse into the daily lives of residents before the city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The discovery was made in a house in the central part of the Roman city, where archaeologists are investigating areas surrounding a property first excavated in 1912. Among the objects recovered were cosmetics, an incense burner, a bronze lantern and a balsam jar. Researchers also found vessels made from bronze, glass and ceramic, along with a finely decorated snuff bottle featuring a pine design. A wooden chest…

French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo has said Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on from the controversy surrounding his remarks about Mao Zedong, after the Real Madrid forward apologised for referring to the former Chinese leader as a dictator. Mbappe’s comments have triggered a backlash in China, where satire involving Mao remains a social taboo. Real Madrid and La Liga have also issued apologies as Spanish football attempts to contain the dispute. La Liga president Javier Tebas established a crisis unit and met China’s ambassador to Spain, Yao Jing, on Wednesday. The fallout has also raised concerns over…

Eli Lilly reported third-quarter earnings and revenue well ahead of analysts’ expectations on Thursday, lifted by continued demand for its weight-loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro. The pharmaceutical company also raised its full-year revenue forecast, although sales of its newer obesity pill Foundayo fell short of expectations. Lilly now expects 2026 revenue of between $91 billion and $92 billion, up from its previous guidance of $85 billion to $87 billion. Adjusted earnings are forecast at between $35 and $36 a share, compared with an earlier range of $35.50 to $36.50. The company said underlying profit guidance had increased by…

Police in Cebu City have obtained a warrant to search Thomas Markle’s digital devices as part of an investigation into allegations that child pornography was found at his home in the Philippines. The items were recently seized after his son, Thomas Markle Jr, allegedly discovered hundreds of images in a box and reported the matter to police. Mr Markle has denied the allegations, describing them as “sick lies”. He has acknowledged paying for sex in the Philippines but said he never paid for sex with a child. Thomas Markle Jr has said he reported his father to the authorities and…

Michael Carrick’s position at Manchester United is causing increasing concern, with Neville suggesting the club’s decision to retain him has left the manager without authority while executives consider a replacement. The former interim manager is described in the source material as a “lame duck”, with the dressing room allegedly having lost faith as results continue to deteriorate. The decision to delay his removal is now being portrayed as evidence of uncertainty over the club’s next move. Manchester United decision on Michael Carrick questioned Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast with Jamie Carragher, Neville speculated that United’s decision-makers had been…

Temperatures across the San Francisco Bay Area are expected to remain broadly steady as the region moves towards the Halloween weekend, with cloudy skies and light winds forecast for Thursday, October 29. The National Weather Service said highs would reach the upper 60s to low 70s in inland valleys and around the Bay shoreline, while coastal areas would stay cooler in the mid-60s. Winds are expected to remain light, although some breezier conditions may develop during the afternoon and evening. San Francisco International Airport is forecast to reach about 68F (20C) on Thursday, with mostly cloudy conditions. Friday should be…

Josh Inglis’s century on day three has given Australian selectors a welcome headache ahead of the home summer, while captain Pat Cummins finds himself in a rare rut. Inglis completed a magnificent hundred to strengthen his case for Australia and leave the selectors with a significant decision to make as they assess their options. The performance comes as Cummins endures an unusual dip in form, adding another point of interest for Australia heading into the summer.

The release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American English teacher, has ended more than four years of imprisonment in Russia for his family. But the wait continues for as many as 10 other Americans still held in Russian custody. Hubbard was jailed on charges of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine. Details surrounding the cases of those still detained are difficult to establish because Russian authorities tightly control information released from the country. Americans detained in Russia Among those remaining in Russian prisons and labour colonies is Travis Michael Leake, an American rock musician who fronted the Moscow-based band…

Republicans face a difficult defence of their US Senate majority as the midterm elections approach, with Democrats needing to gain at least four seats to take control of the 100-member chamber. October polling has shown Democratic candidates leading nationally and in several of the states likely to decide the outcome. Yet Republicans have enjoyed a major fundraising advantage, both across the country and in key battlegrounds. President Donald Trump has also questioned whether conservative voters will turn out in force when he himself is not on the ballot. “If I don’t run, will those people go out and vote, and…