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Liverpool have added Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara to their shortlist as they consider reinforcements for the central midfield ahead of the 2027 transfer windows. Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg says the Premier League champions are monitoring the Senegal international as they assess their options in the position. Camara, 22, has attracted attention since joining Monaco, with his energetic displays and technical ability making him one of the players under consideration by leading European clubs. Liverpool weigh up midfield options for 2027 The midfielder’s work rate, passing range and ability to contribute defensively and offensively are understood to be among the…

Halloween 2026 is shaping up to be a dry and relatively mild evening across the north-eastern United States, with families in New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC expected to avoid rain during trick-or-treating on Saturday, 31 October. The latest outlook points to settled conditions across the region, with high pressure helping to keep showers and snow away. Winds are also expected to remain light, although temperatures will fall quickly after sunset. ([weather.com](https://weather.com/2026/10/28/holiday/halloween/halloween-trick-or-treat-weather-forecast)) Halloween weather forecast for the Northeast Afternoon temperatures should reach the 60s Fahrenheit in much of the area before becoming noticeably cooler during the main trick-or-treating period, typically…

The City of Melville council has backed calls for Western Australia to reform its defamation laws, while voting to curtail debate amid concerns that the discussion could damage the council’s reputation. Councillors voted 10-3 on October 20 to support Cr Scott Green’s proposal urging the State Government to amend the Defamation Act 2005 (WA) and seek backing from the WA Local Government Association. The proposal calls for WA to adopt changes to Australian defamation law approved by the Council of Attorneys-General in 2020, including a “serious harm test”. Cr Green said the absence of serious harm provisions in WA was…

Household incomes face another squeeze as higher taxes and the Middle East crisis weigh on earnings, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The independent watchdog expects no growth in real earnings in 2027 and 2028. Its central forecast suggests annual growth will reach only 0.5 per cent by 2030. The outlook is also weak for real household disposable income (RHDI) per person, a measure of what remains after taxes, benefits and inflation. The measure was explicitly targeted by Sir Keir Starmer. The OBR said this year’s gains from wage growth and benefits were being outweighed by…

The Atlanta Dream have criticised the WNBA after Game 6 of the Finals was moved from a prime-time evening slot to 12.30pm on a Thursday because of a scheduling clash at State Farm Arena. The game was originally due to start at 8pm ET at the 3,500-seat Gateway Center in College Park, Georgia. It was transferred to the 17,000-capacity home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks to accommodate larger crowds, but an already scheduled NBA fixture forced the league to bring the start time forward. The Dream’s ownership group said it had warned the WNBA about the conflict months earlier and…

TMZ is offering viewers a live stream from its newsroom every weekday, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes view of events as they unfold. The TMZ live stream runs from 10.30am to noon Pacific Time and may feature breaking news, disagreements in the office or informal moments among staff. Viewer comments form a central part of the broadcast, with members of the newsroom speaking directly to those watching. The organisers say the content varies from day to day. The live stream is also used to produce the “TMZ Live” television programme.

Chelsea Women will face Roma Women in the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The fixture is scheduled to begin at 5.45pm at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Dolores Huerta, the pioneering US labour leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, has died at the age of 96, her family said on Wednesday, October 28. She died at home in Bakersfield, California, according to reports. In a statement shared by the Dolores Huerta Foundation, her family said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96.” They asked for privacy while they mourned and said plans would follow to honour and celebrate her life. No cause of death was given. Dolores Huerta’s labour legacy…

Kimi Antonelli is on the brink of becoming Italy’s first Formula One world champion in 73 years, with his compatriots preparing for a Mexican fiesta. The young Italian is pursuing a place in the sport’s history, following in the tracks of Farina and Ascari as national interest in his campaign grows. F1-loving Italians are ready to celebrate the possibility of a landmark success as Antonelli attempts to end the country’s 73-year wait for a world champion.

The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, lifting its key rate by a quarter point to 2.5% as higher energy costs drive inflation above target. The increase, the first since July 2023, was widely expected. But the central bank also warned that further rises could be needed to prevent the impact of energy prices from spreading across the wider economy. Annual inflation reached 3.2% in September, outside the Bank of Canada’s target range of 1% to 3%. The rise was driven almost entirely by energy and energy-related transport costs. Tiff…