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Manchester United and Tottenham are monitoring Club Brugge winger Carlos Forbs after the Portuguese attacker made an impressive start to the 2026/27 season. Forbs, 22, has revived his career in Belgium following difficult spells at Ajax and Wolves. His pace and improved contribution in the final third have brought him back to the attention of Premier League clubs. Manchester United and Tottenham tracking Carlos Forbs Both clubs are understood to be among several sides assessing Forbs ahead of the January transfer window. Roma are also interested, while the winger remains under contract with Club Brugge until 2029. Forbs has scored…

The Australian sharemarket surrendered its early gains and finished almost flat after fresh inflation figures strengthened expectations that the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates next week. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.8 points, or less than 0.1 per cent, to 8847.30. Consumer and energy stocks came under pressure, while technology shares, miners and banks helped limit the losses. The move followed data showing headline inflation increased to 4.3 per cent in September, from 4 per cent in August. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said the rise was driven partly by a surge in petrol prices and higher construction costs. Petrol…

The national average price of petrol in the United States is currently $4.27 a gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Diesel is priced at $6.35 a gallon, down from a record high of $6.52 at the end of September.

Billy Crystal’s Broadway play 860 has extended its run by six weeks following a well-received opening and strong demand for tickets. The production, initially scheduled to close on January 3, 2027, will now run until February 14, 2027. Billy Crystal’s 860 explores family, loss and laughter In the one-man show, Crystal reflects on his family and career after losing his home in the Palisades fires. The play explores memories, friendship, love, luck and loss, while considering how laughter can help people through difficult times. 860 features original music and adaptations by Tony Award winner Marc Shaiman. The production received praise…

Chelsea are increasingly confident of signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January, with fresh talks reportedly taking place over a deal for the England international. Ben Jacobs reported that Scott has emerged as Chelsea’s leading target after Enzo Fernandez left for Manchester City on deadline day during the summer. Bournemouth are understood to want more than £100 million for the 23-year-old. “Chelsea increasingly confident of signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January,” Jacobs wrote. He added that Xabi Alonso’s side had already resumed discussions after making several bids during the summer. Chelsea and Scott are also reported to have largely…

Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. has denied an allegation that he touched a high-school student inappropriately at a youth voter-registration event, as the teenager’s lawyer prepares a legal claim against the mayor and the California city. The allegation concerns Votechella, held at Inglewood City Hall on 15 September. Attorney Jason Glasgow said the student had been taking part in a group photograph when Mr Butts allegedly held her by exposed skin and failed to let go when the picture was over. Mr Glasgow said the student reported the incident that evening to school district staff and city officials. He…

The proposed domestic gas reserve is critical to keeping heavy industry operating, the prime minister has said following the closure of several major plants. The prime minister said the scheme was necessary for the nation’s future, linking the need for action on gas supplies to the continued operation of major industrial facilities. Several plants have already closed, highlighting the pressure facing heavy industries and the importance of securing a domestic gas reserve, according to the prime minister.

A family photography business in Birmingham is considering leaving its long-established premises as rising costs deepen the crisis facing UK high streets. Surpreet Suri’s father built the business over four decades, expanding it to four locations across the city. Today, only one shop remains, on Kings Heath High Street, where higher running costs are forcing the family to reconsider its future. “We are at a point now where we are seriously considering how do we get out of this space purely to reduce costs,” Suri said. The shop’s prominent location brought greater visibility but also a heavier financial burden. Despite…

Malaysia customs has seized artificial intelligence chips valued at $12.11 million at an airport, in a major interception involving high-value technology equipment. The seizure concerns AI chips, although no further details about the shipment or the circumstances surrounding the customs operation were provided.

Tyler Hynes will host a free screening of his Hallmark Channel film The Nights Before Christmas at the Vancouver cinema where it was filmed. The event will take place at the Park Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 14 at 12pm Pacific time. The film is due to premiere on Hallmark Channel at 8pm Eastern time that evening, making the screening approximately five hours earlier. Hynes announced the plans in an Instagram post, saying he wanted to celebrate the cast and crew with the people who support their work. “On November 14th at 12pm PST, I’ve rented the Park…