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Anthropic’s IPO filing sent Asian stocks higher on Tuesday, reviving interest in technology and semiconductor shares after a sharp sell-off across the region. South Korea led the gains, with the KOSPI rising 3.1%. Samsung Electronics climbed 4.2% and SK Hynix advanced 5.2%, while the market also drew support from data showing South Korean economic growth of 3.4% year on year in the third quarter of 2026. The rise interrupted several days of heavy selling. The KOSPI had fallen 18.2% over the previous month. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 1.7%. SoftBank, which is investing in artificial intelligence for future growth, rose 5%,…

Liverpool are considering a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as they plan for the long-term future of their defence, with a potential transfer in 2027 reportedly under consideration. The 24-year-old has made an impressive start to the season and has pushed his way back into the England picture. His progress has also drawn attention from Manchester United, who remain interested after having two bids rejected in 2024. Liverpool interest in Jarrad Branthwaite Football Insider reports that Liverpool admire Branthwaite and have been monitoring his performances while assessing left-footed centre-backs who could eventually succeed Virgil van Dijk. Van Dijk remains…

Tom Hooper’s shoulder injury has left Australia facing the prospect of being without the Exeter forward for their November tour after he was forced off against Bristol. The 25-year-old sustained a knock to the same right shoulder he injured playing for the Wallabies against Ireland in July. He underwent scans on Monday, with Australia due to begin preparations in London next week for their opening Test against England at Twickenham on November 9. Hooper suffered a hairline fracture of his scapula during the Ireland match and spent seven weeks sidelined. He missed four Tests against France, Italy and Japan, including…

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A graphic designer from a wealthy family with historic links to the British establishment has been identified as one of the figures behind an anti-Gail’s campaign in Brixton. Marlo Swann McNair Plowden, 28, helped run the campaign through an underground organisation called Strapline, which put up posters near the bakery’s new south-west London branch. The posters urged residents to “avoid Gail’s” and showed a loaf of bread strapped to what appeared to be an explosive device. They described the chain as “a rising threat” and linked it to what activists called “the genocidal state of Israel”. Other messages accused the…

Markets are focusing on a potential initial public offering filing from Anthropic, while Boeing is also due to report. The two developments are among the key events being watched by investors as attention turns to corporate activity and company reporting.

Eddie Howe could demand to bring his entire backroom staff to Old Trafford if Manchester United appoint him as Michael Carrick’s successor, according to reports. Howe has emerged as a leading candidate after United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth extended their winless run to eight matches. His Premier League experience is understood to appeal to senior figures at the club, but any approach could involve negotiations over more than the manager’s contract. Eddie Howe’s reported Manchester United staffing demand Reports suggest Howe would want to retain the coaching structure he has relied upon during his managerial career, including trusted staff from…

Bradley Pen Dragon is set to seek a change to his plea over a series of alleged breaches of a strict supervision order, in a move that could pave the way for a bid for freedom in the coming weeks. The notorious paedophile is facing proceedings linked to the alleged breaches, which are understood to involve the conditions imposed on his supervision. His application to change his plea will be made in the coming weeks.

Author Sarah Close says the trauma of two dangerous pregnancies and what she describes as negligent maternity care led her husband, Matt, to have a vasectomy despite her long-held wish for a third child. Close, who has written about her experiences in a forthcoming book, said she and her husband were left fearing that another pregnancy could cost her life or result in serious harm to a baby. She described being passed between around 30 midwives during her pregnancies, with little continuity of care and, she claims, frequent dismissiveness and a lack of empathy. “I am incredibly lucky to be…

Former NBA star Paul Pierce says he is struggling financially after losing his income from Fox Sports, with court documents stating that he is finding it difficult to meet his child and spousal support obligations. Pierce said his final payment from the broadcaster arrived in August. He claimed his average monthly income had previously been about $119,000, but that his Fox Sports income had since fallen to zero. He said he earned roughly $23,000 last month through partnership interests in other business ventures. Paul Pierce’s monthly support payments Pierce told the court that he pays approximately $28,000 a month in…