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Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel have reportedly been dating since June, keeping their relationship largely out of the spotlight in Miami. People familiar with the situation claim the pair’s romance has become an open secret in the city’s social circles. Their relationship is said to have begun during the summer, when several FIFA World Cup matches were being played in Florida. Rather than frequenting high-profile venues in South Beach or Wynwood, Brady and Swanepoel are reportedly spending time at quieter establishments near Indian Creek. The area, around 30 minutes from South Beach, is popular with wealthy and well-known residents and…

Manchester United are monitoring FC Twente defender Ruud Nijstad as they consider adding one of Dutch football’s most promising young players to their defence. Chelsea and several other Premier League clubs are also understood to be tracking the 18-year-old. Nijstad has attracted attention since breaking into Twente’s senior side. The 6ft 5in centre-back is left-footed, strong in the air and composed in possession, qualities that have made him an appealing prospect for clubs seeking to develop young defensive talent. United’s interest fits their focus on identifying players who could grow into important first-team options. The club have followed Nijstad’s performances…

Fifteen people have been arrested in a shoplifting blitz carried out by Flint Township police and retail businesses across Genesee County, Michigan. The operation on Friday 23 October targeted suspected retail thefts, with undercover officers positioned to intervene as offences were allegedly taking place. Police said several of those detained were also wanted on outstanding felony or misdemeanor warrants. Shoplifting task force makes 15 arrests The arrests were carried out by the area’s Shoplifting Task Force, which combines police officers with retail loss-prevention staff. Investigators used surveillance, targeted enforcement and coordinated operations with local shops. Flint Township police said stolen…

Russell Brand’s former personal assistant told Southwark Crown Court she saw the comedian treat women poorly and left her job after becoming “sick of him” and burned out. Helen Berger worked for Brand between June 2006 and February 2007, when he was appearing on MTV, Channel 4 and the BBC, writing a book and performing stand-up shows to sell-out crowds. In a statement read to the court, Ms Berger said Brand had “an insane sexual appetite” and used MySpace to find women for sex. She said women frequently visited his home in Camden, north London, and that it was clear…

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees as it increases investment in artificial intelligence, in a move affecting roughly 27% of its global workforce. The scheme is open to eligible staff in the UK, US, Canada and India, but is limited to employees at vice-president level or below. The company said the offer would be available for a limited period. Amy Coleman, Microsoft’s chief people officer, said the programme would support workers considering leaving the business while helping the company reduce labour costs. “This offer gives eligible employees who may be considering a future outside the company a…

The Ballon d’Or 2026 award ceremony is taking place on 26 October, with the world’s best male and female footballers set to be crowned. Live updates from the event are following the announcement of the winners, along with reactions and the latest news from the ceremony.

Romania says it has uncovered an alleged Russian sabotage network, in a development involving the country and Russia. No further details about the network or the circumstances of its discovery were provided.

Eric Bauza’s final photos show the “Looney Tunes” voice actor smiling with fans and fellow artists at LightBox Expo in Pasadena, California, the day before his sudden death. The Emmy-winning performer attended the animation industry event on Saturday, posing for photographs with attendees. His death the following day came as a shock to at least one fan, who wrote: “Eric Bauza just passed away, oh my god. That’s horrible. I literally just saw him yesterday.” Bauza also shared a photograph from the convention on Instagram, posing alongside artist David Silverman, known as Silverootie. He captioned the post: “Hangin’ w/ @silverootie…

Ashley Young has warned Manchester United against appointing Antonio Conte, saying the Italian’s demanding methods could prove disastrous for the club if he replaces Michael Carrick. Conte has emerged as a prominent target for the INEOS hierarchy as it considers a change in the dugout following an eight-match winless run. Young, who worked under Conte at Inter Milan, believes the manager’s expectations would clash with the current squad. Ashley Young’s warning over Antonio Conte Speaking on The Overlap, Young questioned whether United’s players would be able to meet Conte’s physical demands, particularly after concerns have already been raised about their…

Florida’s top public safety officials have warned that a proposed property tax overhaul could leave local authorities struggling to maintain police, fire and emergency medical services as the state’s population continues to grow. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined fire chiefs, police chiefs and firefighters at the Tampa Firefighters Museum on Monday to oppose Amendment 3, which voters will consider on November 3. The measure would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes while reducing the revenue available to counties and municipalities. “Amendment 3 is the wrong solution to the right issue,” Judd said, arguing that Florida should provide…