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Xi Jinping’s health has come under renewed scrutiny after US officials involved in last month’s summit with Donald Trump said the Chinese president appeared physically weak and required unusually long rest breaks between meetings. A private room in the White House West Wing was reportedly set aside for the 73-year-old leader. Known as the “hold room”, it was reserved for Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, while even his chief of staff, Cai Qi, was not permitted to enter. The Chinese delegation sought substantial downtime in the schedule and raised concerns about how long Xi would need to stand and…

Summer House stars Kyle Cooke and Ciara Miller have kissed in a teaser for the show’s upcoming 11th season, appearing to put their past relationships behind them. The moment came during a cast game of Spin the Bottle. When the bottle landed on Miller, Cooke shouted: “Hallelujah, baby!” Their co-stars reacted loudly to the kiss, prompting Miller to say: “This is so crazy!” The scene follows the breakdown of both stars’ previous relationships. Cooke’s ex-wife, Amanda Batula, and Miller’s former partner, West Wilson, confirmed in March that they were dating after Wilson had initially denied rumours and said they were…

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at the 360 Engage Stadium, preserving their unbeaten record against Palace and moving temporarily top of the Women’s Super League. Palace took the lead against the run of play through Molly Bartrip, who bundled the ball home from a corner in the 20th minute. It was the club’s first goal against Chelsea in eight meetings. Chelsea had threatened repeatedly before then. Millie Bright’s header was cleared off the line, while Pauline Peyraud-Magnin made a sharp double save to deny both Maika Hamano and Melvine Malard. Sonia Bompastor had left Lauren James…

A teenage boy has died after being shot in north-east Washington DC, while police search for a 16-year-old suspect believed to be carrying a handgun. Officers were called to the 200 block of 46th Street at about 8.36am on Sunday following reports of gunfire, the Metropolitan Police Department said. They found the victim unconscious and not breathing, with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital but was later pronounced dead. Police have not released the boy’s identity or age, and no motive has been established. The suspected shooter was last seen wearing black pyjama trousers, according to the preliminary…

Democrats are ahead in the race for control of the US House of Representatives, with a model estimate putting them on course to win 229 seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans retain a very narrow route to holding their majority, but the contest remains finely balanced. The latest picture is one of a largely static Democratic advantage rather than a growing electoral wave. The model’s potential range extends into the 230s, while voters remain divided over which party would better address inflation and the economy. The election is shaping up as a contest driven more by opposition than enthusiasm…

Palestinian content creator Nisreen Skaik, who has just turned 12, has spoken about what winning a Junior Digital Creator Award means to her. Skaik said: “I had to deliver the voice of Gaza’s children to the world.” She described the award win in an interview with Al Jazeera, sharing its significance as a young creator from Gaza.

The US housing market has stalled as rising mortgage rates and years of steep price growth leave sellers struggling to find buyers, forcing many to cut asking prices or offer thousands of dollars towards costs. Some homeowners have taken their properties off the market, while others are delaying moves linked to jobs, divorce or growing families. The shift has weakened sellers’ bargaining power after a period in which homes often attracted competing offers above their asking prices. Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American Financial, said the market had moved towards conditions that favoured buyers. “That means you might have…

Colleen Conrad, Jon Gosselin’s former partner, has publicly backed his son Collin after he made allegations about his childhood, telling him: “I will always be your mom.” Conrad praised Collin on Instagram after his memoir, In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood, reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list for non-fiction. “Who would have imagined that all those years ago? I am so incredibly proud of you!” she wrote. Conrad, who was in a relationship with Jon from 2014 to 2021, said Collin had already endured experiences no child should have faced when…

Cole Palmer has apologised to Chelsea supporters after being sent off during the club’s 2-0 home defeat by Tottenham. The England international was dismissed late in the match after receiving a second yellow card, leaving Chelsea to finish the game with 10 men. Tottenham’s victory was a rare home defeat for Chelsea against their London rivals. Palmer acknowledged on social media that his performance and conduct had not been good enough, accepting responsibility for the red card. The incident adds to Chelsea’s ongoing disciplinary concerns. The club experienced similar problems last season and have continued to collect red cards during…

A fatal crash on Interstate 45 in Montgomery County has closed every northbound main lane at Gladstell Street, creating major delays around Conroe. Houston TranStar said the incident was verified at about 5.02am on Sunday, 25 October, with one vehicle listed as involved. The closure also affects both the left and right shoulders. At least one person was killed in the collision, while police and emergency crews remain at the scene investigating and clearing debris. The crash has led to extensive northbound traffic backups in the Conroe area. Drivers have been advised to leave I-45 before reaching Gladstell Street and…