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Storm Boelo has battered Britain with gusts of up to 85mph, leaving thousands of homes without power and causing flooding, fallen trees and widespread travel disruption. The strongest winds were recorded overnight across Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, where gusts generally reached 60-70mph. Exposed coastal areas saw gusts exceeding 80mph, the Met Office said. An amber wind warning, the Met Office’s second-highest level, remained in force across Scotland and northern England as far south as Carlisle from 9pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday. A separate amber warning covered north-east Northern Ireland until 10am…

A real estate agent who moved from California to Mexico to prepare for later-life care found himself relying on the country’s healthcare and nursing services within months, as his former partner’s condition rapidly deteriorated. The man, known as Sandy, had been the agent’s partner for 38 years. Although they had separated, they remained close and shared a daughter, Anna. After Sandy began showing symptoms associated with dementia, the agent began considering what care he might need. He was also reassessing his own future after more than three decades working in California property. He chose Puerto Vallarta as a new base,…

Chelsea are expected to send scouts to watch Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi in action, with Manchester City also understood to be monitoring the forward. Tresoldi has attracted growing attention after scoring a hat-trick against Inter Milan in the Champions League. The 22-year-old German has continued that form this season, scoring nine goals so far, including four in his past three Champions League matches. He scored 23 times in all competitions last season, and his performances have reportedly prompted several leading Premier League clubs to take a closer look. Chelsea face competition for Nicolo Tresoldi Manchester United have previously watched…

Memory Parade produced a Listed Northam Cup upset as Tash Faithfull made an audacious move 600 metres from home to guide the $16 outsider to victory in the $150,000, 1600-metre race. Faithfull was caught three wide without cover but sent the six-year-old War Chant mare forward when the pace eased. Memory Parade surged to the lead on entering the straight and held off favourite Aberdeen Flyer by one and three-quarter lengths. Aberdeen Flyer, priced at $2.25, was inclined to lay in and took time to mount a challenge. Memory Parade, driven along by Faithfull, maintained her momentum to complete the…

Meghan Markle’s estranged father was filmed receiving a sealed letter from her in hospital after being asked to sign documents authorising the encounter to be recorded, amid an unconfirmed report that the message contained allegations about his treatment of young girls. Thomas Markle was recovering in the Philippines after having his left leg amputated when a lawyer and the president of the hospital arrived without warning. They told him the footage would be sent to Meghan’s office as proof that the letter had been delivered. The report about the letter claimed Meghan wrote that she knew her father had abused…

Gen X retirement confidence has fallen sharply, with fewer than half of savers in the generation saying they are on track or ahead, a survey by Goldman Sachs Asset Management has found. Just 49% of Gen X respondents said they felt on course for retirement, down from 58% a year earlier. They were the only generation surveyed in which fewer than half expressed that level of confidence. Confidence was higher among Gen Z, at 66%, millennials, at 61%, and baby boomers, at 60%. Millennials recorded the largest annual fall, dropping 13 percentage points from 74%, but Gen X started from…

Uli Hoeness has criticised Liverpool’s use of Florian Wirtz, claiming the Germany international would be performing at a much higher level if he were playing for Bayern Munich. Liverpool paid a substantial fee to sign Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen last season, but the 23-year-old has yet to consistently reproduce the form that made him one of European football’s most highly regarded young players. Hoeness, Bayern’s honorary president, suggested the midfielder had not been properly integrated into Arne Slot’s side and could be better suited to a return to the Bundesliga. “Florian Wirtz would play much better for Bayern than he…

Milwaukee is set for a warm and partly sunny Sunday on October 25, with temperatures expected to reach about 74F before a weak cold front brings a sharp change in conditions overnight. FOX6 meteorologist Stephanie Barichello said the city would see light south-westerly winds and a high in the low 70s. Cloud will build later, with temperatures falling to around 51F overnight. The front is expected to pass through Sunday night and into Monday morning. Monday will be mostly cloudy, windier and considerably cooler, with a high of about 58F and north-easterly winds of between 10 and 20mph. Milwaukee weather…

A second man has been charged over the alleged arson of a two-storey property in Mount Pleasant, days after the home was extensively damaged by fire and threatening graffiti was found across its driveway. The 43-year-old was arrested at a residence in Willetton on Saturday October 24. Detectives charged him with criminal damage by fire, and he was due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday October 25. Police also charged him with drug offences and unlawful possession of a weapon after searching the Willetton property. He is the second person charged in connection with the blaze, which took…

Iranian authorities are expanding a nationwide campaign to arm and train civilians for the state security apparatus, amid fears that fighting with the United States and Israel could resume. The initiative, known as Janfada – meaning “those who sacrifice their life” – began in late March at the height of the war. It is now operating across much of Iran, recruiting volunteers of all ages while placing particular emphasis on young people. Representatives of the Basij militia, part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and other state bodies have established booths and training stations in towns and cities. Volunteers…