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Democratic candidates are shifting their positions on Israel, transgender rights, immigration and healthcare as the party seeks to recover from Donald Trump’s return to the White House and regain control of Congress in the midterm elections. The changes have been most visible in closely fought House and Senate races, where some Democrats have softened their stance on transgender participation in school sports and adopted tougher language on border security. Others, particularly on the party’s progressive wing, are pressing for a sharper break with established policy, including stronger opposition to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The competing approaches reflect growing divisions…

Henry & Henry held an intimate fine jewellery dinner at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills on Thursday evening, bringing together celebrity stylists Elizabeth Stewart, Petra Flannery and Tara Swennen alongside figures from the fashion, beauty and luxury worlds. The gathering was hosted by Jake Lewis, the brand’s founder and creative director, to celebrate Henry & Henry’s fine jewellery collection and showcase its one-of-a-kind pieces. Guests included Tina Craig, founder of U Beauty skincare; Johan Gyllenkrok of The Dapper Swede Caviar; Jared Eng, co-founder of Mahjong Megachurch; and fashion figure Stephanie Anderson. The evening began with cocktails at 6pm before guests moved to…

A window was smashed during an early-morning break-in at Chez Poulet in Chicago’s Bucktown neighbourhood, with police saying the intruders failed to take any money or other proceeds. The incident happened at about 4.17am on Saturday at the French rotisserie restaurant and wine shop on North Western Avenue. Chicago Police said unidentified offenders got out of a black SUV and damaged the front window before entering the premises. No injuries were reported. Area Five detectives are investigating the burglary. Police have not announced any arrests. Chez Poulet said it would remain open for business. In a post on Instagram, the…

Australia’s Sheffield Shield competition has been undermined by national selection decisions, with Nic Maddinson’s elevation to the Test side despite limited recent first-class cricket raising fresh questions about the pathway into the team. The issue has come into sharp focus after Australia’s innings defeat by South Africa in Gqeberha, a result that followed their victory in Durban and left Pat Cummins’s side with serious concerns over both selection and batting depth. Cummins said the defeat could “kick the side into gear” and suggested the earlier win may have concealed “some hefty cracks”. Australia had won the toss, chosen to field…

Selling tickets to weddings of strangers could become the latest American trend to reach Britain, after a couple in New York invited 14 paying guests to their reception. Jason England, a British groom from Nottingham, and his American fiancée Kimberly Gedeon charged $40 (£30) per person after facing an expensive bill for failing to meet the minimum number of guests required by their venue. The couple found potential guests through Not A Wedding Crasher, a platform that allows couples to offer unused reception places to vetted strangers. Kimberly said she expected little interest when she set the price, but was…

Professional wrestler Amber Flora has been arrested in Orlando on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and refusing to submit to DUI testing. The All Elite Wrestling (AEW) performer was arrested by the Orlando Police Department at 5.40am on Friday, according to jail records. She was released later that morning at 10.07am after posting bail of $1,000 for each count. Flora attended a mandatory court hearing on Saturday. Court docket records show that a compliance hearing has been scheduled for November 2. She won the SHINE Nova Championship in 2023 and has since appeared for Impact Wrestling, AEW and…

PowRyte pressure washers sold online in the United States have been linked to a serious risk of electric shock and electrocution, prompting an urgent safety warning from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The agency said the machines lack an integrated immersion-protection device, known as a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI), on or near the power plug. The device is designed to detect a change in electrical current and cut off power quickly if water or another fault creates a danger. One report has been received involving a PowRyte unit without GFCI protection. The CPSC said the absence of the safeguard…

Italian police clashed with demonstrators in Turin on Saturday, with officers charging protesters in the city’s Piazza Castello. The confrontation took place as other protests were held across Italy.

Breast cancer is affecting more young patients every year, studies indicate, prompting survivors to stress the importance of speaking up and advocating for yourself. One woman said she nearly failed to have a symptom checked because she believed she was too young to be at risk. Her experience forms part of a report by CBS correspondent Jarred Hill examining the impact of breast cancer on younger women. Survivors have urged people not to dismiss symptoms because of their age and to seek advice when something appears wrong.

A manhunt is under way for prisoner Anthony Lloyd after he escaped from a medical facility in Lewisham, south London, police said. Lloyd, 38, was last seen at about 4.10pm on Friday after forcing his way out of the unit and travelling in the direction of Catford. The Metropolitan Police said he posed a risk to himself and the public, and warned people not to approach him if they saw him. Lloyd is described as being about 5ft 8in tall and of medium build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a grey-blue T-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.…