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Tom Skerritt, the veteran actor best known for Alien, Top Gun and the television drama Picket Fences, has died aged 93. Skerritt died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said in a statement. His publicist confirmed his death the following day. “We are heartbroken by his loss,” his family said. “While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives.” He won an Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his performance in Picket Fences in 1993, having been…

Labour MPs are urging John Healey to introduce a proportional property tax at the Budget, a move that would raise annual bills for many homeowners in London and the South East while reducing them in other parts of the country. The proposed system would replace council tax and stamp duty with an annual charge based on property value. Campaigners Fairer Share have suggested a rate of 0.48 per cent on all homes. Under the proposal, the average annual bill for a property in the North East would be about £748, compared with £1,824 for an equivalent home in the South…

UK consumer confidence has tumbled ahead of Healey’s budget, according to research reported by GfK. The fall comes as attention turns to the budget, with the latest figures highlighting weaker sentiment among consumers in the UK.

A nightclub promoter is seeking to overturn a $4 million judgment linked to the death of former Playboy model Kimberly Fattorini, in a case involving ex-NFL player Shawne Merriman. Elias Wehbe has asked the court to set aside the judgment, arguing that it was not properly entered and that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to support it. The award holds Wehbe, Merriman, J.P. Castro and Monica Maass responsible for the $4 million sum. Merriman has not yet filed a response to Wehbe’s challenge. Fattorini’s family brought the wrongful-death lawsuit after she died in 2017 following a night out…

Trent Alexander-Arnold could make a short-term return to the Premier League in January as he reassesses his future at Real Madrid, according to transfer insider Indy Kaila. The England international has reportedly endured a difficult start to his second season in Spain, with limited opportunities under Carlo Ancelotti. A loan move is said to be one option being considered. Premier League loan move an option for Alexander-Arnold Writing on X, Kaila said: “Exclusive: Trent Alexander-Arnold to reassess his future at Real Madrid. Sources state a short-term loan move back to the Premier League in January is one option. The player…

Scientists have identified a previously unknown way in which the potentially deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment, raising hopes of developing more effective drugs against infections that have proved difficult to control. Researchers from the University of Exeter and City St George’s, University of London, found that the fungus can make multiple copies of its entire genome when exposed to treatment. The extra genetic material may give it more opportunities to develop mutations that allow some cells to withstand drugs. The findings, published in Nature Communications on 15 October, help explain why Candida auris can sometimes survive medicines…

The work of South Sudanese, Melbourne-based artist Atong Atem is being showcased in her biggest exhibition yet, marking a major presentation of an artist whose work has attracted global acclaim. The exhibition brings together Atem’s extraordinary work and offers the most extensive showcase of her practice to date.

Thomas Markle Sr, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, is being investigated over alleged child sexual abuse images reportedly found among boxes linked to his home in the Philippines, after his son reported the discovery to police and US authorities. Thomas Markle Jr, 60, told investigators he had found “hundreds” of images in four large boxes in Cebu over the summer. He has alleged that the material included a 15-minute video involving girls who appeared to be younger than 11, as well as still photographs of scantily clad children. The claims have not been proved, and no allegation has…

A new video from a Washington Wizards game appears to show fans calling for Britt McHenry to be removed from the arena shortly before a drinks were thrown during a confrontation in the stands. McHenry, a former ESPN reporter and current US State Department press adviser, is seen speaking with a male guest and an usher as members of the crowd shout at her. Fans can be heard calling her “crazy” and “racist”, while others shout “f*** her” and demand: “They gotta get her outta here.” Some spectators appear to high-five as McHenry is apparently asked to leave her seat.…

A Wayne County judge has heard arguments over whether Hamtramck mayoral challenger Muhith Mahmood was living in the city when he stood for election, leaving the result of the 2025 contest unresolved despite a recount putting him ahead. The residency hearing follows the discovery and counting of 37 absentee ballots, which changed the unofficial outcome nearly a year after Mayor Adam Alharbi was declared the winner. Hamtramck mayoral dispute returns to court Wayne County Circuit Judge Kathleen McCarthy heard evidence from neighbours who said they regularly saw Mahmood, his family and vehicles at his Hamtramck property during 2024 and 2025.…