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Lorna Hajdini, a former JPMorgan executive, says she has received threats and “vile” AI-generated content while fighting a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by an ex-banker. In court documents, Hajdini claims the allegations have made it difficult for her to go about her daily life, saying she cannot walk down the street “like a normal human being”. She says she has spent more than a year waiting to “clear her name” over claims made by the banker, who is identified in the proceedings as John Doe. Hajdini is opposing the banker’s request to delay the case, arguing that he has no…

Bruno Fernandes has criticised Manchester United’s tactical approach after their heavy Champions League defeat by Como, placing responsibility for the team’s vulnerability on manager Michael Carrick and his staff. The United captain questioned a plan which saw his side avoid man-to-man pressing against Cesc Fabregas’s Como team, allowing the Italian side to build confidence and take control of the match. Bruno Fernandes questions Manchester United tactics “It’s a decision from the staff to not press man to man and sometimes leave space behind and try to get the ball, but sometimes when you give too much the ball to these…

Dallas police are seeking three men accused of opening fire inside a South Dallas convenience store, injuring an innocent customer and narrowly missing a one-year-old child. The shooting took place shortly after 1am on October 11 at the Little World convenience store in the 4,600 block of Malcolm X Boulevard, police said. Detective Michael Bui said two men entered the shop before a third arrived several minutes later. The third man allegedly displayed a handgun, prompting the first two to take out a rifle before the men exchanged gunfire inside the store. Several people were present, including the baby. A…

Khao Kang Maruay in Haymarket, opened by Vin and Nararat Carromprath in 2020, serves Isan-style Thai food alongside a wide-ranging menu of dishes from across Thailand. The modest restaurant is BYO-only, with an extensive laminated menu featuring page after page of photographs. Its strongest offering, however, is the selection of hotpots, particularly jaew-hon, a traditional Isan soup made with pork bones, lemongrass, galangal and makrut lime. Served in a small pot over a gas burner, the broth arrives with prawns, liver, beef, pork, chicken and squid for diners to cook at the table. A powerful nam jim jaew dipping sauce,…

The United States has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia after a rise in Houthi attacks on the kingdom, while the US military is also reducing its presence at posts across the Middle East. The State Department said the mandatory departure applied to non-emergency US government employees in Saudi Arabia only. Spokesman Tommy Pigott said reports that the measure extended to other Gulf states were incorrect. A US official and a senior US military official said the military had been quietly reducing its footprint in the region because of continuing threats from the Houthis and…

A family has moved out of a one-bedroom retirement flat in Reading after a two-year dispute over their occupation of the property, following an out-of-court agreement with Southern Housing. Shahidul Haque, 59, moved into the flat at David Smith Court in July 2024. His 28-year-old wife and their three-year-old twin daughters joined him several months later, despite the accommodation being intended for single occupancy by people aged over 55. Southern Housing later sought to evict Mr Haque, but he said he would not leave unless alternative, larger accommodation was found for his family. He also argued that removing them would…

Mod Sun has paid tribute to his former girlfriend Sahara Ray following her death, describing the 34-year-old as “pure magic” and “a true love of mine”. The musician shared an emotional message on Instagram on Wednesday, recalling the bond they shared and the lasting influence Ray had on his life. “This is who Sahara was in this world. Pure magic. She could turn any moment into art,” he wrote. He added that her presence could make a room feel vibrant whenever she walked into it. Mod Sun also remembered that they shared the same birthday, saying it had always felt…

Alan Shearer has reportedly identified Fabian Hurzeler as his preferred candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, should the club decide to part company with their manager. The former Premier League winner is understood to have placed the Brighton boss at the top of a three-man shortlist of potential successors. The suggestion comes after United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como, a result that has intensified scrutiny of Carrick and his coaching staff. United captain Bruno Fernandes has also questioned the decision not to use a man-to-man pressing approach during the loss, adding to the focus on the club’s…

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in North Carolina after allegedly recording a sexual encounter without permission and sharing the footage with a 32-member fraternity group chat, police said. Alexander Michael Evanoff is accused of using his mobile phone to film a woman during sex on 19 September before sending the explicit video to a chat linked to Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He faces one charge of disclosing private images and two felony counts of secret peeping. Evanoff was arrested on Monday and released the following day on a $10,000 bond, according to…

Samantha Stosur has named Australia’s team for a crucial Billie Jean King Cup play-off against France. The Australian captain has selected a strong line-up for the tie, with the team set to face France in the international competition.