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Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League match against Barcelona will go ahead on Tuesday despite violent protests in France, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has said. The fixture at the Parc des Princes is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 GMT, with Barcelona arriving in Paris on Monday ahead of the contest. Speaking after a crisis meeting, Mr Lecornu said regional authorities had been asked to consider partial and localised curfews in some cities to protect businesses after demonstrations over the weekend descended into severe street violence. He said a state of emergency could be introduced “if necessary”, but suggested that targeted curfews…

Meta’s AI agent Muse shared a Facebook Marketplace seller’s home address with a stranger and arranged a late-night collection without his knowledge, highlighting the privacy risks of giving automated assistants access to personal accounts. Matt Robb, a Toronto-based technology content creator, had been selling a computer keyboard when he decided to test whether Muse could handle negotiations on his behalf. Within a day, a buyer he did not know arrived outside his home. Muse had accepted an offer, disclosed the collection address and sent an automated message from Robb’s account saying: “Yep, I’m here!” “Not only did it give my…

The US Air Force has identified the service member who died after falling from the rafters at the Alamodome in San Antonio during a pre-game demonstration at a college football match. Tech Sgt Ian Patterson was taking part in a fast-rope display before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s game against Navy on Saturday when he fell, according to a statement from Nellis Air Force Base. He was one of four airmen involved in the demonstration. Patterson appeared to lose control during his descent and plunged about 170ft towards the pitch as spectators watched. Medical personnel treated him at…

Ronald Araújo has refused to commit to a permanent Liverpool transfer, despite making an encouraging start to his loan spell at Anfield. The Uruguay international moved from Barcelona during the summer transfer window in an agreement reportedly containing a £46 million option for Liverpool to sign him in 2027. Araújo, who has become an important member of Andoni Iraola’s squad, said it was too soon to discuss his long-term future and insisted that his immediate focus was on improving his performances. Ronald Araújo keeps Liverpool future open Asked about the possibility of remaining on Merseyside beyond the current loan agreement,…

Fort Worth police are investigating after an infant was found dead next to a dumpster at a motel in western Texas. Officers were called to the Drummer’s Inn, in the 7300 block of Camp Bowie West Boulevard, at about 8.40pm on Sunday, 18 October, after a report of a deceased baby. Detectives from the Fort Worth Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit were notified after officers arrived at the scene. Police have released few details about the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death. No suspect information has been made public. The investigation remains ongoing.

Elon Musk has pledged to give every child in the United States one share in SpaceX next year, a plan that could be worth more than US$10 billion (£7.5 billion). The billionaire announced the proposal on X, saying it would be the first of “many” initiatives of its kind. He did not explain how the distribution would be organised or who would administer it. The latest US census figures put the number of people under 18 in the country at just over 70 million. At SpaceX’s current share price, providing one share to each child would cost more than US$10…

More details are emerging about efforts by adults to stop a shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where three children died. CBS News reporter Ash-har Quraishi is reporting on the attempts to prevent the deadly shooting and the response inside the school.

Nathan Owens, the man accused of murdering 19-year-old student Carla Georgescu, has chosen not to give evidence at his trial at Preston Crown Court. Owens, 34, is alleged to have driven more than 100 miles overnight to Georgescu’s student accommodation in Preston, Lancashire, where prosecutors say he strangled her in February. The prosecution claims his actions were driven by “sexual jealousy” after he learned that the second-year clinical psychology student planned to meet a man with whom she had been romantically involved online. After the prosecution concluded its case on the tenth day of the trial, Owens’s barrister, John Elvidge…

Norway has named TikTok, Snapchat and Roblox as part of a social media ban. The three platforms were identified in connection with the Norwegian restrictions, placing them at the centre of the country’s latest social media policy.

Kylie Jenner wore the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra at the 2026 fashion show, held at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, on Sunday October 18. The 29-year-old makeup mogul and reality star walked the runway in the jewelled design, a role traditionally associated with a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Why Kylie Jenner was chosen for the Fantasy Bra Victoria’s Secret chief creative officer Adam Selman said Jenner was selected because her influence stretches across fashion, culture and television, reflecting the scale of the show itself. “Kylie really extends beyond fashion, beyond culture, beyond TV, beyond one singular thing. That’s the…