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Wall Street futures climbed as artificial intelligence stocks rebounded ahead of key earnings, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures both rising. The move came alongside falls in oil prices and yields, adding to the positive tone across the futures market.

Barcelona are monitoring Lisandro Martinez’s uncertain position at Manchester United, with the Argentina international potentially available on a free transfer in 2027. Martinez’s future has come under renewed scrutiny since he criticised United’s hierarchy after their Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid. Although he later held clear-the-air talks and apologised for the way the matter was handled, uncertainty remains over his long-term prospects at Old Trafford. His current contract is due to expire next summer, although Manchester United have the option to extend the agreement by a further 12 months. Barcelona tracking Lisandro Martinez’s situation Sky Sport journalist Sacha Tavolieri…

Illinois voters are already casting ballots in a 2026 midterm election that will decide whether JB Pritzker secures an unprecedented third term as governor, who replaces veteran US Senator Dick Durbin and how Chicago Public Schools is governed. Election Day is November 3, but early voting is under way across the state. The Illinois State Board of Elections said voting at election authority offices began on September 24, with permanent early-voting sites opening on October 19. Although Illinois is not expected to be central to the battle for control of Congress, several contests carry considerable political significance, including a closely…

Former actor Russell Brand is accused of groping a woman’s breasts before allegedly dragging her into a toilet to perform a sex act.

A Catholic priest was killed by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador, after the large wooden cross struck him from behind and crushed him against the pulpit. Rev Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died on Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church, the Archdiocese of Guayaquil said. Footage from the broadcast shows the priest facing the congregation when the crucifix came away from the wall and fell on the back of his head. He collapsed and did not get up again. As people at the church rushed to respond, voices could be heard shouting: “Father, Father!…

Chaotic scenes have been reported in France and other countries across the continent as violence and disorder continue to affect parts of Europe. The unrest has been marked by scenes of mayhem, with events in France forming part of wider disturbances reported elsewhere in Europe.

Ohio is returning to the political spotlight as a bellwether, with attention focused on what the state’s results may indicate for the wider contest. The state’s renewed status as an indicator of broader electoral trends places Ohio at the centre of interest as the latest returns emerge.

The Federal Reserve sees the boom in artificial intelligence adding to its inflation headache, while warning that others may bear the cost of efforts to address the problem. The assessment highlights the economic tension surrounding rapid AI growth, with the technology contributing to inflationary pressures and the response potentially affecting people beyond those driving the boom.

Liverpool and Real Madrid have entered the race for highly rated Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch, joining Barcelona in the pursuit of the Germany Under-? defender. The 20-year-old’s rapid progress has placed him on the radar of several of Europe’s leading clubs. Jeltsch moved to Stuttgart from Nürnberg in February 2025 and has since established himself as an important first-team player. His performances have continued to attract interest as he gains experience at the highest level. Liverpool and Real Madrid join Finn Jeltsch pursuit Barcelona are understood to be particularly serious about signing Jeltsch, with head coach Hansi Flick having approved…

Forecasters are tracking a non-tropical area of low pressure off the south-eastern US coast that could develop into a subtropical storm later this week, with high winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf expected along parts of the East Coast. The system has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical or subtropical cyclone over the next seven days, although the National Hurricane Center says the likelihood of formation over the next 48 hours is close to zero. It is expected to move slowly and erratically before turning north-east, away from the mainland. ([prod-west-nhc.woc.noaa.gov](https://prod-west-nhc.woc.noaa.gov/mobile/text/refresh/MIATWOAT%2Bhtml/281736_MIATWOAT.html?utm_source=openai)) Tropical development off the US Southeast coast The…