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Donald Trump’s suspension of sanctions on Russia will only help Vladimir Putin and give him “every reason” to continue the war indefinitely, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has warned. The US president signed an executive order blocking sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports that were due to take effect the following day. The Kremlin described the decision as a “historic moment”. The measures, passed into law last month under legislation championed by the late senator Lindsey Graham, were intended to target Russia’s war finances and penalise countries helping to facilitate Moscow’s energy trade. Mr Trump said he had waived the…

Pope Leo XIV is set to be discharged from hospital on Saturday after undergoing surgery on his right lung, the Vatican has announced. The 71-year-old pontiff spent four days in hospital after doctors identified a nodule that appeared to be cancerous. During the operation, it was confirmed as adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. Leo’s personal physician and surgeon have approved his release after reviewing blood test results, a chest X-ray and his clinical condition. They said he was “fit for discharge from the hospital”. The Pope is expected to leave in the early afternoon and will return to…

Arsenal appear to have reverted to a more cautious style after their 3-0 defeat by Brighton, according to Paul Merson, who believes the result may have left Mikel Arteta’s side “scared”. The former Arsenal midfielder said the team had initially looked more willing to play expansively this season, but had become more controlled in recent matches against Leeds and Lille. “I don’t know if it was the Brighton result that scared them a little bit, because I thought before that they were a little bit more open,” Merson said on Sky Sports. “And the last couple of games, the Leeds…

Three people were airlifted to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Waller County, Texas, on Friday morning. Waller County Emergency Medical Services said the collision happened at the junction of US Highway 290 and FM 1098. Eight people were involved in total, including those taken by air ambulance. The victims’ conditions have not been released. Authorities have not said what caused the crash, and no further details about those involved were immediately available.

Tens of thousands of West Australians joined a statewide Bunnings BBQ for Telethon on Saturday, swapping their usual weekend plans for sausages, family entertainment and fundraising for sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Bunnings Joondalup was among 38 stores across Western Australia to host a sausage sizzle, with hot dogs sold for $3.50 and drinks for $2. All proceeds, alongside donations made throughout the day, will support Channel 7’s 59th Telethon. The Joondalup car park was transformed into a family event featuring a petting zoo, face painting, lucky dips, lion dancers, fire trucks and axe throwing. Doug, a dog from PetO…

Rabbi Dov Lior has issued a religious ruling permitting Israeli settlers to take olives from Palestinian orchards in the occupied West Bank, prompting condemnation from Israeli politicians and other Jewish religious leaders. The hardline rabbi argued that Palestinian landowners prevented from reaching their crops by Israeli restrictions had already been adequately compensated during years when they were able to harvest. He said Jews could therefore pick the olives and claim ownership of the Palestinian land. Lior described taking the olives as an “additional virtue” and urged settlers to “conquer the land” away from Jewish communities to demonstrate what he called…

The rapid AI buildout could ultimately destroy vast amounts of capital in the United States, according to Jefferies strategist Chris Wood, as cheaper Chinese open-weight models threaten to undermine the economics of the industry. Ruth Porat, Alphabet’s president and chief investment officer, rejected the argument that heavy spending on AI infrastructure is necessarily headed for failure, saying companies that deliver distinctive value will continue to attract paying customers. Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta are expected to spend more than $720 billion on capital expenditure this year, much of it on AI infrastructure, based on analyst estimates. Alphabet alone has forecast…

A survivor of a 2001 school shooting in California has relived the trauma after her son became trapped during the attack at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Michelle was a freshman when she survived the earlier shooting. She said the experience left her constantly scanning rooms for exits, sitting with her back to doors and living with anxiety and panic attacks. Those fears continued into adulthood, particularly whenever she dropped her children off at school. On Thursday, they became a reality when her fifth-grade son called her during the violence at Silver Rail. The boy told her: “Mom,…

Brentford vs Liverpool is scheduled to take place in the Premier League on Saturday 17 October 2026. The fixture is due to kick off at 3pm at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Pope Leo XIV is recovering well from lung cancer surgery and is expected to leave hospital on Saturday afternoon, the Vatican has said, after tests found him fit to return home. The 71-year-old pontiff also spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, urging a ceasefire in Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region, to allow humanitarian aid and the safe evacuation of civilians. The Vatican said Leo expressed “deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation” in the city and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to promoting dialogue and peace. Mr Putin voiced support for the Vatican’s efforts…