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Rules restaurant in Covent Garden, London’s oldest restaurant, has been donated to the National Trust in a move intended to secure its future and prevent the historic building from being sold on. The £11 million property in Maiden Lane will continue operating as before, with Ricky McMenemy, the existing owner of the catering business, becoming a commercial tenant of the Trust. Rules was founded in 1798 and has passed through the hands of only four families during its 228-year history. Its richly decorated interior, with wood panelling, red velvet and brass fittings, has provided a setting for royal dinners, literary…

Expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest-rate hike have strengthened as inflation heats up, although the decision remains finely balanced. The latest inflation data has increased the likelihood of tighter monetary policy, putting the prospect of a rate rise under closer scrutiny.

Six Flags Over Georgia is due to reopen on Friday, days after a man died when he was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster. The investigation into the incident remains under way. It is unclear whether Goliath will operate when the theme park reopens, and the ride is expected to remain closed. Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who was a member of a roller coaster enthusiasts’ club, fell from the attraction and struck several other riders before hitting the ground, investigators said. Following the death, Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters at parks across the United States. Bolliger &…

Lisandro Martinez has been criticised by former Tottenham and Blackburn player Tim Sherwood after the Manchester United defender called for greater investment following the defeat by Atletico Madrid. Speaking on The Overlap, Sherwood suggested Martinez was targeting the club’s board because he wanted to leave Old Trafford. He also argued that the Argentina international should have kept his concerns private. “Keep your mouth shut, mate!” Sherwood said while discussing Martinez’s comments with Jamie Redknapp, recalling that he had made a similar mistake during his own playing career. What did Lisandro Martinez say about Manchester United? Martinez made his remarks in…

Vernika Dunbar, 38, has been charged over the fatal shooting of her sister, reality TV personality Mackayla Paige, in downtown Oakland, California. Paige, 29, who was known to viewers as “Kash”, was shot shortly after 1.30am on Sunday, October 11, near the intersection of 14th and Harrison streets. She was taken to hospital but later died. Oakland police said Dunbar was attempting to strike another woman with a pistol during a confrontation involving Paige when the weapon discharged, hitting her sister. Oakland shooting charges The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Dunbar with involuntary manslaughter, assault with a firearm…

New details have emerged about Simon Carman’s life in Thailand before he was charged over the alleged murder of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla, known as “Cake”. The Perth man has been held in a Pattaya remand prison for nearly three months. In the months before the alleged killing, the 45-year-old appeared to establish a regular routine in the resort city, including weekly Sunday roasts with a friend at The Welcome Inn, a Thai British pub. Videos posted on Facebook show Carman eating lamb with vegetables and a Yorkshire pudding. His final meal at the venue was recorded three weeks before Tunchanok’s…

More than 75 million Americans will receive a 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, the largest annual increase for beneficiaries in four years. The rise, announced by the Social Security Administration, will increase the average monthly payment by about $75 to $2,170 from January. About 7.3 million people receiving Supplemental Security Income will see the adjustment reflected in payments issued from 31 December 2026. The increase follows higher inflation, with the Consumer Price Index rising by 3.7% in September. Fuel prices have also climbed sharply this year, partly because of the war in Iran. The annual adjustment is intended…

A London-based Sikh restaurateur has appealed for help, claiming that fake Google reviews are damaging his business weeks after he posted a video appearing to urge Israel to destroy more buildings in Gaza. The restaurateur says the reviews have contributed to losses at his business, although no further details of the alleged impact were provided. His appeal follows the publication of the video, which appeared to call for further destruction of buildings in Gaza by Israel.

US retirees are set to receive a 3.6% Social Security increase in 2027, providing a higher payment under the federal retirement benefit programme. The increase will apply to Social Security payments received by retirees during 2027.

Reality TV star Kash’s sister has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after Kash was fatally shot during a brawl in Oakland, California. The Alameda County District Attorney filed the felony charge against 38-year-old Vernika Dunbar following the shooting on Sunday morning. According to the Oakland Police Department, Dunbar intervened when a woman was fighting with her sister, initially attempting to strike the woman with the butt of a gun. Police allege that Dunbar then fired the weapon, hitting Kash. She was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Kash was known for appearing on reality programmes including Real West…