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Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels have exchanged threats of further strikes, after the Saudi-led coalition warned civilians to leave an area of Sanaa ahead of a possible attack. The coalition urged people to evacuate the site of the Yemeni Oil Company and nearby storage facilities in al-Subaha, in western Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthi movement. Al-Subaha is situated on a hill overlooking the capital and is not a densely populated area, although a nearby petrol station is used by the public. Houthi military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said any Saudi strike on Sanaa would be met…

Kimberly Guilfoyle is to resign as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down, amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a businessman before her Senate confirmation hearing. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the decision at her first briefing on Tuesday, saying: “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” Guilfoyle had been reluctant to leave in recent days, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The White House announcement appeared to leave her with little choice. She confirmed…

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to leave, bringing an abrupt end to her diplomatic posting amid an investigation into allegations about her conduct and spending. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the administration’s decision during her first briefing, saying: “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign, she has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well.” Guilfoyle later announced her resignation in a post on X, insisting that the allegations against her were “false” and vowing to “vigorously defend” her name and reputation. She thanked…

Fitch has warned that rising bond yields are worsening the debt outlook for developed economies, increasing pressure on their public finances.

A protester was physically attacked by members of the audience at Donald Trump’s rally in Youngstown, Ohio, after heckling the president, who then mocked the person’s weight from the stage. The protester was wearing a shirt reading “Release the Epstein Files” when several people moved towards them. Footage from the rally shows pushing and shoving before one man grabbed the protester by the hair and others helped hold them down. A man wearing a sweatshirt with the words “God’s Got My Back” was among those involved in restraining the protester. Law enforcement officers then intervened and dragged the person from…

Liverpool are considering a summer move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as they review their options at right-back, although their plans could be shaped by Ronald Araujo’s future. A report has suggested that the France international is among the players being assessed at Anfield. Any potential approach is likely to depend on whether Liverpool decide to make Araujo’s loan move permanent. Liverpool interest in Jules Kounde Kounde, 27, has established himself as an experienced defender in Spanish football but his position at Barcelona is understood to have become less certain in recent weeks. He has reportedly fallen out of favour…

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is due to be sentenced in Las Vegas on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, after being convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Davis, 63, was found guilty in August of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He faces life in prison without the possibility of parole and is expected to appeal. Members of Shakur’s family, including his siblings Maurice “Mopreme” Shakur and Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, are expected to address the court at the sentencing hearing. Tupac Shakur murder case Shakur was shot on the night of 7 September 1996…

Pat Cummins has indicated that Matt Renshaw could open for Australia in the second Test against South Africa after producing a match-winning performance at number five in Durban. Renshaw made 190 and 82, as well as taking two wickets in South Africa’s fourth innings, to emerge as the outstanding performer in Australia’s 214-run victory. The result avenged their defeat by South Africa in last year’s World Test Championship final at Lord’s. Australia face South Africa again in Gqeberha from Sunday, with Cummins stressing that the batting order could be adjusted to suit the conditions. Travis Head and recalled batter Nic…

Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and launched a court-supervised sale process, while continuing to operate under an agreement that will see Disney pay $20 million for a non-exclusive, perpetual licence to its intellectual property. The chatbot company said it expected to be sold by late November or early December. Its chief executive, Colin Adams, attributed its financial difficulties to “significant legal, regulatory and operational headwinds”. Character.ai said its board had concluded that a court-supervised sale offered the best way to maximise value for stakeholders. Mr Adams said maintaining a “safe and engaging user experience” remained a priority…

Anthea Turner has revealed the results of a non-surgical facelift after completing six monthly Focus Dual treatments to address loose skin around her neck and jawline. The 66-year-old former GMTV presenter said the change had been noticeable enough for some bus drivers to question whether she was old enough to use her Freedom Pass. “Since having these aesthetic treatments there have been quite a few occasions when I try to use my Freedom Pass and the bus driver asks, ‘You’re not, are you?’ and I have to persuade them that I am indeed 66 years old!” she said. Turner sought…