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Levi Colwill is attracting interest from Liverpool and Barcelona, with Chelsea preparing to open talks over a new contract for the England international. Colwill’s current deal runs until 2029, meaning Chelsea are not under immediate pressure to reach an agreement. However, the club is understood to regard securing his long-term future as a priority for 2027. The 23-year-old came through Chelsea’s academy and has continued to develop despite injury setbacks. There is reportedly a strong belief within the west London club that he can become a leader and a prominent figure in the team’s future. That view has not prevented…

Melania Trump is set to announce a $5 million scholarship fund for students who have experienced foster care during a visit to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge on Saturday. The permanent endowment has been established through the first lady’s “Fostering the Future” initiative and will support eligible LSU students. The White House has not disclosed the source of the money. ([whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/11/first-lady-melania-trump-and-lsu-establish-5-million-fostering-the-future-endowment-fund/)) Mrs Trump will make the announcement at LSU before attending the university’s football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2.30pm local time, with the foster care initiative…

Harry Wilson’s Wallabies will use their clash with England at Twickenham to test claims of disunity within the hosts’ camp as they pursue victory. Talk of a lack of unity in England’s ranks has surrounded the fixture, leaving the Wallabies keen to discover whether there is any truth behind the stories when the teams meet.

Las Vegas attorney Michael Sanft, who defended Tupac Shakur’s convicted killer, has died aged 55 just days after an appeal was filed against his client’s conviction. Sanft was found dead at his home on Friday morning while Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis was preparing to challenge his 40-years-to-life sentence for the 1996 murder of the rap icon. The Clark County Coroner’s Office said the cause and manner of Sanft’s death remained pending. A police spokesperson said the death did not appear to be suspicious. Davis, 63, was sentenced on 13 October after being found guilty of first-degree murder with the use…

Acely chief executive Ron Schneidermann has turned the mistakes of his early startup career into a blueprint for better work-life balance, after spending years working long hours, living on canned soup and taking almost no time off for the birth of his children. Schneidermann, now in his late 40s, built ski-resort marketplace Liftopia into a business generating more than $60 million in annual revenue before becoming chief executive of hiking app AllTrails. He now leads test-preparation startup Acely, where he is applying lessons learnt from the personal cost of his earlier ambition. While building Liftopia, Schneidermann worked from a cramped…

Stephen Miller has pledged his “absolute loyalty” to Donald Trump ahead of taking up his role as the new White House chief of staff. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Miller said his first day in the post would be Monday and described the appointment as the greatest honour of his life. He is set to replace Susan Wiles, who is leaving the role. “It is the honor of my life to be President Trump’s chief of staff,” Miller said. “And I swear to you, and I pledge to you, Mr. President, my absolute loyalty, my unwavering commitment, and my total devotion to…

Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road through Noah Okafor’s late winner, but the result was overshadowed by Jayden Bogle’s controversial escape from a first-half red card. Bogle caught Mathys Tel on the Achilles with a challenge in the 34th minute. Referee John Brooks showed no card, and a four-minute VAR review ended without recommending an on-field review. The incident was judged to be reckless rather than serious foul play, although Tel was unable to continue and was substituted before half-time. Former Premier League referee Mike Dean said the tackle was “100 per cent a red”, with Tottenham’s frustration heightened…

Republican lawmakers have reacted with anger to Donald Trump’s decision to appoint Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, accusing the immigration hardliner of helping drive voters away from the party in this week’s midterm elections. Rep Marlin Stutzman, an Indiana Republican, described the appointment as a “horrible decision” after Mr Trump announced on Friday that Mr Miller would replace Susie Wiles. Another House Republican, who spoke anonymously to discuss internal party concerns, said colleagues were in “utter disbelief”. A third lawmaker responded to news of the promotion with a facepalm emoji after previously calling for Mr Miller to…

Seven Media Group journalists and photographers have won more than a dozen awards at this year’s WA Media Awards. The honours recognised the group’s fearless investigations and bold photography, with its reporting and visual journalism among the work celebrated at the event.

Jade Benning died after collapsing during a date night with Blaise Taylor, in a case discussed by 48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales. Benning had told friends and family that she was pregnant with Taylor’s child. His family insists he had no motive to harm her. However, Benning’s best friend said she received a call from her on the night she collapsed and overheard her questioning Taylor. According to the friend, Benning asked: “What did you put in my drink?”