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Tottenham’s record after conceding first makes grim reading as Leeds continue to threaten in their meeting. Spurs have failed to win any of their last 49 matches in which they have fallen behind, losing 37 and drawing 12. Leeds have continued to look for openings, with Ethan Ampadu attempting to release Noah Okafor through the middle. The pass was overhit, allowing Tottenham to escape. Leeds then broke forward again, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed an opportunity to drive directly at goal after finding himself almost one-on-one. Instead, he took the ball wide and the attack eventually came to nothing. Tottenham responded…

Data centre restrictions risk slowing the expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and driving investment overseas, according to technology investor Serhiy Tokarev, who argues that governments should prioritise new generation and grid capacity instead. The warning comes as electricity networks struggle to keep pace with demand from large computing facilities. Ireland’s data centres already consume almost a quarter of the country’s electricity, while new grid connections around Dublin were effectively frozen for three years. Under revised Irish rules, new projects must provide generation or storage capacity either on site or nearby. Amsterdam has previously imposed a moratorium on new facilities, while…

Robert Pattinson is reported to have screen-tested for the role of James Bond, joining a shortlist that includes Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor. The actor is said to have taken part in the audition on October 24, alongside the other reported 007 contenders. The claim has not been confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios. Pattinson’s potential involvement comes after he worked with the next Bond director, Denis Villeneuve, on the upcoming third film in the Dune series, which also stars Zendaya. Nicholas Hoult has also reportedly tested for the iconic role. Hoult previously lost out to Pattinson in the…

Manchester United are reportedly confident of securing the signing of Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, despite competition from several Premier League rivals. The 18-year-old England youth international has attracted interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea, but United are understood to remain in the strongest position after first exploring a deal during the summer. A report from TEAMtalk claims that the Red Devils believe they can win the race for Page, who has continued to feature regularly for Leicester’s first team despite his limited experience. Manchester United face competition for Louis Page Page’s performances have strengthened the belief that he…

Chicago is set for a chilly start to the weekend before temperatures rise under mostly sunny skies, with the National Weather Service forecasting a high of about 51F on Saturday and close to 60F on Sunday. Temperatures were near freezing early on Saturday after a clear Friday night, while lighter winds helped produce a sharp overnight chill across the area. Conditions are expected to improve through the day, with sunshine and a gradual rise into the lower 50s. That is close to the seasonal average high of around 53F for this point in November. Temperatures will fall back into the…

Doubling or halving a recipe is not always a straightforward mathematical exercise, as the way food cooks can change with its volume, surface area and the size of the pan. Simply multiplying every ingredient and extending the cooking time can produce an under-reduced stew, scorched meat, collapsed cake or poorly browned stir-fry. In some cases, preparing two separate batches is the safest option. Why braises need a different approach When a stew or braise is doubled, the quantity of food increases but the surface area of the cooking vessel may not. That means roughly the same amount of liquid evaporates…

Jean-Luc Mélenchon has emerged as the strongest left-wing challenger to Marine Le Pen ahead of next year’s French presidential election, as he presents a programme shaped by nationwide protests over living costs and failing public services. The leader of France Unbowed (LFI) will set out his proposals at a rally in Le Bourget, north of Paris, after publishing the programme online. Supporters among the student-led demonstrations have hailed him as a hero, while opponents on the right call him radical and former allies have accused him of authoritarian leadership. Mélenchon is proposing to cut the retirement age to 60, raise…

Poland’s Domanski has blamed presidential vetoes after S&P cut the country’s outlook to negative. The change by S&P links the assessment of Poland’s economic prospects to concerns attributed by Domanski to the impact of presidential vetoes.

President Trump plans further White House changes after the midterm elections, saying he expects to remove some members of his administration following the departure of chief of staff Susie Wiles. In a clip released on Friday from an interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat, Mr Trump was asked whether other Cabinet members could be replaced after Stephen Miller took over from Ms Wiles. “I do. A little bit. I love my cabinet. I think they’re good. But I hope to be doing a few changes. I don’t want to mention who,” the president said. His comments came days after…

Mateus Fernandes appeared to escape punishment for a suspected handball during Tottenham’s goalless Premier League meeting with Leeds United at Elland Road, despite the incident being checked by VAR. The Tottenham midfielder jumped towards the ball with his arm extended, seemingly blocking it inside the area. The available angle was not conclusive, however, and it remained unclear whether the ball struck his shoulder or a lower part of his arm. No penalty was awarded to Leeds, leaving the home side without the early advantage the incident might have provided. The decision is likely to attract scrutiny if Tottenham go on…