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Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has admitted he does not know whether Alisson Becker will remain at Anfield beyond the current season, with the goalkeeper out of contract in June. The Brazil international has reportedly considered leaving Liverpool amid interest from Juventus, while his recent form has added to questions over the club’s long-term plans for the position. Andoni Iraola wants Alisson Becker to stay Alisson made costly mistakes in defeats by Arsenal and Fenerbahce, although the 34-year-old remains one of Liverpool’s most established players. The club may now have to weigh up whether to renew his contract or begin planning…

The Opportunity Party is on course to enter New Zealand’s parliament for the first time, with rookie candidate Qiulae Wong leading the upstart group through a tightly contested election-night count. With 35% of votes counted, the party had secured 5.4% of the vote, narrowly clearing the 5% threshold required for representation. Analysts expect its share to increase as out-of-electorate and overseas ballots are added. Addressing supporters at Eden Park, Ms Wong said: “Sh** we did it!” She added: “It’s looking very likely that after a decade, the Opportunity Party is going to make history tonight!” The result could give Opportunity…

Luka Doncic scored 53 points as the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from a slow start to beat Portland 124-118 in the NBA Cup group stage, while LeBron James endured a difficult return to Cleveland with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers trailed by as many as 16 points in the second quarter before Doncic’s scoring took control. He finished with five rebounds and five assists as Los Angeles secured a fourth consecutive victory. Doncic’s remarkable first half ended with a shot from well beyond the halfway line, cutting Portland’s lead to seven points. The Trail Blazers moved back to within four…

A poll is asking readers to weigh in on a series of high-profile disputes and legal developments, including the claim that Russell Brand is guilty and will be jailed for a long time. It also raises questions about a legal hurdle facing the so-called “Trump Arch” and whether the issue will prevent President Trump from proceeding. Other topics put to the public include new disputes involving Taylor Swift and the Knicks, alongside the reported clash between Chris Brown and Usher. The poll invites participants to act as the judge across each of the controversies.

Singapore Airlines’ First Class suites feature a curved exterior designed to create more space for passengers, designer Ben Rowan has explained. The shape forms part of the suite design, with the curved structure intended to “unlock” additional room within the passenger area.

A three-year-old boy born with five rare heart conditions needs specialist surgery in the United States after his mother was told there were no further treatment options for him in the UK. Sebastian Silver has spent much of his life being treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with congenital corrected transposition of the great arteries, a criss-cross heart, an underdeveloped right ventricle, ventricular and atrial septal defects, and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. The combination of conditions has been described as “an exceptionally rare and perilous clinical picture”. Specialists at Boston Children’s Hospital believe Sebastian may be suitable for…

The United States is betting on an unusual underground aquifer in Arkansas and East Texas to reduce its reliance on China for lithium, as demand for the battery metal accelerates across electric vehicles, grid storage and robotics. The Smackover Formation, known for oil production discovered a century ago, contains exceptionally high concentrations of lithium in its brine. Standard Lithium is preparing to begin construction on the first major commercial project in the region, while EnergyX, ExxonMobil and Chevron are also developing positions there. Global lithium demand has risen by more than 400% this decade to over 1.5 million metric tons…

The cause of death of Matthew Wright, an executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has been confirmed following his death in Los Angeles on October 30 at the age of 52. His death certificate states that he died from cardiopulmonary arrest, with hypertension listed as the underlying cause. Class II obesity and obstructive sleep apnoea were recorded as contributing conditions. A fundraising page set up for Wright’s loved ones said he had died “suddenly but peacefully in his sleep”. It added that he had been in Los Angeles while working remotely. The tribute described Wright as “our magical Matty”…

The 2030 Rugby League World Cup is set to be staged in the Pacific, with matches potentially taking place in the United States as the sport seeks to build on its growing popularity in the region. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Utah and Hawaii are among the possible North American host locations. The International Rugby League is expected to formally announce the plans on Monday after informing its member nations. The decision follows discussions by the IRL board during the week and a congress on Saturday. England and France had been close to securing hosting rights only a…

Bonnie Wright’s newborn son has been hospitalised six times in the five weeks since his birth, with the actress saying he is receiving treatment for a condition the family knew about before he was born. Wright, 35, who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films, shared the update about Aster in an Instagram post alongside a photograph of herself cradling him. “Our sweet little Aster has been to the hospital 6 times in his 5 weeks of life. Getting treatment for a condition we knew he’d be born with,” she wrote. The actress did not disclose the nature of…