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Madison Square Garden has rejected Macklemore’s claim that it refused to host his “Free Palestine” tour because of the event’s political message, saying the rapper is not considered an arena-level act. An MSG Entertainment spokesperson said: “We have some of the busiest venues in the world with extremely limited availability and he’s not an arena level act.” Macklemore claimed that nine major US arenas, including Madison Square Garden in New York, had declined to host the tour following three sold-out shows in Europe. He alleged that the venues turned him away after learning the concerts would raise money for Palestine.…

Leeds United and Newcastle United are preparing to step up their interest in Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni ahead of the next transfer window. The 25-year-old has attracted attention after making an encouraging start to life in the Premier League, scoring three goals in his first nine appearances since Coventry’s promotion to the top flight. Leeds and Newcastle monitor Jack Rudoni Leeds have reportedly tracked Rudoni for around a year, with their scouting department continuing to assess his performances. The club are keen to add greater attacking quality and more goals from midfield. Newcastle have also taken a close interest,…

Police in New York are searching for a man accused of attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx after allegedly grabbing her wrist and trying to pull her away from a street corner. The incident happened at about 5pm on Tuesday, 3 November, near Bruckner Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in the Mott Haven neighbourhood, according to the New York Police Department. Investigators said the girl was walking when she was approached by the suspect. He allegedly seized her wrist and tried to take her by force. The child managed to break free, while the man fled on foot.…

Donald Trump has replaced chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller, putting the architect of some of his toughest domestic policies in charge of the White House after Republicans lost control of Congress in this week’s midterm elections. The change will take effect on Monday, with Mr Miller expected to lead the administration as Democrats prepare to take control of both the House of Representatives and Senate. The White House is also facing an expected wave of congressional investigations. White House officials said Mr Miller’s appointment indicated that Mr Trump intended to take a more aggressive approach to domestic…

Naresh Bhatt has taken the stand in the trial over the disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, with testimony and evidence including digital clues, surveillance footage and a saw investigators believe may be linked to the case. The evidence was examined by 48 Hours correspondent Natalie Morales and CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul, who discussed Bhatt’s account and the material presented to jurors. The case has also included allegations of domestic abuse. Those claims form part of the wider evidence being considered alongside the digital records and footage gathered during the investigation. Investigators have pointed to the saw as potential physical…

Donald Trump’s decision to replace Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff has triggered sharp criticism, after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections. The president announced that Mr Miller would take over the powerful role on Monday, while Ms Wiles would move to the Trump Political Operation, which handles campaigns. Mr Trump praised Ms Wiles for doing an “outstanding job” and said she had been a great chief of staff. Ms Wiles thanked him on X, describing the opportunity as “the honor of a lifetime”. She also congratulated Mr Miller and said she was…

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a second-round victory in Brazil’s presidential election, overturning a first-round deficit to defeat Flávio Bolsonaro by more than 3.5 percentage points, or over four million votes. The result, on October 25, makes Lula the first Brazilian presidential candidate to win after failing to lead in the opening round. He had narrowly lost the October 5 vote to Mr Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, but rebuilt his support during the campaign’s final weeks. The outcome reverses a recent run of right-wing successes in Latin America and represents a significant setback for…

US Congressman Don Beyer has reaffirmed plans to protest against the proposed construction of President Donald Trump’s 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery, despite a federal judge temporarily halting the project for 14 days. The Virginia Democrat said the demonstration was not a publicity stunt and that he was prepared to use civil disobedience, including sleeping at the site and being arrested. Beyer said he would go to Memorial Circle if there were any indication that construction was about to resume, with supporters prepared to maintain a round-the-clock presence. He also warned that they could not relax after dark, claiming…

Derby County will face Bolton Wanderers in a Sky Bet Championship fixture at Pride Park Stadium on Friday 6 November 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm, with the two sides meeting in Derby.

Three men have been indicted in New York over an alleged global fraud scheme in which artificial intelligence was used to impersonate company chief executives and lawyers, persuading businesses to transfer about $129 million. Jacob Soall, 41, Sharon Hazan, 54, and Guy Sheetrit, 42, are accused of targeting companies between 2024 and 2026. US prosecutors say the trio used synthetic voices and images to make employees believe they were speaking to senior executives during supposedly confidential financial transactions. The defendants face charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering. Each count of wire…