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Brewers magic continues as Milwaukee completes crazy walk off against Padres closer Mason Miller
The Brewers rallied late to beat the Padres 4-3 on Jackson Chourio’s walk-off hit, levelling their division series at one game apiece. The result underlined how Milwaukee’s fortunes have shifted the matchup after San Diego arrived in strong form, and put the decision to leave closer Mason Miller in for the ninth inning under scrutiny.…
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Churches bless pets worldwide for St Francis of Assisi’s feast day
Churches in several countries marked St Francis of Assisi’s feast day on 4 October by blessing pets, as owners gathered with animals ranging from dogs and cats to a snail. The tradition honours the saint’s compassion for living things and coincides with World Animal Day. At Malate Church in Manila, parish priest Leonito Distor blessed…
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Man in his 20s found dead at Oxton home as police investigate
A man in his 20s was found dead inside a property in Oxton, Wirral, on Saturday afternoon after paramedics responded to an emergency call. Merseyside Police are treating the death as unexpected and have launched an investigation. The discovery prompted a significant emergency response, with a bomb squad called in to remove and assess undisclosed…
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Bills cornerback dismisses Efton Chism’s miraculous one-handed touchdown: ‘Probably won’t hear from him again’
The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 29-26, with a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch by Efton Chism III proving crucial to the result. Bills cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson responded dismissively after the loss, suggesting the receiver would not reach such heights again and that his performance represented the pinnacle of his career. Chism’s 19-yard TD…
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Badenoch sets out Conservative policy reset at party conference
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leader, launched a major policy reset at the party’s conference in Birmingham, positioning the party for an election as soon as next year. Drawing on Margaret Thatcher’s 1970s approach, Badenoch promised a return to “common sense” Conservative values on the economy, law and order and border control, arguing that the previous Tory…
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Trump rebukes Fox News for skipping his Ohio campaign rally
Donald Trump criticised Fox News for not airing or reporting on his rally in Vandalia, Ohio, accusing the network of neglecting events popular with his supporters. His complaint came during a campaign push ahead of the November midterms, as he sought to boost Republican candidates in a state with a closely watched Senate race. Trump…
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California agent accused of spying on Taiwanese president’s son arrested at LAX
Wanying ‘Heather’ Zhang, a California real estate agent, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport as she was preparing to fly to Shanghai. US authorities accuse her of acting as an unregistered agent for China and surveilling the family of Taiwan’s president, an allegation that highlights concerns about foreign intelligence activity targeting people in the…
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Shepherd’s Bush campaigners face threats as Uxbridge Road shops decline
Uxbridge Road in Shepherd’s Bush has lost its last bank and seen independent shops replaced by takeaways, money-transfer businesses, barbers and vape shops. The article presents it as an example of wider concern about declining high streets, while reporting that local campaigners trying to improve the area have faced death threats. The writer counts 33…
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Wes Henderson ousted from distilling firm amid hidden camera allegations
Wes Henderson, a 60-year-old bourbon magnate and American Whiskey Hall of Fame member, has been ousted as CEO of TKC Distilling following allegations from family members that he secretly filmed them with hidden cameras. The family claims Henderson placed the cameras at his Florida vacation home and Kentucky residence to record intimate acts without consent,…
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Badenoch lifts Conservative morale but party faces steep electoral challenge
The editorial argues that Kemi Badenoch has restored Conservative morale since the party’s election defeat, citing her Commons performances and efforts to sharpen the party’s policies and team. It says the Tories must still grow their vote, unite the Right and prepare for a possible early election. It describes Conservative pledges on tax, public safety…