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Russian health authorities have reported no plague cases among people who came into contact with a laboratory worker who died in Siberia, as officials sought to calm concern over the unexplained illness. The 28-year-old woman, employed at a plague research institute in Irkutsk, died on Friday from pneumonia of an as-yet undetermined origin. The case has drawn international attention, including from US President Donald Trump. Rospotrebnadzor, Russia’s health watchdog, said extensive testing had found no microorganisms in the woman’s body linked to her work. It added that no infectious diseases had been reported among staff at the institute during the…

A British war-game show portraying a simulated Russian attack has prompted a nuclear warning from Moscow, as European governments increase preparations for the possibility of a wider war with Russia. The response comes amid growing concern across Europe about potential threats ranging from hybrid attacks to incidents causing mass casualties. Governments are stepping up planning for a possible Russian threat, while the British programme has brought the prospect of a direct and broader conflict into public view. The developments raise questions about why European countries are preparing for scenarios beyond the war-game’s fictional attack, and how seriously they view the…

Jair Bolsonaro has said Donald Trump’s remarks about Brazil’s election show that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is isolated. The former Brazilian president made the claim in response to Trump’s comments, though no further details of either the remarks or Bolsonaro’s reaction were provided.

R&B singer Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70, his family has announced. The family said Jackson “went home to rest” on Monday night. No cause of death was disclosed. Jackson was among the most prominent voices in 1980s R&B, known for romantic songs including “You Are My Lady”, “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)”, “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” and “Jam Tonight”. In a statement, his family described him as more than a legendary singer, calling him a “kind, generous soul” who loved his fans, family, friends and music. “For decades he gave us the songs…

Measles cases in Wisconsin have risen to 243, including 10 confirmed infections in Chippewa County, health officials said on Friday, October 2. The Chippewa County total has increased from one case reported on September 29. Five cases have also now been confirmed in Marathon County, up from three. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said the cases in both northern counties were linked to out-of-state travel and were not connected to the separate outbreak in Grant, Iowa, Lafayette and Vernon counties. That south-western Wisconsin outbreak has recorded 220 confirmed cases and six probable cases. Officials believe measles is spreading locally…

Alex de Minaur retired during the final, handing victory to Novak Djokovic. Djokovic was declared the winner after his Australian opponent was unable to complete the match.

Big Brother star Ben Duncan left an estate worth £91,683 after dying in a fall from a central London hotel rooftop, High Court documents show. Mr Duncan, 45, who was a university friend of Prince William, died without making a will. Letters of administration were granted to his mother, Monica Duncan, of Frome, Somerset, in July, giving her control of the estate. The papers record gross assets of £218,450. After debts and expenses were deducted, the value of the estate was reduced to £91,683. Mr Duncan fell almost 100ft from the rooftop bar of the six-storey Trafalgar St James hotel,…

British Airways is to install what it describes as the world’s largest business class cabin on its Airbus A380, increasing the number of Club World seats while removing almost 90 standard economy seats. The changes form part of a wider overhaul of the airline’s fleet and ground services, including lounges at its London Heathrow hub. They reflect the growing focus among airlines on passengers willing to pay more for additional space and luxury. British Airways A380 business class cabin to expand The revised A380 layout will contain 106 business class seats, up from 97 in the current configuration. The aircraft’s…

An attorney from the firm that represented Sean “Diddy” Combs in his federal trial has joined the defence of one of the Cornell fraternity members accused in a gang-rape lawsuit. Teny Geragos is now handling the case involving a student named in the lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The allegations have not been proven in court. The firm previously helped Combs defeat the most serious charges in his federal trial. Details of the Cornell case beyond the appointment of Geragos were not provided.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring United States defender Peyton Miller after the 18-year-old made his senior international breakthrough. The New England Revolution left-back has emerged as one of the most closely watched young defenders in MLS, with several Premier League clubs reportedly sending representatives to observe him in Arizona. Peyton Miller draws Premier League interest Miller has impressed during a rapid rise over the past two seasons. His athleticism and willingness to contribute in advanced areas have helped him establish himself as an influential figure for New England. He has scored seven goals and provided four assists in 24…