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Young people should not be excused from work because of minor mental health conditions, the shadow work and pensions secretary has told the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. Helen Whately said she had heard of university students being advised to sign on for benefits after graduating, warning that welfare risked becoming a “lifestyle choice” rather than a safety net. Speaking at a Centre for Policy Studies fringe event, Ms Whately said some people had “become accustomed generation after generation now to living a life on benefits”. She said a Conservative government would not simply accept people “sitting at home” while…

The US commodities regulator has proposed new federal crypto oversight rules, signalling a move towards greater regulatory supervision of the digital asset market. The proposal centres on establishing a federal framework for overseeing cryptocurrencies, although no further details of the planned rules were provided.

The TMZ live stream is taking viewers inside the organisation’s newsroom every weekday, offering a behind-the-scenes view of how its news coverage unfolds. The broadcast runs from 10.30am until noon PT, with viewers able to follow events in the office as they happen. The format can include breaking news, disagreements among staff or lighter moments in the newsroom. Audience comments form a central part of the live stream, with staff members speaking directly to viewers during the broadcast. The content is expected to vary from day to day. The live stream is also used to produce the “TMZ Live” television…

Liverpool are considering a move for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, with the Germany international emerging as a potential target ahead of the January transfer window. The 24-year-old has made an impressive start to the Premier League season, scoring three times in his first five league appearances. His form has reportedly prompted Liverpool to assess whether he could strengthen their attacking options. Liverpool assess Kevin Schade as contract talks continue Schade’s ability to operate in several forward positions is understood to be central to Liverpool’s interest. His pace, power and direct style could offer another dimension to the club’s attack. Brentford…

Washington’s Metro system is considering an 11.1% fare increase for 2028, alongside a plan to make Metro Rail and Metro Bus free for children aged five to 18 living in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia. The proposed increase would lift fares from the current range of $2.25 to $6.75 to between $2.50 and $7.50. Metro estimates it would raise an additional $40 million to $45 million, although the higher prices could result in about eight million fewer journeys. The fare change would apply across Metro Rail, Metro Bus and MetroAccess, as well as passes, the U-Pass scheme, the…

A fire aboard a ship in the Black Sea near Romania has reportedly killed two people, with Ukrainian officials blaming the incident on Russian drone attacks. The cause of the fire has not been independently established in the available information. The Ukrainian officials attributed the attack to Russia.

A colony of beavers reintroduced into London is helping combat flooding near a railway station, three years after the Ealing Beaver Project brought the animals back to the city. The industrious animals have since created reservoirs nearby, which are helping to prevent floods. Beavers were hunted to extinction in London around 400 years ago. Their return through the Ealing project has now seen them play a role in managing water in the area.

Thylane Blondeau took her place among a star-studded front row at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, joining Uma Thurman, Naomi Watts, Sarah Snook, Jessica Alba and Eve Hewson for Zimmermann’s Spring/Summer 2027 show. The event was held at Le Carreau du Temple, where the French model made an impression in a cream-and-black striped two-piece. Blondeau, whose full name is Thylane Léna-Rose Loubry Blondeau, began modelling at the age of four. She was named the ‘Most Beautiful Girl in the World’ by Vogue Enfants in 2006 and has since worked with fashion and beauty houses including Dolce & Gabbana, L’Oréal and…

Fears of contagion from French bonds are rattling the euro, putting pressure on the currency as concern spreads through financial markets. The move centres on anxiety that instability in French government debt could affect wider eurozone markets, with the euro bearing the impact of those concerns.

LeBron James has been given open access to a Fanatics helicopter as part of his long-term partnership with the company, allowing the newly signed Philadelphia 76ers star to travel between Philadelphia and New York by air. A source close to Fanatics said James is a “key partner” and one of the “most important athletes in the world”, meaning he can use the company’s aircraft whenever he wants. James was seen leaving Philadelphia after the 76ers’ Saturday scrimmage aboard a Fanatics Leonardo AW139 helicopter. The flight to New York took about 45 minutes. A comparable charter journey is understood to cost…