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Liverpool have placed Brentford right-back Michael Kayode at the top of their watchlist as they assess options to strengthen their defensive rotation. Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also monitoring the Italy international, while Juventus and other Serie A clubs are tracking his progress. Kayode’s profile has risen after a series of consistent performances for Brentford and his emergence in Italy’s senior squad. He recently completed the full 90 minutes and scored in Italy’s 4-1 Nations League victory over Turkey. Liverpool lead the interest in Michael Kayode Sources indicate that Liverpool are currently the most closely interested of the…

Jim Chalmers will travel to Japan to promote Australia as an investment partner, highlighting its artificial intelligence capabilities, renewable energy potential and $4.8 trillion superannuation system to some of the country’s wealthiest investors. The Australian treasurer is expected to hold more than 20 meetings in 48 hours as he seeks closer economic ties with Japan amid growing uncertainty and changing competition between China and the United States in the Indo-Pacific. Australia will be presented as an economic partner for other middle-power countries, with Chalmers focusing on areas including critical minerals, industrial decarbonisation and energy. “Whether it’s in critical minerals, energy,…

Fiona Bruce is alleged to have acknowledged that critics of Reform UK had entered the audience for BBC Question Time by claiming to support the party, only to challenge its panellist during the programme. The BBC presenter is said to have made the remarks to panellists and Westminster aides after Thursday’s recording. A source claimed that people opposed to Reform had told producers they backed the party in order to secure a place in the audience. The BBC rejected the account, saying it did “not recognise that characterisation” of events. The allegation follows a tense edition of Question Time in…

Oscar Piastri is facing a difficult Bahrain Grand Prix after qualifying seventh for McLaren, although a penalty for Isack Hadjar’s engine change will promote the Australian to sixth on the starting grid. McLaren struggled for pace as Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton alongside him on the front row. Piastri’s team-mate and world champion, Lando Norris, qualified sixth. The race has been moved to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit because of the conflict in the Middle East, but Piastri expects McLaren to face another testing challenge as it attempts to fight through the…

A young couple has paid $1.65 million for a two-bedroom terrace in Stanmore after a competitive auction, beating another couple who were seeking to buy their first home. The period property in Aubrey Street features decorative arches, ceiling roses, a backyard and an outdoor dining area. It had initially been advertised with a guide of $1.5 million, which was later increased to $1.525 million after a pre-auction offer was received. Four parties registered for the auction, although only two took part in the bidding. The opening offer was $1.45 million, with the price rising in small increments before reaching $1.635…

West Indies beat India in a record ODI run chase in Chandigarh, reaching 352 for five with 10 balls remaining to win the third match by five wickets. Captain Shai Hope led the pursuit with an unbeaten 162, guiding his side to their highest successful one-day international chase after India had posted 351 for seven. India had already secured the three-match series with eight-wicket victories in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati. The defeat was nevertheless their first against West Indies since 2023. Shai Hope steers West Indies to record ODI chase Hope moved up to open the batting after Jewel Andrew reportedly…

A heat advisory has been extended across much of the Bay Area until 10pm on Wednesday, with inland communities including Concord, Livermore, San Jose and Gilroy facing several days of temperatures close to 100F (38C). The National Weather Service said the advisory would remain in place for the inland Bay Area and parts of the Central Coast as hot conditions persist into the working week. Coastal areas, including San Francisco, coastal Marin and beaches around Monterey Bay, are covered by a separate warning lasting until 10pm on Sunday. Inland temperatures are expected to reach between 95F and 102F (35C to…

Thunder have won the Syd Jackson Cup at the 2026 GWABA Bunbury Football Carnival, defeating Koolbardis 5.2 (32) to 3.6 (24) in a closely fought grand final. Seventeen-year-old Lebron Yarran was the decisive figure, kicking four goals and being named best on ground as Thunder completed an unbeaten campaign. Yarran gave Thunder control early, scoring three goals in the first half, including two in quick succession after a free kick. Koolbardis responded through Taryn Thomas soon after half-time, but Thunder immediately restored an 11-point advantage. The reigning champions reduced the margin to three points late in the match before Yarran…

Ted Cruz has called JD Vance “insecure” after the Vice President accused the Texas senator of preparing to run for president in 2028. Cruz said he was concentrating on the upcoming midterm elections after Vance claimed in an NBC News interview that it was “really obvious” he was seeking the Republican nomination. “In my experience, people engage in political bomb-throwing when they’re feeling insecure,” Cruz told Politico. “So he’s welcome to make whatever comments he likes. I’m going to keep focusing on the midterms and helping us win on Election Day in the next 30 days.” The exchange followed remarks…

High school students at the Western Maricopa Education Center, known as West-MEC, are being trained for careers in advanced manufacturing as Arizona prepares for thousands of new jobs in semiconductor production and related industries. The Phoenix-area programme gives pupils practical experience with machinery, tools and safety procedures, offering a route into sectors including aerospace, automotive manufacturing and chip production. For Lilo Taputu, joining the course opened up a career possibility she had not previously considered. “It was just a whole new world that I stepped into,” she said. “I really thought, this is something I could do in my future.”…