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Trent Alexander-Arnold has been handed an England opportunity by Thomas Tuchel, with the manager admitting the Real Madrid right-back may be facing a “now or never” moment to establish himself in the team. Alexander-Arnold was left out of the World Cup squad but has been given the chance to impress during the current international break. Tuchel made clear that his selection represents an important opening for the 27-year-old. Asked whether it was a “now or never” situation, Tuchel replied: “Good question. Maybe, maybe a little bit. You always have the chance, I would say.” He added: “Once you are in…

Two people were killed in a shooting at a strip-mall party near California State University, Northridge, in Los Angeles, as police searched for a suspect on Saturday. The gunfire broke out at about 11.05pm on Friday, October 2, in the 18,000 block of Nordhoff Street near Reseda Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Officers had been called to the second-floor Artist Lounge after reports of a loud private party. Police told organisers to end the gathering before hearing several gunshots and seeing people flee, CBS Los Angeles reported. Two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds and…

Perth Zoo is to build a black cockatoo hospital at its South Perth site as Western Australia prepares for the potential impact of H5 bird flu on native wildlife. The zoo last week awarded a $450,000 contract to Instant Transportables to supply and install four transportable buildings. The units will form a triage and care facility for black cockatoos, although the tender does not cover the cost of fitting them out. The total project is expected to cost at least half a million dollars. “While we do not yet know what impact avian influenza may have on black cockatoos, nor…

Tennessee’s prison chief is to resign following the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee has announced. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, said he believed stepping down was “in the best interests” of the state as an independent review into the botched execution gets under way. “I look forward to doing everything I can to help determine exactly what occurred,” Mr Strada said, describing the inquiry as “entirely appropriate and necessary”. Pike was due to be executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, but the procedure failed twice. Her lawyers said she was…

Nigel Farage’s concerns about his personal security were not always believed or acted upon, Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has said, after a man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe was charged with preparing terrorist acts allegedly involving the party leader. Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday with one count of preparing acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2006. Police said the alleged preparations, carried out between May 2024 and July 2026, included actions planned against Mr Farage. Kerry, from Rotherham, had already been charged in July with murdering Ms Widdecombe, the former Reform UK spokeswoman and Conservative…

An attorney representing friends of Nolan Wells has described alleged threats to kill Warren Hudson and slit the throats of his two younger brothers. Tyler Cox said the threats were made by an indicted individual during an interview with Kayleigh McEnany on Fox News’ Saturday in America. He said the person had threatened Hudson and his stepmother, Ashlee Cole, a chancery judge. “They were going to slit his brothers’ throats in front of them,” Cox said. Cox added that the alleged harasser was being held without bond. “And so that person is thankfully being held without bond and hopefully seeing…

Michael Owen has praised Liverpool’s decision to allow Curtis Jones to join Inter Milan, despite some supporters believing the transfer could prove costly. Jones had become a popular and useful squad player at Anfield, but his departure has opened the way for other academy prospects to compete for opportunities. No direct replacement was signed at the time. Michael Owen backs Liverpool’s faith in youngsters Owen believes Liverpool should avoid signing squad players simply to fill the gap and instead give their emerging talent a chance to develop. “I think there are a couple of good youngsters and it is not…

Two men were injured in a drive-by shooting outside a convenience store in north Houston late on Friday night, police said. The men were among a group gathered outside a shop in the 13,300 block of Northborough Drive at about 10.20pm on October 2 when a white four-door saloon travelled along Rushcreek Drive and people inside opened fire. One man was shot in the ankle and the other in the leg. Houston police officers gave first aid at the scene, including applying tourniquets, before both victims were taken to hospital in a stable condition. Their ages were believed to be…

A popular tourist site and scenic cliff in Hawaii has collapsed, more than five centuries after it formed. The landmark is believed to have been created about 550 years ago. No further details were provided about the collapse.

Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will meet in the main event of UFC 332 with the women’s featherweight championship at stake. The contest will headline the first UFC main card to be simulcast in full on CBS and Paramount+. UFC analyst Paul Felder has provided his breakdown of the title fight between Silva and Cong.