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Carlton prevailed over Hawthorn in torrential rain during the AFLW’s eighth round, with the difficult conditions also resulting in the destruction of the Hawks’ banner at Ikon Park. The match was scheduled for Thursday evening at 7.15pm AEST at Carlton’s home ground.

Police have urged organisers to cancel a pro-Palestinian student protest planned in central London on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, warning that officers will take a “robust” approach if the march goes ahead. The Metropolitan Police said Wednesday should be “a day of mourning and a day of reflection”, and warned that the event could cause distress to Jewish students and staff. About 300 students are expected to take part in the demonstration, which has been promoted on social media by activists calling for an end to what they describe as the “Palestinian genocide”. James Harman, the…

Burger King is accelerating its US comeback by selling company-owned restaurants to local franchisees, with about 200 locations expected to change hands by the end of 2026. The strategy is central to a wider turnaround by parent company Restaurant Brands International, which has focused on improving marketing, food quality and restaurant design since late 2022. Burger King has recently overtaken Wendy’s to become the second-largest burger chain in the US by system sales. The company ultimately aims to retain about 300 company-operated restaurants, leaving franchisees to run the rest of its more than 6,000 US locations. Restaurant Brands bought Burger…

Barcelona are under pressure to raise funds through January sales, with Jules Kounde now understood to be among the players who could leave the Catalan club for the right offer. The France international has previously attracted strong interest from Chelsea, although no concrete move materialised during the summer. The Premier League club may have considered the possibility before turning its attention to other options. Kounde is understood to be open to remaining at Barcelona and, like Alejandro Balde, is not actively seeking a departure. The pressure to make changes to the squad is instead coming from the club, which is…

Richard K. Cox has been found guilty of 12 felony sex-offender loitering offences in Arlington County, Virginia, after entering no-contest pleas in court. The pleas were made without a sentencing agreement or concessions from prosecutors. Each Class 6 felony carries a maximum sentence of five years, meaning Cox faces up to 60 years in prison for the loitering convictions alone. The charges relate to allegations that Cox, a registered sex offender barred from being near children, loitered within 100 feet of schools and other child-focused facilities on separate occasions. Virginia Court of Appeals revived loitering case The case had been…

Illawarra ended their winless run with a 22-point victory over Adelaide, producing a performance one club great described as the “greatest half of basketball” in their history. The result marked a breakthrough for Illawarra, who broke their duck against the Adelaide 36ers in a commanding display. The club great’s assessment underlined the quality of Illawarra’s first-half performance as they secured their first win.

The Congo Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 4,000 lives as health authorities struggle to contain the fastest-growing outbreak of the virus ever recorded. Figures released by the health ministry show that 4,018 people have died among 8,300 confirmed cases. More than 2,000 patients have recovered. The outbreak was declared on 15 May and was caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no known treatment or vaccine. It is centred on Ituri province in the north-east, where health workers have gathered in the provincial capital, Bunia, to demand payment of outstanding wages. The protesters included surveillance workers…

India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games cricket final on Saturday, with the men’s gold medal at stake in a Twenty20 match at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Japan. The India vs Pakistan Asian Games cricket final is scheduled to begin at 1.30pm local time, or 4.30am GMT. India are defending the title they won at Hangzhou 2023, while Pakistan are seeking their first gold medal in the event. India’s women have already secured gold in Aichi-Nagoya after beating Sri Lanka in the final, leaving the men’s team with the opportunity to complete a cricket double for the…

Germany has said the United States remains a reliable fuel supplier, maintaining confidence in the continued supply relationship between the two countries.

Manchester United interest in Murillo could be revived, but Nottingham Forest are understood to be demanding a huge fee for the Brazilian defender. The 24-year-old remains on United’s list of potential defensive targets as the club considers ways to strengthen its back line. However, Forest are reluctant to sell, particularly during the January transfer window. Nottingham Forest set demanding terms for Murillo Football Insider reports that United have been warned it would take a “huge” offer to persuade Forest to part with Murillo. A move in January is regarded as highly unlikely, with the City Ground club believed to be…