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The Middle East has undergone a profound power shift since the October 7 attacks, with three years of war weakening Iran’s regional alliance network, eroding confidence in the United States and leaving Israel militarily stronger but increasingly isolated. Conflict, economic disruption and a breakdown in the region’s previous balance of power have reshaped relationships across the Middle East. Iran’s network of allies has been severely damaged, although Yemen’s Houthi rebels remain a notable exception. Israel has killed senior figures in Hezbollah and Hamas, while Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in February. Israeli forces now occupy most of…

Donald Trump has proposed turning his private golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, into a presidential retreat where future presidents could spend weekends and host foreign leaders. The plan would create a facility resembling Camp David, the Maryland compound traditionally used by US presidents, while extending the role of one of Mr Trump’s businesses beyond his time in office. “It’s a great idea, and it’ll be used a lot,” Mr Trump said at an event in the Oval Office. He claimed the proposal had been suggested by the US Secret Service and added: “It seems that all presidents play…

German exports unexpectedly fell in August, according to the latest update on the country’s trade performance.

Margaret Qualley and Aaron Pierre attended the New York premiere of their new Prime Video film, Love of Your Life, on Wednesday evening. The actors posed together on the blue carpet at the IFC Center, where they were joined by the film’s director, Rachel Morrison. Qualley, 31, wore a long-sleeved black Chanel dress for the event, while Pierre, 32, opted for a brown suede jacket over a white T-shirt and khaki trousers. Love of Your Life cast and story The film also stars Gabriel Basso, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Catherine Keener, Tamara Lawrance and Corey Johnson. Qualley plays Maya, whose chance meeting…

Arsenal have received a potentially reassuring Kai Havertz injury update after the forward left the Germany camp with a muscle strain during the international break. The 27-year-old is expected to miss at least some football, including the prospect of this weekend’s meeting with Leeds United, but the early indication is that his absence could be measured in weeks rather than months. The German Football Association described the problem as a muscle strain. Analysis reported by the Metro suggests it may be a relatively minor injury, although Havertz’s history of extended absences over the past two seasons will concern Arsenal. When…

The Golden State Valkyries edged past the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 in a tense Game 2 at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Wednesday, October 7, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semi-final series. Veronica Burton delivered the decisive moment, sinking a three-pointer with 41.5 seconds remaining to put the Valkyries ahead for good. She then converted two late free throws as Golden State held its nerve in front of an increasingly anxious home crowd. The Aces had fought back from a 16-point deficit and briefly moved in front during the closing stages. Las Vegas were given one final…

Firmus’ planned $44 billion initial public offering has been thrown into doubt after institutional investors baulked at the proposed price, prompting its bankers to cut the offer from $11 to about $8 a share. The Australian data centre start-up had been expected to secure bids from investors by 9am on Thursday. But with demand weakening, the company and its advisers were considering whether to withdraw the float, reduce its size further or change the terms of the deal. At $11 a share, Firmus would have been valued at about $43.7 billion, putting the listing among the largest in Australian market…

Sam Wood has been refused bail after a court heard his wife feared he was going to kill her during an alleged domestic violence incident at a luxury holiday apartment in Noosa, Queensland. The 46-year-old fitness entrepreneur was arrested after police were called to the family’s accommodation on Hastings Street on Saturday night. He faces charges of assault occasioning bodily harm in a domestic violence setting and strangulation in a domestic setting. Wood will remain in custody after a bail hearing at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Thursday. His wife, Snezana Wood, has not made a formal statement to police but…

The Bank of Japan sees inflationary pressure broadening, according to its latest assessment.

Kourtney Kardashian has responded to Jennifer Lawrence’s criticism by joking that the Oscar-winning actress can expect the “sister treatment” when they next meet. Lawrence, 36, made the remarks about Kardashian, 47, during a Vanity Fair lie-detector test last November. Discussing Kardashian’s behaviour on the seventh season of The Kardashians, she said: “Everything has to be an announcement.” Lawrence cited Kardashian’s comments about no longer wearing outfits and not having a television in her room, adding: “Just wear whatever you want. Don’t make an announcement about it. Or, ‘I don’t have a TV in my room.’ Just don’t watch TV. Stop…