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Liverpool’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni remains despite the Real Madrid midfielder signing a new long-term contract with the Spanish club. Tchouameni appeared likely to leave during Real Madrid’s summer reshuffle, but talks with new head coach Jose Mourinho persuaded the France international to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. Liverpool continue to monitor Tchouameni’s situation However, reports indicate that Liverpool have maintained contact with the player’s representatives and are continuing to monitor how his position develops in Madrid. The midfielder faces competition for a place in Real Madrid’s midfield and is not expected to accept a role as merely a squad…

An Atlanta police vehicle was towed from a scene near Pryor and Richardson streets overnight, while firefighters tackled a separate blaze at a two-storey apartment building in northwest Atlanta. The reason for the police vehicle’s removal was not immediately clear. Officers at the scene did not say what had happened or whether anyone had been hurt. Apartment fire in northwest Atlanta Atlanta Fire Rescue crews extinguished a fire at a building in the 1100 block of Mobile Street. No injuries were reported. Officials said the cause of the fire was under investigation. No further details about either incident were immediately…

Pope Leo has called on Europe to draw on its Christian foundations as it responds to Russia’s war in Ukraine and other conflicts. The appeal came as the Pope wound up his tour of France, where he set out a Christian vision for Europe amid continuing wars.

Kelsey Parker’s newborn daughter River made her television debut on Good Morning Britain at just one week old, as her mother spoke about the “horrific” years her family has endured. The 36-year-old welcomed River with her boyfriend, Will Lindsay, and announced the baby’s arrival last week. The couple’s daughter was born a year after the loss of their son Phoenix, who was stillborn at 39 weeks. River’s arrival also comes four years after Kelsey’s husband, The Wanted star Tom Parker, died from a brain tumour aged 33. Kelsey and Tom had two children together, Aurelia, six, and Bodhi, four. Asked…

Mach Industries, the autonomous defence systems company founded by 22-year-old Ethan Thornton, has raised $600 million in a Series C extension at a valuation of $3.7 billion. The latest funding round comes just three months after Mach secured $300 million at a valuation of $1.8 billion. The earlier round was led by Ribbit Capital, Infinite Capital, Bedrock Capital and Sequoia Capital. Thornton launched the company in 2023, aged 19, and has since expanded it into a business developing six weapons programmes. Mach now operates from a 115,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Huntington Beach, California. The company plans to develop…

Harry Kane is close to agreeing a new contract with Bayern Munich, a development that would further diminish Tottenham’s hopes of re-signing their former striker. Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano said negotiations involving Kane, his brother Charlie and the Bundesliga club were progressing well, with the financial terms understood to be nearly settled. Kane close to new Bayern contract “For Harry Kane, the negotiations and talks between Harry Kane, his brother Charlie, and Bayern over new deal are proceeding very well,” Romano said on his channel. He added that the remaining discussions centred on the length of the agreement and contractual…

Deputies in Florida are searching for 63-year-old John Kirkland, who has been reported missing in Bushnell, Sumter County. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said the search is focused on the area around County Road 330. Kirkland is described as 6ft 1in tall and weighing about 150lb. He has brown eyes, grey hair and tattoos on his shoulder and arm. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, blue jeans and black Converse shoes. Anyone who has information that could help locate Kirkland is asked to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on 352-793-2621.

Bigfoot hunters have been offered a $1 million reward for evidence that proves the fabled creature exists, in a new campaign launched by alcoholic drinks brand Hard Mountain Dew. The competition is open to adults aged over 21, who must submit “compelling evidence” relating to Bigfoot. Entries can include photographs, footprints, handprints, hair samples, audio or visual footage, thermal imaging and environmental evidence such as tracks. To qualify for the jackpot, an entry must contain at least four types of supporting evidence. Submissions will be reviewed by Bryce Johnson, the producer of a Bigfoot docuseries. Erica Taylor, the brand’s senior…

Palestinians have condemned a video showing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir telling imprisoned Hamas figure Hassan Salama that he wanted him killed. The footage, posted by Mr Ben-Gvir on social media, appears to show him speaking to Mr Salama inside his cell while surrounded by Israeli security forces. The minister said the video was recorded two weeks ago. “I want to kill you. …. I want you executed,” Mr Ben-Gvir tells the prisoner in the recording. He also repeats his calls for the execution of Palestinian prisoners. Raed Abu al-Hummus, head of the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees…

Liverpool are considering making Ronald Araujo’s loan move from Barcelona permanent, with the club reportedly encouraged by the defender’s start to the season. The agreement includes a €55 million buy option, although the player’s wages could complicate any long-term deal. Araujo joined Liverpool on loan after the club spent much of the summer seeking a right-back. Despite initially appearing to be a late solution, the Uruguay international has made an impression after just seven matches. Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that Liverpool have already formed a favourable view of the arrangement and regard the buy option as a reasonable figure.…