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Nissan is preparing to increase production in the United States as it introduces the 2027 Rogue, with a new hybrid model at the centre of its plans for the American market. Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, said the company was operating at full US production capacity and was considering adding a third shift at its factories. “We’re now maxing out the production capacity in the U.S.,” he said. “The next step is going to be three shifts, and I’m pretty optimistic that with the launch of the new Rogue that is happening in the next couple months, we’ll be…

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer has asked a Massachusetts judge to investigate the juror who held out during deliberations in her trial, seeking access to his phone records and information about a 2021 criminal charge. Kevin Reddington has requested the confidential juror questionnaire and “Juror Doe’s record from the statewide domestic violence registry”. He is also seeking the juror’s calls, text messages and mobile data from 27 August to 4 September. Those dates cover the period when the jury was considering whether Clancy should be found guilty of murdering her three children. Reddington has also asked the court to preserve all jury…

Virgil van Dijk has praised Jeremy Jacquet’s excellent start alongside him in Liverpool’s defence, while warning the emerging centre-back that he must remain focused with the season still in its early stages. Jacquet, a former Rennes player, has quickly settled into his role as Van Dijk’s new central-defensive partner. The Liverpool captain has welcomed the youngster’s performances but urged him to continue working and learning. Van Dijk urges Jeremy Jacquet to stay focused “He has had an excellent start, but we are only in September,” Van Dijk said. He added: “I want him to keep working and keep learning. I…

A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with bank fraud after allegedly stealing more than $1 million from more than 40 victims, many of them elderly, US authorities said. Roy Dave Davis, 34, of Hyattsville, is accused of obtaining personal information belonging to customers of a financial institution from May 2023 onwards, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. Prosecutors allege that he redirected the mailing addresses on the victims’ accounts to properties he controlled in Maryland before ordering debit cards in their names. The cards were then allegedly used for more than 1,500 cash…

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued Donald Trump and members of his administration over their exclusion from White House grounds, arguing that the ban violates constitutional protections for free speech and a free press. The news organisations are seeking a temporary restraining order in federal court in Washington DC. Emergency hearings could take place as soon as this week. In a joint statement, the outlets said the action threatened press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism without government interference. “The government does not decide what the press reports or publishes,” they said. The lawsuit argues that the…

A man has been charged over a crash that killed six people, including a couple and their two young daughters, on the A61 in West Yorkshire. Christopher Cockell, 50, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on 28 October, charged with six counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Shane Roller, 33, and his partner Shannen Morgan died alongside their daughters Rubie, nine, and Lillie, four, when their Ford Focus collided with a motorbike on 21 July 2024. Christopher Barton, 56, who was riding the motorcycle, and his passenger, Janine Barton, both from Barnsley, also died in the crash.…

Republicans are heading into the final weeks of the midterm elections with a substantial financial advantage, planning to spend about $221 million more on advertising than Democrats and their allies across Senate, House and state races. The figures, compiled by the media-tracking firm AdImpact, show Republican groups are set to spend roughly $888 million on adverts between Monday and Election Day, compared with about $666 million for Democrats. The Republican lead is being driven largely by outside organisations rather than candidates or party committees. Of the $350 million reserved for advertising in the nine leading Senate contests, only about one-tenth…

YouTuber MrBeast has revealed the completion of a $10 million village in Ghana, featuring homes, a school, toilet facilities, a marketplace, a community farm and a well. The project, named Abna Dakwa, also included drainage improvements around the existing settlement to help prevent flooding. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, said it had taken eight months to complete. The 28-year-old said the initiative was intended to help keep families and children out of illegal labour. It forms part of the work of his Beast Philanthropy non-profit, which aims to eradicate child labour in Ghana. The newly built school will…

The Weeknd has debuted a new song titled “Tokyo” featuring Japanese singer Yoko Takahashi, during the opening shows of the Asian leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour. The 36-year-old singer performed the track at Belluna Dome in Japan, where he staged back-to-back concerts over the weekend. The Weeknd’s “Tokyo” features Yoko Takahashi Takahashi made a special appearance at Saturday’s opening show, joining The Weeknd to perform her 1995 hit “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” – the opening theme from the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. The new track was accompanied by a visual created by Yoko Taro, the…

Manchester United are considering a possible move for Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy as they assess their attacking options ahead of the January transfer window. The experienced forward is understood to be among the names being monitored, although a move would raise questions over Benjamin Sesko’s role and development at Old Trafford. Manchester United assess Serhou Guirassy option United are reviewing their choices in attack, with Guirassy’s potential availability making him an intriguing possibility. The Dortmund striker has established himself as a reliable goalscorer in European football and could offer a physical presence in the final third. Reports indicate that…