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Marcene Mitchell is the senior vice-president of climate change at WWF, bringing experience in climate finance, low-carbon investment and the development of new markets for sustainable technologies and infrastructure. Before joining WWF, Ms Mitchell served as global head of climate strategy and business development at the International Finance Corporation, the private-sector arm of the World Bank. Her work at the IFC and in previous roles focused on creating opportunities for businesses to invest in low-carbon technologies and infrastructure. Ms Mitchell has also been involved in green bank initiatives in the United States, which use public-sector funding to attract private investment…

Lauren Boebert has denied allegations that she had sexual relationships with three current or former staff members while they worked under her supervision. A complaint submitted to the House Committee on Ethics on Thursday alleges that the Colorado congresswoman was involved with former district director Clarice Navarro Ratzlaff, district chief of staff Raven Finegan and former chief of staff Jeffrey Small. The complaint was filed by David Wheeler, founder of the political group American Muckrakers. It also claims that Ms Navarro Ratzlaff received a payment of $200,000 in March 2025 after allegedly planning to submit an ethics complaint of her…

Manchester United have been tipped to edge Fulham 3-2 in an open Premier League contest at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with tipster Lewis Jones backing a goals-based bet involving Josh King. United have won only one of their opening four league matches, while their latest setback saw them surrender a 2-0 lead against Brighton. Another disappointing result before the extended international break would increase the pressure on Michael Carrick. An away win at evens is considered tempting, particularly with Fulham expected to contribute to an attacking game. However, Jones believes the stronger opportunity lies in the goals market rather than…

Residents of a Dallas apartment complex are facing a second night away from their homes after a natural gas leak was capped, with safety checks still under way before the building can be reoccupied. Atmos Energy crews discovered the leak outside the Alexan Riveredge Apartments on Turtle Creek Boulevard during a routine inspection on Friday evening. The inspection followed a separate kitchen fire on the fourth floor, which was quickly brought under control by the sprinkler system and firefighters. No one was injured. Although no gas was detected inside the five-storey, 325-unit building, the complex was evacuated as a precaution…

Earnscleugh Castle, a grand 21-room manor near Clyde on New Zealand’s South Island, is opening as a luxury lodge after an $NZ11 million restoration. The property, which featured on Grand Designs New Zealand, has been transformed into an adults-only bed and breakfast while retaining its historic character. Guests can expect individually designed rooms, French antiques, croquet on the lawn and evening wine with charcuterie and canapes. Although it is known as a castle, Earnscleugh is a Jacobethan manor built in 1919. It is listed as a Category 1 Historic Place by Heritage New Zealand. The house was commissioned by sheep…

Charles Spencer has claimed that King Charles told him Princess Diana would be “forgotten” shortly after her death, prompting Buckingham Palace to suggest that grief may have clouded his recollection. The allegation appears in Spencer’s forthcoming book, “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister”, which revisits the breakdown of Diana’s marriage, her death in a Paris car crash and the events that followed. Recalling a conversation with Diana’s former husband, Spencer said: “He said about Diana, ‘We’ll forget her soon enough.’ And he said it, I can’t really recreate it, but it was said with a bit of a hiss, to be…

A 75-year-old woman who sprayed ant-killer into her terminally ill neighbour’s eyes during a dispute over parking has avoided immediate imprisonment. Sally Beaney admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Matthew Perry in Southampton on 13 October 2025. At Southampton Crown Court, she was given a 12-month sentence suspended for two years, ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work and made subject to a restraining order. The court heard that the disagreement began after Mr Perry and his family, who had lived next door to Beaney for around 15 years, fell out over a lawnmower and the use of…

Melinda French Gates has said she deliberately refused to invest in her daughter’s start-up, insisting the young founder should secure backing on the strength of the business rather than family connections. The billionaire philanthropist said she watched her daughter raise money from the sidelines while speaking at the Power of Women’s Sports Summit presented by E.l.f. Beauty. “She got capitalized not because of my contacts, not because of me. I wouldn’t put money into it,” French Gates said. She said that if the venture was a “real business”, other investors needed to be prepared to support it. Her daughter, she…

Carrie Underwood performed with Guns N’ Roses in Atlanta, joining Axl Rose on stage for a duet of the band’s iconic song “Sweet Child O’ Mine”. The country singer shared lead vocals with Rose during the group’s show, marking a high-profile appearance alongside her friend. Underwood wore a black tank top and leopard-print shorts for the performance. The appearance had previously been reported after sources said she was expected to join the band on stage. Rose is also mentoring Underwood as she explores a new musical direction, according to those reports. The shift represents a move away from her country…

Arsenal’s interest in Endrick could lead to a fresh opportunity to sign the Real Madrid forward in January, with uncertainty over his first-team prospects expected to be discussed during the upcoming international break. The Brazilian’s representatives are reportedly due to hold talks with Real Madrid about his development and immediate future. His role under manager José Mourinho is likely to be a central issue. Endrick returned to the Santiago Bernabéu during the summer after representing Brazil at the World Cup, but his opportunities since then have reportedly been limited. Endrick’s Real Madrid future remains uncertain The 20-year-old previously spent the…