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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear uses his new book to argue that Christian faith and the parable of the Good Samaritan can help bridge America’s political divide, while sharply criticising Donald Trump’s approach to power and public life. In Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country, the Democratic governor says the language of faith has been “co-opted” by some politicians. He presents the biblical story as a direct instruction to show compassion, particularly towards people who are vulnerable or different from oneself. Beshear, who was raised by Baptist lay ministers, says the parable’s central message is often overlooked.…

Earl Spencer has doubled down on his claim that King Charles told him, “We’ll forget her soon enough”, in a phone call following the death of Princess Diana. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg at Althorp in Northamptonshire, Diana’s brother said he was “telling the truth” about the conversation, which allegedly took place during a dispute over whether Princes William and Harry should take part in their mother’s funeral procession. Buckingham Palace issued a strongly worded response after the claim appeared in Spencer’s forthcoming autobiography, suggesting that grief had affected his “reason, judgment and memory”. Spencer rejected that suggestion, saying: “I can…

The Trump administration is to begin deploying an artificial-intelligence air traffic control tool in the Washington region on Monday, in the first stage of a planned nationwide system intended to predict and prevent flight delays. Known as Strategic Management of Airspace, Routing and Trajectories, or SMART, the $875 million programme will initially cover Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The system will examine airline schedules, weather patterns and other possible disruptions to forecast traffic flows, identify potential conflicts and suggest alternative routes before delays spread through the network. A full national rollout…

Republican candidates are keeping their distance from Donald Trump’s $5,000 dividend pledge, despite the president repeating the proposal at a rally in battleground North Carolina. Trump told supporters: “If we win, we’re going to get you $5,000. So that’s it. Very simple.” But the Republican candidates who appeared alongside him did not mention the plan. The silence comes about a week after Trump unveiled the proposal at the party’s unusual midterm convention in Dallas. There is little evidence that candidates in competitive races have made the payments a central part of their campaigns. The pledge has rarely featured in television…

Joe Alwyn was spotted on a late-night outing with comedian Mary Beth Barone in New York City, as the actor walked across the Williamsburg Bridge before visiting several local bars. The pair appeared relaxed and stayed close as they made their way around the city. Alwyn wore a black T-shirt, baggy jeans and a cap, while Barone was dressed in a black mini dress and bright blue boots. It is unclear whether the outing was their first time spending time together. The sighting comes after Alwyn was linked to actress Sarah Pidgeon earlier this summer. The pair were reportedly seen…

Unai Emery has backed Roberto De Zerbi to guide Tottenham into the Premier League’s top four despite the club’s difficult start to the season. The Aston Villa manager offered his support ahead of the two sides’ meeting, insisting that the early pressure surrounding De Zerbi should not determine Tottenham’s prospects for the campaign. Emery backs Tottenham to finish in the top four Emery said: “I expect Tottenham to be in top four at the end of the season.” He also praised De Zerbi’s managerial ability and called for patience while the Tottenham head coach works with a reshaped squad. “De…

Hayden Panettiere is to be remembered at a private celebration of life in Malibu on Saturday, with about 150 family members, friends and former colleagues expected to attend, according to reports. The service for the Heroes and Nashville actress is expected to take place at a church, with her father, Skip Panettiere, among those due to be present. Several figures from the entertainment industry are also expected to attend. Family sources said Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, and her former partner Brian Hickerson were not invited. Hickerson’s brother, Zach, is also reportedly excluded from the gathering. The choice of Malibu was…

The Melbourne NFL match between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers cost the Victorian taxpayer at least $30 million, about twice the figure previously circulated, after the expense of staging the event was added to the reported fee. The three-hour game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last Friday was promoted as a major international spectacle and attracted a large crowd, extensive media coverage and a surge in hotel demand. But the final economic benefit will not be known until a formal assessment is carried out, if one is released. The commonly quoted figure of about $15 million covered…

US mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level since January 2025, nearing 7% and placing further pressure on buyers already facing high property prices and limited supply. The increase is also leaving sellers with fewer potential purchasers as activity in the housing market slows. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 6.95% on Thursday, up from 6.76% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. Rates have risen for 11 consecutive weeks, amid inflation concerns linked to the Iran war and volatility in financial markets. Mortgage rates are closely tied to the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note, which reached…