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Earl Spencer has begun legal action over a podcast which alleged that he was on bad terms with his sister, Diana, Princess of Wales, before her death and had refused to let her stay at Althorp. The programme, produced by The Spectator magazine and featuring former Cabinet minister Michael Gove, discussed Spencer’s memoir with assistant editor Madeline Grant. It also accused him of “monetising” his sister’s death through the publication of the book. Spencer has demanded that the podcast be removed from The Spectator’s website. His spokesman said the claim that Diana had asked to stay at Althorp with Princes…

The IMF chief has warned that an energy shock, rising debt and risks linked to artificial intelligence could threaten global economic growth. The warning highlights three mounting pressures facing the world economy: disruption in energy markets, increasing levels of debt and the uncertain impact of AI on growth.

Alejandro González Iñárritu has responded to the mixed reviews for his latest film, Digger, saying he would prefer a negative reaction to a lukewarm reception. The Oscar-winning filmmaker’s new movie, starring Tom Cruise, debuted in cinemas this past weekend. It currently holds a 52% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Speaking to The New York Times, González Iñárritu said: “I prefer that to the lukewarm reception.” He acknowledged that the film was not flawless, adding: “The movie is not perfect. I like taking risks.” The director said he was not surprised that Digger had prompted differing responses, describing it as an…

Arsenal could face competition from Aston Villa in the race to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick, with the Brazil international’s future reportedly uncertain ahead of the January transfer window. The 20-year-old has struggled to secure regular football at the Bernabeu since returning from a loan spell at Lyon, which began midway through last season. His limited opportunities have prompted renewed speculation that he could move on again. Arsenal have been linked with Endrick for some time, but Spanish outlet Cadena SER reports that Aston Villa are now among the leading contenders for his signature. Aston Villa competition for Endrick Endrick…

The San Diego Padres denied the Milwaukee Brewers a sweep with a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on Tuesday, keeping their season alive. Milwaukee still leads the best-of-five series 2-1. The Padres established an early advantage for the third consecutive game, scoring twice in the third inning through Fernando Tatis Jr’s groundout and Manny Machado’s single. William Contreras’ solo home run put the Brewers on the board in the fourth before Jackson Chourio’s sacrifice fly brought Milwaukee level in the following inning. San Diego regained the lead when Jake Cronenworth homered…

One Nation has faced backlash over a controversial campaign advertisement portraying progressive voters through crude stereotypes, while Pauline Hanson’s daughter has criticised a Tasmanian business for publicly objecting to her party’s politics. The video, titled Coming Out, urges Victorians to declare their support for One Nation ahead of next month’s state election. It presents a family in Melbourne as progressively minded before its members reveal that they are secretly politically conservative. The advertisement targets issues including immigration, crime, renewable energy and gender expression. In one scene, a suicide bomber removes an explosive vest and says: “I shouldn’t have been allowed…

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, also known as October Prime Day, ends at midnight tonight, giving shoppers a final chance to access discounts across more than 35 categories. The two-day sale has included reductions on Amazon devices, kitchen appliances, cleaning products, beauty items, technology and household essentials, with several popular products marked down to their lowest prices of the year. Among the headline offers is the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, reduced by 56 per cent to £34.99 from £79.99. The streaming device is designed to bring apps and personalised recommendations to standard televisions. Amazon’s Echo Spot smart speaker…

Melbourne comedian Nick Trapani has been dropped from an upcoming SouthCoast Monster Trucks event after a podcast discussion about murdered US woman Gabby Petito triggered a backlash over its degrading and misogynistic tone. Trapani had been due to work as a commentator at the Melbourne Country Show at Caribbean Park. SouthCoast Monster Trucks said it had ended its association with him following comments made during an episode of his podcast, Trapanischoice. In a statement posted on social media, the organisation said: “SouthCoast Monster Trucks has made the decision that Nick Trapani will no longer be representing or working with our…

Chelsea have reportedly suffered a double transfer blow involving Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott and Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel. The Blues are understood to be interested in both players, but Scott is not expected to be available during the January window, while Gabriel is considered more likely to join a leading European club if he leaves Old Trafford. A report by talkSPORT claims Chelsea have been told that Gabriel is looking towards a move abroad. The 16-year-old has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as the Premier League club. What next for Chelsea…

A jewellery shop owner shot at multiple suspects after they used a pickup truck to ram through the front entrance of the business during an attempted armed robbery in Lynnwood, Washington, on Tuesday. Lynnwood Police said officers were called to the 6500 block of 196th Street South-west at about 12.26pm on 6 October after reports of an armed robbery and gunfire. Investigators said the suspects abandoned the pickup and fled in two vehicles – a black SUV and a silver saloon. It was not immediately known whether anyone had been hit by the gunfire. No employees or other people inside…