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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to life without parole David DePape, who assaulted Paul Pelosi in his San Francisco home in 2022, has been sentenced to life without parole on state charges, including kidnapping and burglary. This sentence follows a 30-year federal sentence, which he’ll serve concurrently. The attack left Pelosi, now 84, hospitalised with a fractured skull and nerve damage. The Pelosi family expressed relief, hoping the sentence deters political violence. In a statement after the sentencing, the Pelosi family said that “legal justice has been served”. “Since the violent break-in and shouts of ‘where’s Nancy?’ two years ago, not…

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon released from prison after four months Steve Bannon, a former advisor to Donald Trump, has been released after serving four months in a Connecticut prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon, convicted in 2022 for refusing a subpoena in the January 6 Capitol riot investigation, stated he is “more energised” and remains committed to supporting Trump. “The four months in federal prison not only didn’t break me, it empowered me,” Bannon said on his podcast following his release. “I am more energised and more focused than I’ve ever been in my entire life.” Despite past tensions,…

US condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as ‘horrifying’ At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The U.S. State Department condemned the strike as “horrifying,” citing reports that many civilians, including children, were among the casualties. The Israeli military acknowledged civilian harm in the area and is investigating. Israel has been conducting operations in northern Gaza, claiming they are attempting to dismantle Hamas networks, while Gaza faces an escalating humanitarian crisis with severe shortages of supplies. The IDF has been attacking northern Gaza over…

Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Argentina Rescue teams in Villa Gesell, Argentina, are urgently working to find survivors after the 10-story Dubrovnik hotel collapsed, leaving one confirmed dead and potentially trapping up to 15 people.  The collapse happened early Tuesday, with neighbours describing it as a “horror movie.” So far, one elderly man’s body has been recovered, and one woman has been rescued. The hotel was undergoing unauthorised renovations, halted by authorities in August, but neighbours report work continued. Two specialised rescue teams, including structural engineers and trained dogs, have joined the search. Four bricklayers working at…

Rescue efforts continue after deadly flash floods in Spain Flash floods from intense rain have caused devastation in southeastern Spain, especially in the Valencia region. Several bodies have been found, though officials are withholding details out of respect for families. Six people remain missing in the small town of Letur, Albacete. Rescue operations are ongoing, with footage showing floodwaters demolishing bridges, sweeping away cars, and forcing people to cling to trees for safety. Emergency services, overwhelmed with calls, are using drones in their search efforts. A red alert is active in Valencia, with schools, parks, and events closed. Prime Minister…

Budget start time: When is today’s Budget and what ‘stealth’ tax rise is set to be kept? Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailLabour is expected to extend an income tax measure that has been described as a “stealth tax” at the upcoming Budget as more people are set to pay higher rates.Officials have said Rachel Reeves is looking to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds, which has dragged millions of earners into paying higher rates of income tax since 2021.Experts predict the move could…

Budget 2024: What inheritance tax rise will mean for you For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsChancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning changes to inheritance tax (IHT) at the Budget as she looks to raise up to £40bn from tax hikes and spending cuts.While specifics remain unclear, any changes could significantly affect how much families pay on inherited properties and their financial futures.Here’s everything you need to know about the potential changes and what they could mean for your family. What is inheritance…

Every way Labour has defined ‘working people’ ahead of the Budget Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailLabour ministers have been drawn into a debate around “working people” in recent days as the party vows not to raise taxes on them at Wednesday’s Budget.In their pre-election manifesto, the party pledged not to increase income tax, national insurance, or VAT as part of their commitment to keep taxes low for these “working people.”But other rumoured tax rises have led critics to question who exactly falls under Labour’s…

Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital Residents told to stay indoors with doors and windows closed as emergency services say there is no nuclear risk from ongoing fire at BAE Systems complex. Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard in Cumbria where British nuclear submarines are built, police said. Cumbria constabulary said the fire at the nuclear submarine shipyard broke out at about 12.45 am. Police said there was “no nuclear risk” but residents should stay inside with doors and windows closed. The two people taken to…

Diogo Jota will not be back before the November international break and Federico Chiesa is struggling to get near match fitness, reveals Liverpool manager Arne Slot. Jota picked up the problem in the win over Chelsea earlier this month and missed the draw with Arsenal on Sunday as a result. There was some hope that the Portuguese forward would be back in action as early as this weekend against Brighton in the Premier League, but Slot has ruled that out. The next international break runs from 11-22 November and asked if Jota could be back before that, Slot told a…