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Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote Sergio Massa has defied expectations by winning more than 36% of the vote in Argentina’s presidential election. He is now on course for a run-off contest with far-right candidate Javier Hilei. Massa’s lead has come as a surprise as many thought the Argentina economy minister would be punished by the voters for presiding over a financial crisis. Inflation in Argentina is nearing 140%. With almost all ballots counted, no candidate had received the necessary 45% of votes needed for an outright win. There will be a second round…

Iran says girl who collapsed on Tehran metro is ‘brain dead’ Iranian teenager Armita Geravand, 16, who fell into a coma after an alleged altercation with morality police is now considered to be “brain dead,” state media say. Geravand collapsed after boarding a Tehran metro train on 1 October. Activists say morality police assaulted her for not wearing a hijab but authorities say she fainted. The 16-year-old is being treated at Tehran’s Fajr Hospital under tight security. The case is similar to that of Mahsa Amini – a young woman who died in custody in September 2022 after being detained…

‘It’s a f*****g miracle that I’m here right now.’

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People have rallied round the former Olympian.

Elementor #556644 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Pressure intensifies on Israel to negotiate the release of Gaza hostages  The Guardian says Israel is under increasing pressure to negotiate the release of more than 200 people still being held by Hamas since its attack on the country two weeks ago. A significant number are dual nationals and the only people released so far are two US citizens, a mother and daughter, freed a few days ago. Pictures of floral tributes being laid outside Old Trafford in memory of Sir Bobby Charlton…

Elementor #556638 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – US warns of conflict escalation risk as tensions rise across Middle East  The FT leads with a US warning that its troops and personnel in the Middle East are at risk of a “significant escalation” in attacks against them as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to morph into a regional conflict. Washington is sending more air defence systems to the area as Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, but Austin warns US troops face the risk of attacks against them as tensions rise. The…

Elementor #556626 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro-Met warns winter is coming: Grit and bear it  The Metro leads on an aerial view of Gaza buildings destroyed by airstrikes as it says Israel is notching up its preparations to “blitz Hamas”. Underneath, the lead story is a bit closer to home as the Met Office warns winter is coming as forecasters issue concerns over ice in parts of Scotland and northern England in the wake of Storm Babet. Nine people are feared dead due to Storm Babet. Today’s top stories Like this article?…

Elementor #556620 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Family’s pride and tears: Brothers forever  Some papers continue to pay tribute to the late great Sir Bobby Charlton who died over the weekend at the age of 86. Sir Bobby Charlton’s younger brother, Tommy, has paid tribute to him in an interview with Daily Mirror. The England and Manchester United legend features in a picture on the front of the Daily Mirror with his brother Jack Charlton. Their younger sibling Tommy Charlton tells the tabloid the two will be together again. “He…

Elementor #556614 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Suella to quiz Met Chief on ‘Jihad’ chants at rally The home secretary will “demand answers” from the Met commissioner, says the Daily Express. An estimated 100,000 people attended the pro-Palestinian rally on Saturday. Suella Braverman is demanding answers from the boss of the Metropolitan Police after some protesters were not arrested for chanting “jihad” at a pro-Palestinian march in London over the weekend. Rolling Stones legend Sir Mick Jagger also features on the front page after he put on a nun costume for…