Author: Alex Maschino

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso hailed his side’s “serious performance” as Los Blancos picked up three points that saw them leapfrog rivals Barcelona into top spot in LaLiga. For 24 hours at least, Real sit at the summit of Spain’s top-flight after a Vinicius Jr bagged a brace and Kylian Mbappe scored late on to ensure Alonso’s team emerged comfortable 3-1 from their tussle with Villarreal on Saturday. Madrid were looking to bounce back from a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of their city rivals Atletico last weekend, and their hopes were realised, albeit in efficient rather than dazzling fashion,…

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new video loaded: Hamas Partially Accepts Trump’s Peace PlanHamas said it would release all Israeli hostages but wants to negotiate elements of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. Adam Rasgon, a reporter for The New York Times in Jerusalem, explains where negotiations stand.By Adam Rasgon, Christina Shaman, Jon Hazell, Melanie Bencosme and June KimOctober 4, 2025

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The Rainmaker keeps introducing twists and turns — and fans can expect the same level of surprise in the upcoming finale. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Lana Parrilla teased that the USA Network show is just getting started. “Every character has a story arc,” she told Us. “So it does leave us with an open-ended as to like, ‘Oh my God, what’s going to happen with these people, their dynamic and their relationship?’” Parrilla, 48, noted that each character will face their own obstacles. “You end up really gravitating to all these characters, their stories and their relationships…

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Anadolu via Getty ImagesMorocco is currently building what will be the globe’s largest football stadium in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.But for the demonstrators who have taken to the streets each night across the country since last Saturday, this 115,000-capacity showpiece and all the other football infrastructure in development, costing a reported $5bn (£3.7bn), are an affront – an example of a government that has got its priorities wrong.”I am protesting because I want my country to be better. I don’t want to leave Morocco, and I don’t want to resent my country for choosing to stay,” says…

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war and return all the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects of the plan require further consultations among Palestinians. Senior Hamas officials suggested there were still major disagreements that required further negotiations. There was no immediate response from Israel, which is largely shut down for the Jewish Sabbath, and Hamas’…

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Forget hot girl summer, we’re all about rich mom fall. The classic look defined by pieces like decadent cashmere, soft neutrals, knit dresses and cozy silhouettes has been perfected by stars like Jennifer Garner, Meghan Markle and Gisele Bündchen, and we’re so here for it. But here’s the thing — you don’t actually have to spend a fortune to look like you did. Amazon is chock full of pieces that look effortlessly chic (and super expensive), whether you’re looking for…

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B/R Open Ice: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen re-aggravated his previous lower-body injury Wednesday night. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that Luukkonen and defenseman Michael Kesselring were being evaluated yesterday. Wes Gilbertson: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy said that forward Jonathan Huberdeau was being evaluated yesterday. He suffered an injury in the third period of Wednesday’s game. Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said that in another day or two, forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be good to go. He took a stick to the eye/face last Friday and hadn’t been on the ice. He practiced yesterday. NHL…

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NewsFeedIsraeli forces intercepted and boarded the Marinette, the last boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was still sailing towards Gaza. Crew members held up signs saying they saw warships approaching before soldiers boarded and detained them at gunpoint.Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

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One of France’s top music industry lawyers has dismissed concerns over Universal Music Group‘s access to independent label data through UMG’s proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings.Michaël Majster, founding partner at Paris-based Majster & Nehmé and a 30-year legal veteran, described the data-related fears as stemming “more from fantasy or paranoia than from a concrete, realistic, and rational analysis”.During his career, Majster has represented both multi-platinum and emerging artists in France, plus prominent independent record labels and distributors, and a major music publisher. He has not represented UMG or Downtown.He is rated in the top tier of music law practitioners…

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