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• Firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone breached £122m PPE contract, judge rules

  A company linked to Tory peer Baroness Michelle Mone breached a government contract of nearly £122m to supply surgical gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the High Court has ruled.

• Farage isn't racist, says PM - as he's challenged over Trump's 'Sharia law' comment

  Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not believe Nigel Farage or Reform voters are racist - and also refused to label Donald Trump's claim that London wants "Sharia law" as such.

• Oktoberfest opening delayed in Munich after bomb threat

  The opening of Munich's world-famous Oktoberfest has been delayed today following a bomb threat and an explosion at a home in the city.

• James Clacher: Rapist who faked death and fled Scotland for Spain jailed

  A rapist who faked his own death and fled the UK has been jailed for eight years.

• Storm Amy forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain in coming days

  The first named storm of autumn is set to bring heavy rain and winds of more than 80mph to the UK, forecasters have said.

• Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang jailed for 35 years

  The ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang that used two teenage girls as "sex slaves" has been sentenced for a range of sexual offences.

• Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes found in UK

  Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found in the UK - and are spreading as the climate warms, scientists have warned.

• Greggs increasing prices tomorrow due to higher employment costs

  Bakery chain Greggs is to increase its prices from Thursday as it grapples with increased employment costs.

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Sport

• Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool: Jamie Carragher says Arne Slot's side are not playing like a top team and calls for Florian Wirtz to come out of the side

  Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool are not playing like a top team after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and Champions League - and has called on Arne Slot to "earn his money" and "fix" the issues.

• Liverpool below Man Utd in the Sky Sports 'expected' table with set-pieces and Mohamed Salah's dip among issues - Between the Lines

  This week's Between the Lines weighs up whether Liverpool's back-to-back defeats against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray are merely a blip or a sign of more serious issues.

• Ryder Cup: Tommy Fleetwood says Team Europe in 'good hands for a long time' whether or not Luke Donald stays as captain

  ​​​​​Tommy Fleetwood feels Team Europe are in "good hands for a long time yet" whether Luke Donald continues as Ryder Cup captain or not.

• Super League semi-finals: Wigan Warriors claim Leigh Leopards pull out of fixture over ticketing dispute

  Wigan Warriors have claimed Leigh Leopards do not intend to fulfil Friday's Super League semi-final due to a dispute over ticket allocation.

• Match Officials Mic'd Up: Howard Webb says VAR was right to overturn Arsenal's 'penalty' at Newcastle

  PGMOL chief Howard Webb says it was "good use of VAR" to overturn Arsenal's 'penalty' at Newcastle and explains Nick Pope's challenge on Viktor Gyokeres was "quite different" to the foul committed by Chelsea's Robert Sanchez that saw him sent off a week prior.

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Entertainment News

• Why emergency Eurovision vote on Israel might not stop a broadcast boycott

  Eurovision is supposed to be a celebration of the unifying power of music. But for the past two years, it has attracted protests and fan boycotts over its inclusion of Israel amid the country's continued military action in Gaza.

• Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed after widow's request, Colorado officials say

  The death of journalist and author Hunter S Thompson will be reviewed by Colorado officials at the request of his widow, the state's bureau of investigation has announced.

• The show might not go on: Broadway stars ready to strike

  Broadway actors are preparing to exit the stage in a strike that would shutter more than 30 productions ahead of its peak season.

• Boyzone explain why Mikey Graham missed reunion announcement - and Louis Walsh won't be involved in show

  Boyzone say Louis Walsh has no involvement in their forthcoming reunion show and will not be taking a cut of the profits.

• Prosecutors call for 11-year jail sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

  Federal prosecutors in New York are urging a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison.

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