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Timothée Chalamet Cheers Kris Jenner at Kylie Jenner’s VS Debut

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Timothée Chalamet erupted in cheers when his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, made a surprise appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Show in Culver City, California, on Sunday night.

Kylie, 29, closed the show with her runway debut in the iconic diamond-encrusted $50 million Fantasy Bra. The appearance made her the first person who is not a Victoria’s Secret Angel to model the celebrated piece.

Her boyfriend, 30, whooped from the sidelines when the stage lights lifted and revealed the shadowy figure to be Kylie.

The Hollywood actor, who has been dating Kylie for three years, watched from the front row beside her proud mother, Kris Jenner, 70.

Kris had her phone ready to record the historic moment, while her boyfriend, Corey Gamble, 45, also attended to support Kylie and applauded as she walked past.

The couple’s reaction quickly spread across social media, with Victoria’s Secret referencing the famous phrase Kris once told Kim Kardashian during a magazine photoshoot: “You’re doing amazing, sweetie.”

Timothee Chalamet cheered as his girlfriend Kylie Jenner made a surprise appearance at the Victoria's Secret Show in Culver City, California, on Sunday night

Timothée Chalamet cheered as his girlfriend Kylie Jenner made a surprise appearance at the Victoria’s Secret Show in Culver City, California, on Sunday night

Kylie, 29, made her runway debut in the iconic diamond-encrusted $50 million fantasy bra to close the show

Kylie, 29, made her runway debut in the iconic diamond-encrusted $50 million Fantasy Bra to close the show

The brand commented on one post: “You’re doing amazing, sweetie! 2026 version.”

Other social media users praised Chalamet’s reaction, writing: “I like the way he looks at Kylie, and the fact that he isn’t using his phone.”

Others commented: “He’s just one of us” and “Only three people without a phone… good thing her bf is one of them.”

Another fan added: “I know Kris is proud.”

Kylie’s Fantasy Bra appearance was not without controversy, however. Some fans criticised the decision to feature her in the garment because she is not a Victoria’s Secret Angel. The design includes a $22 million yellow diamond centrepiece alongside 4,410 other natural diamonds.

Previous models to wear the famous Fantasy Bra include Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Tyra Banks and Candice Swanepoel.

Kylie completed the show-stopping look with a sheer miniskirt, silver underwear, clear heels and dramatic white angel wings.

After the show, Kylie shared a close-up image of her cleavage in the bra on Instagram Stories, adding the caption: “Best day ever.”

The Hollywood actor, who has been in a relationship for Kylie for three years, was sitting alongside her proud mother Kris Jenner, who had her phone at the ready to capture it all

The Hollywood actor, who has been in a relationship with Kylie for three years, sat beside her proud mother Kris Jenner, who had her phone ready to capture the moment

Kylie made history as the first non-Victoria's Secret Angel to be given the honour of modelling the statement piece

Kylie made history as the first person who is not a Victoria’s Secret Angel to model the statement piece

Kris' boyfriend Corey Gamble also turned up to the event to show his support and applauded as she strutted past

Kris’ boyfriend Corey Gamble also attended the event to support Kylie and applauded as she walked past

Kylie and Kris shared a hug backstage after the epic show

Kylie and Kris shared a hug backstage after the spectacular show

Kylie also took to her Instagram Stories after the show, showing a close-up of her cleavage in the bra with the caption, 'best day ever'

Kylie also took to her Instagram Stories after the show, showing a close-up of her cleavage in the bra with the caption, ‘best day ever’

She also shared another snap showing her getting ready for the runway in the brand’s signature pink robe. 

Victoria’s Secret chief creative officer Adam Selman told Vogue why Jenner was chosen for the special moment after the show aired.

‘Kylie really extends beyond fashion, beyond culture, beyond TV, beyond one singular thing,’ he told the publication. ‘That’s the exact same thing that we do. Like, the show is so big, it’s true entertainment, and I think that she is a great catalyst for that.’

‘She’s really created her own culture, which—how many people can say that?’ he went on, adding that the ‘big idea for the show was fandomonium’.

‘I think it’s an interesting pairing that we’re giving the fans: we’re giving them what they want with this amazing Fantasy Bra, and we’re going to put it on an unexpected talent who has a massive following and massive cultural impact.’

‘I think it’s fun. I think it’s really joyful, and I think it’s fun to celebrate in a different way that people aren’t going to expect,’ he concluded. 

Designer Jacob Arabo told Vogue that the bra ‘is made entirely of gold and diamonds—there is no fabric’.

‘So getting the right fit and making sure it could move naturally with the body was not easy,’ he added.

The show returned to Los Angeles for the first time in 19 years on Sunday and featured some of the brand’s biggest bombshells, including supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid, Victoria’s Secret’s veteran Adriana Lima, 45, Swedish beauty Elsa Hosk, 37, and new mom Barbara Palvin, 33.

South African model Candice Swanepoel, 37, was also among the bombshells, along with Alessandra Ambrosio, 45, Leonardo DiCaprio’s longtime girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 28, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 39, Russian superstar Irina Shayk, 40, and plus size beauty Ashley Graham, 38.

The iconic event also featured musical performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Katseye, Megan Moroney and Tate McRae.

A major moment was the reveal and runway debut of Victoria’s Secret’s newest Angel, Solange Omon, who was recently discovered through the brand’s YouTube streaming series Angels Among Us.

The show marked its third year back following a six-year hiatus that threatened the future of the iconic lingerie brand.

However, the excitement hasn’t been entirely without controversy, as some big names were noticeably snubbed from the glittering line-up of models.

Mississippi Neighbor Uses Bare Hands to Save Boy, 4, From Fire

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A Mississippi neighbor used his bare hands to search through smoldering wreckage and rescue a 4-year-old boy trapped inside a burning home, newly released police body-camera footage shows.

Kennard Hodge painstakingly dug through the debris to reach the child, who was the only one of six minors still inside the house, WAPT reported.

The boy was found trapped in a bedroom and covered in burns after the fire tore through the property in Edwards, a small town in Hinds County, on Oct. 7.

As firefighters worked to bring the raging blaze under control, Hodge joined other neighbors searching the remains of the home.

Wearing a yellow shirt, Hodge sifted through the rubble until he located the boy, grabbed his arm and pulled him to safety.

“You got him?” a first responder asked Hodge.

“Yeah, I got him, got him, got him!” Hodge replied.

Hodge later said he stepped in because he wanted to give the child a “chance” to survive, describing the quick decision that led him into the burning wreckage.

The boy was not breathing when he was pulled from the home. Emergency responders performed CPR at the scene before rushing him to a hospital.

“Come on, little man … Hang in there, bud,” a responding police officer can be heard saying in the body-camera video.

The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office said in an Oct. 8 update that the boy was in “very critical condition.” No further information about his condition has been released.

“This, it was nothing short of a miracle,” Edwards Police Chief Terrence Crump said, praising the dramatic rescue.

Five other children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, were also rescued from the burning home.

Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, including the blaze’s origin and manner.

Sheriff’s investigators “will be interviewing several individuals connected to the incident,” officials added.

88-Year-Old Man Overrode Pickup’s Automatic Brakes, Accelerated Into Ice Cream-Eating Group, Killing 1: Police

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Inset: Joshua Douglass, pictured in his Legacy.com obituary. Background: News footage showing the aftermath of the crash that killed Douglass and injured several others (KCNC).

An 88-year-old Colorado man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators said he drove his pickup truck toward a group of pedestrians following a bicycling event.

Van Lemaster has been charged with felony vehicular homicide, four counts of vehicular assault and two counts of reckless endangerment in connection with a car crash that killed 33-year-old Joshua Douglass on Aug. 29. Court documents obtained by the local outlet Cowboy State Daily say Lemaster was driving a Chevrolet Silverado that day as he and an unidentified woman prepared to leave after lunch at a Fort Collins restaurant.

Fort Collins was hosting its annual Tour de Fat that day, a costumed bicycle parade and festival. Several cyclists were passing through the area as Lemaster attempted to reverse his pickup from a parking space.

Police said Lemaster was not intoxicated, and investigators found no mechanical defect in the truck. Although the precise reason for the alleged acceleration remained unclear, authorities concluded that Lemaster’s driving was reckless. Investigators also said he overrode the pickup’s automatic braking system and accelerated aggressively toward people nearby.

Lemaster was reportedly booked Friday, but his name did not appear on the Larimer County Jail inmate roster. Cowboy State Daily reported that his bond was set at $75,000. His next court hearing was scheduled for Oct. 22.

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Firefighters Save Historic ‘Godfather’ Church From Raging NYC Warehouse Fire

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Firefighters protected a historic Staten Island church made famous by its appearance in “The Godfather” as a four-alarm blaze ripped through a nearby vacant warehouse.

More than 200 firefighters and EMS workers responded to Mount Loretto after the fire began spreading through the empty warehouse at about 5:45 p.m. Saturday, FDNY Chief of Operations Kevin Woods said at an evening news conference.

“There is heavy, heavy damage to this structure, the roof did collapse, and right now we’re maintaining a collapse zone around that structure,” Woods said.

Fire crews work to control a warehouse fire

The fire erupted inside a vacant warehouse at approximately 5:45 p.m. Saturday. (FDNY)

“Upon arrival, units encountered heavy fire throughout the building and immediately went into a defensive operation,” Woods said. “We set up multiple large-caliber stream tower ladders and handlines.”

The warehouse at 6581 Hylan Boulevard had stood empty for five years. Its location near several Mount Loretto buildings—including two schools and the historic Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne—raised concerns. The church was featured in exterior shots of the baptism scene in the 1972 film “The Godfather.”

The five-year-vacant warehouse stood close to several other buildings on the Mount Loretto grounds. (FDNY)

A fire destroyed much of the ornate Catholic church in 1973, but its façade remained intact. The structure was rebuilt three years later.

Crews contained the warehouse fire Saturday night, preventing it from reaching nearby buildings. Officials said the blaze was under control by about 8:30 p.m.

“It’s very windy out here tonight. Our units did a great job with many of the flying embers, preventing additional structures from going on fire,” Woods said.

Fire officials putting out the blaze

Firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from spreading to surrounding structures. (FDNY)

Woods said one firefighter sustained a minor burn to his leg.

The Fire Marshal’s office is investigating what caused the fire.

Famous Grand Designs Home Hits the Market for £2.75 Million

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One of the most recognisable homes ever featured on Grand Designs has returned to the market, with an asking price of £2.75million — around £4million below the figure once attached to the property.

The landmark Victorian water tower in Kennington, south London, was transformed from a derelict shell into a remarkable ten-storey residence offering panoramic views across the capital.

Its ambitious makeover featured in the 100th episode of Channel 4’s long-running property series, quickly becoming one of the programme’s most memorable and widely discussed renovations.

Property developer Leigh Osborne and his partner, Graham Voce, invested more than £2million converting the crumbling 100ft structure into a luxury home, despite initially being told the work could be completed for about £600,000.

The restoration required 4,000 replacement bricks and the installation of 47 windows. Workers also removed more than 200 dead pigeons, while clearing bird droppings piled ‘knee-deep’ cost a further £7,000.

The bespoke glazing alone came to an estimated £250,000, with scaffolding adding another £70,000 to the already escalating construction bill.

London's 'most recognisable' home has hit the property market after it was featured on Grand Designs

London’s ‘most recognisable’ home has hit the property market after it was featured on Grand Designs

A derelict water tower in Kennington was converted into an incredible ten-storey des-res on the 100th episode of the Channel 4 show

A derelict water tower in Kennington was converted into an incredible ten-storey des-res on the 100th episode of the Channel 4 show

A view of the terrace, fitted with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and the Shard

A view of the terrace, fitted with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and the Shard

Businessman Jamie Hamer purchased the house for £2.75million in June 2021. He is seen here with his friend Susanna Citrano

Businessman Jamie Hamer purchased the house for £2.75million in June 2021. He is seen here with his friend Susanna Citrano

As the budget continued to soar, Osborne borrowed more than £500,000 from friends to bring the extraordinary conversion to completion.

The finished home includes a huge glass-fronted cube extension, a lift and a dramatic viewing room at the top of its 122 steps. Host Kevin McCloud hailed the result as a ‘jaw-dropping showstopper’.

Bought by Osborne and Voce for £380,000 in mid-2011, the property has been advertised on Rightmove with an asking price reported at £2.5million, while other details put the current figure at £2.75million.

The sales listing describes the distinctive building as ‘one of central London’s most recognisable buildings’.

Even with its architectural appeal and Grand Designs celebrity, the latest valuation is dramatically lower than the £6.5million price sought by its original developers in 2013.

That asking price failed to attract a buyer, and the tower was subsequently offered as a popular Airbnb before businessman Jamie Hamer acquired it in June 2021 for £2.5million.

Hamer, a commercial director, moved in with his friend Susanna Citrano, an architect, and their two dogs. He later said the property’s television fame continued to draw curious visitors to the front door.

Speaking to Rightmove in 2022, he said: ‘We often get people ringing the doorbell asking if they can take a look around.

‘Then some will ask where the buzzers for the other flats are. They’re surprised to find out it’s one home.’

He also told the Evening Standard: ‘I have always been fascinated by castles and this is the closest I’ll get to owning one in central London.’

Mr Hamer and Susanna later added a hot tub to the terrace, which provides views of the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, the Shard, the City and Canary Wharf.

Susanna previously joked: ‘When we first moved in, we could never find each other so would WhatsApp, “Which floor are you on?”‘

She added: ‘We ended up putting different pieces of art on each stairwell so we knew where we were, as we kept getting lost.’

The tower, which dates from 1867, originally served the neighbouring Lambeth Workhouse and contained a tank which held 38,000 gallons of water.

Among those who spent time there was a young Charlie Chaplin, who stayed at the workhouse with his impoverished mother as a child.

The property, now being marketed by DDRE Global, is arranged with five bedrooms and four bathrooms across its many levels.

The estate agents said in the sales blurb: ‘Rescued from dereliction and converted under the eye of Kevin McCloud for Grand Designs’ 100th episode, it is now a remarkable family-sized home that pairs Victorian engineering with contemporary design.

The home's previous owners Leigh Osborne and his partner, Graham Voce, with Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud (right)

The home’s previous owners Leigh Osborne and his partner, Graham Voce, with Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud (right)

‘The accommodation unfolds vertically, linked by an original Yorkstone staircase and a separate lift tower with glazed bridges. Five double bedrooms and four bathrooms are arranged across the tower’s floors, each with its own character, thick masonry walls and tall arched windows.

‘At ground level, a glass and steel extension known as the Cube provides lateral living space. It holds an open-plan kitchen and reception room with full-height sliding glass doors, and a roof terrace sits above.

‘The crowning feature is the Prospect Room, created within the original cast-iron water tank. With openings on every side, it frames panoramic views across Westminster, the London Eye, the City, the Shard and Canary Wharf, making it a living or dining space without equal in the capital.’

Shocking Images Emerge From Paris After a Devastating Night

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Shocking scenes from Paris, France, on Sunday revealed the scale of the destruction after rioters ignored President Emmanuel Macron’s appeals for calm and continued a violent rampage through the capital.

Rubbish covered streets while fires burned into the night, following another day of unrest that drew more than half a million people into the streets.

At least one vehicle was reduced to a charred shell. Videos posted online also appeared to show masked demonstrators entering private homes, while other groups looted nearby shops.

Some business owners, fearing further attacks, have hired private security guards to protect their premises.

As the disorder spread, the French president vowed on Sunday to pursue those who had “sought to bring down the Republic” and hold them responsible.

The unrest has also spilled into Italy, where rioters were reportedly seen throwing bottles, looting shops and damaging property.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called an emergency security meeting as officials confront violence that echoed the scenes of looting and chaos witnessed in Paris.

In the United States, meanwhile, officials have condemned what they described as a “campaign to destroy Western civilization.”

A French firefighter was seen responding to a street barricade in Paris, France amid violent protests on Sunday

A French firefighter responds to a street barricade in Paris, France, during violent protests on Sunday

Masked protesters were seen breaking into local businesses on Sunday night

Masked protesters appear to break into local businesses on Sunday night

In a post on his Truth Social platform, President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the riots as he declared: 'France is burning!' Source: @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social

President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest in a post on Truth Social, writing: “France is burning!” Source: @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social

Writing on his Truth Social platform, President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest and declared: “France is burning!”

“The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country,” Trump wrote on Sunday morning.

“Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!”

Several hours later, US Undersecretary of State Jacob Helberg described the unrest as a “resurgence of FAR-LEFT POLITICAL TERRORISM.”

“Secretary [of State Marco] Rubio presciently hosted a ministerial on this because this threat is transnational and organized in networks that cross borders, share resources, and coordinate violence,” Helberg posted on X.

“Those who excuse, normalize and legitimize it deserve unequivocal condemnation. If you claim to stand for working people, STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR THOSE WHO DESTROY EVERYTHING WORKING PEOPLE HAVE BUILT,” he added.

“Unlike their apologists, we believe destruction and chaos are NOT legitimate forms of political expression. Arson is not argument. Intimidation is not debate. Terror is not justice. And a campaign to destroy Western civilization is NOT a protest against the price of groceries. Every business burned is someone’s life’s work destroyed. Every neighborhood terrorized is a community robbed of peace,” he continued.

“Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, we will never surrender American communities to organized political terror. We will dismantle terrorist networks that threaten our people, disrupt their financing, and bring their perpetrators to justice.”

“Our streets belong to our citizens. Our future belongs to our children. And this country belongs to the people who built it—not transnational mobs that seek to burn it down.”

A Parisian man is seen trying to extinguish a fire during clashes between protesters and police officers in the city

A Parisian man is seen trying to extinguish a fire during clashes between protesters and police officers in the city

Photos from the city showed garbage strewn across the streets as fires continued to ravage overnight

Photos from the city showed garbage strewn across the streets as fires continued to ravage overnight

The word 'Antifa,' which stands for 'anti-fascist,' was spray painted on top of a Paris map

The word ‘Antifa,’ which stands for ‘anti-fascist,’ was spray painted on top of a Paris map

But Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, of California, shared his support for the protesters as he called for a new ‘New Deal.’

‘From the high schools of France to the streets of Madrid, to the universities of Tirana, young people are telling their governments the same thing: in an age of massive wealth inequality, they want a future they can believe in,’ he posted on X.

Khanna went on to claim that the protesters in France are ‘asking for safe schools, enough teachers and smaller classes’ before he hit out at Vice President JD Vance for blaming the protests on immigrants.

‘@JDVance says this is what happens when a nation lets in too many immigrants from the global south,’ he wrote.

‘He is not just morally wrong, but misreading the moment. [This] is what happens when nations let wealth and power accumulate in the hands of a few. This is what happens when young people lose hope in their future.

‘In America, let us listen to our young. We need an economic and political transformation – America’s Next New Deal.’

President Macron blamed 'agitators from far-Left fringe groups, joined by numerous criminals' for plunging his country into 'unbridled violence'

President Macron blamed ‘agitators from far-Left fringe groups, joined by numerous criminals’ for plunging his country into ‘unbridled violence’

People were seen passing next to the debris remaining on the street following the protests

People were seen passing next to the debris remaining on the street following the protests

The demonstrations were started by teachers and students a month ago in response to staff shortages and have grown into a wider movement against rising prices. 

They have been joined by extremist politicians and activists such as Jean-Luc Melenchon, head of the hard-Left France Unbowed party.

Scenes from the weekend showed looters in France smashing their way into designer stores to steal luxury items amid the ‘unrestrained violence’.

Dozens of hooded young men were filmed swarming high-end outlets like Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton, leaving shelves of expensive jewelry and clothing entirely bare.

President Macron blamed ‘agitators from far-Left fringe groups, joined by numerous criminals’ for plunging his country into ‘unbridled violence.’ 

He made a plea ‘for unity’ following the weekend of chaos, which saw nearly 2,400 people arrested and almost 1,000 police and gendarmes injured – seven seriously.

Protesters in Milan, Italy were seen vandalizing a shop on Sunday

Protesters in Milan, Italy were seen vandalizing a shop on Sunday

Clashes began in Milan on Saturday on the sidelines of a sanctioned cost-of-living demonstration

Police in Italy carried out a number of detentions and arrests as the protests spread

Clashes then began in Milan on Saturday on the sidelines of a sanctioned cost-of-living demonstration. Similar troubles took place in the northern cities of Bologna and Turin following other protests. 

On Sunday, police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse groups in the Milan square and photographs showed young people, many wearing masks, throwing objects at police cars.

A supermarket on a shopping street leading off the Duomo plaza was ransacked, rubbish cans overturned and scooters and bicycles vandalized.

The mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, said he had witnessed ‘smashed shop windows, looted stores, and frightened citizens’.

‘What happened here is what we are seeing in many cities around the world,’ he said.

‘I’m very worried because it’s a new phenomenon, which also originates from an international scenario and therefore feeds itself.’

Prime Minister Meloni on Saturday called the vandals ‘thugs who exploit demonstrations to spread chaos, attack those who guarantee security, and hold entire cities hostage.’

‘To demonstrate is a right. To lay our cities to waste is not,’ she wrote on X.

Government ministers joined Meloni in condemning the attacks. Matteo Salvini, head of the hard-Right League party and deputy prime minister, described the scenes as ‘urban warfare.’

Fires burned through the streets during the protests in Paris on Sunday

Fires burned through the streets during the protests in Paris on Sunday

Protesters are pictured running as firefighters tried to extinguish the blazes they left behind

Demonstrators protest against housing shortage, soaring rents and low wages on Rossio square in central Lisbon

Demonstrators protest against housing shortage, soaring rents and low wages on Rossio square in central Lisbon

A fire is seen burning and destroying the city hall in Limoges after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the 'high cost of living'

A fire is seen burning and destroying the city hall in Limoges after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the ‘high cost of living’

Portugal was also swept by the unrest, with demonstrators protesting against housing shortages, increasing rents and low wages over the weekend on Rossio Square in central Lisbon.

Banners held up by protesters demanded higher wages and pensions and focused on the rising cost of housing and fuel. 

In a live TV address on Sunday night, Macron said: ‘Looking at these images, we have all asked ourselves how French people could do this to France.

‘Nothing justifies it, nothing explains it, nothing excuses it.

‘Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable.’

One of the most dramatic images was that of the historic clock tower of 140-year-old Limoges town hall crumbling in an inferno. On Sunday, the town’s mayor Guillaume Guerin took aim at extremists for ‘whipping the kids into a frenzy.’

He said: ‘Those who organize everything, who bring the battering rams, who smash the windows and identify the basement entrances in this town hall so they can get in – they are not the kids.

‘They are people who are organized to wage war.’ He added: ‘The logistics, the organization, the premeditation behind yesterday’s attack on the town hall is something I find unbearable.’

Another defining image came from Paris where a female protester tried to stop thugs looting a grocery store. Blocking them from entering through a smashed door, she pleaded: ‘Why are you doing this? Stop! This isn’t the cause!’ But the masked rioters smashed past her.

Stores selling trainers or smartphones were a particular target for the looters, many of whom travelled around on rental e-bikes.

‘It was apocalyptic,’ a police commander told Le Parisien newspaper. ‘Law enforcement was unable to contain the multitude of simultaneous attacks across the country.’

After Macron’s speech, rioters and looters returned to the streets of Paris, setting up barricades and engaging in running battles with police. ‘We are here because we want Macron to resign,’ one demonstrator said.

But despite the chaos, the NFL said it will move forward with its plan to hold a New Orleans Saints v Pittsburgh Steelers game in Paris next week.

A spokesperson for the league told the Daily Mail on Sunday that there has ‘been no disruption or impact at league sites’ due to the protests.

‘Preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France next Sunday,’ said NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy. ‘We continue to work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. We are also providing the two clubs with regular updates.’

Stade de France, the 80,000-seat stadium just north of Paris, has thus far been spared the ongoing chaos being seen in other parts of the country. 

The Saints are now en route to the war-torn city, while the Steelers are planning to arrive on Friday.

Airman Killed in 150-Foot Fall at College Football Game Identified

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The Air Force has identified the service member who died after falling more than 150 feet from the rafters of San Antonio’s Alamodome during a horrifying pregame accident Saturday night.

Tech Sgt. Ian Patterson, assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, was the airman who suffered the fatal injuries, Nellis Air Force Base said.

Patterson fell suddenly during a fast-rope demonstration from the Alamodome rafters before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s game against Navy.

Medics treated him on the field for about 10 minutes before he was taken away and transported to a hospital, where he later died, according to a statement from Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs. The accident remains under investigation.

News of Patterson’s death was first reported by Task and Purpose, an online publication covering military affairs. Patterson was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, which provides advanced skills training for Air Force special warfare personnel.

A native of Fort Stewart, Georgia, Patterson had served honorably in the Air Force for 15 years. His unit, the 6th Combat Training Squadron, is responsible for advanced training for special warfare Airmen.

Over the course of his military career, Patterson received numerous honors, including the Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters. He was also awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Air and Space Achievement Medal and Army Achievement Medal, each with one oak leaf cluster, the Air Force said.

In 2022, Patterson was named the Air Force Special Warfare Enlisted Instructor of the Year at the Headquarters Air Force level.

Video captured by San Antonio resident James Larken Smith showed the Sargent Ian Patterson mid plunge before hitting the ground

Video captured by San Antonio resident James Larken Smith showed Sergeant Ian Patterson in mid-plunge before he struck the ground

“This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott C. Mills, the wing’s commander.

“Tech Sgt. Patterson and his service mattered immensely to our wing, and to the family, friends and teammates who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him. Our team is now focused on standing beside Ian’s family, loved ones and fellow Airmen as we navigate this profound loss together.”

Mills also expressed his gratitude to the San Antonio community and mission partners at Base San Antonio, praising the “care, compassion and support they have shown.”

“Our relationship with local community partners is incredibly important to our Airmen, especially during difficult times like these,” Mills added.

Videos filmed from several angles showed the airman striking the turf at tremendous speed, leaving thousands of spectators stunned inside the San Antonio stadium.

Alamodome medical personnel rushed to Patterson’s aid as he lay motionless on the field near the 50-yard line.

“Everybody was quiet, the band stopped performing. Everybody was dead silent,” witness Adrian Corey told KSAT.

Corey’s mother, Siomara, described the confusion and distress that followed the fall.

A military member rappels from the stadium rafters in a previous demonstration

A military member rappels from the stadium rafters during a previous demonstration

“There were no updates after that other than asking for prayers, but it did not look good,” she told KSAT.

A similar rappelling demonstration took place without incident before a 2025 Alamodome game between Army and UTSA.

Despite the pre-game incident, officials proceeded with kickoff after a 10-minute delay. UTSA went on to beat Navy, 38-34, and afterwards many players took part in a group prayer for the injured Airman. 

‘I know we said a prayer postgame, but they’ll continue being our thoughts and prayers, and really thinking about them,’ Roadrunners quarterback Owen McCown told reporters.  

The American Conference, which includes both Navy and UTSA, decided to proceed with the game before it was revealed that Patterson had died, according to a Sunday statement. 

‘During the game, representatives of both participating member institutions, Alamodome management and local authorities met with American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti and a working group to review the information available and discuss next steps,’ read the conference statement. ‘At the time of those discussions, Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs had not publicly confirmed the service member’s condition.

‘Air Force casualty notification and information-release procedures establish safeguards for notifying families and publicly releasing casualty information. In accordance with conference bylaws and with the support of both participating member institutions, the conference made the decision to continue the game.

 Respect for the family’s privacy and adherence to the military’s notification process guided the decision to mitigate speculation about the service member’s medical status and avoid additional distress for his family.

The ceiling at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas is 180ft above the field

The ceiling at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas is 180ft above the field

‘Later, at 11:40pm Eastern time, Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs confirmed that the service member had been injured during the pregame demonstration and transported to a local hospital, where he later died. We are grateful to the first responders and emergency personnel who provided immediate care on the field. Our hearts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this tragedy.’ 

UTSA has offered counseling services to students in need of assistance following the tragedy. 

The viral X user known as Freddy was at the game and later shared a post about the incident before news of the Airman’s death had been publicized.

‘Another college game done,’ the semi-anonymous social media influencer and minor World Cup celebrity wrote on X amid his prolonged tour of the United States. ‘UTSA got the win against Navy! Thank you to all the nice people that we met today.

‘Unfortunately,’ he continued, ‘there was a serious accident before the game, which is why I stopped updating on here. Our thoughts are with the service member and his family.’

After the game, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor described the situation he faced in the locker room as his anxious team looked to take the field. 

‘The only information I had was there had been an incident, and the game was going to be delayed, and we didn’t expand upon it any further than that,’ Traylor said, as quoted by the Express-News. ‘I didn’t know if I did the right thing or not. I didn’t know anything. I didn’t know what to tell them, so that’s how I handled it.

‘What I heard that happened is heartbreaking, but I want to give the family time,’ Traylor added. ‘They’re in our prayers. It’s tragic.’ 

Asian Shares Mixed as Tech Swings, Oil Falls on Trump’s Russia Waiver

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HONG KONG – Asian markets delivered a mixed performance Monday as technology stocks remained volatile. U.S. stock futures moved modestly higher, with investors looking ahead to another round of corporate earnings reports.

Oil prices dropped by more than 1% after U.S. President Donald Trump suspended broad sanctions targeting Russia, including measures affecting the country’s energy sector.

Technology shares have recently come under heavy selling pressure across Asian and U.S. markets, weighing on broader indexes as investors question whether the artificial intelligence rally can maintain its momentum.

South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.1% Monday to 5,729.58, recovering somewhat after a sharp decline last week. The benchmark remains down more than 18% over the past month and is still far below the 9,000 level it surpassed in June, when enthusiasm for AI stocks reached a peak.

Samsung Electronics rose 0.7%, while SK Hynix, a major memory-chip producer, slipped 0.9%.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 0.8% to 64,799.03. Tokyo Electron, which supplies chipmaking equipment, fell 2.1%, while SoftBank Group, an investor in OpenAI, lost 3.6%.

Hong Kong’s market was shut for a public holiday. In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite edged up 0.2% to 3,722.20 after officials reported stronger-than-anticipated economic growth of 4.5% for the July-September quarter.

CXMT, China’s largest memory-chip manufacturer, dropped more than 7% even after projecting solid profit for the first nine months of the year.

Taiwan’s Taiex fell 1%, while shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s biggest contract chipmaker, declined 0.6%.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.3% to 8,832.20.

India’s Sensex edged 0.1% lower.

Indonesia’s benchmark index sank another 5%, reaching its lowest point since 2020. The decline followed an 11% plunge Friday after index provider MSCI warned that it could remove Indonesia from its “emerging market” classification.

On Friday, the S&P 500 fell 1.1% on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.3%, while the technology-focused Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.1%.

Markets are now turning to a busy U.S. earnings calendar, with results expected from Meta, Netflix, General Motors, Tesla and IBM. Strong corporate profits have helped support U.S. shares in recent months.

Oil prices also moved lower early Monday. Brent crude, the global benchmark, was down 1.8% at $107.86 a barrel.

U.S. benchmark crude declined 1.6% to $97.43 per barrel.

The slide came after Trump signed an executive order Friday delaying sweeping U.S. sanctions on Russia just days before they were scheduled to take effect. Ukraine criticized the move, which could allow Russia to continue sending more energy supplies to global markets.

Trump acted shortly after saying earlier this month that he had reached a diesel agreement with Russia. The deal was intended to help reduce elevated fuel costs in the United States ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

Despite Monday’s decline, crude prices remain well above pre-Iran war levels. Supply concerns continue to support the market, with Middle East tensions and uncertainty over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz adding to the risk premium.

The U.S. dollar dipped slightly to 158.09 yen from 158.10 yen. The euro traded at $1.1231, compared with $1.1234 previously.

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AP Business Writer Alex Veiga contributed to this report.

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Tech Sgt. Ian Patterson Identified After Fatal Alamodome Fall

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The Air Force has identified the service member who died after falling from the 170-foot rafters in front of thousands of stunned spectators at a University of Texas at San Antonio football game Saturday.

Nellis Air Force Base said the airman was Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, who served with the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Patterson was taking part in a fast-rope demonstration before UTSA faced Navy when he fell from the Alamodome’s rafters.

Videos shared on social media appeared to show Patterson losing control and sliding down the rope. He was one of four service members scheduled to participate in the demonstration ahead of the pregame coin toss.

Medics treated Patterson on the field for approximately 10 minutes before transporting him to a hospital, where he later died.

A native of Fort Stewart, Georgia, Patterson served honorably in the Air Force for 15 years.

His decorations included the Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, along with the Army Commendation Medal, Air and Space Achievement Medal and Army Achievement Medal, each carrying one oak leaf cluster, according to the Air Force.

In 2022, Patterson was selected as the Air Force Special Warfare Enlisted Instructor of the Year at the Headquarters Air Force level.

“This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott C. Mills, the wing’s commander.

“Tech. Sgt. Patterson and his service mattered immensely to our wing, and to the family, friends, and teammates who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him. Our team is now focused on standing beside Ian’s family, loved ones, and fellow Airmen as we navigate this profound loss together.”

“Our relationship with local community partners is incredibly important to our Airmen, especially during difficult times like these,” Mills added.

“We are grateful to the San Antonio community and our mission partners at Joint Base San Antonio for the care, compassion and support they have shown.”

The Alamodome, owned by the City of San Antonio, has a ceiling approximately 170 feet above the floor.

More than 23,000 people attended Saturday’s game.

UTSA officials said they were concerned both for the airman and for spectators who witnessed the fall.

“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the start of tonight’s football game. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the soldier who was affected, his family and his military colleagues,” a university spokesperson told the San Antonio Express-News.

“We recognize that members of our campus community may be emotionally affected by this incident and are activating wellbeing services to support our faculty, staff and students.”

Alexis Skyy Shares Sweet Tribute to Daughter Alaiya: “God Gave Me You”

Alexis Skyy is reflecting on the profound impact her daughter, Alaiya Medford, has had on her life. On Saturday, the reality star shared a collection of photos of her 8-year-old daughter on Instagram alongside an emotional tribute to motherhood.

Skyy wrote that Alaiya came into her life before fame, businesses, cameras and personal achievements, describing her daughter as a gift from God who shaped the woman she continues to become.

Addressing her daughter directly, Skyy said Alaiya had introduced her to a new kind of love and strength while giving her a purpose greater than herself. She also expressed hope that Alaiya would one day understand how deeply she had transformed her mother’s life.

The proud mother went on to explain that Alaiya has helped carry her through some of her most difficult moments.

Skyy recalled days when she felt exhausted, cried privately and was unsure how she would manage everything. Yet, she said, looking at Alaiya always reminded her of the reason she could not give up.

She also made her daughter a lasting promise.

Skyy vowed to remain Alaiya’s safe place, strongest supporter, protector and advocate. She said she would spend her life making sure her daughter understood that she was loved, beautiful, special and capable.

The mother of one closed the tribute by saying she would choose Alaiya in every lifetime and every version of the world, calling her “my heart outside my body” and affirming their enduring bond.

Alaiya Grace was born in January 2018, three months premature, to Skyy and businessman Brandon Medford. During an extended hospital stay, doctors diagnosed her with hydrocephalus, a condition involving an accumulation of fluid in the brain.

When Alaiya was 1, she underwent emergency surgery to repair a shunt designed to drain the excess fluid. She was later diagnosed with a mild form of cerebral palsy, which Skyy has linked to a brain bleed.

In March 2025, Skyy observed Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month by sharing a video in which Alaiya discussed living with the condition. In the clip, the young girl encouraged viewers not to give up, saying that if she could overcome the odds, they could do the same.