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One former employee said the coach could be ‘brutal’ Jones: ‘I endeavour to be fair all the time’ Eddie Jones has defended his coaching methods and high turnover rate of backroom staff in response to criticism of his England regime. A newspaper report published last week used anonymous accounts from players and former employees to paint a picture of a tense and demanding environment lacking in enjoyment. Jones has just finished rebuilding his coaching team for the third time with John Mitchell, his No 2, the most recent departure after the former All Blacks head coach departed for Wasps rather than continue overseeing the defence. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3jU8c4G

Did her husband's scandal cost her boss the White House? "I walked with so much shame for so long," Huma Abedin says. "This is clearing the slate."           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EwRsbx

A University of Delaware professor has been researching Halloween candy poisonings since 1983. So far, he's found no evidence.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3EwumBI

Federal investigators say Odunayo Oluwalade and two other men created a website telling people they could buy a COVID-19 vaccine back in January.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jV6UGx

Number of injuries not yet known but rail services are suspended in the area Two trains have collided between Andover and Salisbury. About 50 firefighters from Dorset and Wiltshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight and South Western fire and rescue services are on the scene, which is close to London Road in Salisbury, along with Wiltshire police and Network Rail. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3jV4hEF

England captain on the return of Ben Stokes, battling Australia in the Gabba and what makes Test cricket the greatest format “I can’t remember exactly what I said when he called. I just remember having a massive grin on my face for the next couple of days.” And on cue, that massive grin is back. There is a tendency in professional sport to overdo the elite mate-ship stuff, that band-of-buddies dynamic all teams like to erect around themselves. In this respect, at least, the current England Test team stands out. Joe Root and Ben Stokes, the captain and his deputy, are not just actual friends but one of the great modern-day English sporting friendships. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2ZB4k19

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqrfin

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jT8Yix

Pete and Chasten Buttigieg's children will be in very on-brand traffic cone costumes for Halloween, the transportation secretary said.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3BuVOy8

French president criticises Scott Morrison and expresses scepticism that Aukus pact will deliver on schedule Emmanuel Macron has accused the Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, of lying to him over an abandoned $90bn submarine contract, in a significant escalation of tensions between Paris and Canberra. The French president levelled the accusation in impromptu comments to Australian journalists on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome. He said he had a lot of “respect and friendship” for Australia and Australians, but that respect between nations needed to be reciprocated. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3BxokPt

Washington Post publishes wide-ranging report on Capitol riot ‘Roadmap for a coup’: inside Trump plot to steal the presidency The FBI and other key law enforcement agencies failed to act on a host of tips and other information ahead of 6 January that signaled a potentially violent event might unfold that day at the US Capitol, the Washington Post reported on Sunday. Among information that came officials’ way in the weeks before what turned into a riot as lawmakers met to certify the results of the presidential election was a 20 December tip to the FBI that supporters of Donald Trump were discussing online how to sneak guns into Washington to “overrun” police and arrest members of Congress, according to internal bureau documents obtained by the Post . Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3nOGs2J

Paul O’Dwyer jumped into Cleddau river in Wales to try to save two women who had got into difficulties A father of three had died fighting to save two struggling paddleboarders in south-west Wales on Saturday, in an “absolutely heartbreaking” incident that left three people dead and one in a critical condition. Paul O’Dwyer, a former soldier, jumped into the water in an attempt to rescue two women in distress , but was later pronounced dead on the banks of the Cleddau river in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2XZZs5c

Ian Beattie wants UKA to move forward after criticism of regime Plan to give athletes input on hirings after Joanna Coates exit The new UK Athletics chair, Ian Beattie, has insisted the management exodus that occurred on his first day in post has “opened up an opportunity to move forward” and draw a line under the sport’s turmoil of the past 18 months. In his first interview since taking the helm, he has unveiled a radical plan to offer leading athletes a direct say in how the governing body will be run, including the appointment of a new chief executive. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3w00T0h

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez8PbE

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mszGjC

It was Spooky Come Dancing with an eclectic Halloween special, as Rose and Giovanni danced the Tango to Ed Sheeran’s Shivers, and John and Johannes did a Quickstep to Bad Moon Rising. But who’s leaving the dancefloor of doom tonight? Shirley thought it was fabulous way to open the show, and John was light on his feet with some fabulous footwork. Anton thought John did a brilliant job as a leader, but he wanted more poise as a follower. Craig thought it could have been a bit cleaner and less repetitive, but he loved the attack. Motsi thought they gave it their best and their ballroom is improving. Very much enjoying JoJo has be-quiffed werewolves, complete with ankle fog (DRINK). As expected this is an extremely complex and John is doing a sterling job. Some gapping and it gets a bit skippy in places, but a great finish out of hold and a very solid effort. Great start to the show. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/3nM3PcY

Aston Villa went into this season hoping to jostle with the likes of West Ham to put pressure on teams even higher up. But the clubs were poles apart at Villa Park, where David Moyes’ team consolidated their position in the top four thanks to an emphatic victory over the bedraggled hosts. Although Ollie Watkins briefly drew Villa level by cancelling out Ben Johnson’s opening goal, West Ham always looked the more likely winners. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2ZDwklj

A second-half goal and two assists from the currently unplayable Beth Mead ensured Arsenal swept into the FA Cup final with a dominant 3-0 defeat of Brighton following a frustrating goalless first half. The Gunners will play Chelsea in the covid-delayed 2020-21 FA Cup final at Wembley on the 5th December, the 100th anniversary of the ban on women’s football, after Mead provided for captain Kim Little and centre-back Leah Williamson either side of her own effort. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/31cyLeN

England 43-12 New Zealand Red Roses cement world No 1 ranking for World Cup Another day, another giant leap for women’s rugby and the blossoming Red Roses. The full impact of this record-breaking scoreline will not be fully measurable until the live BBC Two television audience figures are collated but outside a World Cup there have not been many feel-good occasions in the English women’s game to beat it. Even if New Zealand were slightly rusty, not having played an international for more than two years, this was still a rare indignity. Their hosts, in contrast, have now won 15 Tests in succession and cemented their world No 1 ranking before next year’s delayed World Cup. Only one of these two teams will be gleefully awaiting the second Test in Northampton next weekend. Continue reading... from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2ZCnEeD

The White House's proposed budget framework cut popular Democratic goals like paid family leave and drug price negotiating.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZCblPt

President Joe Biden will try to pressure other countries to take action to slow global warming at COP26, even as his own climate agenda is stalled.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ZDLtmJ

Jerry Remy, who served as the TV analyst of the Boston Red Sox for more than 30 years, died on Saturday. The former MLB player was 68.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pU41JS

In what is believed to be the first recorded case of the endangered species, two California condor chicks were born without a father.           from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3busxJo