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A search for Liverpool star Luis Diaz’s father has seen police air and land patrols search a cloud forest in northern Colombia on Monday. The winger’s father was kidnapped over the weekend along with the player’s mother, with Fifa sending “support and prayers” to the player’s family. The couple were at a gas station in the small town of Barrancas on Saturday when they were abducted by armed men on motorcycles. Diaz's mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued within hours by police that set up roadblocks around the town of 40,000 people, which is near Colombia's border with Venezuela. But his father, Luis Manuel Díaz, remained missing. On Monday, special forces searched a mountain range that straddles both countries and is covered by cloud forest. Police also offered a $48,0000 reward for information leading to Diaz’s father. Officials said they did not rule out the possibility that the elder Díaz could have been smuggled into Venezuela, where he would be beyond the reach of Colombian police. Díaz is one of the most talented players on Colombia’s national team and currently plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League, which he joined last year in a deal worth $67 million. The 26-year-old striker was absent from Liverpool’s match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Díaz's teammates expressed their solidarity with the Colombian by holding up one of his jerseys on the pitch after scoring the team’s first goal in their 3-0 victory. The abduction of Díaz’s parents comes as kidnappings for ransom and extortion of businesses increase in Colombia despite efforts by the nation’s first left-wing government to broker ceasefires with rebel groups. Criminals and rebel groups in the country have long kidnapped civilians for ransom in order to finance their operations. So far, none of the armed groups operating in Colombia has claimed responsibility for kidnapping Diaz’s parents. Read More FIFA sends ‘support and prayers’ to Luis Diaz as search for his father continues Major military search begins after kidnapping of Luis Diaz’s father The sporting weekend in pictures

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Colombian police are searching a mountain range in the north of the country for the kidnapped father of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz. Diaz’s mother has been rescued but the Colombian authorities have stepped up the search for his father, with the player having returned home to be with family members. Police have been carrying out aerial patrols across the Perija mountain range, which straddles the border with Venezuela and is covered by a forest. In a post on social media, Colombian police director general William Salamanca was shown visiting the operation in order to “recognise our commandos for their bravery and commitment to rescue him safe and sound”. Police have offered a reward worth around £39,000 for information leading to the rescue of Luis Manuel Diaz. On Monday Salamanca urged caution with regards to reports that Luis Manuel might already have been taken into Venezuela, pointing to the difficulty of crossing the Perija mountains. Both FIFA and the Colombia Football Federation have offered support to Diaz, 26, while Liverpool allowed the player to return home. Speaking after Sunday’s 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said preparation for the game had been “the most difficult I’ve ever had in my life”. Klopp added: “I didn’t expect that, I wasn’t prepared for it. I don’t want to make the game bigger than it was, but definitely, we tried to help Luis with the fight we put in because obviously we want to help and we cannot really help. “So the only thing we can do is fight for him and that’s what the boys did.” Liverpool said in a statement: “Liverpool Football Club can confirm it is aware of an ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Diaz in Colombia. “It is our fervent hope that the matter is resolved safely and at the earliest possible opportunity. In the meantime, the player’s welfare will continue to be our immediate priority.” Liverpool signed Diaz from Porto in January 2022 in an initial £37.5million deal that included a potential extra £12.5million in add-ons. Read More On this day in 2011: Graham Henry steps down as New Zealand coach ‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combine to keep Boston Celtics perfect Detroit Lions bounce back to beat Las Vegas Raiders Iga Swiatek recovers from slow start for opening win at WTA Finals Corey Seager fires Texas Rangers to win in World Series game three

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Halloween is the second night a year (after the Met) celebrities across the world do the most, as they head to star-studded bashes. In Mean Girls, it's the one night you can dress like a "total sl*t". Meanwhile, in the land of TikTok, it's the perfect excuse to rip into iconic characters and A-listers, former X-Factor contestants, and re-enact classic Big Brother scenes. TikTok users certainly won Halloween 2023, hands down. Here are 17 of our favourite looks that have inevitably gone viral across the platform. White Chicks Racking up almost 5 million views, TikTok user J Cook and a friend cosplayed as Kevin and Marcus, dressed as Brittany and Tiffany, from the classic hit film. They even took it one step further and performed the iconic dance routine. @jcook2jiggy_ We got waaaay into character ? #whitechicks Rachel on X Factor Megan Elizabeth transformed herself into Rachel, who was dubbed 'X Factor's worst contestant' by the internet. @megs__elizabeth It was good wasnt it lets face it .. rache is back ..?? #rachel #xfactor #lazyatthemoment #icon #iconic #viral #foryou #fypシ #fy #xyzbca #british #rachellester #fy #uk #audition #foryoupage #xfactor Paris' bed bugs If we don't laugh, we'll cry – the saying goes. One pair of friends decided to poke fun at Paris' bed bug infestation – by dressing up as a pair of French critters. @shannonnutt_ paris bed bug epidemic #parisbedbugs #paris #halloween 'Mysterious Girl' X Factor contestants Ant and Seb's X Factor fame has lived on, thanks to social media. They've become such national treasures that now people are dressing as them for Halloween. @ayesebastien I got a mullet just so we could do this costume Jennifer Coolidge in Cinderella Story Everyone will remember the scene in the 2004 chic flick where Jennifer Coolidge steps off the sunbed to tell Hilary Duff she's "not very pretty and not very bright"... @ashley.4ddd SAMMMM! ##cinderellastory##jennifercoolidge Claudia Winkleman This has to be one of the most creative approaches to Halloween 2023. @joshumph I’d give my SPLEEN for Claudia Winkleman’s hair #claudiawinkleman #halloween #fyp An incredibly freaky doll TikToker @khaleesiisaa impressed millions with her realistic-looking Halloween makeup looks. @khaleesiisaa Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Most people had to take a second look, the resemblance is uncanny. @allmysouljaaahz #kimk #kimkardashian #krisjenner Ali G Ah, a classic. @s_h_a_0121 Ali G in da houseeee #halloween #aliG #halloweenlondon #halloweenoutfit Regina George TikToker Casey pulled off Mean Girls' Regina George perfectly – even down to the plaited hair. @caseyfriday happy halloweekend from Regina #reginageorge #meangirls Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne How could we forget about this couple... @sumrogm8 Ozzy and Sharon take Fuse @ WHP ?? #WHP #Fuse #Halloween #ozzyosbourne #theosbournes #blacksabbath Viral 'Pookie' TikTok guy If you're an avid TikToker, you'll be familiar with Prayag (@444pray). He's became so much of a viral sensation that people are dedicating their Halloween costumes to him. @nehathecoolkid what can i sayyy pookie @Prayag bae i love u #halloween #pookie #sassymenapocalpyse Bad Bunny Some TikTokers used the opportunity to dress as their favourite artists. @victoriapradoa hoy soy benito #badbunny @Bad Bunny #badbunnypr #disfraz #halloween #fyp #benito 'Weird Barbie' While there was a Barbie surge this Halloween, Megano took it to the next level with her take on the film's 'weird Barbie'. @meganowelsh Weird barbie is an icon i love her Ja'mie Private School Girl TikTok user George Jones re-enacted this viral scene perfectly. @hystericblonde #jamie #halloween Alien abduction Many fellow TikTokers flocked to the clip to say the young boy deserved an Oscar already. @fallinginsociety This kid should definitely pursue acting fr (via mallyroncal) #family #kids #parenting #costume #humor #wholesome Kim Woodburn on Big Brother @bernardandspud Oh, ive had a wonderful evening, oh ive had a wonderful night….. #halloween #halloween2023 #kimwoodburn #bigbrother #fyp #halloweencostume How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

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