Iran’s parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defence minister
Lawmakers backed the defence industry veteran after months of interim leadership following the death of his predecessor in February.
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Trump and Vance blame immigration for violence during France protests
Trump urged France to close its borders after weekend protests, while Vance used the unrest to warn Americans about US politics. Their explanation for the violence remains an...
Sergei Loznitsa’s ‘Imperium’ wins London Film Festival’s top prize as 2026 winners are named
The archival film took Best Film at the festival’s final-day awards, alongside prizes for ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ ‘Concrete Land’ and ‘Aman.’
Dejan Kulusevski set for Tottenham bench against Coventry after knee injury
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says medical staff have cleared the midfielder to return to the matchday squad after more than 500 days out.
Leigh Hoffman takes sprint silver as Lavreysen wins 23rd world title
The Australian was the fastest qualifier in Shanghai but lost both races of the final to Harrie Lavreysen, leaving Australia with two silver medals at the track world...
Gaza City buries 75 Palestinians whose remains were recovered from Daraj rubble
Hundreds attended the October 18 funeral after recovery teams found remains in destroyed homes. Civil Defence officials say limited equipment is slowing further searches.
Kia Tigers win Game 2 as Jeon Sang-hyun earns second straight save
Kia beat the LG Twins 6-3 in Gwangju on Sunday. Manager Lee Bum-ho praised closer Jeon Sang-hyun while acknowledging how heavily he has used him.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu plans Pakistan visit for October 20–22
Pakistan says the three-day state visit will include talks with its leaders and a business forum as the countries mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.
Australia survive seven-wicket collapse to beat New Zealand in opening women’s T20
Kim Garth struck the winning boundary at North Sydney Oval as Australia chased down New Zealand’s 162 for two with seven balls remaining.
NDLEA reports N6.98bn tramadol seizure at Lagos port after shipment declared as maize starch
Nigeria’s drug agency says laboratory testing identified 8,725 kilograms of tramadol powder in a shipment from India, alongside separate seizures at ports, an airport and a...
Truck kills devotees near Gwalior temple as police investigate restricted route
A paddy truck struck worshippers near Sheetla Mata Temple during a Navratri fair. Reports give differing casualty counts, and police are investigating how it entered a...
France faces damage and mass arrests after October 17 protests
About 1,800 people were arrested after demonstrations across France turned violent. Officials reported hundreds of injured emergency workers, while businesses assessed damage.
Kirby Smart calls for better conditioning and line depth after Georgia’s Auburn loss
After Auburn beat Georgia 27-24, Smart pointed to conditioning, player availability, turnovers, penalties and offensive-line depth as areas the Bulldogs must address.
Kingdom Centre orders remote work as two Saudi helicopter crew die near Yemen
Office employees at the Riyadh skyscraper were told to work remotely until further notice. Separately, Saudi officials and the Houthis gave conflicting accounts of a helicopter...
Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as parliament considers defence assistance
Egypt’s National Defence Council offered support amid Houthi attacks, but its statement did not mention troops. Any military assistance would depend on a Saudi request and...
Davidovich Fokina fights back against Jodar to win Shanghai Masters title
The Spaniard recovered from a set and a break down to beat Rafael Jodar in three sets, securing the biggest title of his career.
US small-business confidence improves, but inflation and economic worries persist
A third-quarter survey found stronger confidence and comfortable cash flow for many respondents, while most did not rate the wider US economy as healthy.
World Bank urges locally adapted ‘small AI’ for developing economies
The bank’s chief knowledge officer says tools that work on basic phones, with limited connectivity and in local languages, could extend access to specialised advice.