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Cost of living protests across France turn violent with looting and arrests
More than 550,000 people marched against rising prices, but violence and looting in cities including Marseille and Lyon led to over 1,000 arrests and widespread damage.
BYU beats Notre Dame 28-24 after late touchdown in Provo
Walker Lyons caught Bear Bachmeier’s touchdown pass with 1:47 left after Notre Dame had taken a fourth-quarter lead.
Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 4 to tie ALCS at two games apiece
Tampa Bay overcame Cleveland’s early pitching and pulled level in the series before Sunday’s Game 5 in Cleveland.
Miami beats Florida State 43-35 after disputed double-overtime interception
A holding penalty erased an apparent Florida State touchdown before a reviewed interception ended the Seminoles’ final chance to answer Miami.
Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats and French mayor in West Bank, Belgium says
Belgian foreign minister says consul general and other European officials were among those targeted during a visit to assess olive harvest attacks.
Kent Johnson's OT goal lifts Blue Jackets past Rangers 1-0
Jet Greaves made 29 saves for his fifth career shutout as Columbus snapped a two-game slide; Dylan Garand was strong in defeat for New York.
Arkansas beats Vanderbilt 31-21 to end 14-game SEC losing streak
A late interception by Miguel Mitchell and a Max Gilbert field goal secured Arkansas’ first conference victory since 2024 in Nashville.
Fatalities and injuries confirmed after fire at Alberta military base
Canada’s defence minister confirmed deaths and injuries after an incident at CFB Wainwright caused a major fire that crossed the base boundary.
Messi scores twice in Inter Miami win at Atlanta, reaches MLS assists milestone
Lionel Messi struck twice after halftime as Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1 on October 17. MLS also credited him with an assist that extended a league record.
Rubio says Trump will use 60-day Russia sanctions pause to assess economic impact
The US secretary of state said Trump wants to examine how sanctions and tariffs would affect the global and US economies. Zelenskyy warned that easing pressure could encourage...
Caufield scores twice as Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3 in overtime
Cole Caufield scored 54 seconds into overtime after Buffalo erased a two-goal deficit, giving Montreal its second win over the Sabres in five days.
Auburn's Georgia upset ended three remarkable college football streaks
Auburn's 27-24 comeback against No. 1 Georgia ended long runs of wins by top-ranked home teams and of losses by unranked teams facing large deficits.
Jesse Love takes O’Reilly Series Chase lead with Phoenix win
Love beat Sam Mayer in the Timberland PRO 200 and moved ahead of Justin Allgaier in the standings with three races left in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase.
Actor Imran Khan challenges leave-India notice in Bombay High Court
Khan asked the court to set aside an order requiring him to leave India by October 28. Mumbai immigration officials also issued a separate notice concerning his overseas...
Mulino says government knew in July of ATO preference to end credit card payments
The assistant treasurer says he and Jim Chalmers knew months before the tax office announced its plan. Business backlash has since pushed the proposed change to mid-2027.
Islanders beat Maple Leafs 4-1 as Maccelli and Ritchie leave injured
Bo Horvat scored the winner in Toronto, but two New York forwards left Saturday’s game with lower-body injuries and did not return.
John Beake, Broncos executive who helped bring John Elway to Denver, dies at 87
The former general manager helped shape a Broncos era that included five Super Bowl appearances and consecutive championships. The team said his family confirmed his death.