Street Fighter leads Friday’s box office as Elizabeth Holmes documentary takes second
The game adaptation made $13 million at North American theaters, while You Can See Everything opened with about $5.5 million. Weekend totals remain projections.
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Florida turns to Tramell Jones Jr. for first start against Texas
The sophomore takes over at quarterback after Aaron Philo was sidelined by a shoulder injury, giving Florida a new starter for its trip to Austin.
Thousands march in Tunis against Saied over living costs and political freedoms
The UGTT labour federation joined opposition and civil society groups in one of the largest demonstrations against Tunisia’s president in years.
Alexander Zverev plans rest after Shanghai semi-final defeat, with Vienna undecided
Zverev said fatigue had caught up with him after Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat him in Shanghai. He plans several days off before assessing whether to play in Vienna.
Chacarra leads India Championship by two as McIlroy falls 10 shots back
Eugenio Chacarra reached 14 under when fading light halted the third round in New Delhi. Rory McIlroy was 10 shots off the lead with play still unfinished.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez conscious after head clash, Alonso says
Emi Martinez was taken to hospital after a collision with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea’s 2-0 win. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the goalkeeper was conscious...
France protests over schools and living costs bring clashes and arrests
Police used tear gas and a water cannon in Paris as rallies spread across France on 17 October. Reports cited rising arrest totals at different points in the day.
England enter Pakistan ODI tri-series as favourites despite Buttler and Archer absences
England bring three consecutive ODI series wins to a tournament with Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while all three teams use the matches to prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
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Pedro Neto scores twice as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 and keep clean sheet
Neto struck just after half-time and again near the end at Everton, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was taken to hospital after a head injury.
Checkers after Undercover Boss: staff bonuses launched, while training remained in test
Rick Silva said Checkers extended bonuses to frontline workers and created a manager feedback council after his TV appearance. By May 2013, mentoring was being tested and a...
Egypt’s Sisi says his presidency will end in 2030
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said at a military academy ceremony that his current term will end in 2030 and Egypt’s constitution will not be changed to extend it.
Zelenskyy warns of Ukraine blackout after energy strikes, criticises US sanctions waiver
Ukraine’s president says attacks on power facilities threaten electricity and heating before winter, and argues that easing US pressure on Russia encourages further strikes.
Bills list five players as questionable for Raiders game; Spencer Brown has no designation
D.J. Moore, Ed Oliver, Josh Palmer, Dee Alford and T.J. Sanders could play Sunday, while Brown practiced fully after leaving the Rams game with a back injury.
England lose 30-12 to Tonga as Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes falter
England must win their remaining group games and rely on other results after Tonga beat them in their World Cup opener in Perth.
Pope Leo cleared to leave Rome hospital after lung cancer surgery
The Vatican said the pontiff was fit for discharge on October 17 and planned to return to the Vatican before leading Sunday prayers from his apartment window.
Iran’s Guards say tanker caught fire after mine strike in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil hit a mine while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The reported incident adds to...
Apple says iPhone Duo demand is extraordinary as delivery estimates reach late January
Apple says it is working to fulfil iPhone Duo preorders after estimated delivery dates in the UAE moved to January 22, months after orders opened.
Trump pauses Russia sanctions as watchdog identifies 134 gas-trade vessels
An executive order delayed sanctions due to take effect two days later. Urgewald says Russian gas shipments have continued since the law was signed.