Saudi court sets aside Sri Lankan worker Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentence
Sri Lanka’s deputy foreign minister announced the decision on 14 October. A lawyer involved in the case expects a new sentence from a lower court.
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Notre Dame and BYU bring top-eight defenses into Saturday matchup
Notre Dame ranks first and BYU eighth in NCAA total defense through games played Oct. 10, setting up a meeting of two highly ranked teams in Provo.
Pascal Struijk’s red card overturned after Brighton appeal
The defender will not serve a one-match ban following a successful wrongful-dismissal appeal and is available against Crystal Palace.
Florida State picked seventh in ACC men's basketball preseason poll
The Seminoles received 519 points in the 2026–27 poll announced October 13, with Duke picked first.
Houthis claim attacks on Riyadh airport and Aramco sites as coalition reports interception
The Houthis said they targeted sites in Riyadh and Dhahran on October 14. Saudi coalition statements reported a missile intercepted toward the capital.
Russian overnight strikes kill at least six across Ukraine, authorities say
Ukrainian authorities reported three deaths in Kyiv and at least six nationwide after overnight strikes on 14 October. Damage to energy facilities disrupted power.
CMA fines Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold’s Gym over sales tactics
The three businesses face fines totalling about £6 million, while affected Appliances Direct and Gold’s Gym customers are due refunds.
Nigeria beat Comoros 5-0 to advance in Olympic qualifying and face Morocco
The Super Falcons completed a 7-0 aggregate win to reach the third round of qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Ondo orders river fumigation in Igbokoda after military aircraft crash
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ordered fumigation and health kits after residents reported a strong smell. Water deliveries depend on an assessment of the river.
South Korean finance minister leaves for Bangkok IMF and G20 meetings
Lee Hyoung-il departed on October 14 for meetings in Bangkok, including a scheduled G20 gathering and a G7 session he was invited to attend.
Russell T Davies calls BBC boss’s AI Doctor Who remarks ‘clumsy’
Davies criticised Matt Brittin’s comments about an AI-generated episode and said viewers would start to see production of a new series in summer 2027.
Ukrainian forces report drone disruptions after Starlink service limits
Ukrainian military sources say Starlink service limits disrupted some drone missions and complicated logistics. The reason for the limits is unclear.
Steve Kerr says Warriors’ revamped offense needs work after preseason win
Golden State beat the Lakers in Las Vegas, but Kerr said the team remained far from the execution he wants as turnovers continued to mount.
Joni Mitchell becomes a US citizen after a journey she says began 62 years ago
The Canadian-born singer shared a photo and footage of her citizenship ceremony, calling it a journey that began 62 years ago.
Archaeologists report oldest known shipwreck off Turkey’s Kekova Island
Pottery suggests the remains off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast are 4,400 to 4,700 years old, though no wooden hull survives for direct dating.
Chris Hipkins rules out police roles for Greens and Te Pāti Māori in future government
At an October 14 leaders’ debate, the Labour leader said the parties would not receive key law enforcement portfolios if Labour forms a government.
Tropical Storm Trudy could approach Mexico as a major hurricane
The US National Hurricane Center forecasts a growing risk of wind, rain and storm surge along Mexico’s Pacific coast late this week.
Meloni calls US-Russia diesel deal a ‘very risky choice’ for Ukraine
Italy’s prime minister warned that the agreement could give Moscow revenue and weaken sanctions, while the announced deliveries remain uncertain.