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Alexander Zverev beat Learner Tien after a doubles victory put Europe within reach of the trophy. Carlos Alcaraz’s escape against Taylor Fritz had preserved Europe’s lead on Saturday.
England beat New Zealand 26-19 at Twickenham after Zoe Harrison intercepted a pass and scored in added time. The Red Roses are unbeaten in 41 Tests.
Diesel exceeded £2 a litre at hundreds of Scottish forecourts. Island hauliers describe higher bills, and a separate UK price measure has reached a record.
New Yorkers gave different thresholds for pursuing small debts between friends, with repeat failures to repay sometimes mattering more than the amount.
Tigst Assefa won the Berlin Marathon in 2:11:04, breaking her own course record after a late physical problem ended her bid for the women’s world record.
Researchers modeled drone bases alongside fixed defibrillators across Greater Paris. Swedish operational evidence shows some earlier deliveries, but the Paris model did not test patient...
The Philippines has suspended fresh-ube exports indefinitely to protect scarce planting stock, while UK restaurants weigh supply and price risks.
Rayner renewed her criticism ahead of Labour conference as ministers considered whether longer waits for permanent residence should cover workers already in the UK.
At a Singapore talk, young Chinese listeners described feeling understood by anthropologist Biao Xiang. His message focuses on social pressure and the value of everyday connections.
A helicopter crashed and caught fire near Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville on September 26, killing four people. Quebec police and federal aviation investigators are examining the crash.
England’s lead over Spain became a 3-2 defeat after Kane missed a penalty and two Spanish substitutes scored. The much-discussed ‘minute 55’ pattern remains an interpretation, not a...
The once-criticised Jabulani has found a new role in footgolf. Players report rising prices while ball makers try to match its performance.
A Guardian report describes phishing links aimed at Roblox players. Here is how the scam works, what its reported scale means and the steps Roblox recommends for affected accounts.
Heathrow’s timetable points to a possible 2039 opening for its proposed third runway, four years beyond the government’s target. A planning framework and application are still needed.
Australia survived a late South Africa surge to win 42-38 in Perth, despite four yellow cards that reduced the Wallabies to 11 players.
Michael Sheen, Maya Jama and Bella Ramsey are among 21 celebrities due to enter the castle when the second series begins on BBC One.
Leeds Baby Bank says rising referrals have increased demand for baby essentials. Its founder reports helping 550 families since June and expects further pressure in winter.
Andy Burnham declined to endorse a third runway at Heathrow, citing the views of people near the airport as its projected opening moves beyond the government’s earlier target.