Serbia votes as student-backed list challenges Vučić’s governing party
A snap parliamentary election on October 25 puts a movement born from protests over a deadly station collapse against the party that has governed Serbia for 14 years.
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O'Shaquie Foster beats Emanuel Navarrete to unify junior lightweight titles
Foster added Navarrete's IBF and WBO belts to his WBC title with a unanimous-decision win in San Antonio. A reported WBO condition points to a defense against Charly Suarez.
USC loses 24-7 at Wisconsin as offense stalls in Madison
The No. 16 Trojans managed minus-17 rushing yards and scored only once, leaving them 6-2 with difficult Big Ten games ahead.
Brewers erase four-run deficit to take 2-0 World Series lead over Rays
Milwaukee scored five unanswered runs to win Game 2 in Milwaukee, moving two victories from its first World Series title.
Texas holds off Ole Miss 34-27 after Arch Manning breaks fourth-quarter tie
The No. 19 Longhorns lost a 21-point halftime lead before Manning's second rushing touchdown put them back in front. A final-play interception sealed the win.
Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro head into a close presidential runoff
Brazil is due to choose between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro on 25 October after final polls showed a tight contest.
Singapore urges gas suppliers to honour contracts after Indonesia diverts exports
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore expects its gas contracts to be honoured after Indonesia redirected pipeline supplies to meet domestic electricity demand.
Heat fall to 0-3 after Giannis Antetokounmpo fouls out against Hornets
Charlotte beat Miami 115-110 despite missing two starters, handing the Heat their first 0-3 start under Erik Spoelstra.
Riyadh airport resumes flights after closure as Houthis renew warning
King Khalid International Airport announced terminal arrangements for flights starting October 25 after a two-week suspension, while the Houthis warned travellers against using it.
South Korea’s second-quarter current-account surplus exceeds Germany and Japan’s combined
South Korea recorded a $116.63 billion current-account surplus in April–June, ranking second among major economies with reported figures as semiconductor exports surged.
Bulgaria prepares to vote for president amid Black Sea security concerns
Iliana Iotova and Andrey Gyurov lead the polls before the 25 October vote, with attacks on merchant ships adding urgency to their differences over Ukraine.
UFC books Prates–Morales interim title fight after Makhachev declines January date
Dana White said the welterweight champion wanted to wait until after Ramadan. The interim bout is set for UFC 336 in Toronto on January 30.
Maple Leafs beat Oilers 7-2 as Nylander reaches 300 NHL goals
William Nylander scored twice in Edmonton as Toronto won its fourth straight game. Leon Draisaitl scored both goals for the Oilers, whose three-game winning streak ended.
Joel Embiid triple-double lifts 76ers past Bucks for 3-0 start
Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 127-116 on Saturday with LeBron James sitting out.
Survivors approve $800 million New York Archdiocese abuse settlement
About 1,300 people are covered by the agreement, which lawyers said survivors approved on October 24. Formal signing is expected in early November.
Alpine backs Franco Colapinto after Jeremy Clarkson’s nationality remark
The Formula 1 team said a guest’s comments in Austin did not reflect its values after Clarkson joked about penalising its Argentine driver.
Musk accuses Ukraine of using Starlink for drone strikes as Kyiv reports service restored
Elon Musk says Ukraine’s military breached Starlink’s terms. Kyiv says satellite connections have returned to speeds needed for operations after restrictions disrupted its forces.
Burnham calls for public debate on possible return to EU free movement
The prime minister says migration patterns have changed since Brexit, but Labour’s election pledges rule out a return to free movement under its current policy.