EPP vice-chair urges new EU revenue sources as budget cuts are proposed
Siegfried Mureșan says levies linked to cryptocurrency transactions and online gambling could help fund the EU’s next seven-year budget as Ireland proposes cuts.
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Football regulator says Manchester City owner could be forced to sell if verdict stands
David Kogan says the regulator has power to require an owner to leave a club, but will wait for questions about City's appealed financial rules verdict to be answered before...
Philippine lawmakers urge Marcos to seek Chinese ambassador’s recall
Ten House lawmakers filed a resolution asking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata or ask Beijing to recall him after remarks about...
US rail sanctions confront Iran’s growing reliance on overland freight
The United States designated three Iranian railway companies on October 1. As trade faces disruption at sea, freight links to China offer Iran an alternative with limited...
Taiwan security bureau reports rise in cyberattacks and disputed posts before local elections
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau reported more disputed online posts and heavy cyberattacks in the first nine months of 2026, warning that some activity could be preparation...
Liverpool and Rio Ngumoha continue contract talks after Villarreal comeback
Liverpool and Rio Ngumoha are discussing a new deal after the 18-year-old set up two goals against Villarreal. His current contract runs until 2028.
Persian Gulf region oil flows exceed prewar level as Hormuz traffic lags
Kpler figures cited by the Wall Street Journal put regional oil flows above their prewar level in the week through October 18, even as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz...
Stankoven scores twice as Hurricanes beat Canucks 6-3 in Vancouver
Logan Stankoven, Nikolaj Ehlers and Nicolas Deslauriers scored twice each as Carolina pulled away in the third period on Stankoven’s return to his home province.
More than 300 march on WA Parliament against proposed university merger
Students and staff protested a possible merger of UWA, Curtin and Murdoch. The state government says it has made no commitment to proceed.
David Pocock proposes gas export tax and alliance of independents in Press Club speech
The Australian senator called for a 25% gas export tax, a data centre levy and greater political transparency while urging colleagues to show more kindness.
Kurnool police deploy 1,000 officers for Devaragattu Banni festival
Police say they have seized more than 300 sticks and installed cameras and lighting ahead of the festival scheduled for the night of October 21.
Rubio says SpaceX and Musk decide Ukraine’s Starlink access as slowdown remains disputed
The US secretary of state described Ukraine’s Starlink access as a commercial decision, while earlier reporting attributed the slowdown to the White House.
Work on Hong Kong’s Peak trail lights suspended amid residents’ concerns
The South China Morning Post reported that work had stopped on the Peak walking-trail lighting project as residents raised environmental concerns and a lawmaker called for...
Anthony Gordon says he fell short as Barcelona lose 4-2 to PSG
Gordon said Paris Saint-Germain deserved Tuesday’s Champions League win. The defeat ended Barcelona’s 11-match winning start to the season.
Carney signals he will consider Alberta’s immigration concerns after referendum
Canada’s prime minister called for cooperation with the provinces after Alberta voters backed remaining in Canada and supported greater provincial control over immigration.
UNEP report says exceeding 1.5C is unavoidable as emissions cuts fall short
The UN environment agency says sharp cuts could limit how far temperatures rise above 1.5C, but returning below the threshold would require carbon removal on a vast scale.
All five 76ers starters take at least 10 shots in opening win over Knicks
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 19 attempts and 28 points as the 76ers beat New York 106-100 in their season opener.
Thunder beat Spurs 116-104 as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 in season opener
Oklahoma City built a 26-point lead in San Antonio, then held off a second-half rally. Jared McCain added 20 points in the opening-night win.