Milei calls Lula a ‘leftist thief’ ahead of Brazil’s presidential runoff
Argentina’s president accused Brazil’s president of a dirty campaign and raised the prospect of election theft, as polls showed a close race with Flávio Bolsonaro.
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FIFA says it will answer UEFA’s questions about Infantino, without committing to November 2
FIFA says it intends to respond to questions from European Council members about Gianni Infantino’s governance, but has not said whether it will meet UEFA’s deadline.
France plans Sentinelle military deployment for Saturday protests
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez says troops will mainly take static security duties, freeing police and gendarmes for public order after a weekend of unrest.
Some Trump supporters doubt $5,000 checks will arrive after midterms
Trump has proposed $5,000 payments if Republicans keep control of Congress, but some supporters question whether the money will arrive, the Associated Press reports.
Justice Department reports 118 arrests in Operation Not Forgotten 2026
The department says a six-month surge focused on unresolved cases in Indian country also led to 41 people being charged federally and 25 child victims being identified or located.
UN warns Taiz aid route is closed as Shabwa attack death toll rises to 73
The UN human rights chief called for aid access to Yemen’s Taiz after a key road closed. In Shabwa, provincial authorities reported 73 killed in Monday’s attack on a training camp.
Hong Kong border tech park’s second land tender draws nine bids
The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park received nine bids for its second land tender, the South China Morning Post reported. The tender covers laboratory and...
Patrick Dempsey signs with Gersh for representation
Variety reports that the actor has joined the agency while starring in and executive producing Fox’s Memory of a Killer.
APC campaign council denies allegation of plot to assassinate Atiku Abubakar
The council challenged Timi Frank to give security agencies evidence for his allegation and said Atiku remains under state protection ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
RSPCA urges cat adoption and fostering as rescue centres run out of space
Cats are arriving faster than the charity can rehome them in England and Wales, according to a Guardian report, with adult cats among those needing homes.
The Beatles Story is moving in Liverpool: what Apple Corps has planned for 2028
Apple Corps plans a much larger Beatles attraction near Lime Street station, with film sets, original artefacts and a Yellow Submarine-themed view from St Johns Beacon.
Jane Tranter says TV budgets must fit the show. Her advice to producers: keep making bold drama
The Bad Wolf chief says producers must adapt to tighter television budgets without abandoning period dramas, fantasy or other ambitious projects.
Teemu Pukki to retire after HJK Helsinki season, ending career that took Norwich to Premier League
The 36-year-old former Norwich City and Finland striker says he has four games left with HJK Helsinki before leaving professional football.
Dollar slips on AI investment worries as euro edges up despite French unrest
The dollar index fell 0.27% on October 20 as investors questioned the profitability of AI investment, while the euro gained even as unrest in France weighed on sentiment.
Lady Gaga tells fan asking about new music ‘don’t worry’
The singer replied to a request for more albums in the comments on a Haus Labs video, but gave no release date or details of a project.
BBC Three is going online again as the BBC plans three channel closures
BBC Three and BBC Scotland are set to leave linear TV in spring 2027, while Radio 4 Extra will close as the broadcaster pursues £500m in savings.
Walmart launches $120 joint Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus membership
The annual bundle combines delivery and warehouse-club benefits. Existing members can link accounts, while standalone memberships remain available.
Jeremiah Smith leads midseason Heisman assessments as quarterback injury adds uncertainty
ESPN and Forbes both place the Ohio State receiver at the front of the race, while his recent production and a change at quarterback leave the award unsettled.