Saints take Giants win and revived running game into Paris preparations
New Orleans ended a three-game skid against the Giants and arrived in Paris with a stronger rushing performance to build on before facing Pittsburgh.
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Trump approval falls to 31% in Reuters/Ipsos poll before midterms
A four-day survey found the lowest approval rating of either of Donald Trump’s presidential terms in the poll, alongside a 12-point Democratic lead on a national congressional...
Kris Bowers is scoring Disney’s Hexed. He says the sound starts with air
Variety reports that Kris Bowers is set to score the animated film, using bird calls, wind instruments and orchestral textures for its mother-daughter story.
Air China adds Havana flight for passengers stranded by cancellations
An extra flight was scheduled for October 19 after repeated cancellations on Air China’s route through Madrid, with limited seats for eligible passengers.
Paris Saint-Germain tops ESPN Champions League rankings before Matchday 3
Barcelona rises to second in ESPN’s assessment of the leading contenders, while Arsenal and Bayern Munich sit third and fourth ahead of their meeting in Munich.
Thousands of caper white butterflies spotted across Adelaide during spring migration
An invertebrate educator links the reported influx to wet conditions inland, while a South Australian conservation group says large southward flights are a feature of the...
Air France and Air Côte d’Ivoire announce Paris–Abidjan codeshare from 25 October
The airlines will sell seats under their own codes on each other’s flights between Paris and Abidjan, with loyalty programme changes and broader cooperation planned later.
France announces city curfews as Macron orders response to weekend unrest
Partial curfews were announced for Paris, Lille and Lyon after widespread violence. President Emmanuel Macron asked his interior minister to review street safety and pursue...
Ousmane Sonko criticises Senegal’s debt plan and proposed 2027 budget
The opposition figure says a planned debt-treatment mechanism would impose painful conditions. The IMF says its proposed $2.2 billion arrangement still needs approval.
Baptist World Aid report finds little progress on fashion brands’ ethical practices
Brands assessed in the 2026 Ethical Fashion Report averaged 31.5 out of 100, with gaps between company policies and practices affecting workers.
Suhas Subramanyam’s Virginia office evacuated after suspicious envelope arrives
The Leesburg incident comes amid reports of powder-filled letters addressed to members of Congress ahead of the November midterms.
Alabama’s Ryan Grubb takes responsibility for offense after consecutive losses
The offensive coordinator called Alabama’s recent second-half performances ‘pathetic’ and said he and his staff must put players in better positions.
Sean Payton says Broncos have not considered benching Bo Nix amid offensive struggles
Denver's coach backed Nix as the starting quarterback after a 4-2 start, saying the offensive line, running game and coaches must improve too.
France orders local curfews in Paris, Nice and other cities after unrest
Orders issued on 19 October set different hours and restrictions across Paris and several other French cities after a weekend of violent protests.
Sudan drone strikes kill children in Khartoum and dozens near West Kordofan market
Three children were reported killed near Khartoum’s airport on Monday, while a medical source cited by AFP put the toll from a Sunday strike in Al-Dibab at 80.
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Saints players plan low-key Paris stay as families weigh travel for Steelers game
Juwan Johnson said his family was undecided about travelling amid unrest in France. The NFL says preparations for Sunday’s game at Stade de France remain on schedule.
Zelensky says Starshield speed limits hinder Ukrainian drone-strike coordination
Ukraine’s president says frontline units report that Starshield equipment stops functioning at certain speeds, complicating their response to Russian forces.
Premier League sets December TV fixtures, with Palace v Manchester United at 7pm
The league has published its early December schedule, including a Sunday evening slot for Crystal Palace against Manchester United and a new time for the north London derby.