Burnham asks officials for more radical Thames Water options, Guardian reports
The prime minister has asked advisers to revisit plans for the struggling utility, according to the Guardian, as ministers weigh potential public ownership measures.
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Cristiano Ronaldo given 30-day Portugal suspension and €255 fine
Portugal's football federation upheld a disciplinary charge after Ronaldo left the national team camp. The effect of the ban on future matches remains unclear.
Leicester City draw Oxford City as FA Cup first-round ties are set
The 2021 winners will visit Oxford City, while Wigan Athletic head to Boreham Wood and first-time entrants learn their opponents.
Kyler Gordon earns Week 6’s top PFF grade in Bears’ win over Falcons
The Chicago cornerback received a 95.3 overall grade for a 17-snap performance. Bears Wire’s team rankings show which other defenders graded highest and lowest.
Benny Gantz withdraws from Israel’s 27 October election
The Blue and White leader said he would not run after polls placed his party below the threshold for entering parliament, Al Jazeera reported.
Jon Stewart’s Daily Show deal runs through 2028. Here’s when he’ll host
Stewart’s two-year extension keeps him at the Comedy Central desk on Mondays and as an executive producer through the 2028 presidential election cycle.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s The Apology gets a two-season Netflix order amid a shakeup
Deadline reports that Netflix has ordered two seasons of a thriller starring Gwyneth Paltrow, with Thomas Vinterberg directing. The deal comes during major changes at the streamer.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti expects Tommy Carr to start for Michigan
Indiana is preparing for freshman Tommy Carr to start against the Hoosiers on Saturday, though Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham has not named his quarterback.
Sweden’s speaker asks Centre Party leader to explore centrist government talks
Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has until October 26 to report on a possible path through Sweden’s post-election deadlock. She has not been asked to form a government.
Lake Placid–New York City committee meets to explore 2042 Winter Games bid
The exploratory group held its first meeting in Manhattan as it weighs a joint Winter Games bid. Transportation and housing are among the challenges it faces.
Andy Reid says Patrick Mahomes embraced Chiefs’ increased use of under-center plays
Kansas City is using under-center formations more often this season, with Kenneth Walker leading a rushing attack that has changed the balance of its offense.
Scott Boland takes four as South Africa close on 97-5 after rain delay
Boland’s 4-31 put Australia in a strong position on day two of the second Test in Gqeberha, where rain limited play to 30.4 overs.
‘Rooster’ Season 2 adds five guest stars: who Sutton Foster, Lamorne Morris and Michael Urie will play
HBO’s college comedy has added five guest stars for its second season. Their character names are confirmed, while details of their stories have yet to be made public.
Mindy Kaling joins ‘Running Point’ season three cast as Divya
The co-creator and executive producer will play a recurring character who complicates Isla Gordon’s plans as production continues in Los Angeles.
Ukraine’s EU integration chief questions open contest for prosecutor general
Vsevolod Chentsov said an open contest is neither required by the EU nor, in his view, needed. EU accession benchmarks call for a less political, more transparent selection...
Apple releases iOS 27.2 candidate to developers ahead of public update
The first release candidate moves Apple’s next iPhone update closer to a public launch, with expanded Siri languages and other changes reported. Apple has not confirmed a...
Ka Wai Cheung beats Ronnie O’Sullivan 4-3 in Northern Ireland Open first round
The world number 110 recovered from 3-1 down in Belfast, winning three straight frames to eliminate the seven-time world champion.
Miatta Fahnbulleh removes Peckham post on UK settlement proposals
The energy secretary’s office says a constituency account of her remarks about longer waits for settlement was an inaccurate paraphrase and will be rewritten.