World· 1h
One Dead, Four Injured in Trappes Shootings
A man opened fire from a vehicle in Trappes and nearby La Verrière, killing one person and injuring four. The suspect was arrested; authorities have not established a motive.
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World· 2h
Thomas Markle faces investigation after son’s report
Authorities are examining allegations that Thomas Markle possessed images of child sexual abuse after his son, Thomas Markle Jr., reported a discovery in the Philippines. No charges have been announced, and the claims have not been established.
World· 2h
Pope Leo XIV Cancels Assisi Trip During Recovery
Pope Leo XIV will miss an October 27 meeting in Assisi after doctors advised against helicopter travel while he recovers from lung cancer surgery. His postoperative recovery is progressing well, and doctors say he needs no further treatment.
World· 3h
Israel prepares West Bank closure after Hebron shooting
Israel ordered an immediate cordon around Hebron and is preparing a full West Bank closure after a shooting injured five people. Two suspected attackers were killed, according to reports.
World· 1h
One dead, three missing after Black Sea ship incident
Romanian rescuers recovered nine crew members alive and one body after the Comoros-flagged Khoryv sent a distress signal in the Black Sea. Three crew members remain missing.
Health· 4h
Moderna-Merck shot cuts melanoma risk by 42%
A treatment combining an experimental shot with immunotherapy reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% in a study of more than 1,100 patients. The treatment still requires U.S. approval.
Sports· 5h
Asian Football Confederation backs Infantino for re-election
The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, making his re-election appear more likely.
culture· 3h
Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami dies at 74
Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami has died at 74. His publisher, Gentosha, confirmed his death and described his work as persistently provocative for younger readers.
Business· 5h
Volvo Cars will cut 2,500 jobs worldwide
Volvo Cars plans to cut 2,500 jobs worldwide to reduce costs after posting a third-quarter loss. About 2,000 cuts are expected in Sweden; the impact on its Ghent plant remains unclear.
Sports· 5h
LeBron James leads 76ers past Cavaliers after 29-point comeback
Philadelphia beat Cleveland 114-106 after coming back from 29 points down. It was LeBron James’s first win at home with the 76ers.
World· 1h
British Mother Drowns Trying to Save Children in Bahamas
A British mother drowned in the Bahamas while trying to save her two children, who were swept out to sea while snorkelling. She was pulled from the water on Bimini.
World· 3h
Storm Austen cuts power and disrupts travel in Britain
Storm Austen brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK and Ireland. More than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon lost power, while schools closed and flights and trains were cancelled.
Sports· 1h
Katie Boulter Reclaims British No. 1 and Reaches Japan Semis
Katie Boulter came back from a set down to beat Antonia Ruzic in the Japan Open quarter-finals. The win puts her back at British No. 1 and into the semifinals.
Sports· 1h
Tchouaméni says he did not fight Valverde
Tchouaméni says there was an unpleasant incident with Fede Valverde but denies they fought. He says they now have a good relationship.
Sports· 4h
Rugby player Cléa Menier dies at 17 after match accident
Rugby player Cléa Menier, 17, has died after an accident during a match. The incident is under investigation.
politics· 3h
Greece bans social media for children under 15 from 2027
Greece’s parliament approved a law barring children under 15 from accessing social media. The ban is due to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Business· 1h
Germany plans strategy to secure refineries
Germany’s government is developing a strategy to secure refinery sites and help the industry shift to cleaner energy sources. The sector faces strong competitive pressure and costly changes.
Health· 12h
Extreme heat killed an estimated 50,000 in European cities
An estimated 50,000 people died from extreme heat in European cities last summer. Researchers attributed about two-thirds of the deaths to climate change.
Sports· 2h
Getafe president rejects Bordalás’s claim and says he can leave
Getafe president Ángel Torres rejected José Bordalás’s claim that the club misled him over squad planning and said the coach is free to leave. Torres said he is not considering dismissing him.
politics· 1h
Spain’s top court orders voter list within five days
Spain’s Supreme Court ordered ministers Félix Bolaños and José Manuel Albares to submit a list of 163,020 people affected by the suspension of voting rights under the “law of grandchildren.” The court warned of possible fines or further legal action if they miss the five-day deadline.
Technology· 13h
Trump asked Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions
Trump called Musk to ask him to lift restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine. The system appeared to be working more normally afterward, according to officials and reports.
World· 10h
UK urges households to stock three days of supplies
The UK’s “Be Ready” campaign advises households to keep three days of food and water, along with cash and basic emergency supplies. It cites risks including severe weather, cyberattacks and disruptions to critical services.
World· 1h
Gunfire in Trappes and La Verrière Kills One, Injures Four
A gunman opened fire in Trappes and La Verrière, killing one person and injuring four. Police arrested the suspect; France’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office is monitoring the case.
World· 3h
Florida Woman Dies in 1,000-Foot Dolomites Fall
Michelle Alejandra Rubio Leiva, 36, died after falling from an exposed mountainside in Italy’s Dolomites. Reports say she stepped off a path to take a photo.
politics· 8h
Tens of thousands rally in Belgrade ahead of Serbia vote
Tens of thousands joined a student-led rally in Belgrade ahead of Serbia’s early parliamentary election. The student list is challenging Aleksandar Vučić, with polls suggesting a close race.
Business· 2h
Taha Çakmak is detained again in fund investigation
Former Türkiye Sigorta and Türkiye Hayat Emeklilik General Manager Taha Çakmak was detained again in an ongoing fund investigation. He resigned from his role last week.
Sports· 19h
Trump demands apology from LeBron James over anthem video
Donald Trump criticized LeBron James over a video showing the NBA star doing warm-up movements during the US national anthem. Trump called the behavior disrespectful and demanded a public apology.
World· 7h
Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canadian base
A grenade-launcher exercise sparked a fire at CFB Wainwright in western Canada. Four soldiers died and 27 people remain hospitalized; strong winds spread the flames.
culture· 17h
Actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93
Actor Tom Skerritt has died at 93. He starred in ‘Picket Fences’ and appeared in ‘Alien,’ ‘Top Gun’ and ‘M*A*S*H.’
Sports· 14h
Bournemouth Beat 10-Man Milan 3-0
Bournemouth beat Milan 3-0 in the Europa League after goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off in the 29th minute. The win kept Bournemouth on nine points, while Milan remained on three.
politics· 12h
Lula and Bolsonaro tie at 50% in Brazil runoff poll
A poll puts Lula and Bolsonaro at 50% each, three days before Brazil’s presidential runoff. Bolsonaro narrowly led Lula in the first round.
culture· 14h
Raye wins 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album
Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope. The ambitious record beat nominees including Paul McCartney, Suede and Florence and the Machine.
politics· 19h
Judge orders Trump to give deposition in BBC lawsuit
A federal judge ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edited speech.
World· 20h
Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Tibet
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet, with tremors reported about 400 kilometers from Lhasa. No casualties or damage had been reported at the time of one source's update.
politics· 2h
Leire Díez sues PP over AI video about judge
Leire Díez has sued the People’s Party over an AI-generated video that portrays her saying she hired men to target a judge. She is seeking its removal from social media and alleges defamation and digital identity impersonation.
World· 5h
South Korea Proposes Military Talks with North Korea
South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to clarify the location of the land military demarcation line and help prevent accidental clashes.
Sports· 16h
Antonelli avoids thinking about possible F1 title
Kimi Antonelli could become Formula 1 world champion on Sunday at age 20, younger than any previous champion. He says he is not thinking about the possibility.
culture· 19h
Final James Bond auditions are set for this week
Amazon MGM Studios is expected to hold final auditions for the next James Bond this week, potentially beginning Friday. The candidates have not been confirmed.
culture· 17h
A Mass Effect 5 Trailer Was Ready Before BioWare Shut Down
A trailer for the next Mass Effect game was reportedly ready before EA shut down BioWare and canceled the project. An unverified trailer has since circulated online.
culture· 18h
Monet’s ‘Iris’ sets a French auction record
Claude Monet’s painting “Iris” sold at Sotheby’s in Paris for €43 million, exceeding €50 million including fees. It set a record for an artwork sold at auction in France.
Sports· 17h
Police investigate burglary at Bruno Fernandes’ home
Police are investigating a burglary at Bruno Fernandes’ home in Cheshire while he was playing for Manchester United against Como. A number of items were stolen; his family was reportedly away.
politics· 14h
Trump Praises Controversial Ohio Campaign Video
An Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate’s video portraying his Democratic opponent as a liar has drawn criticism from Republicans. Trump praised the spot as “very powerful.”
Business· 1h
High Rates Lower City Home Prices as Rents Rise
Ten-year mortgage rates have reached their highest level since the financial crisis. Home prices in major cities are under pressure, while rents continue to rise.
culture· 3h
Wildfires threaten ancient cave art on Sulawesi
Heat, smoke and soot from wildfires could accelerate the deterioration of ancient cave paintings on Sulawesi, including artworks estimated to be 67,800 years old.
Business· 1h
Belgian court releases €75.8 million held for Spain
A Belgian court overturned Blasket Renewable Investments’ seizure of funds owed by Eurocontrol to Spain’s Enaire. It ordered the immediate release of about €75.8 million held as security.
Sports· 3h
Muslera saves three penalties as Estudiantes reach final
Fernando Muslera saved three penalties as Estudiantes beat Flamengo 3-2 in a shootout to reach the Copa Libertadores final.
culture· 20h
Astronomers match Van Gogh’s painting to a real 1889 sky
Astronomers say the sky depicted in Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” closely matches the night sky on July 22, 1889, viewed from the artist’s vantage point.
World· 1h
Investigators uncover German citizenship certificate fraud
Investigators traced suspected fraud involving language certificates required for naturalization in Germany.
politics· 1d
Macron restricts weekend protests in France
Emmanuel Macron announced restrictions on demonstrations after violent protests in France. The measures will allow only union-organized rallies, according to reports.
World· 3h
Gas explosion kills mine workers in Zonguldak
A gas explosion at a private mine in Gelik, Zonguldak, killed at least two workers and injured five. Reports differ on the death toll, with one source saying three workers died.
Technology· 1d
Trump Says Google Rejected Atlantic Rename Idea
Donald Trump said Google CEO Sundar Pichai rejected his suggestion to rename the Atlantic Ocean. Trump said he would leave its name unchanged.
Health· 1d
France reports first human Shamonda virus case
French health authorities detected Shamonda virus in a human for the first time. The patient, who had a severely weakened immune system, died; authorities said the risk to the public appears low.
Business· 1d
Barclays Plans 5,000 Job Cuts as AI Use Grows
Barclays plans to cut about 5,000 jobs, roughly 5% of its workforce, by the end of 2026. The bank cited efficiency gains from AI and technology changes.
Business· 1h
Turkey targets 19 million private pension participants by 2027
Turkey aims to increase participation in its private pension system to 19 million by 2027. A 2027 budget proposal projects 20 million participants by 2029 and points to new options for workers.
World· 1d
Reporter Will Murray Rescues Driver from Flooded Car
ABC reporter Will Murray and a bystander rescued a driver trapped in a sinking vehicle in Morayfield, north of Brisbane. The car was nearly submerged when they freed him.
Sports· 12h
Hamilton Hopes to Race in F1 Until Rwanda Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton says he hopes to continue racing in Formula One into the early 2030s to compete in the planned African Grand Prix in Rwanda.
World· 16h
Pentagon Staff Damage Eisenhower Globe During Move
Pentagon staff damaged a historic globe once owned by Dwight D. Eisenhower while moving it to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office.
politics· 13h
Leavitt comments on Zacharia’s five-day press secretary tenure
Karoline Leavitt commented on Katie Zacharia’s five-day stint as White House press secretary. Leavitt said she is helping Donald Trump find a replacement.
Sports· 3h
Lewis Hamilton calls for freedom in Palestine and other regions
Lewis Hamilton called for freedom and peace for people in Palestine, Congo, Sudan and Syria. He spoke at a press conference ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix.
World· 1h
Korgun-Kurşunlu Road cuts travel time to 24 minutes
Turkey opened the 29-kilometer Korgun-Kurşunlu Road in Çankırı. The route cuts travel time from 45 minutes to 24 minutes, with annual savings estimated at 560 million lira.