Raye Wins 2026 Mercury Prize for This Music May Contain Hope

Australian MP Helen Haines Loses Both Legs After Alleged Car Attack

Independent lawmaker Helen Haines remains in critical but stable condition after being struck outside her Wangaratta office. Her husband has described her determination to recover as a 43-year-old suspect faces court.

France Riots Damage at Least 3,000 Businesses as Government Announces Emergency Aid

Violent unrest following nationwide protests over rising living costs and school conditions leaves shops looted across France, with insurers facing mounting claims and further demonstrations planned.

USWNT Falls 2-0 to Spain as Early Goals and Missed Penalty Prove Costly

The United States women's national soccer team suffers a disappointing defeat to the reigning World Cup champions in Washington, D.C., exposing defensive weaknesses and missed scoring opportunities ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.

England Rugby League World Cup Squad Announced With Lewis In and Connor Out

Brian McDermott has named his 23-player England squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Mikey Lewis preferred to Jake Connor and several new faces selected.

Kieron Bowie Seizes Scotland Chance After World Cup Snub

Kieron Bowie scored his first Scotland goal against North Macedonia as the striker looks to establish himself under new head coach Sébastien Pocognoli.

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion in New Mexico Privacy Case

A New Mexico judge imposed one of the largest corporate penalties in U.S. history after a jury found nearly 44 million consumer protection violations involving Facebook's privacy practices and public statements.

Judge Dismisses Sam Altman's Sister's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed Ann Altman's lawsuit against the OpenAI CEO after she repeatedly missed a court-ordered medical examination. The ruling ends the case without determining whether her allegations were true.

US Inflation Climbs to 3.7% as Energy Prices Surge in September

Consumer prices rose 0.6% in September, driven by sharply higher gasoline costs linked to the Iran conflict. The inflation report adds pressure on the Federal Reserve and puts affordability in focus ahead of the November midterm elections.

Iraq Allows Iranian Airlines Up to 40 Daily Najaf Flights After US Exemption

The agreement restores an important air link between Iran and Iraq after U.S. aviation sanctions disrupted flights and forced thousands of travelers to seek longer routes.

NFL Clears Eagles Over Handling of Jalen Hurts' Blood Clots

The league will not discipline Philadelphia after reviewing its medical treatment of Jalen Hurts, who is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season following a diagnosis of blood clots in his lungs.

PSG Beats Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League Thriller as Vitinha Scores Late Winner

Paris Saint-Germain scores twice in the closing minutes to end Barcelona's unbeaten start to the season, despite goals from Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal.

UK Covid Inquiry Finds Government Failures Left Care Homes Exposed

The official report identifies delayed protections, unsafe hospital discharge policies and severe PPE shortages, while documenting more than 43,000 care home deaths involving Covid-19.

Social Media Platforms Face Growing Pressure Over Restrictions on Women’s Health Content

Women’s health advocates are challenging content moderation on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, arguing that medical terms such as “vagina” are sometimes treated as inappropriate or sexually explicit.

SpaceX AI Revenue Surges as Musk Plans Historic Starship Recovery Test

SpaceX reports $14.6 billion in third-quarter revenue as artificial intelligence overtakes Starlink in sales, while Elon Musk targets a November launch to recover both stages of Starship.

Russian Military Satellite Makes Close Approach to Commercial Spacecraft Linked to Ukraine

Orbital tracking data shows Russia's Kosmos 2612 maneuvered within hundreds of meters of an ICEYE radar satellite on October 18, raising questions about Moscow's intentions and the safety of commercial spacecraft.

American Horror Story Renewed for Season 14 After Streaming Record

FX extends its long-running horror anthology after Season 13 delivered the franchise’s biggest streaming premiere, with its finale still scheduled for October 29.

Hunter Schafer Opens Up About Gender-Affirming Surgery

The Euphoria and Blade Runner 2099 actor says she underwent surgery in December 2025 and describes why the decision felt right for her.