Pope Leo XIV Cleared for South America Trip After Lung Cancer Surgery
The Vatican confirms the 71-year-old pontiff will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6–17 after medical examinations show favorable recovery and no need for further cancer treatment.
2d agoVenezuela Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Returns After Nearly a Year in Exile
Nobel Peace Prize winner returns to cheering crowds as pressure grows for presidential elections, while President Trump continues supporting Venezuela's interim government.
3d agoUSWNT 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.
Oct 10, 2026England 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.
Oct 5, 2026Kieron 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.
Oct 4, 2026Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Employees Including UK Workers
Microsoft is offering financial exit packages to more than a quarter of its workforce, including UK employees, as the company restructures operations and increases spending on artificial intelligence.
2d agoAnthropic IPO Gives Founders Unusual Control as Valuation Could Reach $2 Trillion
The Claude maker has filed for a Nasdaq listing, but its founders and an independent trust will retain sweeping governance power after the offering.
2d agoUS 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.
Oct 14, 2026Iraq 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.
Oct 2, 2026Golden State Valkyries Beat Atlanta Dream 67-62 to Tie WNBA Finals
Golden State's defense holds Angel Reese to eight points as Gabby Williams leads the Valkyries to a Game 4 victory, evening the championship series at 2-2.
4d agoBrewers Defeat Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1 After Dramatic Ninth Inning
Milwaukee wins its first World Series game since 1982 as Christian Yelich delivers an early triple, William Contreras makes key defensive plays, and Trevor Megill escapes a late Tampa Bay rally.
5d agoShamonda Virus Detected in Human for First Time in France; Patient Dies
French health authorities confirmed the first known human infection with Shamonda virus after a severely immunocompromised patient died in Lyon. Investigators are examining whether the virus contributed to his death, while European officials say there is no identified risk to the general public.
6d agoPope Leo XIV Needs No Further Cancer Treatment as South America Trip Approaches
Doctors say the pontiff's lung cancer was localized and successfully removed, allowing him to resume public duties while preparations continue for his November visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Oct 21, 2026NASA Develops Advanced Mars Helicopters and Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft
New rotor blade research could dramatically increase flight distances on Mars, while NASA's SkyFall mission prepares to send three helicopters aboard a nuclear-powered spacecraft in 2028.
Oct 20, 2026SpaceX 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.
Oct 20, 2026Quentin Tarantino Surprises AFI Fest Audience With First 17 Minutes of New Film
The filmmaker unveiled footage from The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Fincher, ahead of its November 25 IMAX release.
5d agoRaye Wins 2026 Mercury Prize for This Music May Contain Hope
Raye took the £25,000 award in Newcastle for her ambitious second album, beating a shortlist that included Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean and Dave.
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