Deep Purple Postpones Shows After Ian Gillan Is Hospitalized

G20 Group Photo Cancelled After Diplomats Refuse to Pose With Russia's Lavrov

European representatives, joined by Canada and Australia, objected to appearing alongside Russia's foreign minister at the Atlanta meeting, prompting the United States to cancel the traditional photograph.

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86

The acclaimed British actor died October 28 at his Los Angeles home following Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. His six-decade career included Shakespearean theater, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier.

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 Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuit, Leaving Snapchat to Face Trial

Meta reaches a confidential agreement with a second teenage plaintiff in Los Angeles, following a separate multibillion-dollar settlement with states over child safety on Facebook and Instagram.

Binance Suffers Record $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack Linked to North Korea

Hackers exploited Binance's internal systems to steal billions in cryptocurrency on October 29, 2026. About $3 billion has been frozen, while the exchange promises to cover customer losses.

UK Police Re-Arrest Two Men Suspected of Assisting Iranian Intelligence Near RAF Fairford

British counterterrorism investigators say Iranian state involvement is highly likely in the September security incident near a U.S.-used airbase, although Tehran denies the allegations and no charges have been filed.

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.

Missouri Star Ahmad Hardy Expected to Return Against Arkansas After May Shooting

All-American running back Ahmad Hardy has resumed practice following a gunshot wound and is reportedly preparing for his season debut Saturday, October 31, against Arkansas.

Atlanta Dream Beat Valkyries 80-69 to Force Historic WNBA Finals Game 7

Allisha Gray scores 23 points and Rhyne Howard adds 21 as Atlanta defeats Golden State in Game 6, setting up the first winner-take-all Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.

Scientists Find New Way to Detect Signals From the Brain in Blood

A new study in Nature Neuroscience identifies a protein that may help scientists isolate microscopic particles released by neurons. The discovery could lead to new methods for studying Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other brain disorders without invasive procedures.

Shamonda 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.

GTA 6 Launch Coincides With Major Union Vote at Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games faces a union recognition vote and an employment tribunal over disputed staff dismissals as Grand Theft Auto VI approaches its November 19 release. A reported 210GB download is also raising questions about storage requirements.

Rosebank Oil Field Dispute Deepens as UK Government Faces Divided Opinions

The government faces mounting pressure over the North Sea oil project after approving the separate Jackdaw gas development, with ministers, energy companies and environmental groups divided over Rosebank's future.

Manhattan Declares Oct. 30 Harry Styles Appreciation Day

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is honoring Styles as the singer enters the final weekend of his 30-show Madison Square Garden residency.

Byron Allen Sells Entire Starz Stake for Nearly $45 Million

The media mogul sold his 10.7% ownership stake in Starz just seven months after buying it for $25 million, earning an estimated $20 million profit despite previously discussing plans to acquire the entertainment company.