Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London, Beating Mbappé and Lamine Yamal

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.

Venezuela 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.

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.

Golden 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.

Brewers 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.

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.

Pope 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.

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.

Quentin 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.

Raye 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.