Scientists Discover Serotonin Helps Immune Cells Repair Brain Damage After Stroke

Judge Rules Trump Justice Department Illegally Fired Maurene Comey

A federal judge ordered back pay and retroactive reinstatement for the former Manhattan prosecutor, rejecting the administration's broad claim of presidential firing authority.

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.

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.

Microsoft 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.

Anthropic 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.

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.

Cowboys and Eagles Meet in Crucial Monday Night NFC East Clash

Dallas and Philadelphia entered Monday night at 2-4, with both teams trying to stay close in a wide-open division as the Eagles adjust to losing Jalen Hurts.

WNBA Moves Finals Game 6 to Thursday Afternoon in Atlanta

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will play Game 6 at State Farm Arena on October 29 at 12:30 p.m. ET, allowing the Atlanta Hawks to host an NBA game that evening.

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.

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.

NASA High School Interns Help Solve Lunar Spacecraft Fuel Measurement Challenge

Students in NASA's 2026 SEES internship program developed advanced computer models to identify when a lunar lander could accurately measure its remaining propellant during a planned 2027 Moon mission.

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.