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Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Kiss backs 'hungry' Beale to push for Wallabies game time
World number one Rybakina withdraws in Tokyo with injury
Crypto platform Binance confirms $6.3 bn hack
Boozer shines as Grizzlies top Blazers in battle of NBA unbeatens
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Fire pollution killed 3,560 people in Indonesia in September: report
Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in the vast Southeast Asian archipelago in September, according to a new study.
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Jorge Martin confirmed to race at Malaysian MotoGP
Jorge Martin has been declared fit to race at the Malaysian MotoGP after the Spaniard came through unscathed at Friday's first practice session, as his championship rival Marc Marquez clocked the fastest time.
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Thailand extends activist's jail term to more than 34 years
A Thai court sentenced a leader of 2020 protests to an additional two years in jail on Friday, a rights group said, bringing his total term to more than 34 years.
Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher split on Liverpool-Arsenal prediction
Liverpool host Arsenal at the weekend (Picture: Getty) Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher have made their predictions for Sunday’s huge Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal. Arsenal moved level on points with league leaders Manchester City after a routine 2-0 win over Everton last weekend.
Bayern and Kane host Dortmund after week of 'extremes'
Bayern Munich host long-time foes Borussia Dortmund on Saturday after a rollercoaster week punctuated by coach Vincent Kompany's hospitalisation and Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph.
Packers beat Panthers 27-19 as Watson returns from hospital
Christian Watson had 113 receiving yards either side of an ambulance trip to a nearby hospital as the Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 27-19 at Lambeau Field on Thursday.
Affordable supermarket fashion offers designer-inspired autumn alternatives
We of course want it all. (Picture: Metro/Getty) Since supermarket clothing lines upped their game, it’s made our weekly shop a lot more exciting.
Researchers on island encounter giant spider legs emerging from a burrow
A Mauritian Tidal Trapdoor Spider holding its ‘door’ (Picture: Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust) We all know how hard it is these days to find a decent place to rent, let alone buy a house. So who can exactly blame this newly-discovered species of spider for making one out of sand and algae in ancient tunnels carved out by worms?
Judge throws out Australian mushroom killer's appeal, imposes harsher sentence
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson failed to overturn a slew of convictions on Friday, and a judge instead imposed a heavier prison sentence for three "cold and calculated" poisoning murders.
Britain's King Charles lands in ex-colony Guyana
British King Charles landed in Guyana on Thursday as part of a Caribbean tour, looking to underscore the climate crisis while facing pressure to apologize for Britain's hand in slavery.
Pelicans down Kings for first win of NBA season
The New Orleans Pelicans, fueled by a 22-point, 13-assist double-double from Jeremiah Fears, bagged their first win of the NBA season on Thursday with a 132-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Arsenal assess Bukayo Saka fitness concerns before Liverpool meeting
Saka is an injury doubt heading into Sunday’s showdown at the Etihad (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has once again been left to ponder how to fill the void left by Bukayo Saka following the winger’s latest injury blow. A fresh problem has derailed the England international’s season, forced off after just 10 minutes in last week’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
£10,000 garden project transforms a UK home into a miniature Greece
The brothers have built a miniature Greece in the garden (Picture: Michael Scherrer/SWNS) As the days get colder, you might be dreaming about heading off to a Greek island, sipping a cocktail at a beach bar. And for Michael Scherrer, he doesn’t have to go to far to make that a reality.
India's animal megacentre vows reset after criticism
Behind guarded gates resembling an Indian maharajah's palace are hundreds of elephants and big cats, giraffes grazing in a mock savannah, and chimpanzees and orangutans swinging from ropes.
Deal still eludes nations on final day of UN nature talks
The UN biodiversity summit enters a final day Friday with nations still far from reaching a deal to revive a faltering pledge to stop destroying nature.
Alvechurch manager praises resilience but seeks improvement after Anstey draw
KYLE Storer praised his side’s team spirit and character but acknowledged Alvechurch must improve following a 2-2 draw against Anstey Nomads. A Jamey Osborne free-kick and Miracle Okafor header rescued a point for Church after Oscar Tonge and Darien Wauchope put Anstey two goals ahead at Lye Meadow.
Crypto platform Binance confirms major hack, more than $2.5bn frozen
Cryptocurrency platform Binance said Thursday it had fallen victim to a major hack and indicated that more than $2.5 billion in funds had been frozen in an effort to prevent a massive theft.
Sports chiefs face losing battle to keep sport separate from politics
IOC president Kirsty Coventry's desire is that "politics does not take over on the field of play", but Ukraine and former executives from her organisation have told AFP that politics and sport remain inseparable.
Carrick fights for Man Utd job, Arsenal face Liverpool test
Michael Carrick has been granted a stay of execution but will the beleaguered Manchester United manager survive a vital trip to Chelsea?
No. 4 Indiana looks to revive offense against improving Minnesota
The Indiana Hoosiers offense has suddenly stalled.
Apple TV crime drama Nocturne brings a Scandinavian thriller to Pennsylvania
To play a serial killer in the new Apple TV series “Nocturne,” Stephen Graham did what all good actors do: He watched a bunch of serial killers.
Police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere death after coroner ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner’s finding that it was accidental.
Charity crowdfunds millions to buy historic English estate
A leading UK conservation charity announced Friday it had raised some £30 million ($40 million) via crowdfunding to buy a huge swathe of rolling moorlands and forests to transform into a sanctuary for biodiversity.
Australian mushroom killer loses appeal, has sentence extended
Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson lost a bid to overturn her convictions and had a harsher sentence imposed on Friday, failing to prove she was wrongfully jailed for killing three people with a poisoned lunch.
'Diabolical' Halloween festivities banned in Honduran towns
At least six municipalities in Honduras have banned Halloween celebrations this year on the grounds that they promote wickedness.
Everton boss Moyes backs 'club decision' to drop Grealish for Newcastle tie
David Moyes pointedly praised Everton's "really good values" after Jack Grealish was dropped for breaching club discipline prior to Thursday's 3-1 win over Newcastle in the League Cup.
Horoscope for October 30, 2026: communication and patience shape the day
Friday brings an adaptable, intellectually curious energy across professional and personal spheres. The Moon in Gemini sharpens communication skills, making it an ideal window to exchange fresh ideas.
Japanese star Forever Young goes for rare Breeders Cup Classic repeat
Forever Young, who last year made history as the first Japanese horse to win the Breeders' Cup Classic, vies for a rare repeat in the showpiece of the $34 million racing extravaganza at Keeneland on Saturday.
Inter Miami stay third after 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash at Miami's Nu Stadium on Wednesday.
Wesley Fofana under scrutiny after Chelsea penalty miss in Carabao Cup
Wesley Fofana found himself at the centre of attention after Chelsea suffered a dramatic exit from the Carabao Cup following a penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday.
Russell admits absence of rivalry because he cannot match Antonelli
George Russell admitted Thursday that his "great relationship" with team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli had not suffered this year because he has been unable to match his on-track performances.
Small-market Brewers upend big-spenders as baseball lockout looms
The Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series triumph has delivered a stunning riposte to Major League Baseball's biggest spenders, just as America's pastime braces for a labor showdown that could reshape its financial landscape.
Antonelli struck with illness ahead of Mexico GP
The biggest weekend in Kimi Antonelli's motor racing life so far began in silence on Thursday when he was excused from media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix due to a viral illness.
Zverev 'on top of the world' after securing No. 1 ranking
Alexander Zverev accelerated his ascent to number one in the world rankings for the first time in his career on Thursday as he beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open.