FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports
The governing body's council is expected to prohibit disciplinary committees from overturning match suspensions.
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed by a year amid Houthi attacks
The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.
Dozens of children killed after roof collapses in Pakistani school
At least 29 people, mostly children, have been killed after the school collapsed on them in Pakistan’s Peshawar.
Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries
Ukraine's president earlier said Kyiv was 'done' with energy ceasefire and that strikes on Russian oil refineries would resume.
Long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens
China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay.
‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with Israel
Countries’ ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.
Could France trigger another Eurozone debt crisis?
France's soaring borrowing costs and political divisions raise fears of a wider Eurozone debt crisis.
The irony of OpenAI crying foul over spying
A company that owes its existence and enormous valuation to stealing others' work is now up in arms about theft.
Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo
The government hopes a weaker dinar will help pay salaries, but traders face rising import costs and uncertainty.
‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank bring their work together in simultaneous exhibitions.
School roof collapses in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 29 people
At least 28 students and one teacher killed in incident at Al-Khair Education Centre, a private school in Peshawar.
Man United’s Martinez takes to social media to defend his criticism of club
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez follows up criticism of his club with social media explanation of frustration.
Messi’s Inter Miami beat New York City to reach third straight MLS playoff
Messi assist sets Inter Miami on way to 2-0 win against New York City FC as back-to-back wins guarantee playoff place.
Containers and debris captured floating around the Strait of Hormuz
Video shows containers and debris scattered around the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent attacks on vessels.
Police arrest US teen in alleged Illinois Hindu temple mass shooting plot
Coworker alerted police after receiving disturbing messages from 19-year-old suspect.
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques
Political and religious critics accuse India's Modi government of curbing Kashmir's freedom of religion and expression.
Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever
Timekeepers add a leap second occasionally to keep our clocks and the Earth's rotation in tune. That could now change.
From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across Africa
October 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.
G20 finance ministers, central bankers gather amid fallout from Iran war
Officials meet in Thailand as conflict drives energy prices higher and casts uncertainty over global economy.
Is Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona record better than Messi’s as a teenager?
Yamal's 17 goal contributions after 10 games are more than Messi's in his Ballon d'Or-winning season as a teenager.
Restoring nature is key to a more resilient future
At COP17 and COP31, governments must accelerate positive tipping points in energy, food and finance.
Israel has detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023: report
At least 350 Palestinian children currently face 'harsh conditions' in Israeli prisons.
Heavy rain causes mass pileup in Brazil tunnel
Flooding left vehicles piled up and people stranded inside Sao Paulo’s Anhangabau tunnel.
X suspends 13,000 accounts, alleging foreign influence ahead of US midterms
The social platform says networks targeted US political debate across the spectrum ahead of midterm elections.
Argentina’s Milei backs Trump for US midterms, calls vote crucial for West
The US President's ally says conservatives “cannot give an inch” in Latin America as he accepts an award in Washington.
Albanian Ministry of Justice on fire as education protesters riot
Hundreds of students joined anti-government protests in Tirana, demanding education reforms.
OpenAI bugging suspect allegedly booked one-way trip to Saudi Arabia
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was due to fly to Saudi Arabia on October 12, US prosecutors say in court filing.
North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles, state media reports
The tests showcase North Korea's war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says.
Teenager dies as heavy rain floods Istanbul
Roads collapse and hospitals take in water as floods swamp Turkiye's largest city, shutting schools and halting traffic.