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Tennis world number one Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals due to virus

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:03:21 +0000

Rybakina pulled out on the eve of the Indian Wells tournament, with Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk replacing the top seed.

Democrats’ congressional win could strengthen Ukraine’s hand against Russia

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:30:17 +0000

Ukraine hopes for more US support but faces uncertainty over Trump’s peace efforts and continued military aid.

Floods in Gaza leave tens of thousands without shelter

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:28:52 +0000

Civil Defence reports over 1,500 emergency calls as thousands of tents and shelters destroyed after heavy rains.

Former Palestinian detainees at mercy of Israel amid perpetual detention

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:09:59 +0000

Former Palestinian detainees in the West Bank are being repeatedly detained by Israeli forces, affecting their families.

Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:57:49 +0000

A small but growing number of firms selling what families once took for granted: someone to take care of the seniors.

Khawaja denies throwing ‘anyone under the bus’ over Sandpapergate scandal

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:57:45 +0000

Australian cricketer defends waiting so long to place blame, denying it was a marketing ploy to sell his book.

‘Don’t bring your camera’: Filmmakers face extortion in Lagos

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:56:04 +0000

Filmmakers and journalists say threats on Lagos streets is making it harder to tell the city’s stories.

The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:47:36 +0000

Unpolished and understated, Eisenkot offers a stark contrast to Netanyahu but risks continuing his legacy

Hossam Hassan sacked as Egypt head coach over ex-wife scandal

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:42:16 +0000

A series of controversies surrounding Hassan's marital life left a 'negative impact' on the team, Egyptian FA says.

US military attacks cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:24:37 +0000

The US military says it has fired on and disabled a St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.

Mapping how France’s protest wave spread across Europe

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:18:38 +0000

More than 1,700 cost-of-living demonstrations have hit 31 European countries since mid-September, led by France.

As AI data centres guzzle energy, can we harness their wasted heat?

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:17:12 +0000

The rapid development of AI is draining our resources, but engineers have found a way to use heat lost to the air.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh, Eastern province

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:40:07 +0000

The interceptions come as the Houthis report 33 people killed in a coalition air attack on a village near Sanaa.

Photos: Heavy rains leave tens of thousands without shelter in Gaza

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:55:24 +0000

Heavy rain floods tents housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza as Israeli restrictions on aid hamper response.

Is unconditional support for Israel becoming a liability for Republicans?

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:52:14 +0000

JD Vance’s response to the midterm defeat suggests a once-untouchable Republican consensus may be starting to crack.

There is reason to hope that the Democrats might deliver this time

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:39:33 +0000

With a decisive rejection of Trumpism, US voters have given Democrats one more chance — they better not blow it.

Haitians cheer El Salvador’s Bukele amid gang war

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:09:39 +0000

Some Haitians have cheered on El Salvadorian troops deployed to fight gangs in the Haitian capital.

Plane clips truck during emergency landing on busy Florida road

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:59:02 +0000

A small plane has made an emergency landing on a busy Florida road, much to the shock of drivers.

Drone attack on Colombian army base kills three soldiers and wounds 16

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:56:37 +0000

Colombian President de la Espriella says those behind the attack in Santa Rosa del Sur will have ‘nowhere to hide’.

Earthquake hits central Japan, injuring more than 20 people

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:20:57 +0000

The magnitude 5.7 quake hit Shizuoka prefecture, and authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks in coming days.

Trump asks UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:12:44 +0000

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO says he will meet with the US president on Monday to discuss the offer.

Egypt sacks winning football coach after wives’ scandal

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:04:28 +0000

The Egyptian Football Association has sacked national team coach Hossam Hassan, cutting short a promising tenure.

US launches task force to disrupt Iran’s land-based supply routes

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:34:04 +0000

The operation is to prevent Iran from using ground routes to transport weapons and other materials, US says.

Canary Islands’ El Hierro declares emergency amid migrant, refugee influx

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:37:55 +0000

El Hierro asks Spanish government for help after more than 3,300 people arrived on boats since start of November.

Polish PM calls deadly Krakow shooting an act of ‘terrorism’

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:50:28 +0000

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk describes a deadly shooting in Krakow that killed six people as an act of ‘terrorism’.