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What to Know About the Cease-Fire for a Besieged Ukrainian City

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

Brewers’ Pat Murphy keeps Milwaukee on its toes with statement amid 3-0 lead vs. Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the first World Series title in franchise history , but Pat Murphy is not about to let his team get comfortable against the Tampa Bay…

Bam Adebayo addresses ‘scapegoat’ label amid Heat’s brutal 0-4 start

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat off to their worst start in almost two decades after Monday night’s 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, it was another disappointing outing for star…

'Streets ahead of everyone else!' - Paul Scholes tells Man Utd to ignore 'madman' warning and appoint Antonio Conte

Paul Scholes believes Antonio Conte is the only viable candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United. The club legend insists the volatile Italian is the perfect…

Opinion: UK bond investors want spending cuts. John Healey’s first Budget may disappoint

John Healey delivers his first U.K. Budget with less fiscal room, higher spending pressures and bond investors pushing for less borrowing and more growth.

Chris Appleton vs. Ed Westwick: A Frightfully Fine Who'd You Rather!

Chris Appleton and Ed Westwick are lookin' scary hot in these shirtless selfies ... which simply begs the question: Who'd you rather?! Tis the season for getting spooky 'n…

Feds crack down on stolen car pipeline to Mexican cartels as 13 charged in border scheme

Operation Southbound Takedown recovered 29 stolen cars worth $1.14 million allegedly funneled through El Paso to Mexican cartels for daily operations.

The 'stablecoin sandwich': Why speeding up payments isn't so simple, according to Mastercard

Stablecoins could enable faster payments, but slow conversions in supporting infrastructure could limit benefits, according to Mastercard executive.

Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao joke

He allegedly said his "favourite meme" is "the one where they put my face on a Chinese dictator".

Wales first minister : ‘We’re within a union that is not a union of equals’

Rhun ap Iorwerth says his country’s relationship with the United Kingdom is unequal and needs to change.

Guess Who This Lil' Fairy Turned Into!

Before this lil' cutie from Thousand Oaks, California turned into a professional singer, she was just throwin' on her fairy wings and teaching herself how to play piano and guitar…

Netflix Docuseries ‘The One About Matthew Perry’ Is a Tragic, Mournful Portrait of Addiction: TV Review

There are not a lot of famous people in “The One About Matthew Perry.” None of the late actor’s “Friends” castmates sat for an interview for the three-part Netflix docuseries;…

All the biggest revelations from Netflix’s Matthew Perry documentary

The Netflix documentary covers the "Friends" star's life, career, addiction struggles and untimely death.

'Baywatch' Star Erika Eleniak on Track to Hit $1 Million in 1st Year on OnlyFans

Erika Eleniak is making some serious waves on OnlyFans ... 'cause the former "Baywatch" star has raked in nearly $300K in just three months, putting her on pace to generate $1…

Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.

US, EU and 30 countries warn of famine risk in Sudan, call for aid

Countries also urge Sudan's warring parties to 'lift all impediments on humanitarian assistance'.

👀 The clues behind Jay-Z's Super Bowl nod

With Hov headed to SoFi Stadium's halftime stage in Los Angeles, we revisit the breadcrumbs that might have pointed us there.

One win away: Brewers ride 8-run fifth to Game 3 rout, 3-0 World Series lead

The Brewers blew open Game 3 with an eight-run fifth inning and rolled to a 10-1 win over the Rays to move within one win of their first World Series title.

Stokes hears MVP chants as stellar Game 5 puts Valkyries on brink of WNBA title

Kiah Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots -- accompanied by MVP chants -- as Golden State moved within one win of a championship in its second season.

South Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom

Asia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.

Sixty Christians killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region

Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.

X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused

Whose hand is behind this travesty?

Palestine weekly: West Bank under siege as Israelis go to the polls

Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election campaign closed.

Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change

Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities.

Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?

Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.

Election Surprises

Serbia and Brazil are very different countries. But their unexpected election results tell us a lot.

The “Sukiyaki” Phenomenon: The Song Behind the Tokyo Film Festival’s Opening Movie

The origin story behind the infectious melody that captured hearts around the world as Japan returned to the international stage after World War II.

HSBC announces share buyback of up to $1 billion as third-quarter profit meets estimates

HSBC announced its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.

Tracking the money: The biggest donors in the 2026 US midterm elections

The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.

Milwaukee Bucks reference Rays' World Series loss, Heat 0-4 start in postgame troll

The Bucks' neighbors, the Brewers, defeated the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday, and the Heat fell to 0-4.

Zendaya, Dinah Jane headline celebrity appearances at WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and Veronica Burton are the star power on the floor, but what about courtside and in the stands?

Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine

A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in…

Trump campaigns in Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges

President Trump campaigned Monday in Mississippi, as he continued a closing midterm rally blitz that has highlighted Republicans' challenges ahead of an election that could…

Why has France struggled to address students’ demands?

Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.

Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance

As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.

Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin

American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin

Natalie Portman says being sexualized as a child star forced her to become a ‘good girl’ as protection

Oscar winner Natalie Portman said early Hollywood roles led her to craft a safety mechanism that shaped her image

Oil falls as renewed diplomatic efforts to end Mideast conflict ease supply concerns

Renewed diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil prices lower

AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says

OpenAI's announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI.

A quick guide to Israel's high-stakes elections

Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to…

Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi missiles, drones aimed at kingdom

The attacks come as top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan and Iran meet in Tehran to de-escalate conflict.

Generational Vikings defense? Concern about Derrick Henry? Barnwell sizes up Week 7

Let's make sense of six takeaways from Sunday and spin them forward. Just how good is the Vikings' defense? What's wrong with the Ravens' run game? Are the Giants legit?

Tokyo: TIFFCOM Market Chief On Riding the Japanese IP Wave as Entertainment Landscape Shifts Due to AI

With interest in Japanese culture at an all-time high, TIFFCOM managing director Kaori Ikeda says there is an opportunity to adapt IP beyond anime and manga.

Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia

The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year.

Judge fast-tracks DOJ's Alaska Senate lawsuit as Peltola seeks dismissal before Election Day

The winner of the Alaska Senate election could determine whether Republicans or Democrats have a majority in the Senate in the next Congress.

Eagles’ nightmare season deepens as Cowboys hand Philadelphia fifth straight loss

Prescott throws three touchdowns in Dallas victory Javonte Williams rushes for career-high 155 yards Eagles fall to 2-5 amid Jalen Hurts injury absence Dak Prescott threw for 212…

Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh’s Favorite Rocker, Who Scored Hits With the Jaggerz and as a Solo Artist, Dies at 83

Donnie Iris, regarded as Pittsburgh’s biggest hometown rock hero for a six-decade career that included hit singles in the 1960s and ’80s, died Monday at 83. He had been fighting…

‘Mirzapur’ Tops a Decade of Indian Streaming as New Commissions Fall, IMDb Report Finds (EXCLUSIVE)

Viewer interest in Indian shows on IMDb rose about 17-fold over the past decade, even as the number of new shows and seasons commissioned in the country has dropped for two…

What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes Next

President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory ended a string of presidential election wins by right-wing candidates in Latin America. His opponent has refused to accept defeat.

Florida mom arrested after Vegas trip left 4 kids without overnight supervision: deputies

Body camera video shows deputies arresting Irene Miller at the airport after her four children were found home alone while she was in Las Vegas.

What Is the Commonwealth? What to Know as King Charles Hosts Meeting in the Caribbean

King Charles III is traveling to host a meeting of the leaders of more than 50 nations.

King Charles Faces High Stakes Test With Caribbean Tour

The king will confront calls for reparations and apologies for his country’s colonial past as he attends the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

Jackson Chourio just showing off now as the face of the Brewers as Crew creeps closer to World Series title

In Game 3 on Monday, Chourio became the youngest player with a four-hit World Series game since Joe Garagiola in 1946

What gave this city its ‘best place to retire’ crown? You can actually afford to live there.

Low cost of living, high quality of life and favorable taxes for retirees, for the win.

How Netanyahu Strained the U.S.-Israel Alliance

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, has long sold himself as the best politician to manage relations with America. Our reporter Mark Mazzetti describes how that alliance…

Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny

Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general.

Man with fake gun shot after using abused partner as shield

Brazilian police shot a man who assaulted and threatened his partner with a fake gun in Criciuma, southern Brazil.

NAACP decries viral videos of group wearing KKK robes in El Paso, Texas

The videos were posted to social media over the weekend. “It hurts,” said the El Paso branch president of the NAACP.

Tokyo Jury President Rolf de Heer on FIAPF’s New A-List: ‘It Matters a Great Deal to Some People, and Not at All to Others’

FIAPF’s decision to make A-list status official, with Tokyo among the 17 festivals named, is unlikely to change much about the event, according to the filmmaker leading its…

Jon Stewart Trolls Trump’s Nicki Minaj Fixation After ‘Beautiful Ass’ Comment: ‘He’s Like Yogi Bear Floating Towards a Pie’

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart trolled Donald Trump’s fixation on Nicki Minaj as the president’s odd remarks about the rapper’s “beautiful ass” have…

China industrial profits post strongest growth in three months as tech boom widens economic divide

The global AI boom and higher commodity prices stemming from the war in Iran have lifted earnings at miners, chipmakers and raw-material suppliers.

Answering five questions after OKC's big injuries: Could the Thunder make a move?

The Thunder will be without two starting guards for months. Could they make a trade to try to replace Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace?

NBA breakout tiers: 30 players ready to ascend

Steady starter to an All-Star lock? Top-10 talent to an MVP? Breakout seasons take many forms in the NBA. Ben Golliver identifies 30 players primed to take the next step.

Serbia’s Election Shows New Vulnerability for Nationalist Populists

In much of Europe, the advance of the right has been seen as unstoppable. But in the east, nationalists are being cast aside in places where they long governed.

Tokyo: Competition Jury Discusses Event’s ‘A-List’ Status, Fighting Over Favorite Films

Jury president Rolf de Heer was joined by Yov Moor, Oh Jungwan, Makiko Watanabe and Alex C. Lo for a lively conversation.

‘Ghosts: The Possession of Button House’ Scares Up U.K., Ireland Box Office Win

Lionsgate U.K.’s horror-comedy “Ghosts: The Possession of Button House” debuted at the summit of the U.K. and Ireland box office, collecting £2.4 million ($3.2 million) across its…

NFL Week 7 grades: Cowboys earn high mark for big Monday night win, Panthers flop with an 'F'

We graded every game from Week 7

Ruthless Brewers close in on World Series sweep after crushing Rays 10-1 in Game 3

Milwaukee one win from first World Series title Brewers lead series 3-0 after resounding win in Tampa Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee’s eight-run fifth inning,…

Trump announces $250M-plus initiative to recruit, retain nursing home nurses

President Trump announced Monday an initiative worth hundreds of millions of dollars to recruit and retain nursing home nurses. “The Trump Administration is proud to announce a…

Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution

Ex-FBI Director James Comey denies US Justice Department's new charges.

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule and scores with Brewers one win away from first World Series title

The Brewers-Rays matchup guarantees that we'll have a first-time champion in 2026

Judge further extends block on Trump administration’s removing trees at D.C. golf course

The judge noted that the president’s social media posts contradicted multiple government officials’ sworn testimony.

Truce begins in wartorn Ukraine city after it was announced by Melania Trump

The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.

Taylor Swift, Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Says ‘There Is No Music Community Like This Music Community. I Know, I Checked All the Communities’

Taylor Swift looked back on her earliest days crafting songs in Music City as she was inducted Monday into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member at…

Taylor Swift recalls Brad Paisley’s ‘tour prank’ that left her unable to sleep ‘for months’

Swift was one of Paisley's opening acts during his Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour in 2007.

Oregon QB Dante Moore won't return this season after concussion, Dan Lanning confirms

Moore, who turned down the 2026 NFL Draft for a return to Oregon, has not played since suffering the head injury against USC on Sept. 26

Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack

The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

Golden State Valkyries one win from WNBA title after Game 5 win over Atlanta Dream

WNBA finals Game 5: Dream 55-64 Valkyries Golden State lead best-of-seven series 3-2 Valkyries could win title in second WNBA season Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the…

Moroccan police intercept migrant swimming back towards Ceuta

Moroccan police intercepted a migrant swimming towards Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta

Bessent dines at Cheesecake Factory, slams Obama over Trump joke

Cheesecake Factory has emerged as a campaign talking point before next week's election, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dining there Monday.