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Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:59:43 GMTOscar-winner actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.People Magazine ...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:14:18 GMT2026 World Cup qualifiers: Spain close in, Italy still hope
Spain continue their perfect performance, bringing them one step closer to qualification. In the match against Georgia, La Roja achieved a decisive victory, despite the absence of several key players. "We could have won by a greater margin," said Lu...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:53:14 GMTPakistan-Afghan border crossings closed after heavy clashes
Neighbouring Afghanistan and Pakistan have had frosty relations since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad accuses authorities there of harbouring militants carrying out strikes on its soil, an accusation Afghanistan denies.
Af...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:21:12 GMTPakistan 107-1 at lunch in first South Africa Test
Haq was unbeaten on 59 while skipper Shan Masood was 44 not out as the duo steadied Pakistan after losing opener Abdullah Shafique for two off the third ball of the match.
With the Gaddafi Stadium pitch likely to take spin, Masood opted to bat afte...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:47:13 GMTSchauffele battles doubts to end title drought in Japan
The American won his first title of the year after finishing one stroke clear of Max Greyserman at Yokohama Country Club, following a seven-under final round of 64 containing eight birdies and one bogey.
It ended a trophy-less spell for Schauffele ...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:33:10 GMTWest Indies 35-2 following on after Kuldeep takes five for India
Kuldeep Yadav took five wickets as the West Indies were bowled out for 248 after lunch.
India captain Shubman Gill took a diving catch to dismiss Tagenarine Chanderpaul for 10 off Mohammed Siraj.
John Campbell was 18 not out when Washington Sunda...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:25:23 GMTChina accuses US of 'double standards' over new tariffs threat
Trump reignited his trade war with China on Friday, accusing Beijing of imposing "extraordinarily aggressive" new export curbs relating to rare earths.
He announced extra levies -- plus export controls on "critical software" -- due to take effect f...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:19:12 GMTAustralian airline Qantas says millions of customers' data leaked online
Disney, Google, IKEA, Toyota, McDonald's and fellow airlines Air France and KLM are also reported to have had data stolen in a cyberattack targeting software firm Salesforce, with the information now being held to ransom.
Salesforce said this month...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:11:13 GMTBrewers oust Cubs and will face Dodgers in MLB playoffs
The host Brewers captured the National League Division Series 3-2 to claim a berth in the NL Championship Series against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
That best-of-seven matchup begins Monday in Milwaukee, with the winner...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:49:11 GMTBanned Bangladesh party turns to flash protests ahead of polls
Now, its supporters -- encouraged by Hasina's social media calls to "resist" -- are staging flash mob protests defying the ban as the country prepares for elections from which the party is barred.
In the capital Dhaka, 45-year-old cleaner Mohammad ...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:43:23 GMTTreading fine line, NBA money machine kicks into gear on China return
Thousands of fans cheered Friday as the Phoenix Suns -- led by four-time NBA All-Star Devin Booker -- beat the Brooklyn Nets, with celebrities such as David Beckham, actor Jackie Chan and Alibaba founder Jack Ma in front-row seats.
It heralded the ...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:29:17 GMTChronic drug shortages frustrate EU pharmacists, patients
Like other EU nations, Belgium has increasingly experienced medicine shortages that vex pharmacists, exasperate patients and risk overloading public health services.
"There are often several dozen medications that are in short supply simultaneously...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:21:10 GMTMessi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps
The Argentine superstar scored his 25th and 26th goals of the season, moving ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga in the race for the Golden Boot after starting the day tied with the Gabon international on 24 goals.
Miami, already assured of an ...
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:39:09 GMTSeychelles opposition leader wins presidential run-off
The Indian Ocean archipelago nation has the highest wealth per capita in Africa -- around $18,000 according to the World Bank -- but is vulnerable to climate change and plagued by widespread drug addiction.
Herminie pledged in his victory speech t...
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:53:11 GMTWalsh wins World Cup 50m fly in short course world record