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SportArsenal fear Saka could be out for two months
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered against Bayern Munich.
24 Oct 2026
WorldFirst Joint Nuclear Simulation Drill Between French and British Air Forces
France and the UK defence ministries announced a joint exercise simulating a nuclear strike, conducted over the Mediterranean without actual nuclear weapons. The drill aims to deepen nuclear cooperation, per France 24 Arabic.
24 Oct 2026
WorldRussia drops cluster bombs on Ukraine as Kyiv consolidates front line
Russia’s territorial gains this year are effectively nil as it heads into trilateral talks with Ukraine, US.
24 Oct 2026
UK NewsHundreds to defy Palestine Action ban in protest at US embassy in London
Campaigners plan mass Halloween action before Supreme Court hearing on challenge to group's 'terrorist' proscription.
24 Oct 2026
WorldAt least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church in Jordan
Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession.
24 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueCrystal Palace and Newcastle face off with both in search of season kickstart
Pierre Sage and Matthias Jaissle were appointed this summer and good form has been elusive, with injuries and tactics as factorsConceding 17 goals in seven Premier League matches is not exactly the start Pierre Sage or Crystal Palace’s hierarchy would have hoped for. The transition from Oliver Glasner’s counterattacking 3-4-2-1 formation to the Frenchman’s more aggressive approach has exposed mass
24 Oct 2026
Premier LeagueCarrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick spoke for five minutes and 30 seconds without taking questions at the start of his media briefing to outline what the club means to him, then later refused to rule out dropping captain Bruno Fernandes.
24 Oct 2026
SportQatar Moto GP to go ahead despite regional tensions
Qatar GP goes ahead despite Saudi Arabia scrapping events in region after deadly strike on Riyadh airport.
24 Oct 2026
PoliticsAndy Burnham says he has emergency stockpile of beans, soup and Twiglets
PM’s revelation follows launch of advice for households to have enough water and food to get by in civil emergencyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has stockpiles of beans, soup and Twiglets in case of a civil emergency, he has said, adding that a new government campaign was not reason for panic buying.The prime minister was questioned on his domestic supply situation after the Be Read
24 Oct 2026
BreakingAI illustrationSeven Killed and Others Injured in Church Shooting During Funeral in Jordan
DW Arabic reports that unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral procession, killing seven and wounding several others with serious injuries.
24 Oct 2026
PoliticsAI illustrationNetanyahu Orders Full Closure of West Bank After Palestinian Attack
DW Arabic reports Israel imposed a full closure on the West Bank after a Palestinian attack injured Israeli soldiers. The government blamed Hamas and called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority.
24 Oct 2026
WorldArmed clash in Hebron leaves two attackers dead and five injured
Two armed men were killed after a shootout with Israeli forces in Hebron, injuring five people, two critically. Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the West Bank ahead of the October 2026 general election.
24 Oct 2026
BreakingUS-Iran war, then and now: How the landscape has changed since February
The positions of Washington and Tehran have changed dramatically since US-Israeli strikes began the war, analysts say.
24 Oct 2026
SportBellingham holds positive talks over new Real deal
England midfielder Jude Bellingham holds positive talks over extending his Real Madrid contract.
24 Oct 2026
SportCost of football regulator double initial estimate
The annual cost to clubs of English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) has risen to £20.3m, around double the amount initially estimated.
24 Oct 2026
Health‘Pink blooms from among the rubble’: Battling breast cancer in Gaza
Health workers in Gaza are participating in a breast cancer campaign called ‘pink blooms from among the rubble’.
24 Oct 2026
SportSaudi Arabia security puts Asian Cup in doubt: Japan football chief
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year's tournament as scheduled.
24 Oct 2026
PoliticsThis man has quit Badenoch’s increasingly hard-right Tory party – others should be brave enough to do the same | Polly Toynbee
The London Assembly’s Andrew Boff is one of many who reject Kemi Badenoch’s authoritarian position. They are the only chance for the party’s futureThe chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff, resigned this week from the Conservative party after 53 years of membership. He quit after being blocked from entering the race to be Tory candidate for London mayor because he supports the European convent
24 Oct 2026
PoliticsFrance Denies Gulf War Involvement While Budget Tells a Different Story
BBC Arabic reports that President Macron's denial of French participation in the Gulf war clashes with the 2027 budget showing increased military spending. The piece also examines Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's political future amid rising far‑right challenges.
24 Oct 2026
PoliticsEarnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.
24 Oct 2026
CultureLibyan Women Revive Traditional Handloom Weaving in Tripoli
In Tripoli, a group of women are working to preserve the traditional handloom weaving craft, once dominated by men and now at risk of disappearing. The craft is a living memory of Libya's cultural heritage.
24 Oct 2026
UK NewsDetective raped by fellow officer David Carrick calls on Met chief to resign
Linda Williams says police force’s handling of her attack in 2004 was ‘like being raped all over again’A detective who was raped by the former Scotland Yard officer David Carrick has called for the head of the Metropolitan police to resign, saying the handling of her case was “like being raped all over again”.Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by Carrick in 200
24 Oct 2026
PoliticsIsraeli Legislative Election on Oct 27: Key Rivals to Netanyahu
Israeli voters head to the polls on October 27 amid right‑wing splits. Main challengers to Benjamin Netanyahu are Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett.
24 Oct 2026
WorldUltra-Orthodox conscription debate ignites Israel’s election battleground
Israel's election heats up over ultra-Orthodox conscription debate, reflecting deep societal and political divides.
24 Oct 2026