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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".
Israel elections 2026 LIVE: Israelis vote to elect new govt, Netanyahu's rivals invoke October 7 in last-minute appeal
Israel elections 2026 LIVE updates: As Israelis vote today, Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a tough challenge from former military chief Gadi Eisenkot and other opposition leaders.
Landowners could scupper free Land Registry access plans, campaigners warn
Proposed lifting of paywall would reveal who owns vast majority of land in England and WalesPlans by the government to give the public free access for the first time to information on who owns England’s land are at risk...
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.
AIBE XXII registration 2026 closes today: Check fee payment deadline, correction window and exam date and other details here
The Bar Council of India will close the AIBE XXII registration window on October 27, 2026, while the online fee payment deadline is October 28. The application correction facility will be available on October 29 and 30....
MLC election results 2026 LIVE: Vote counting underway in key test for NDA in UP, Bihar, Maharashtra
MLC election results 2026 LIVE: Results for 28 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka will be declared on Tuesday by ECI. Vote counting is underway.
‘I thought my career was over’: Padikkal on toughest phase ahead of NZ Tests
As he prepares for the Test series versus New Zealand, Devdutt Padikkal reflects on his journey in cricket. He stresses the need for adaptability in adverse weather conditions and the value of video analysis in refining...
'What does it say if a woman can't give birth in her own city?'
The Southern Health Trust plans to temporarily transfer inpatient maternity services from Daisy Hill to Craigavon.
Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump
Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being.
UK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres – but no environmental groups
Investigation finds dozens of ministers and civil servants moved into AI roles as government developed datacentre expansion plansThe UK’s policy on datacentres and AI was developed without any meetings with environmenta...
Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll
Lack of profits and the threat posed by western countries are raising concern about the sustainability of Beijing’s AI boomTrillions of dollars have been wiped from China’s stock markets in recent months amid increasing...
'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Updates from the final match of the series at NewlandsFirst ball in Cape Town is 10.30am local/7.30pm AEDT/8.30am GMTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email One, two, three. That’s as many Tests as we’re going to get i...
Budget hopes for struggling first-time buyers
Aspiring homeowners say rent, rising costs and house prices are delaying plans to buy.
Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Heavy rainfall likely in Andhra, Yanam as storm turns ‘very severe’; schools shut, trains cancelled
Cyclone Arnab LIVE: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on October 27 and 28, Odisha on October 28, Chhattisgarh on October 28 and 29, and East Uttar Pradesh on October 29.