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AP Top 25 poll: Georgia jumps to No. 1 in college football rankings after edging Alabama in SEC showdown
Georgia claimed the No. 1 ranking in the AP college football poll after defeating Alabama 20-17 in an SEC matchup, earning 66 of 70 first-place votes.
Kimi Antonelli F1 title permutations: How Mercedes driver could clinch world championship at United States GP
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli holds a 102-point championship lead and could clinch the Formula 1 world title as early as the United States Grand Prix on October 25, potentially becoming the sport’s youngest champion.
Netflix Has Used AI on About 300 Titles, but “Human Touch Is Critical,” Exec Says in Busan
Netflix has deployed AI across approximately 300 titles while emphasizing that human creativity remains essential to storytelling, according to a production executive speaking at the Busan International Film Festival.
TV tonight: David Tennant stars in a brutally brilliant prison drama
David Tennant stars as a prison officer in Jimmy McGovern’s anthology drama exploring the British prison system, premiering later this week on BBC One alongside comedy and sports programming.
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Pope Leo XIV to have surgery after nodule found on lung
Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days after doctors discovered a nodule on his lung during a routine medical examination.
‘A life-or-death race’: the volunteers protecting Kyiv’s skies from new jet-powered drones
Kyiv’s volunteer air defence crews face mounting challenges from Russia’s new jet-powered drones, which travel at 600km/h and exceed the range of their Soviet-era weapons, forcing a critical adaptation in Ukraine’s layered air defence system.
Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal
A major river in Nepal’s Gorkha district has flooded, sweeping away homes and bridges. Around 50 people were rescued, with five reported missing and no casualties yet confirmed.
Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations
The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into five major U.S. television networks, examining whether their coordination over White House access decisions violated competition law.
Djibouti boat capsize: Children among 139 dead with 84 still missing, UN says
A migrant boat capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen, killing at least 139 people including 15 children, with 84 still missing and 82 rescued, according to UN migration officials.
Hurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears
Hurricane Simon approached Mexico’s Pacific coast with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, threatening severe flooding and mudslides across southwestern states including Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacan.
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days
Houthi forces struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport for a second consecutive day, causing casualties and fires. The group claimed responsibility and warned against using Saudi airports.
Steve Jones obituary
Steve Jones, a humanitarian worker who dedicated decades to development projects in Bangladesh and India, has died aged 77. In retirement, he became a prominent advocate for pulmonary fibrosis patients and treatment.
Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires
Eight orangutans rescued from summer wildfires in Borneo have been released back into a forest reserve, marking a critical step in conservation efforts for the critically endangered species.
Former Irish Olympic swimming coach and child abuser George Gibney to be sentenced
George Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, faces sentencing in Dublin on Monday for abusing four young female athletes in the 1970s and 1980s after decades of pursuit.
EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management at £7.15 per share after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew from the auction.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled when a young passenger refused to wear a seatbelt, forcing all 150 passengers to disembark before departure.