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Sports
Tonda Eckert, Southampton coach, received a fine and a suspended six-week suspension for involvement in the Spygate scandal. Southampton admitted to spying on other teams, leading to their expulsion from the Championship playoff final.
News
A drone strike in Sudan’s Blue Nile state has resulted in the deaths of four women and injuries to dozens. The attack, attributed to the Rapid Support Forces, targeted homes and a mosque triggering international concern.
Business
Belarus cut motor fuel supplies to Russia in September, sources say
News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to mediate the Middle East conflict in discussions with Iranian officials. The move comes as both nations deepen ties amidst sanctions from Western countries.
News
Donald Trump’s minimal chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize have not stopped his ‘spectre’ from influencing the upcoming award announcement. Although Trump has campaigned for the prize since his return to the White House in 2025, experts do not consider his chances to be significant.
News
Israeli forces have conducted raids in Quneitra, Syria, for the third day while establishing a military barrier, resulting in the wounding and detention of a disabled man. The operations target local farmers and advance toward villages, amidst ongoing disputes over the territory's sovereignty, with the Syrian UN ambassador asserting that the Golan Heights remains Syrian land under international law.
Business
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is prepared to release additional oil reserves, focusing on diesel amid supply shortages, according to its director, Fatih Birol. Member countries maintain substantial reserves and can act if required.
News
Satellite images reveal the systematic destruction of Gaza towns by Israeli forces, despite a ceasefire. This destruction highlights the ongoing impact on Gaza’s population after the 2023 conflict.
Politics
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to prevent destabilization in Germany stemming from political extremism. He emphasized the importance of addressing this issue as a societal duty.
Sports
MotoGP will implement a dedicated qualifying session for the sprint race starting next season, altering the current format that uses the main qualifying for both races.
Health
Mongolia has enacted health surveillance at its border with Russia due to a reported plague death in Siberia. The Ministry of Health emphasized the low current risk but called for continuous monitoring.
News
Killing of 3-year-old Syrian girl renews scrutiny of domestic abuse protections
News
British troops arrive in Lebanon for joint military exercise
Health
Russian authorities are keeping a tight lid on information about last week’s suspicious death of a lab worker in Siberia that has been surrounded by secrecy and claims that it could have been caused by pneumonic plague. While the case has raised global concerns, Russian state TV and other national state-controlled media have steered clear of the case, which has topped independent online news outlets. Russia’s public health watchdog said the lab worker was diagnosed with “pneumonia of unknown etiology,” meaning its origin was not known. In its official statements, it does not link the case to pneumonic plague. President Donald Trump said he would speak about the issue “very soon” with President Vladimir Putin.
Sports
Former Spain forward Pedro Rodriguez has announced his retirement at 39, concluding a 20-year career with 25 major trophies. He was a crucial member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning team.
Business
London court quashes five more UK rate-rigging convictions
News
Lebanon’s Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say
Politics
Moldova to name new power line after Donald Trump
