King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan's state visit

King Charles III praised Oman’s “constructive neutrality” and mediation efforts in the Middle East, including attempts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began a UK state visit. The visit comes amid US-Iran war; Haitham will meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham on security, trade and investment, against longstanding British-Omani military ties.

Rubio attends 2nd US Independence Day event in India in less than 5 months

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joked that the U.S. embassy in India seemed to do little besides host parties at Tuesday’s Mumbai celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. He asked visiting lawmakers not to repeat the quip. It was his second India celebration in under five months, following a similar event in Delhi during his May visit.

Tiger Shroff's mother visits vlogger shot in attack 'meant for her son'

Ayesha Shroff visited vlogger Umesh Chouhan at Mumbai’s KEM Hospital Tuesday, offering comfort and giving friends her number as he awaits surgery to remove a bullet. Chouhan was accidentally shot when gang members fired at Tiger Shroff’s car; the actor escaped with abrasions. Police arrested four suspects, including two women, over the attack.

‘Conservative’ Planet Fitness customer claims he was asked to take off jacket supporting ICE

Planet Fitness faces renewed conservative backlash after a Cudahy, Wisconsin, customer alleged an employee asked him to remove an ICE-supporting jacket, calling its message “sensitive.” He filmed the confrontation, which spread online and drew criticism, but the outlet could not verify the incident or establish what the jacket said. The dispute recalls previous controversies over the chain’s policies.

New wildfire breaks out near Berkeley, California

The Panoramic Fire is burning near the Berkeley Hills in Alameda County, California, after consuming approximately a quarter of an acre by noon. One structure was reportedly threatened, but no evacuation warnings had been issued at that time. The fire’s reported footprint remained small, though the possible threat to a building is a key concern.

Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed resumed US intelligence sharing on Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must join talks on its future. Meeting US envoys in Oslo, he called for Starshield access and missile deliveries, emphasizing Ukraine wants peace. Efforts to end the war have stalled, while tensions with Washington heighten fears Kyiv could be sidelined.

Netanyahu derides France as 'extremist Islam' haven after protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed France had succumbed to an “invasion of extremist Islam,” blaming Muslim extremists for riots after protests over economic conditions, despite protesters’ diverse backgrounds and without providing evidence. He urged France to “fight back,” linking unrest to Hamas’s 2023 attack; his remarks echo far-right rhetoric and follow criticism of Britain.

Tyrese Haliburton to make regular-season return as Pacers face Pelicans

Tyrese Haliburton is set to return for Indiana’s opener against New Orleans on Wednesday, ending a 486-day absence after tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers went 19-63 without him last season. New Orleans finished 26-56 but impressed in preseason, while Indiana must rebuild chemistry around its returning star.

Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

Trump and JD Vance launched a $25-million whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips leading to fraud convictions or federal enforcement actions; Trump will arbitrate claims. The initiative advances his anti-fraud campaign, and influencer Nick Shirley is slated for $10,000 after his video prompted scrutiny of Minnesota childcare centers, which inspectors found operating as expected.

Rodri starts on bench vs PSG in Champions League clash

Rodri was left out of Barcelona’s starting lineup for their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain because he was not fully fit, rather than solely for tactical reasons, as Hansi Flick named Marc Bernal in his place at the Parc des Princes. Recurring injuries and heavy international workloads make managing the 30-year-old midfielder’s minutes important.

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda

Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja after tests diagnosed a woman who had travelled from Uganda; she is isolated and receiving care, while officials have identified 44 contacts and begun tracing them. Uganda denies current infections. The case comes amid a widening Bundibugyo-strain outbreak across Africa, prompting regional support; Nigeria says it successfully contained Ebola in 2014.

LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks

LeBron James opens his record 24th NBA season Tuesday with a Philadelphia 76ers debut at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks will raise their championship banner. Philadelphia’s star-studded lineup, featuring James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, must establish roles while chasing its first title since 1983; four-time champion James seeks a fifth ring.

Movie Review: 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' is more than a staggering time capsule

Restored footage of a 1972 Harlem gathering becomes a documentary about the Harlem Renaissance’s legacy, as artists and scholars debate what the movement meant and why it matters. Filmmaker William Greaves captured the conversations at Duke Ellington’s townhouse but never completed the film; decades later, his family revived material, bringing the past into the present.

Dolphins release K Riley Patterson, sign Zan

Miami released kicker Riley Patterson Tuesday, signing Zane Gonzalez to its practice squad as his expected replacement after Patterson missed three kicks in five games. Gonzalez converted 19 of 22 field goals for Atlanta last season. The Dolphins promoted Rodney McGraw from the practice squad and waived cornerback Storm Duck and defender Andre Jones Jr.

Pompeii's grandest house gets a $1.6 million restoration funded by private sponsor

Pompeii’s grandest residence, the House of Marcus Fabius Rufus, is undergoing a €1.4 million restoration funded entirely by German entrepreneur Frank Hoefer, with part expected to open to visitors by Christmas. Work is renewing frescoes, including the Venus of Pompeii, while digital tools improve access. Buried in Vesuvius’s 79 A.D. eruption, the home has been closed since 1980.

PSG meets Barcelona in Champions League despite French protests, Dortmund too good for Sabah

Paris Saint-Germain hosted Barcelona Tuesday in a Champions League showcase, with matches cleared to proceed despite violent unrest across France and heightened security at Parc des Princes. Protests over school conditions had widened into demonstrations, clashes, fires and looting. Elsewhere, Dortmund beat Sabah 2-1 and Slavia Prague drew Fenerbahce 2-2, while Liverpool and Stuttgart eyed top spot.

Kangra: Ex-serviceman shot at for refusing to give ₹1L to friend

A 57-year-old retired Assam Rifles havildar was allegedly shot in the thigh by a friend demanding ₹1 lakh in Himachal’s Kangra on Tuesday; the accused fled towards a forest and remains at large. Police said Mohinder Pal had earlier lent Shatrughan Tiwari ₹60,000, which was repaid. Pal seized the pistol during a scuffle and alerted police.

Titans release Jordan Elliott after reviewing incident at team facility from last week

Tennessee released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Oct. 20, five days after an incident at the team facility, saying it reviewed the matter but providing no details; ESPN reported unanimous support for the decision and NFL awareness. Elliott had missed practice, and his release was unrelated to cornerback Alontae Taylor’s inactive status. He recorded 11 tackles in five games.

Woman who accused Cornell students of rape says president's response made her feel 'disbelieved'

Cornell’s president faces scrutiny before a faculty no-confidence vote after Jane Doe, who says seven students raped her, alleged he questioned why she delayed reporting, leaving her feeling “unsupported and disbelieved.” In an Oct. 14 letter, she shared the account as protests and a state probe continue over Cornell’s response; faculty debate resumes Oct. 28.

UK police rearrest 2 men suspected of assisting Iran over alleged plot at US air base

British police on Tuesday rearrested two men suspected of helping Iran’s intelligence service plot against RAF Fairford, a US-run air base in western England. The men, aged 24 and 25, were detained under the National Security Act after previously being arrested and released on bail. The September 27 target was used for strikes against Iran this year.

Florida is set to carry out 18th execution this year and moving closer to tying record

Florida was set to execute 77-year-old William Reaves Tuesday, its 18th execution this year, as Gov. Ron DeSantis has accelerated executions statewide. The Supreme Court rejected Reaves’ final appeal. Convicted of killing deputy Richard Raczkowski in 1986, Reaves won a retrial over prosecutorial conflict but was sentenced to death again in 1992, after appeals spanning decades.

Students gather at Delhi's Model Town park to burn 20-feet tall ‘Gyanesh Kumar effigy’, detained

Police detained 10–12 Krantikari Yuva Sangathan activists after they burned a 20-foot effigy of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar near Delhi’s Model Town on Tuesday, protesting alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revision. KYS called the act protected dissent, while police said the group lacked permission and was near homes; detainees were released within hours during Dussehra celebrations.

Punjab activist's kin refuse to cremate him; Amit Shah vows ‘drug-free’ state after meeting family

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann agreed to transfer the probe into anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, known as Jhota, to the CBI after his family delayed cremation pending the handover. Visiting relatives of three slain activists, Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed prosecution, urged CBI probes into two other killings, and set 2029 as a deadline to eradicate Punjab’s drug network.

Harmanpreet Kaur rediscovers her mojo as India sweep Zimbabwe series

Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 91 off 41 balls powered India to a 92-run win over Zimbabwe, completing a 3-0 T20I sweep and reviving the former captain’s form. Shafali Verma’s 69 and Anushka Sharma’s 28 helped India post 216 for seven; Zimbabwe finished at 124 for seven. The teams next begin a three-match ODI series in Vadodara.

Tiger Shroff shooting case: Four more arrested for supplying weapons to assailants

Mumbai Police have arrested four more accused in the shooting case involving actor Tiger Shroff, marking a new development in the investigation. Authorities have not yet released details about the suspects or the circumstances of the shooting, and further information is awaited. The available report offers no additional background on the case.

Tiger Shroff attack: Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Fadnavis to confront Bishnoi gang's leader

Uddhav Thackeray criticised Fadnavis’s government over its response to the shooting at Tiger Shroff’s car, questioning how attackers brought weapons to the scene and challenging Fadnavis to confront the Bishnoi gang. Shroff escaped unharmed; two others were injured, and police arrested three suspects but have not verified the gang’s claim. Thackeray spoke at the Dussehra rally.

‘Spend time with your families, remember Ashu, Saurav’: Dipke's emotional festive season message

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke rejected comparisons between anti-SIR protests and unrest in France, Nepal and Bangladesh, saying jailed leaders Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka chose Gandhi-inspired nonviolence despite believing their detention wrongful. He urged supporters to spend the festive season with family. The pair remain jailed after arrest at Jantar Mantar, a de-notified protest site.

Lucknow murder: Victim's mother welcomes Shraddha Dubey's arrest, claims videos of harassment exist

Shiva Sharma’s mother hailed the arrest of three suspects in the Lucknow cafe owner’s death as the “first step toward justice,” thanking police. Model Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi and driver Danish were captured in Nagpur after evading authorities. Sharma, 28, fell from an apartment balcony October 9; his mother filed a murder complaint alleging harassment.

The right to ask why: The case for the dissenting athlete

Elite sport needs athletes who question coaches and methods—not in defiance, but to improve, Abhinav Bindra argues, warning obedience can stifle independence. Chess coach Srinath Narayanan says listening to students taught him to reconsider assumptions; Aimee Boorman and Vimal Kumar encourage questioning too. In India, deference and unequal coach-athlete power can often silence athletes.

Russian teen who drew anti-war pic at age 12 forced to flee country, now lives in hiding in France

Masha Moskalyova’s anti-war drawing changed her life: police received it, her father Alexey was sentenced to two years in prison, and she was sent to an orphanage. They fled Russia and now rebuild in France, facing uncertainty. Drawn against a pro-war class assignment, the picture survives as Masha speaks out and hopes to return one day.