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dw.com | 3 hrs. 52 min. ago

Sri Lanka: Death of iconic elephant raises habitat concerns

The death of what was thought to be Sri Lanka’s largest elephant has drawn attention to human-elephant conflict in rural communities. The island country sees a high number of deadly encounters.

independent.co.uk | 5 hrs. 54 min. ago

Crystal Palace made to settle for draw against 10-man Besiktas

Umit Akdag saw red for the home side in Istanbul

independent.co.uk | 5 hrs. 54 min. ago

Sunderland drop first points in Europa League with draw at Lech Poznan

The Black Cats led after just two minutes through Timur Tutierov but were pegged back in the second half.

ft.com | 9 hrs. 14 min. ago

China’s rapid human trials draw western drugmakers — and safety concerns

Pharma groups including AstraZeneca are using a fast-track clinical testing route for cutting-edge medicines

theguardian.com | 10 hrs. 32 min. ago

‘The Bird Reich’: Atlanta Falcons roasted over throwback logo with Nazi resemblance

Retro design features red, white and black stripesSocial media users draw Nazi Germany comparisonsFalcons’ X post attracts roughly 26m viewsSocial media erupted in jokes and memes on Thursday after the Atlanta Falcons unveiled a logo that instantly drew comparisons with the imagery of Nazi Germany.The logo – posted by the Falcons on the NFL team’s social media channels – shows the team’s old falcon symbol from the 1960s and 1970s, emblazoned on a background of red, white and black stripes.

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theguardian.com | 15 hrs. 34 min. ago

Europa League: Celtic lose to Celta after leading, Mateta returns in Palace draw

Sunderland drop points in 1-1 draw but stay unbeatenVAR rules out Juventus winner in draw with RennesCeltic suffered more Europa League pain as Spanish side Celta Vigo came from behind to win 2-1 at Parkhead.After defeats by Ferencvaros and Benfica in their first two league phase fixtures, Martin O’Neill’s side struggled to impose themselves on the visitors who were neat and tidy without really testing Hoops keeper Sam Johnstone.

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livemint.com | 16 hrs. 12 min. ago

New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages After Decade-Long Battle

New York’s City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a Central Park tourist staple dating to the 19th century after years of debate over the horses’ place on city streets.

nypost.com | 17 hrs. 51 min. ago

Pat McAfee’s first ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ alt-cast draws weak audience

Pat McAfee's first ESPN "Monday Night Football' alt-cast for the Commanders-49ers Week 6 game was outdrawn by his peers and NFL Network.

independent.co.uk | 22 hrs. 28 min. ago

LaLiga chief Javier Tebas faces tribunal after drawing comparison between Real Madrid and Nazi propaganda

Javier Tebas made the controversial comments about Real Madrid on social media last week

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

Who needs sleep when you can scroll through home makeover videos instead

Bim Adewunmi | I’m not talking about frenetic whole-house renovations and stripping wallpaper but the slow, thoughtful design tweaks that are perfect for bedtime viewingI have been doing more than my fair share of revenge bedtime procrastination. Night-time is when I get to have complete silence, but nature abhors a vacuum, and my phone agrees.

Right now, all I’m watching are home makeover videos. People – usually women – try to do something new with something old, throw together all their influences, and get their hands dirty to make it all come out splendidly. I’m struck by how quick makeovers are nowadays.

The time pressure of the television show, Changing Rooms, was clearly manufactured by the producers; why else would you attempt to redecorate that much square footage in less than a week? But I get it: the tension is exciting, and it leaves room for regret, which is TV gold.I am drawn more and more to the slower projects.

People who take years to redo their entire house, and then walk me through each and every design decision. This is what our parents and grandparents did, no? The homes so many of us grew up in were not subject to annual refreshing – who had the time or will to strip all that wallpaper? Not my mum! And we were no poorer for it.

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koreatimes.co.kr | 1 days ago

Korea to take on Saudi Arabia, Qatar in Nov. football friendlies

Korea will face Saudi Arabia and Qatar in two men's football friendly matches next month in Doha, the sport's national federation announced Thursday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said the Taegeuk Warriors will first take on 55th-ranked Saudi Arabia on Nov. 13 and then play 60th-ranked Qatar on Nov.

17. The first match will kick off at 5:30 p.m. (local time) and the latter match will begin at 5 p.m. (local time). These matches will fall inside the last FIFA international match window of 2026. The KFA said the two matches will help prepare Korea, world No.

32, for the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup, scheduled to start in January in Saudi Arabia. In 19 meetings against Saudi Arabia, Korea have five wins, nine draws and five losses. Against Qatar, Korea have recorded six wins, two draws and three losses. The KFA said it had earlier sought to schedule the Saudi Arabia match in Saudi Arabia but decided to relocate it to Qatar, with Saudi Arabia having been under attack from Yemen's Houthi rebels.

These will also be the final two matches for Korea's interim head coach, Robert Mor

independent.co.uk | 1 days ago

The unique way Harry Kane has reversed the Ballon d’Or debate

Voting for Monday’s Ballon d’Or may have closed last month but the Bayern Munich striker’s extraordinary performance in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal displayed the qualities that should make him the standout favourite

nypost.com | 1 days ago

Rangers drawing championship motivation from Knicks’ long-awaited title

Seven Rangers players were at the Garden on Tuesday, taking in the scene as the Knicks received rings and raised a banner for their championship.

independent.co.uk | 1 days ago

Declan Rice declares Harry Kane as the ‘clear winner’ for Ballon d’Or

Kane was involved in both of Bayern Munich’s goals in their 2-2 draw with Arsenal

independent.co.uk | 1 days ago

Declan Rice names his Ballon d'Or winner after starring in Arsenal's draw with Bayern Munich

independent.co.uk | 1 days ago

English stars steal the spotlight as Bayern and Arsenal play out thrilling draw

independent.co.uk | 1 days ago

Bayern Munich v Arsenal LIVE: Gunners face anxious wait over Saka injury after snatching late draw

Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Declan Rice’s 82nd-minute strike ensured Harry Kane’s heroics were not enough to seal all three points at the Allianz Arena

nypost.com | 1 days ago

NYC’s foolish horse-carriage ban: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 22, 2026

NY Post readers weigh in on the mayor and City Council’s move to phase out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park.

france24.com | 1 days ago

Greece: Protesters draw inspiration from demonstrations in France

Inspired by protests in France and other parts of Europe, thousands of Greek students on Wednesday demonstrated around the country.