Verstappen Dominates USGP in Austin, Cuts F1 Title Gap
Max Verstappen dominated the US Grand Prix in Austin, leading every lap to cut his championship deficit to 40 points as F1 heads into the final stage.
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Rybakina Rallies to Triumph Over Alexandrova at Ningbo Open
Elena Rybakina staged a comeback to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 at the Ningbo Open, clinching her 10th career title and boosting her WTA Finals bid.
Ceasefire Resumes in Gaza Amid Aid Halt and Strikes
A ceasefire in Gaza resumed after clashes that killed two Israeli soldiers and 44 Palestinians. Aid deliveries are set to restart under U.S. pressure.
Louvre Heist Exposes Gaps in Museum Security
A daring heist at the Louvre sparks debate on protecting global cultural treasures. How safe are our museums?
U.S. Shutdown Enters Week Three: Who’s Affected?
With no deal in sight, the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, sidelining hundreds of thousands of federal staff and halting key services.
Liuyang Sets Guinness Record with 16,000-Drone Light Show
Liuyang in Hunan Province on the Chinese mainland set a Guinness World Record on October 17 with a 16,000-drone fireworks display forming a towering tree and giant flower.
FIG President Watanabe Charts Gymnastics’ Next Leap at World Championships
FIG President Morinari Watanabe shares his vision for gymnastics’ future at the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta.
Milano-Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony to Celebrate Italian Harmony
Get a sneak peek at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony set for Feb 6 at San Siro, themed “harmony”, celebrating Italian excellence and honoring Armani.
Paris’ Louvre Museum Closes After Morning Robbery
Paris’ Louvre Museum was closed today after a morning robbery, prompting an investigation by French authorities and raising questions about security at major cultural sites.
Rafah Crossing Closed as Israel Blames Hamas for Body Handover Delays
Rafah crossing stays closed as Israel and Hamas clash over delayed body handovers, testing the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.