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AC Milan bounced back from their opening defeat to thrash RB Salzburg 4-0 in the UEFA Europa League 2026-27, with Alphadjo Cisse stealing the show with a stunning hat-trick. The 19-year-old broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with a header, struck again in the 32nd minute and completed his treble four minutes after the restart. Goncalo Ramos came off the bench to add a fourth in the 72nd minute, handing AC Milan a convincing victory and ending Salzburg's 15-match unbeaten run across competitions. However, the Rossoneri finished the match with 10 men after Filippo Terracciano was sent off in the 83rd minute for pushing Dominik Schmid during a Salzburg counter-attack.

BY Photo Webdesk 16 October 2026

Juventus secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Celta Vigo in their UEFA Europa League Matchday 2 clash, with Randal Kolo Muani scoring a stoppage-time winner in the 92nd minute. Hugo Alvarez gave the Spanish side the lead in the 18th minute, but Juventus responded with greater attacking intent after the break. Nick Woltemade restored parity in the 58th minute, connecting with the ball after Teun Koopmeiners' cross was deflected by Marcos Alonso and firing a precise right-footed volley into the bottom corner. Juventus continued to search for a winner, with Pape Matar Sarr and Nico Gonzalez coming close to scoring. Just when the contest appeared headed for a draw, Kolo Muani rose to meet Andrea Cambiaso's cross and headed home to seal all three points for the Bianconeri in Vigo.

BY Photo Webdesk 16 October 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for October 16, 2026

BY Photo Webdesk 16 October 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's Asian Games medal-winners at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, praising their achievements and saying the country was emerging as a stronger sporting nation and a credible host for major international events. Congratulating the contingent, he highlighted the contribution of women athletes, who won 38 of India's 85 medals, including 11 golds, and lauded the cricket teams, hockey teams and archers. Modi also reiterated India's resolve to host the 2036 Olympics, crediting the country's growing sporting ecosystem, hard work and transparent system for its increasing presence on the global stage.

BY Photo Webdesk 16 October 2026

The Bryson Fire casts an orange glow across the Malibu hills, where firefighters line up along the slopes and make a stand against the advancing flames. Hot spots burn across the hillside, while the fire illuminates a ridge as crews work to contain the blaze. In Azusa, the Peak Fire is being tackled from the air, with tanker aircraft dropping fire retardant and helicopters releasing water over the burning areas. Ground crews and aerial teams are working to contain the two wildfires across Southern California.

BY Photo Webdesk 16 October 2026

Delhi steps up security ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march in Connaught Place, with over 6,000 police personnel, additional paramilitary forces, barricades and traffic restrictions planned. Central Park has been closed to the public on October 16 and 17

BY Photo Webdesk 16 October 2026

Afghanistan faces a worsening malnutrition crisis as aid cuts, rising food prices and poverty leave millions struggling for food. UNICEF warns that more than four million children could need treatment for acute malnutrition in 2027

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Thousands of students, teachers and university workers protested in Argentina against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, demanding implementation of the university funding law, higher salaries and increased budgets for public education as clashes with police erupted in Buenos Aires

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Liverpool secured a thrilling 6-3 victory over LASK in their league-phase encounter at the Raiffeisen Arena on Wednesday, October 14, with Bradley Barcola stealing the spotlight with a stunning hat-trick. Ronald Araujo opened the scoring in the 22nd minute before Barcola struck twice in quick succession, giving the visitors a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time. Liverpool continued their dominance after the restart, with Jeremie Frimpong heading home the fourth goal in the 51st minute. Robert Ljubicic pulled one back for LASK, but Barcola completed his treble before Lewis Koumas added another to make it 6-1. However, the hosts refused to surrender, as Florian Flecker scored twice late in the game to reduce the deficit. Despite conceding three goals, Liverpool claimed their second consecutive league-phase win and maintained their perfect start.

BY Photo Webdesk 15 October 2026

Roma suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat against Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league-phase encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday, October 14, despite leading 3-1 in the second half. Marten de Roon opened the scoring for the hosts in the 20th minute with a long-range strike, but Kylian Mbappe responded five minutes later to level the contest on his 100th Champions League appearance. Donyell Malen then struck twice in the 51st and 57th minutes, putting Roma in control and leaving the visitors facing defeat. However, Real Madrid mounted a stunning late comeback, with substitute Carlos Espi reducing the deficit in the 83rd minute before Endrick equalised two minutes later. Antonio Rudiger completed the turnaround in the 90th minute, scoring the winner from an Arda Guler corner to secure a dramatic victory for the Spanish giants.

BY Photo Webdesk 15 October 2026