Women mark Vijaya Dashami with Sindoor Khela, applying vermilion to Goddess Durga and to one another as they celebrate tradition, sisterhood and bid farewell to the goddess at the end of Durga Puja
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Teachers and students took to the streets of Athens on October 21, demanding improvements to education and measures to ease the burden of rising living costs
Pakistan defeated England by 87 runs in the second match of the ODI tri-series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, October 20, riding on a sensational all-round performance from Arafat Minhas. After England won the toss and opted to field, Pakistan recovered from 81/4 to post 302/9 in 50 overs. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 79 off 74 balls, while Minhas contributed 59 off 58 deliveries and Faheem Ashraf provided a late flourish with 39 off 26 balls. In reply, England made a promising start as Tom Banton scored 57 and Ben Duckett added 45, putting together a 91-run opening partnership. However, Minhas turned the game around with his left-arm spin, claiming six wickets for 40 runs as England collapsed from 165/3 to 215 all out in 38.4 overs. Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah also chipped in with crucial wickets as Pakistan secured their second consecutive tri-series victory.
Manchester City bounced back in style in the UEFA Champions League, thrashing AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, October 20. Elliot Anderson opened the scoring in the 12th minute, reacting quickest after Enzo Fernandez’s free-kick struck the crossbar. Phil Foden doubled City’s advantage in the 34th minute with a composed finish following a neat exchange with Rico Lewis. AEK briefly threatened a comeback when Stavros Pilios pulled one back in the 52nd minute, but Rayan Cherki restored City’s two-goal cushion five minutes later with a brilliant individual effort. Foden then struck twice more, scoring in the 65th and 76th minutes to complete his hat-trick and seal a convincing victory. Despite resting Erling Haaland, City dominated proceedings and showcased their attacking depth. The result gave Pep Guardiola’s side a much-needed European boost after their previous defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool produced a stunning comeback to defeat Villarreal 4-3 in a seven-goal UEFA Champions League thriller at Anfield on Tuesday, October 20. The visitors stunned the home crowd when Georges Mikautadze capitalised on Virgil van Dijk’s defensive error in the fourth minute before Sergi Cardona doubled their advantage in the 29th minute. However, Alexis Mac Allister pulled one back with a header from Kostas Tsimikas’ corner in the 36th minute, and Ronald Araujo equalised just before half-time. Liverpool seized control after the break, with Mac Allister completing his brace in the 65th minute following a brilliant run and assist from teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha. Florian Wirtz then extended the hosts’ lead three minutes later with a composed finish. Tani Oluwaseyi reduced the deficit in the 87th minute, but Liverpool held on to secure their third consecutive Champions League victory and maintain their perfect record.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, October 20, handing Hansi Flick’s side their first defeat of the 2026-27 season. Désiré Doué opened the scoring for the reigning European champions in the 38th minute, firing home after Barcelona lost possession. The visitors responded after the break as Xavi Espart levelled in the 55th minute. Lucas Hernández restored PSG’s advantage with a header in the 72nd minute, but Lamine Yamal produced a brilliant individual finish seven minutes later to make it 2-2. However, Vitinha struck in the 81st minute with a superb effort to put the hosts ahead once again, before Fabián Ruiz converted Achraf Hakimi’s cross in the 86th minute to seal the victory. PSG secured their third consecutive win in the competition, maintaining their perfect record with nine points, while Barcelona were left to reflect on missed chances and defensive vulnerabilities.
Clashes with police, fires and looting hit Paris and other cities, prompting arrests, heightened security and curfew measures
Yemen’s conflict intensifies as Houthi fighters clash with government forces backed by Saudi Arabia. Missile strikes, air raids and mass displacement deepen the humanitarian crisis, with civilians facing shortages of food, fuel and essential supplies
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