Residents surveyed missile craters and damaged apartments as firefighters battled blazes in Kyiv after an overnight Russian attack killed at least two people and injured 22, including four children. The bombardment struck homes and infrastructure hours after Vladimir Putin said he had agreed to resume trilateral negotiations following talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff
Thousands of California state employees staged a one-day strike on October 21, demanding higher wages, affordable healthcare and flexible remote-work policies amid stalled contract negotiations with Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration
Bayern Munich and Arsenal shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena on Matchday 3 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase. Substitute Eberechi Eze opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 25th minute after Bukayo Saka was forced off early with an injury, but Alphonso Davies equalized ten minutes later off a fine pass from Harry Kane. The hosts completed the turnaround hour into the match when Harry Kane converted a 61st-minute penalty following a handball in the box. However, Mikel Arteta's side fought back, with Declan Rice smashing home an 82nd-minute equalizer from Viktor Gyökeres' setup to seal a crucial away point. The result keeps Arsenal 7th in the table with seven points from three matches, while Bayern sit 14th on five points. Gunners goalkeeper David Raya made key late saves—including denying a winner from Jurriën Timber at the other end—to preserve Arsenal's 15-game unbeaten run in the Champions League league phase.
Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase with a dominant 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabéu. Although Leipzig looked threatening early on, José Mourinho's side broke the deadlock just before halftime when Bernardo Silva pounced on a loose rebound. The hosts seized total control after the interval. Arda Güler doubled the lead in the 52nd minute, before Kylian Mbappé added a clinical third late in the game. While Tidiam Gomis briefly pulled one back for the visitors, substitute Yan Diomandé capped off the stellar performance with a stunning late volley against his former club, securing all three points and keeping Madrid perfect. The victory extends Real Madrid's perfect European record to three wins from three matches following earlier triumphs against Inter and Roma. Arda Güler was named player of the match providing Madrid with huge momentum ahead of their upcoming El Clásico clash against Barcelona.
India pulled off a record-breaking four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 1st T20I on October 22, 2026, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Electing to bowl, India saw New Zealand post a formidable 225/4, driven by an explosive unbeaten 82 off 40 balls from Glenn Phillips and a 24-ball 45 from Finn Allen. In response, India launched a fiery chase, reaching 50 in just 3.2 overs. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 67 off 33 balls, hitting eight fours and four sixes. Despite losing quick wickets in the middle overs, captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with a crucial 42 off 28 balls, while Naman Dhir provided a late-over finish with an unbeaten 42 off 15 deliveries. India completed the target, scoring 230/6 in 19.4 overs to register the highest successful T20I run-chase at the venue and take a 1-0 series lead.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi shares the first look of her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, in her debut Instagram post. The book explores love, family, loss and her decades-long journey in India, and is scheduled for release on November 10, 2026
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From the swirling incense smoke to rhythmic movements set to the beats of the dhak, Dhunuchi Naach brings together devotion, tradition and festive fervour during Durga Puja celebrations across India
Students and anti-government demonstrators clash with police in Tirana as anger over corruption, education costs and demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation fuels unrest across Albania
Climate activists protest in London after Britain approves the Jackdaw natural gas field in the North Sea, arguing that expanded fossil fuel extraction undermines climate commitments and will not lower household energy bills
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