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Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado returns after months abroad, greeted by cheering supporters as she calls for a presidential election and challenges the country’s interim government
Pakistan pulled off a sensational one-wicket victory over England in the ODI Tri-Series 2026-27 clash at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Sunday, October 25, riding on Shadab Khan’s breathtaking unbeaten century. Chasing 242, Pakistan were staring at defeat after collapsing to 154-9, but Shadab smashed 113 off 96 deliveries, including 13 fours and five sixes, to script a remarkable comeback. Haris Rauf provided crucial support, remaining unbeaten on seven as the duo stitched together a record-breaking 89-run partnership for the final wicket, sealing victory in 47.1 overs. Earlier, England posted 241 all out in 46.4 overs, with Ben Duckett anchoring the innings with 105 off 111 balls, while Sam Curran contributed 42. Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed four wickets for 46 runs. The win secured Pakistan’s place in the tri-series final.
Manchester United suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday, October 25, as the visitors delivered a performance to deepen pressure on Michael Carrick. Bournemouth broke the deadlock in the 38th minute when Rayan arrived at the far post to turn Justin Kluivert’s free-kick past Senne Lammens. United’s afternoon unravelled, with Leny Yoro slipping and allowing Adrien Truffert to set up Marcus Tavernier for a close-range finish in the 43rd minute. Carrick introduced Matheus Cunha at half-time, but Bournemouth remained dangerous and Evanilson sealed the win in the 71st minute, racing onto Lewis Cook’s long pass, rounding Lammens and scoring from a tight angle. United struggled to create a response, while Bournemouth claimed their fourth consecutive victory across competitions. The result extended United’s winless run to eight matches and left Carrick facing scrutiny.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated his election victory with supporters on Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo on Sunday, October 25. As he delivered his victory speech, Brazilian lawmaker Andre Janones embraced him, while one supporter kissed a cut-out of the president. Crowds also gathered in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate Lula securing a fourth term. The mood was different among supporters of opposition candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, who gathered in Brasilia and Sao Paulo to watch the presidential run-off results come in.
People gathered across Belgrade on Sunday, October 25, after Aleksandar Vucic, leader of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), conceded defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary election. Students’ List leader Ilija Srdanovic joined the celebrations, while Vucic addressed party supporters at the SNS headquarters. Crowds took to the streets and gathered outside Serbia’s National Assembly, with some taunting riot police units as they withdrew from the city centre. Celebrations continued into the early hours of Monday, as people marked the election result.
Lebanese artist Lina Jouni transforms shrapnel from Israeli munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Collecting fragments from destroyed homes in southern Lebanon since 2024, she turns remnants of war into creative expressions of resilience and defiance
Preparations for Lakshmi Puja are underway as people decorate homes, arrange puja items and make festive arrangements ahead of the festival
This photo story captures cleaning work at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar after the Ganga Canal was temporarily closed for annual maintenance and repair work
Protests are sweeping across European cities, from France and Italy to Albania and Lisbon, as demonstrators take to the streets over political, economic and social issues
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