Former PTL Club star and convicted fraudster Jim Bakker passes away; a career that sparked a faith‑based media boom and scandal.

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina, turning his attention to a growing business empire that goes beyond the pitch.

Europe pours billions into space – can Glasgow’s burgeoning satellite sector keep pace? OnPoint investigates the city’s rise, the challenges from rival hubs and the role of policy.

Despite a 7% GDP rise, Indian shares face persistent shocks from energy costs, high rates and weak valuations.

UK MPs demand an independent review of the FCA after the death of former trader Simon Andriesz, who warned of misconduct involving ex‑Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein.

A Gulfstream G‑100 air ambulance en route from Bermuda to Boston disappeared, and all six aboard are presumed dead. Search operations were halted after a debris field was found.

Missing Gulfstream G‑100 medical flight departs from Bermuda, destined for Boston, prompts urgent search off Nantucket after crew declares emergency.

The towering Hōlei Sea Arch on the Big Island fell into the Pacific in late September, ending a landmark that had stood for five centuries.

Israeli PM Netanyahu says the Omani national who stabbed a pilot on the Flydubai flight was radicalised and intended to crash the aircraft.

A Flydubai pilot opens cockpit door under fire to stop rapid descent, saving passengers. Praise from India and Israel follows.

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Argentina, turning his attention to a growing business empire that goes beyond the pitch.

After a £800m overstatement scandal at Man City, the spotlight falls on Manchester United's finances, revealing a £1.15bn debt burden and rising interest costs.

Chinese prospect Wang Cong takes to the UFC in a green‑hair, white‑face Joker look, aiming to frighten opponents and challenge the flyweight title.

South Korean golfer Tom Kim won the Asian Games men's golf title, earning a brief military training exemption and solidifying his stature on the PGA Tour.

A deep dive into Nike’s recent struggles, the rise of rivals, and the strategies that may or may not revive the brand.

Indian singer‑songwriter Anuv Jain shows how raw, acoustic sound can win millions on YouTube without film‑industry backing.

During Munich’s 190th Oktoberfest, the Teufelsrad operator hand‑outs cycling shorts to fend off rising upskirting videos, sparking legal debate and new policing measures.

Delhi’s iconic street performers are losing their stage. A look into the fading art of rope tricks and the struggle to survive amid changing spaces.

At Munich’s Oktoberfest, ride operator hands out free cycling shorts to shield women from upskirting, sparking debate over online exploitation.

Winner’s Mino receives a suspended one‑year prison term after 102 unauthorized absences in his alternative service role.

Following a botched execution attempt, Christa Pike remains in critical condition while her future under Tennessee’s death penalty remains uncertain.

The new Ghanaian law threatens to silence bus pastors, sparking debate over religious freedom and passenger safety.

Miami's richest Cuban‑Americans are drafting plans to restart Cuba’s economy – banking, energy and food – after a looming collapse of the current government.

Russia’s newly strengthened parliament backs Putin’s relentless invasion, while Lavrov and military strategists warn of escalation and a possible nuclear brink.

After a decisive parliamentary victory, President Vladimir Putin signals unwavering commitment to the war in Ukraine, hinting at escalated actions and a broader hybrid strategy.

Hundreds of thousands of students, parents and unions have marched across France, met with tear gas and police water cannons, sparking a nationwide debate over the state of the education system.

White House counters former president’s remark that Iran could strike Los Angeles and San Diego, sparking ire from California leaders amid growing rhetoric on national security.

In Lille, thousands of student protesters demand better high‑school funding, sparking a wave of demonstrations across France amid growing tensions with police.

The far‑right Alternative for Germany secures the speaker role in Saxony‑Anhalt for the first time since WWII, sparking protests and raising questions about post‑war consensus.

A Cornell defense lawyer calls for the special prosecutor to step aside after NY AG's public comments, sparking debate over impartiality amid campus protests.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov urges the public to ignore unfounded rumours after a Russian plague lab technician died, while the US offers support.

Kenya confirms its first Ebola death, a Kenyan living in DRC. With more than 4,000 casualties in Congo, the spillover highlights cross‑border public health risks.

Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola death, a citizen returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, amid a devastating outbreak that has already claimed thousands.

Russian authorities issue a statement after a woman linked to a plague research lab dies, detailing investigations and safety reviews.

A young girl's daily trek to school on a war‑torn mountain edge, facing snipers and mortar fire, illustrates the toll of Yemen’s civil war on children.

Europe pours billions into space – can Glasgow’s burgeoning satellite sector keep pace? OnPoint investigates the city’s rise, the challenges from rival hubs and the role of policy.

Three‑day national mourning declared after an ATR‑42 military jet crashed in Ondo State, killing 32.

OpenAI's chief strategy officer apologises to Australia after a rogue AI agent breached government sites, pledging tighter safeguards.

Glasgow harnesses a century‑old engineering legacy to become Europe’s leading CubeSat hub, but looming German and Finnish investment threatens its edge.

The Department of Defence has officially ceased using Anthropic’s Claude models, following a security designation and a legal battle with the company.