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Valkyries hit back against Dream to level WNBA Finals
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-valkyries-hit-back-against-dream-to-level-wnba-finals
Published: October 24, 2026 20:01
Williams led a balanced Golden State offensive display that helped the Valkyries steal a precious win on the road to leave the best-of-seven series level at 2-2. Williams was backed by 13 points apiece from Tiffany Hayes and Veronica Burton, while Cecilia…
Ronaldinho to make comeback in Italian third tier
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-ronaldinho-to-make-comeback-in-italian-third-tier
Published: October 24, 2026 19:59
The 2002 World Cup winner's move to Ravenna was announced in June. He is aiming to score his 300th career goal. The former Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker retired in 2015, 10 years on from claiming the Ballon d'Or and has become a…
Beier late show sends Dortmund top of Bundesliga
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-beier-late-show-sends-dortmund-top-of-bundesliga
Published: October 24, 2026 19:25
In a game lacking clear chances, Jobe Bellingham came off the bench and had an instant impact, threading a clever pass for fellow substitute Beier to score. The narrow victory was Dortmund's first in the league since mid-September and took Niko Kovac's…
Hamilton on top with Antonelli fourth in final practice at US Grand Prix
Published: October 24, 2026 18:59
The 41-year-old seven-time champion clocked a best time of one minute and 34.893 seconds to outpace his old rival, four-time champion Verstappen, by 0.168sec at the Circuit of the Americas. Hamilton's Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc was third after…
Spurs seal rare win at Chelsea as Palmer sees red
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-spurs-seal-rare-win-at-chelsea-as-palmer-sees-red
Published: October 24, 2026 18:37
Roberto De Zerbi's side clinched their second successive league win thanks to Penders's howler in the second half at a rain-lashed Stamford Bridge. Chelsea forward Palmer was sent off for a second booking moments later before Mathys Tel produced a superb…
France extends detention of suspected racist shooter
Published: October 24, 2026 18:07
The source also reported the presence of a Bible and a Koran in the apartment of the 39-year-old suspect, partly identified as Kevin T., in the town of Plaisir outside Paris. He was arrested Friday in possession of a submachine gun and tear-gas grenades…
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote
Published: October 24, 2026 17:57
The protest was organised by the October Council, a group founded by the families of victims and hostages taken by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023, to demand accountability for the failure to prevent the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. …
Arteta hails mentality as Arsenal go level with Man City
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-arteta-hails-mentality-as-arsenal-go-level-with-man-city
Published: October 24, 2026 17:53
Konsa bundled home from close range early in Saturday's game at the Emirates and Gabriel doubled the home side's lead with a header midway through the second half. The win meant Arsenal took full advantage of City's 2-1 defeat at Villa Park in Saturday's…
Andrade and Nemour star as Biles cheers at world gymnastics champs
Published: October 24, 2026 17:39
Brazilian Andrade capped her return after a two-year break with her third gold in the women's vault as Algeria's Nemour took the uneven bars title for a second time. The 27-year-old Andrade, a two-time Olympic champion in the vault and floor exercise,…
Nigeria's Tinubu defends record as economy bites ahead of election
Published: October 24, 2026 16:59
"We have prosperity, consistency, growth, recovery and opportunity" Tinubu, who has staked his first term on wide-ranging but grueling economic reforms, told a crowded rally in northwestern Kaduna state. Since his 2023 election, Tinubu has overhauled the…
Bouthier kicks Vannes to first Top 14 win of season
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-bouthier-kicks-vannes-to-first-top-14-win-of-season
Published: October 24, 2026 16:53
Bouthier added the extras after Argentina back-rower Francisco Gorrissen snuck over for the Bretons, who were promoted from the second division in June. They had trailed by 17 points with 25 minutes to play before tries from hooker Mills Sanerivi and…
Man City's perfect start ended by Aston Villa, Arsenal go joint-top
Published: October 24, 2026 16:17
Enzo Maresca had become the first manager to win his first seven Premier League games in charge of a new club but failed to find a solution to City's struggles at Villa Park, where they have now lost for the past four seasons. Nicolas Jackson struck twice…
Arsenal sink Everton to join Man City at Premier League summit
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-arsenal-sink-everton-to-join-man-city-at-premier-league-summit
Published: October 24, 2026 16:07
Ezri Konsa bundled the ball into the net in the opening minutes for his first goal for the club since joining from Aston Villa in August. Fellow centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes doubled the home side's lead midway through the second period. The win meant…
'Guiding star' Fuellkrug bags Bremen brace, Leipzig win
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-red-hot-fuellkrug-bags-bremen-brace-leipzig-win
Published: October 24, 2026 16:07
Fuellkrug, who returned to Bremen on loan from English Championship side West Ham in the summer, converted two penalties inside the opening 25 minutes to notch up a second straight Bundesliga brace. Ludovit Reis grabbed Bremen's other goal, while Anthony…
Thousands gather at new Albanian anti-government rally
Published: October 24, 2026 16:05
Since mid-October, protesters and police have routinely clashed. Several government buildings have been attacked, dozens of demonstrators have been detained and, according to the authorities, more than 300 protestors and police have been injured. The…
France protests: Latest developments
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261024-france-protests-latest-developments
Published: October 24, 2026 15:47
Here are the latest developments: Clashes in Paris Clashes broke out in Paris at the end of the protest march on the eastern edge of the capital, with AFP reporters seeing police use batons and tear gas to push back demonstrators. Officials said a…
French police fire tear gas during fresh protests
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261024-french-police-fire-tear-gas-during-fresh-protests
Published: October 24, 2026 15:29
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Lyon, Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nantes, hours after Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned: "We will not tolerate any violence or any disturbance of public order." Authorities deployed 70,000 security forces…
French ice dancers Cizeron and Fournier make golden start to season
Published: October 24, 2026 15:07
Already in the lead on Friday following the rhythm dance -- a dark, moody flamenco set to the music of Rosalia -- they scored a total of 207.57 points after the free dance, a contemporary journey into the musical world of Max Richter. While their rhythm…
Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom
Published: October 24, 2026 14:15
World bronze medallist Moltzan, fifth fastest after the first of two legs on the Rettenbach slope in the Austrian resort, held her nerve on the second descent for a combined winning time of 2min 14.82sec. After 10 podiums in 13 World Cup seasons, it was…
Brazil's Andrade returns to take vault gold at worlds
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-brazil-s-andrade-returns-to-take-vault-gold-at-worlds
Published: October 24, 2026 14:13
The 27-year-old, a two-time Olympic champion in the vault and floor exercise, finished ahead of Americans Claire Pease and Skye Blakely. The victory unfolded in front of the greatest gymnast in history Simone Biles, who was in the stands at the Ahoy…
Israeli forces displace Hebron families after deadly attack
Published: October 24, 2026 13:53
The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel to protect residents, who said soldiers announced the evacuations over loudspeakers late at night as they packed what they could and left. Days before tight elections, Prime Minister…
Thousands protest in Turkey over journalists' arrests, media shutdowns
Published: October 24, 2026 13:53
"Enough. We can no longer breathe," shouted marchers in the crowds, which were composed mainly of journalists, rights groups and opposition party representatives. Press freedom has been increasingly constrained in Turkey since a failed coup attempt in…
Lula, Bolsonaro hold final rallies ahead of Brazil election
Published: October 24, 2026 13:49
Both candidates will seek to flex their support in front of massive crowds in key cities as the nail-biting wait to decide the fate of Latin America's largest nation draws to an end. A Datalfolha institute poll this week showed them tied with 50 percent…
Man City beaten by Aston Villa to end perfect Premier League start
Published: October 24, 2026 13:45
Enzo Maresca had become the first manager to win his first seven Premier League games in charge of a new club but failed to find a solution to City's struggles at Villa Park, where they have now lost for the past four seasons. After Jackson blasted home…
Ukraine has 'stable connection' to Starlink: govt
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261024-ukraine-has-stable-connection-to-starlink-govt
Published: October 24, 2026 13:29
Kyiv relies on the civilian Starlink satellite communications system and the military-grade Starshield version as it tries to defend itself from Russian missile and drone attacks. "Monitoring systems are recording a recovery in the speed of…
Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-luis-enrique-says-psg-unbothered-by-lyon-match-switch
Published: October 24, 2026 13:25
Luis Enrique said his second-place team had "no issue" with playing league-leading Lyon on Monday, at the behest of the Paris police, amid a wave of violent protests in the French capital. Police are also stretched by the first ever NFL regular season…
US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-us-gymnast-richard-wins-floor-exercise-gold-at-worlds
Published: October 24, 2026 13:05
With US gymnastics great Simone Biles looking on as a spectator in the Netherlands, the 22-year-old Richard secured his first world title, edging out Jarman by 0.333 points. Richard, who won bronze in the all-around event at the 2021 world championships…
250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees
Published: October 24, 2026 12:53
The rally comes amid a political row over the sustainability of Spain's pension scheme and the cost of living, with Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accusing the right of planning to weaken inflation-linked increases. Demonstrators walked peacefully…
Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom
Published: October 24, 2026 12:49
World bronze medallist Moltzan, fifth fastest after the first of two legs on the Rettenbach slope in the Austrian resort, held her nerve on the second descent for a combined winning time of 2min 14.82sec. After 10 podiums in 13 World Cup seasons, it was…
UK police says 'claims' over Meghan Markle's dad not sent to other law enforcement
Published: October 24, 2026 12:41
The force said it passed on the information to the royal couple but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies. Meghan said on Friday that she was "deeply distressed" by accusations that her father Thomas Markle had possessed images of child…
Infantino says backed by 'vast majority' in bid for re-election
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-infantino-says-backed-by-vast-majority-in-bid-for-re-election
Published: October 24, 2026 12:35
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) rallied behind Infantino on Friday in a significant boost to the 56-year-old's hopes of winning a fourth term in charge. Infantino's future in the role was in doubt two months ago when he faced a furious backlash to…
Top-ranked Rybakina to face Fernandez for Ningbo title
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-top-ranked-rybakina-to-face-fernandez-for-ningbo-title
Published: October 24, 2026 11:51
Three-time Grand Slam winner Rybakina, the number one seed and defending champion, defeated the 13th-ranked Russian 6-3, 7-5. Rybakina, who usurped Aryna Sabalenka as world number one in her US Open triumph in September, missed last week's Wuhan Open with…
Late India charge seals thrilling second T20 win over New Zealand
Published: October 24, 2026 11:13
The tourists scored 68 runs from the last 4.5 overs in Christchurch to clinch victory with a ball to spare, having looked down and out when they were reduced to 70-5 in the 11th over, in pursuit of 181. Tilak carved 51 not out off 26 balls while Nitish…
Seen and heard at France protests
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261024-seen-and-heard-at-france-protests
Published: October 24, 2026 09:51
Here is a round-up of what they are witnessing as police and security forces seek to prevent a repeat of the violence, burning and looting that erupted on the sidelines of similar demonstrations last weekend. 'Still open' Near Paris's Bastille…
'Weeks, not days' in Kompany recovery, say Bayern
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-weeks-not-days-in-kompany-recovery-say-bayern
Published: October 24, 2026 09:11
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirmed Kompany was still hospitalised in a "stable" condition. Kompany's English assistant coach Aaron Danks will replace the 40-year-old for Sunday's Bundesliga match at…
England thrash France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
Published: October 24, 2026 09:09
Justifying their tag as red-hot favourites, England ran in 14 tries in the Perth sunshine. After being stunned 30-12 by Tonga in their tournament opener, England produced a much-needed big margin of victory. Only two of the six nations across Pools B…
Unfair to compare us to Barca: Real Madrid's Mourinho
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-unfair-to-compare-us-to-barca-real-madrid-s-mourinho
Published: October 24, 2026 08:51
Hansi Flick's Barca have won back-to-back La Liga titles and lead the top flight, in which they are unbeaten, while Mourinho arrived this summer after Madrid went two seasons without a major trophy. The panorama has changed slightly, after Barca suffered…
Police fire tear gas as new French demonstrations kick off
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261024-security-high-as-france-braces-for-new-protests
Published: October 24, 2026 08:17
Police in the southeast city of Lyon fired tear gas to disperse some 150 protesters near the city centre -- where demonstrations had been banned -- when they briefly tried to block a road, an AFP journalist saw. Elsewhere, authorities and rattled…
To bring down Netanyahu, Arab-Israeli parties ready for opposition alliance
Published: October 24, 2026 08:11
In interviews with AFP, the heads of the two predominantly Arab lists put forward a shared objective ahead of the October 27 vote: bring down what they say is a racist government. Arab Israelis, also known as Palestinian citizens of Israel, account for…
North Korea's Kim makes unannounced visit to Chinese border city
Published: October 24, 2026 08:01
Kim crossed via a major border bridge that only officially opened last week -- 12 years after its completion -- deepening economic ties between China and diplomatically isolated, nuclear-armed North Korea. Neither North Korea nor China disclosed Kim's…
White says Fiji can have 'massive' World Cup after beating Japan
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-white-makes-winning-start-as-fiji-edge-eddie-jones-s-japan
Published: October 24, 2026 07:55
The 62-year-old led his native South Africa to World Cup glory in 2007 and coached teams in Australia, France and Japan before being handed the Fiji job this month. He made a winning start in a roller-coaster game in the rain against a Japan side coached…
North Korea's Kim calls for training world's 'strongest' military
Published: October 24, 2026 04:29
Kim's call for what he dubbed a "Korean-style military revolution" came the same week Seoul's military proposed talks to clarify the border after an explosion inside the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) further strained inter-Korean ties. Seoul…
Brewers edge Rays to capture World Series opener
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-brewers-edge-rays-to-capture-world-series-opener
Published: October 24, 2026 03:53
Yelich did his damage in the first inning and strong pitching from Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and relievers frustrated the Rays, who put the tying run on third base in the ninth before Milwaukee secured the victory. "It feels great. The guys…
As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20261024-as-israeli-election-nears-campaign-turns-ugly
Published: October 24, 2026 02:41
Fuelled in part by a boom in AI-generated images flooding social media, candidates and activists are seeking to portray their opponents as weak, untrustworthy or damaging for the country as they play on stereotypes and fears to sway public opinion. The…
Tatum delivers as Celtics down winless Knicks
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-tatum-delivers-as-celtics-down-winless-knicks
Published: October 24, 2026 02:25
Tatum, back at full fitness after missing most of last season with a ruptured Achilles, delivered a mesmerizing performance at the TD Garden to give Boston their first win of the campaign after an opening-day loss to Detroit. The six-time NBA All-Star…
De Goede hat-trick as Canada defeat England again
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-de-goede-hat-trick-as-canada-defeat-england-again
Published: October 24, 2026 01:13
Canada, who had ended England's four-year unbeaten streak with a victory in Toronto last Friday, followed up that win with a superb performance in Ottawa. Canada skipper De Goede was the hero for the home side, finishing with a 21-point haul at TD Place…
Marc Marquez beats brother Alex to Australian MotoGP pole
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261024-marc-marquez-beats-brother-alex-to-australian-motogp-pole
Published: October 24, 2026 00:57
Under dark clouds and with spots of rain falling, the Spanish Ducati rider powered round the waterfront circuit at Phillip Island with a blistering lap of 1min 34.203sec. It was enough to topple Alex, also on a Ducati, by a massive 1.494sec, with Honda's…
Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA, but warns: be discreet
Published: October 23, 2026 23:25
For months, President Donald Trump and other senior US officials have openly hinted at a military intervention or takeover of Cuba, ramping up economic, political and legal pressure on the country. "To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba --…
Travelling man Wade equals Prem try record
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-travelling-man-wade-equals-prem-try-record
Published: October 23, 2026 21:21
Wade drew level with Ashton nine minutes into the second half at a blustery Kingston Park when, after good approach play, he sprinted in at the right corner. The haul is a testament to Wade's enduring speed, elusive running and sheer endurance -- it is…
Blakely vaults out of the shadow of Biles for all-around world title
Published: October 23, 2026 20:47
The 21-year Texan finished ahead of teenagers Liudmila Roshchina and Qinqin Ke. Blakely had previously collected two team golds, the second in 2023 in a quartet led by star gymnast Simone Biles, who is absent from Rotterdam and has left the future of her…
New race in Barcelona tops 17-event '27 IndyCar season
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-new-race-in-barcelona-tops-17-event-27-indycar-season
Published: October 23, 2026 20:41
The IndyCar Grand Prix of Barcelona, set for July 18 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, will be the open-wheel series' first race in Spain. The homecoming for 2025 Indianapolis 500 winner Palou, who captured his fourth consecutive season crown this year…
Neymar backs Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-neymar-backs-flavio-bolsonaro-in-brazil-election
Published: October 23, 2026 20:19
The all-time leading goalscorer for Brazil's national team, Neymar openly supported Flavio's father, far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, saying he had "similar values" to his own. He had not commented on this year's campaign, but appeared in an…
Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-bayern-munich-coach-kompany-in-hospital-after-collapsing
Published: October 23, 2026 20:05
"Vincent Kompany had to seek medical attention on Friday after collapsing during a training session with FC Bayern's reserve team," Bayern said on their website. "Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations at the hospital and will remain under medical…
Trump orders lawsuit to block Alaska Senate result if Republicans lose
Published: October 23, 2026 19:37
"I'm the one that said, 'Do it,'" Trump announced during a trip to Florida, where he is due to cast his own early ballot for the November 3 election to decide control of Congress -- currently in Republican hands. The extraordinary intervention by a…
Melania Trump says she brokered truce in war-torn Ukrainian city
Published: October 23, 2026 19:15
Her unusual intervention comes as her husband, President Donald Trump, pursues a full end to Russia's war with a sudden pivot to Moscow that has alarmed Kyiv. "The situation in Oleshky is dire. Oleshky is a front-line war city on the brink of disaster,"…
Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in opening practice for US Grand Prix
Published: October 23, 2026 19:05
Antonelli could clinch the drivers’ title this weekend if he wins and other drivers are unable to stay within reach of his points total. Father-to-be Leclerc clocked a best lap time of one minute and 36.052 seconds to beat Verstappen, winner of the last…
Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-messi-receives-top-spanish-award-from-heir-to-throne
Published: October 23, 2026 18:55
The Argentine forward, 39, was named winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in June, with the jury hailing "the most successful footballer of all time" and his social work. Dozens of fans wearing Argentina football shirts cheered and chanted…
UN sounds alarm on besieged Yemen city Taiz
https://www.rfi.fr/en/middle-east/20261023-un-sounds-alarm-on-besieged-yemen-city-taiz
Published: October 23, 2026 18:29
Houthi fighters have encircled Taiz since early October, blocking the road that links it to Aden, interim capital of the Saudi-backed, internationally-recognised government. "Safe, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access is urgently needed so that…
Signs point to renewed major US military ops against Iran
Published: October 23, 2026 17:57
Washington and Tehran's forces have settled into a pattern of strikes on commercial ships, with the United States seeking to enforce a blockade of Iran's ports and the Islamic republic trying to exert control over the key Strait of Hormuz waterway. …
Shiffrin sidesteps slalom in 'exploration' season
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-shiffrin-sidesteps-slalom-in-exploration-season
Published: October 23, 2026 17:05
"I am really excited at the opportunity to have space to focus a bit more with giant slalom and super-G," Shiffrin said Friday. "I'm looking forward to the chance to have this space to kind of play with how I'm training, when I'm training, how I'm having…
Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-bayern-munich-coach-kompany-in-hospital-after-collapsing-club
Published: October 23, 2026 16:53
"Vincent Kompany had to seek medical attention on Friday after collapsing during a training session with FC Bayern's reserve team," Bayern said on their website. "Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations at the hospital and will remain under medical…
Alonso sees Courtois similarities in Chelsea's Penders
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-alonso-sees-courtois-similarities-in-chelsea-s-penders
Published: October 23, 2026 16:41
The 21-year-old Penders became the Blues' youngest Premier League keeper when the Belgian replaced Martinez, who has undergone surgery on a fractured jaw, during the second half of last weekend's 2-0 win away at Everton. Widely regarded as one of the best…
Ex-All Black centre Williams undergoes 'miracle' heart surgery
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-ex-all-black-centre-williams-undergoes-miracle-heart-surgery
Published: October 23, 2026 16:41
Williams had discovered earlier in the year he had an undetected heart defect from birth as he underwent a neck operation. The 41-year-old won the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and 2015 as well Australia's National Rugby League in the 13-man code in 2004 before…
AFP photographer captures striking images from West Bank attack
Published: October 23, 2026 16:35
The attack by Palestinian gunmen near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers. The two attackers also died. Veteran journalist Hazem Bader had been planning to cover the Palestinians' olive harvest, a flashpoint for tensions in the Israeli-occupied territory. …
Saka to be carefully managed after latest injury setback, says Arteta
Published: October 23, 2026 16:07
Saka had to be replaced inside the opening 10 minutes of Wednesday's 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League with a quad injury that could reportedly keep him sidelined for at least two months. "We need a few more scans and opinions from the…
Goodell says NFL's France debut 'just the beginning'
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-goodell-says-nfl-s-france-debut-just-the-beginning
Published: October 23, 2026 15:41
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints will face off in Paris this weekend as the league continues its international expansion, despite authorities bracing for further demonstrations following riots and street violence across France last weekend. …
De Zerbi says Tottenham's dire record at Chelsea 'more motivation'
Published: October 23, 2026 15:27
Spurs have won just once at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League era and have lost 10 of the last 12 meetings between the capital clubs. But they go into the match buoyed by Monday's 3-1 win at home to Coventry -- their first Premier League victory this…
Hundreds of Syrians protest repeated Israeli incursions
Published: October 23, 2026 15:19
The Israeli military has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria and conducted frequent incursions into its territory since Islamist authorities took power after toppling longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. It also sent troops into a…
Poulter latest golfer to leave LIV
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-poulter-latest-golfer-to-leave-liv
Published: October 23, 2026 15:09
The 50-year-old Englishman, in a social media post published Friday, said it had been a "tough decision" to call time on his LIV career but that he would relish "the opportunity to spend more time at home with my family, reduce international travel, focus…
El Salvador sends troops to Haiti to find 4 missing soldiers
Published: October 23, 2026 14:53
A contingent from El Salvador arrived on Thursday "to support ongoing search and security operations" in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac area outside the capital Port-au-Prince, the Gang Suppression Force (GFS) said in a statement on X. "The Force continues its…
Liverpool must go 'full gas' despite injury issues, says Iraola
https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20261023-liverpool-must-go-full-gas-despite-injury-issues-says-iraola
Published: October 23, 2026 14:39
The Reds are set to be without Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong and Victor Munoz for the visit of Brighton on Sunday, while Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo have recently returned from injuries picked up on international duty. Iraola's high-energy style…
Hammer blow for Kenya as world marathon champ Jepchirchir suspended for doping
Published: October 23, 2026 14:25
The highly decorated 33-year-old Kenyan, who won Olympic gold in the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games in 2021, was suspended after an out-of-competition sample tested positive for banned blood booster EPO. An athlete is provisionally suspended while their case…
Melania Trump says secured ceasefire in Ukrainian city of Oleshky
Published: October 23, 2026 14:17
The localized ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky would begin on October 29, a statement issued by her office said. There was no immediate confirmation from Moscow or Kyiv. "The situation in Oleshky is dire. Oleshky is a front-line war city on the brink…
Oil hits $115 with stocks mixed on earnings, AI
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261023-oil-hits-115-with-stocks-mixed-on-earnings-ai
Published: October 23, 2026 13:51
Global markets were contending "with concerns around surging oil prices and the sustainability of AI spending", noted AJ Bell head of financial analysis Danni Hewson. "Oil is at five-month highs amid speculation there may be renewed US-Israeli strikes…
Casualties feared as multi-storey building collapses in Nairobi
Published: October 23, 2026 13:29
Videos shared online showed a dramatic crash and huge clouds of dust as the building -- thought to have been around 18 storeys high -- came down in the densely populated business and residential area of Eastleigh. The building was reduced to a pile of…
PSG v Lyon French Ligue 1 game postponed due to Paris protests
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Published: October 23, 2026 13:09
"The LFP takes note of the police decree prohibiting the staging of the game between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday at 8:45 pm (1945 GMT)... and has decided to reschedule the match for Monday at 8:30 pm," the French league said in a…
Carrick 'confident' he can turn around Man Utd slump
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Published: October 23, 2026 13:03
Carrick labelled a 4-1 thrashing by Champions League debutants Como on Wednesday, which stretched United's winless run to seven games, as "totally unacceptable". After a successful interim spell in charge in the second half of last season, the former…
Meghan Markle 'distressed' over claims father had child abuse images
Published: October 23, 2026 12:45
The Sun, Daily Mail and Telegraph newspapers reported that images had allegedly been found among her estranged father Thomas Markle's possessions at his former home in the Philippines. He denies all the claims. After the reports, Meghan revealed that in…
Hurzeler 'focused' on Brighton job despite Man Utd links
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Published: October 23, 2026 12:41
Carrick's position as United boss is under threat after a seven-game winless run which hit a new low in a 4-1 thrashing to Champions League debutants Como on Wednesday. Brighton's free-scoring start to the Premier League season has seen Hurzeler touted as…
Gunman kills one, wounds four in town outside Paris
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Published: October 23, 2026 12:23
The man, who was arrested shortly after, was "firing at random, wanting to cause a bloodbath" as he drove through Trappes and neighbouring La Verriere, Trappes mayor Ali Rabeh told broadcaster BFMTV. A 12-year-old girl was "seriously wounded" after being…
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
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Published: October 23, 2026 12:13
Thanks for locking me up A homeless Turkish man found a quick way of getting himself a bed for the night -- by insulting the country's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking ill of the Turkish leader has landed thousands of his opponents, including many…
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel's longest-serving PM fighting for survival
Published: October 23, 2026 12:05
The silver-tongued 77-year-old's security-first reputation was all but shattered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, and his main rival -- plain-spoken ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot -- has channelled public anger over the failure and is running neck and neck…
Latin America's right-wing swing looms large over nature summit
Published: October 23, 2026 12:01
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist who has vowed to protect the Amazon, is facing off with conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a runoff vote on Sunday. "We hope that Brazil is still on the right side of the game," Camila Jardim,…
Mekies hails Verstappen as Red Bull's driving force amid revival
Published: October 23, 2026 11:59
"Max is an extraordinary part of the team. He's the central figure, the focal point," Mekies said ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin this weekend. "He combines incredible qualities: exceptional speed in the car, outstanding technical…
European, Mideast foreign ministers hold talks in Istanbul
Published: October 23, 2026 11:59
Ministers from Britain, France and Germany -- the so-called E3 -- as well as Italy met counterparts from the newly created R4 group comprising Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt to discuss the Palestinians, developments in Yemen and Hormuz, and ways…
Tanker with Russian diesel heads to New York under Trump deal
Published: October 23, 2026 11:53
US President Donald Trump struck the deal with President Vladmir Putin this month as Russia's war against Ukraine -- Europe's worst since World War II -- dragged on and as his relations with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky plummeted. The agreement is…
Hammer blow for Kenya as world marathon champ Jepchirchir suspended for doping
Published: October 23, 2026 11:45
The highly decorated 33-year-old Kenyan, who won Olympic gold in the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games in 2021, was suspended after an out-of-competition sample tested positive for banned blood booster EPO. An athlete is provisionally suspended while their case…
Romania blames Russia for new deadly attack on ship
Published: October 23, 2026 11:29
Several ships have been hit by drones off Romania and Bulgaria in recent weeks in what is believed to be spillover from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Khoryv cargo ship, flying the Comoros flag, was "struck by a drone and sank near Romanian territorial…
Waze rejects Malaysia's data security claims after civil servant ban
Published: October 23, 2026 10:03
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the ban on Wednesday to "safeguard government information and users' personal data against the threat of misuse by the Israeli regime". He said Friday that the Southeast Asian nation could consider a total…
'Fake' pollsters hit US midterms
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Published: October 23, 2026 09:53
The case involving the firm Wedgewood Polls threatens to erode trust in independent pollsters in an already hyperpolarized political climate, particularly as political pundits voice concern that fast-evolving AI tools are making it easier to fabricate…
'Call of Duty' seeks to win back fans with warfare spectacle
Published: October 23, 2026 09:45
What's the scenario? After imaginary Eastern European or Middle Eastern countries, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" is set in a South Korea that's been invaded by its northern neighbour, against a background of tensions between the United States and…
Ukraine says two soldiers died after arrested girl sent Russian poison
Published: October 23, 2026 08:55
Ukraine and Russia have throughout their war since 2022 accused each other of recruiting minors for sabotage acts including poisoning. The girl, who was not named, is suspected of having packaged deadly drugs and sending them to Ukrainian soldiers she…
New Greece law bans social media for under-15s
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Published: October 23, 2026 08:40
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans for the ban in April, taking to TikTok -- one of the most popular social networks with young people in Greece -- to explain the "difficult but necessary" measure. After a heated debate in a parliamentary…
France braces for new protests as Macron seeks to restore order
Published: October 23, 2026 08:35
Macron, who on Thursday announced that only union demonstrations would be authorised this weekend, was to hold a meeting of his defence council of top ministers and officials and also meet security forces. He was also set to host for the first time…
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
Published: October 23, 2026 07:37
Netanyahu, facing a tight race for a new term in Tuesday's election, said that Israeli troops prevented what could have been a major attack, with the two assailants allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition in their vehicle. An AFP journalist who…
How five Boeing 777s linked Madagascar's power elite to Iran
Published: October 23, 2026 07:01
The 57-year-old tycoon is the most prominent defendant in a trial starting Tuesday in Antananarivo over five Boeing 777s routed to Iran via temporary Malagasy registrations to circumvent multiple US sanctions. The planes, now registered to Iranian carrier…
Ahead of APEC summit, Trump comes knocking on Kim's door
Published: October 23, 2026 06:47
In 2019, North Korea's Kim made the 60-hour train journey home from Hanoi empty-handed after his summit with the US president collapsed. Now, the dynamic has reversed: Trump is making repeated overtures, only to be met with silence from Pyongyang. Trump…
South Korea proposes holding border talks with North
Published: October 23, 2026 06:35
Tensions between the two Koreas have soared since the South last month blamed the blast inside the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the countries on landmines laid by the North, an accusation it has fiercely rejected. The South Korean…
Emergency nurseries rescue DR Congo's Ebola orphans
Published: October 23, 2026 06:33
With the disease still spreading five months into the epidemic, the nursery in the remote east is one of 12 receiving the children of those killed by the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever. "Many children have lost both their father and mother because…
Ukraine's young figure skaters twizzle on despite Russian threat
Published: October 23, 2026 06:17
Two days later, a Russian overnight strike ripped open the venue, leaving a gaping hole in the wall but no casualties. Between sleepless nights and incessant air raid sirens, the future Olympic hopefuls have long had to compete not just with their peers…
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