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WorldOct 2FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s iconic No. 10FIFA has blocked Argentina’s plan to permanently retire Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt after the Inter Miami forward decided to end his international career. The post FIFA blocks Argentina’s plan to retire Messi’s iconic No. 10 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 2'I Don’t Want To Die': Flydubai Passenger Recounts Saving Stabbed PilotGeorgian-Israeli dentist Shota Musayev told RFE/RL that he feared he might not survive when he left his wife’s side to help after the lead pilot was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel on September 30. Musayev helped treat the badly wounded captain and urged the crew to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, saying the pilot repeatedly told him: "I don’t want to die here." Israeli officials say the co-pilot attempted to seize control of the aircraft and crash it during the flight and are investigating whether the incident was an attempted terroriRFE/RL
WorldOct 292 banned vapes seized in raids on two outlets in Madhapur, four arrestedLaw enforcement seized 92 banned vapes during raids on two outlets in Madhapur and arrested four individuals. This indicates ongoing efforts to combat the sale of illegal vaping products.The Hindu
WorldOct 2Four year-old boy shot dead while sleeping as 80 bullets fired in drive-by: ‘He should have been safe in his bed’The Independent World
WorldOct 2What the media got right and wrong about Cornell gang rape caseThe alleged gang rape at America's Cornell University has shocked many people around the world and raised questions about institutional failure and toxic masculinity. The story was first broken by student journalists and national media soon followed, thrusting it in the spotlight. While there has been excellent reporting, the story has also exposed failures in how some pieces framed officials' statements alongside Jane Doe's allegations. We take a closer look in Scoop.France 24 [en]
WorldOct 2Photo of Cornell student was shared with group on night of alleged gang rape, attorney saysWe're learning new details on the investigation into a woman's allegations that a group of Cornell University fraternity brothers raped her in 2024, and her claim that the university failed to protect her or adequately respond to the alleged crimes. Tom Hanson has the latest details of the case.CBS News
WorldOct 2Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief InfantinoThe Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.Africanews [en]
WorldOct 2When “Innovator” Was an Insult Rather Than a ComplimentSummary: For centuries, “innovator” was a slur rather than a compliment. A new analysis of more than 23,000 books suggests that Western culture gradually became more receptive to new ideas, helping turn ingenuity into sustained prosperity. Countries where resistance to innovation declined earlier or further usually produced more notable scientists and inventors. Societies that learned […] The post When “Innovator” Was an Insult Rather Than a Compliment appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
WorldOct 2Windy WeatherFind out the Windy Weather Forecast here on Weatherzone. Discover today's weather & the forecast for the week ahead in Windy.weatherzone · australia
WorldOct 2Gandhi for Gen Z: The Mahatma is suddenly cool again | A documentary by The HinduIs Gandhi still relevant to Gen Z? In the summer of 2026, a generation that never studied Mahatma Gandhi sat down at Jantar Mantar, refused to fight back, and unexpectedly rediscovered the power of non-violent resistance. What began as a protest against the NEET paper leak soon raised larger questions about dissent, democracy and the language of political action. As students organised sit-ins, fasts and peaceful demonstrations, echoes of satyagraha surfaced in places where few were consciously looking for Gandhi. From the Cockroach Janata Party’s unconventional movement to grassroots communityThe Hindu
WorldOct 2Fun without words: the Genios Game Library challenges kids to express themselves with gestures, figures and ideasThrough three card games, readers of the children's magazine will develop new ways of understanding and getting to know others. The first installment of 'Say it with shapes!', a game where words are represented by colored geometric figures, is now in kiosks.Clarín
WorldOct 2Olu Jacobs laid to rest in LagosVeteran actor Olu Jacobs has been buried in Lagos following a funeral service held on Friday. The post Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 2Diego Leuco and Sofi Martínez, together at Aeroparque: the video that sparked reconciliation rumorsThe journalists were seen sharing an intimate conversation. Reports indicate they said goodbye with 'a kiss and a hug'.Clarín
WorldOct 2Shark remains stranded in South Korean canal after second rescue attemptA second attempt to guide a shark stranded in a canal in the South Korean port city of Busan back to the open sea ended without success on Friday, with the animal staying in the waterway into its third week. Rescuers, who had been using a net to try to coax it out, had to end the operation after a two-hour chase due to ‌the risk of their huge net getting caught on rocks. They now hope that the shark will eventually swim out to the open sea on its own, after leaving the net in place to limit how...South China Morning Post
WorldOct 2FEI sets three-year target for Nigeria’s full equestrian membershipPresident of the Nigeria Equestrian Federation (NEF), Anthony Obiorah, described the FEI visit as an important milestone, saying it had exposed areas where Nigeria needed to make corrections. The post FEI sets three-year target for Nigeria’s full equestrian membership appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldOct 2Nigeria’s Amos Dangut Assumes Office As WAEC Registrar/CEOUntil his appointment, he was the Head of the National Office of WAEC, Nigeria, a position he had held since October 2023. The post Nigeria’s Amos Dangut Assumes Office As WAEC Registrar/CEO appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 2Eye Opener: Botched execution investigationTennessee botches the execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, plus backlash to the handling of an alleged gang rape investigation at Cornell University. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.CBS News
WorldOct 2Residents of Ciudad Jardín seek to stop building constructionFollowing complaints about the changing appearance of the neighborhood center, the Municipality asked the Deliberative Council to review the Urban Code.Clarín
WorldOct 2Chitra Sante opens with 88 stalls of artworksChitra Sante has opened, featuring 88 stalls displaying various artworks. This event provides a platform for artists and cultural exchange.The Hindu
WorldOct 210 things to know about Amos Dangut, Nigerian man appointed WAEC registrarDr Amos Josiah Dangut has risen through the ranks of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to become the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the examination body. The post 10 things to know about Amos Dangut, Nigerian man appointed WAEC registrar appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 2Sultan: No one should be forced into IslamABUJA — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that nobody should be forced to embrace Islam, urging Muslims to respect the rights and freedoms of people of other faiths. The Sultan spoke at the NSCIA General Assembly at the National […] The post Sultan: No one should be forced into Islam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 2Burkina Faso deaf dancers use special technique to follow rhythmDeaf and hearing impaired people in Burkina Faso are using a special technique to dance. The Vibra-Signe technique helps them feel the rhythm and has opened up new social possibilities for the often marginalised group.Africanews [en]
WorldOct 2BBNaija: ‘My emotions took best of me’ — Keivo apologises after disqualificationFormer Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate, Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has spoken for the first time since his disqualification from the reality show, saying he takes full responsibility for his actions. The post BBNaija: ‘My emotions took best of me’ — Keivo apologises after disqualification appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 2Wolf encounter: A photographer on what humans have lostHow a brush with the wild can expose what modern life no longer asks of us.Al Jazeera [en]