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Israel is holding elections with attention focused on whether Binyamin Netanyahu can retain the premiership. The Economist is running a poll tracker aggregating surveys ahead of the vote, showing how Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition are stacked up as campaigning concludes. Coverage centres on coalition arithmetic and whether Netanyahu's long dominance of Israeli politics will survive this ballot.

A Hamas leader says the Gaza roadmap the group agreed to includes the establishment of a Palestinian state. The statement frames the deal as going beyond ceasefire arrangements and touching long-term political questions. Observers are weighing how the claim aligns with the terms accepted by other parties and what it signals for negotiations over Gaza's future governance.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua met at a press conference in London, trading taunts over negotiations for their long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight. Fury has claimed the bout is in jeopardy, while Joshua's camp expects it to go ahead. Meanwhile UFC president Dana White has reiterated his involvement in staging the fight, adding to growing doubt about when or where it will happen.

Real Madrid beat Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in a Champions League match on Wednesday, winning a game in which they were second-best for long stretches. Coverage notes Roma coach Jose Mourinho was outthought for much of the match yet left with his reputation somehow enhanced, underscoring Real Madrid's knack for finding a way to win even when the odds and the run of play go against them.

SpaceX's Starship program has reached its tenth anniversary, prompting fresh questions about when the rocket will finally fly to Mars. Despite a decade of development and repeated test launches, no Mars mission date has been confirmed. Observers are debating whether Elon Musk's ambitious timelines remain realistic given the pace of progress so far.

More than two years after Manchester City were charged with 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, a judgement has finally been reached. The ruling is expected to have major consequences for the league, with questions now swirling over sanctions, precedent for future financial cases, and how the competition regulates its clubs going forward.

Anthropic, the OpenAI rival behind the Claude chatbot, has filed an IPO prospectus, according to a Reuters exclusive. The filing lays out a sweeping long-term vision for artificial intelligence alongside rapidly rising spending on computing and operations, underscoring the enormous costs of competing at the frontier of AI development as the company prepares to go public.

India delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan at the United Nations, warning that terrorism will have consequences. The remark 'puppets may come and go' was aimed at Pakistan's backing of militant groups, renewing a long-running exchange between the two countries in international forums. The comments underline continued tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad over cross-border terrorism.

France will move to winter time on the night of Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 October 2026, with clocks going back from 3am to 2am, giving people an extra hour of sleep. French media are explaining why the change falls earlier than usual this year, which devices fail to update automatically, how the shift affects sleep and melatonin, and where the long-debated EU plan to abolish clock changes stands.

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to adopt a stricter, more formal definition of the country's long-standing neutrality. The vote means Switzerland will not constitutionally cement a narrower interpretation of its neutral status, leaving the government flexibility in how it engages with international partners and sanctions regimes. The outcome keeps open debate over what neutrality should mean for the country's foreign policy going forward.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has extended the candidacy nomination period for the planned legislative elections, according to Anadolu Agency. The move gives political factions and candidates additional time to register ahead of the vote, which would be the first Palestinian legislative election since 2006. Observers are watching closely for signs the long-delayed elections will actually take place.

Fans of the manga One Piece are searching for information about chapter 1196, with coverage of its release date and early spoilers circulating among readers. The new installment comes as the series continues its long-running storyline, and fans are debating what the chapter reveals for the plot going forward.

Discussion over a Medicare for All plan is picking up, with supporters arguing a single-payer system would guarantee universal health coverage and cut administrative costs, while critics warn of higher taxes and disruption to existing insurance. The debate reflects a long-running divide in US politics over how far government should go in reforming healthcare.

Delhi authorities have designated Ramlila Maidan and two other sites in the capital for public protests, moving away from Jantar Mantar, which has long served as the city's traditional protest hub. The decision affects where demonstrations and gatherings can legally be held in Delhi, and is drawing attention to how protest permissions will be handled going forward.

A growing number of people addicted to vaping are trying an unconventional method to break the habit: going back to traditional cigarettes. The approach, reported by Bloomberg, reflects frustration among users who struggle to stop using e-cigarettes despite nicotine replacement tools and cessation aids. Health experts have long warned that swapping one nicotine delivery method for another carries serious risks, since cigarettes remain far more harmful than vaping and can re-establish smoking addiction.

Zee Business managing editor Anil Singhvi has laid out his strategy around the National Stock Exchange's much-awaited IPO, telling investors how they could potentially make money from the listing. The National Stock Exchange of India has long been expected to go public, and any fresh update on its long-pending share sale draws huge attention from retail investors eager to buy into the country's largest stock exchange.

Karl-Anthony Towns has said he wants a contract extension to remain with the New York Knicks, according to ESPN. The star center joined the Knicks and is signaling a desire for a long-term commitment from the franchise. The report has drawn attention from NBA fans discussing what the extension could mean for the team's roster and salary cap plans going forward.

Bosch is arguing that long-haul trucks will not go fully electric, instead favoring hybrid powertrains combining combustion engines with electric support. The supplier's position reflects doubts about battery weight, charging infrastructure and range for heavy freight. The claim is drawing attention in the auto industry as manufacturers weigh how quickly to phase out diesel in commercial transport.

Teamsters workers in Orange County have gone on strike, and long lines are forming at local landfills as a result of reduced staffing. Spectrum News reports drivers and waste operations are being disrupted while the labor action continues. Residents face delays dropping off waste, and it remains unclear how long the strike or the backlog will last.

Japanese family restaurant chain Saizeriya will raise prices from October 29, with the popular Milanese doria going from 300 yen to 320 yen. Some items, including lunch menus, will remain unchanged. The move is drawing attention in Japan as customers react to the cost increase at a chain long known for its low prices.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson exited the team's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering an ankle injury. The severity of the injury was not immediately clear, and fans await updates on how long the star receiver might be sidelined and what it means for the Vikings' offense going forward.

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has spoken candidly about his changed lifestyle, saying he no longer enjoys going out, and reaffirmed his ambition to return to the India national team. The former Test opener, once tipped as a future star, has fallen out of the selectors' plans in recent seasons, and his comments have drawn attention to how he is dealing with his time away from the top of the game.

A UK-based lawyer is asking how a small consumer-facing business with no legal track record should go about finding a qualified solicitor to review and fix its terms of service and privacy notice, each roughly ten pages long. The question has drawn engagement from people discussing practical, affordable ways for early-stage startups to get proper legal review of customer-facing documents.

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane left his team's game with a knee injury and did not return, according to in-game reports. Achane has been one of Miami's most productive offensive players, so any absence would be a significant blow to the Dolphins' ground game and passing attack. Fans and analysts are awaiting word on how serious the injury is and how long he could be out.

Restore Britain is contesting several by-elections tomorrow, including Claremont in Blackpool, Amble in Northumberland, and Long Whatton and Diseworth in North West Leicestershire. Supporters are urging voters to back the party's candidates and turn out at the polls, with the party using the contests to build momentum and raise its profile in local politics across England.

Reports suggest the 2027 ODI World Cup will be Virat Kohli's last, prompting debate over whether the India batting legend will retire from international cricket afterwards or continue playing in other formats. Kohli, who stepped away from T20 internationals after India's 2024 triumph, remains central to India's plans, and fans are weighing how long the 37-year-old will keep going.