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The World Economic Forum is reportedly considering European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde as its next chair, with a decision expected in November. If confirmed, she would succeed Klaus Schwab at the helm of the organization behind the annual Davos meeting. The news is drawing attention given her current role steering eurozone monetary policy and questions about how she would combine or leave the ECB post.

A new AP-NORC poll conducted less than four weeks before the US midterm elections finds voters overwhelmingly want change in Washington. About half of registered voters say they want substantial change, and roughly three in ten want complete and total upheaval. Only about a third view Trump favourably.

NASA has appointed a veteran engineer as the new director of its Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The center is a key NASA facility responsible for rocket propulsion work, including the Space Launch System program. The appointment puts an experienced engineer at the helm of one of the agency's most important field centers at a time of major changes in US space policy.

Red Bull's Formula 1 team and team principal Laurent Mekies have announced a contract extension, keeping the Frenchman at the helm of the squad. The announcement was met with discussion among motorsport fans, who see it as a sign of stability for the team's leadership going forward.

Red Bull's Formula 1 team principal has received an extended contract, described as a well-timed endorsement of his leadership. The deal reinforces confidence in his position at the helm of the championship-winning team, though further details of the agreement have not been disclosed.

Michel Platini has offered his assessment of Zinedine Zidane's early days at the helm of the French national team, according to a report by Orange's sports desk. The comments from the former France great add a heavyweight voice to the debate around Zidane's debut in charge of Les Bleus and how the team has looked under him so far.

The Philadelphia Phillies have brought back Don Mattingly as their manager, agreeing to a two-year contract, according to an MLB.com report. The move keeps the former Yankees star and ex-Marlins skipper at the helm in Philadelphia, and fans and baseball media are weighing in on what the extension means for the club's direction.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has appointed Kirk Johnson as its new president and chief executive officer. Johnson, a paleontologist previously associated with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, takes the helm of one of the largest natural history museums in the United States, based in Denver, Colorado. The appointment was announced via press release, with further details about his plans and transition timeline not yet widely reported.

Fulham are considering appointing a former Premier League manager as a potential replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The club are linked with a change at the helm, with the unnamed former top-flight boss emerging as a candidate to succeed the Spaniard. No further details on timing or other candidates have been confirmed.

A juror has been removed from a death penalty trial in Miami-Dade County, Florida, after telling the court she was overwhelmed by the case, which involves a triple murder. The dismissal highlights the emotional strain such capital cases can place on jurors. The trial continues as prosecutors pursue the death penalty in the killings of three people.

Fondazione Mudima in Milan presents "Helmut Schober. Dalla performance alla luce" on 22 October, part of the retrospective "Helmut Schober. Luce e Movimento – Licht und Bewegung". The exhibition, curated by Dieter Ronte and realised with the contribution of the Forum, traces the Austrian artist's path from performance work to his explorations of light and movement.

Argentine coach Nicolás Larcamón is the focus of talk in Mexico after Grupo Orlegi, the Mexican sports group that owns Sporting de Gijón, reportedly dreams of winning promotion to Spain's top flight with him at the helm. According to MARCA, the ownership group sees Larcamón as key to returning the club to La Liga.

The Race F1 Podcast has examined George Russell's underwhelming Formula 1 title challenge, asking whether he is the sport's most disappointing pre-season favourite. The discussion also covers Mercedes' upgrade strategy and debates whether 'special' helmet designs have become too frequent. The episode frames Russell's season as falling short of the expectations placed on him entering the campaign.

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors has appointed Richard Linton as the university's 17th president. The announcement came through Virginia Tech's official news channel. Linton now takes the helm of one of Virginia's largest public research universities, and the appointment is being noted across higher education circles.

Reports say Don Mattingly is staying on as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and will have the interim tag removed. The news comes as the Phillies close out their season, including a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Baseball fans and sports outlets are weighing in on the club's decision to keep him at the helm.

The European Parliament has passed a resolution by an overwhelming majority calling for action against the Muslim Brotherhood and what it terms 'Islamist entryism' — the alleged attempt by Islamist groups to influence European institutions and civil society from within. The vote directs attention to infiltration concerns across EU member states. Supporters frame it as a defence of European values, while critics worry it could stigmatise Muslim communities.

AIK Fotboll has appointed Christer Abrahamsson as its new chief executive and director, according to Dagens industri. The announcement places the former ice hockey figure at the helm of one of Stockholm's biggest football clubs. Supporters and sports commentators are discussing what the leadership change means for the club's direction.

Business Insider examines the psychology of debt, arguing that the stress of owing money often comes less from the numbers themselves than from feelings of shame, loss of control and uncertainty about the future. The piece suggests that understanding these emotional drivers can help people build realistic repayment plans and stay motivated while paying off balances.

TOP Oss coach Ultee has named an unchanged starting line-up for the Brabants derby against Helmond Sport. The Dutch first-division club match is covered live by regional outlet De Gelderlander, and local fans are following the encounter between the two southern Brabant sides.

Filmmaker Ashley Avis is set to direct a new film adaptation of Joanne Greenberg's acclaimed 1964 novel 'I Never Promised You A Rose Garden', the semi-autobiographical story of a teenage girl's struggle with mental illness. The novel was previously adapted into a 1977 film. The new project is drawing attention as the classic book returns to the screen with a contemporary take.

London's Metropolitan Police say a social media post by Sarah Helm, wife of an adviser to the Prime Minister, which was seen as endorsing Palestine Action, does not meet the criminal threshold for investigation. The decision closes any prospect of a probe and has drawn attention to the limits of policing expression around the proscribed group, with debate over whether prominent figures receive more lenient treatment.

Obi chief executive Sebastian Gundel is unexpectedly leaving the German DIY chain to join a competitor, Manager Magazin reports. The move shakes up Germany's home improvement retail market, with the industry discussing who will succeed him at the helm and what his departure means for Obi's strategy against rivals like Hornbach, Bauhaus and Toom.

Aaron Boone will return as manager of the New York Yankees in 2027, the final year of his contract, according to MLB.com. The announcement keeps Boone at the helm of one of baseball's most scrutinized franchises, with his future beyond the 2027 season left unresolved. Yankees fans and baseball observers are weighing what the decision means for the team's direction and Boone's long-term standing in the Bronx.