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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the decision to go to war with Iran, arguing that President Trump's actions stopped Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and becoming what he called a 'North Korea in the Middle East'. His remarks come amid ongoing debate over the strikes and their lasting impact on Iran's nuclear programme and regional stability.

Regional leaders of Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) are pressing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call a general election now. Speaking to El Mundo, they argue there is "a window of opportunity now that citizens have awoken," reflecting internal concern that the party's current momentum in the polls may not last and that delaying a vote could cost them.

Argentina are playing an international friendly against Burkina Faso, but the buildup has been overshadowed by Burkina Faso's travel problems from Africa that put the match at risk. Reports say Burkina Faso initially refused to travel, leading Argentina to call up U23 players, and Lionel Messi will not feature, prompting heavy speculation about why he is missing the game.

Argentina are playing an international friendly against Burkina Faso amid significant confusion around the fixture. Lionel Messi is not featuring, prompting widespread questions about his absence, while reports say Burkina Faso initially refused to travel and called up U23 players, throwing the match into chaos. Fans worldwide are searching for lineups, team news and how to watch the game.

New reporting highlights that people who survived cancer in childhood face a significantly elevated risk of serious mental health difficulties in adulthood, including depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions. The findings point to long-term psychological effects of early cancer diagnosis and treatment, and renew calls for survivors to receive sustained mental health monitoring and support, not just physical follow-up care, well into their adult lives.

In Piedmont's amateur football, Volpiano overturned Centallo at the last gasp, in what local sports pages are calling a 'photo finish'. The result is being described as another example of the 'law of football' striking again, with Centallo letting a winning position slip away in the closing stages of the match.

Singer Leonid Agutin drew attention with remarks on the Russian talent show 'The Voice', saying he felt sorry for contestants over forty, calling their participation their 'last chance' at a music career. The comments have sparked debate in Russian media and among fans about age limits in the music industry and whether older performers can still break through on television talent shows.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called general elections for November 29 following what critics describe as the failure of his government's decrees. The announcement, reported by La Vanguardia and other outlets including El Objective, marks a sudden turn in Spanish politics, ending the current legislative period and sending voters back to the polls just months after the last national vote, with the decree controversy at the centre of the debate.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation requiring the identification and tracking of pesticides containing PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals. The bill is intended to give state regulators better data on where PFAS pesticides are used and in what quantities. Environmental and health advocates have pushed for tighter oversight of the substances, which are linked to lasting contamination of soil and water.

The final two minutes of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Week 4 matchup are drawing huge attention, with fans calling the ending insane. The late-game drama between the AFC North rivals has generated well over a million engagements as viewers react to the chaotic conclusion and break down the decisive plays that decided the result.

A commentary published in Physics Today argues that US physics is facing what it calls its last crisis. Beyond the headline, no further details of the argument are available, so the specific nature of the crisis and the responses to it remain unknown.

An amateur astronomer pointed a large telescope at NGC 456, a faint nebula in the Small Magellanic Cloud, during last weekend's full Moon. He called the attempt ill-advised, because even narrowband filters struggle when the Moon brightens the sky background. The resulting images are being shared with other space enthusiasts, who appreciate the difficulty of deep-sky imaging in poor lunar conditions.

A comment circulating online warns that if certain proposed measures are enacted, the United States could be writing its own losing ticket in what it calls a race, with consequences lasting generations. The post links to a Futurism article on artificial intelligence and is tagged with politics, tech and climate topics, suggesting the measures concern AI policy and its energy or environmental impact. The exact measures are not specified in the available text.

Sweden's news agency NT reports a late announcement that two IFK players have been selected for Poland's men's U21 national football team. The call-up, described as a last-minute decision, gives the duo a place in the squad ahead of upcoming fixtures and is drawing attention among Swedish and Polish football followers interested in the young players' international careers.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap general election for 29 November, aiming to secure a stronger mandate after parliament rejected his government's key housing decrees last week. The defeat followed widespread protests, and the decision to go to the polls early is drawing attention across Europe as Spain heads into a fresh round of political uncertainty.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday that Spain will hold snap elections on November 29. The surprise move came in an unscheduled announcement, and analysts expect the vote could end the country's left-wing government, one of the last remaining progressive administrations in Europe. Opposition parties and commentators reacted quickly, framing the election as a pivotal test for the governing Socialists.

Sri Lanka and Nepal are meeting in the third T20 quarter-final at the Asian Games, with cricket fans searching for highlights and scorecards. Nepal reached the last eight after a surprise five-wicket win over Afghanistan, chasing a 103-run target in the 18th over. Meanwhile, the India versus Afghanistan quarter-final was called off, sending one side straight into the semi-finals.

Libya were denied a late goal against Tunisia when the attacker was ruled offside because the goalkeeper was the last defender, prompting a furious reaction from Libya's bench. An explanation of the offside law confirms the officials' decision was correct under the rule that the goalkeeper counts as a defender for this purpose.

Yardeni Research issued a US market call saying equities are currently ignoring the bond market, with stocks rallying despite elevated yields. The note suggests the divergence may not last, framing the stock-bond disconnect as temporary. Investors are weighing whether equities can keep climbing if bond-market pressure persists.

A University of Washington study finds that greenhouse gases already emitted will continue warming the planet for decades to come, regardless of future cuts. The finding underscores the long-lasting impact of historical emissions and suggests some level of further warming is effectively locked in, reinforcing calls for adaptation alongside emission reductions.

Days before the October 19, 1987 Black Monday crash, Lehman Brothers analyst Elaine Garzarelli correctly predicted the stock market collapse on national television, becoming an overnight Wall Street legend. Investors subsequently handed her around $700 million to manage, but her fund's performance the following year reportedly disappointed, a reminder that even famous market calls do not guarantee lasting success.

A debate is under way over whether entrenched factions within the US government could undermine efforts to improve relations between Washington and Beijing. Commentators are arguing that domestic political forces, sometimes called the 'deep state', may block or complicate diplomatic openings between the two countries. The discussion reflects wider scepticism about whether US-China talks can produce lasting results.