Look Back

Francesco Facchinetti appeared on the Ciao Maschio programme, where he looked back on his relationship with Silvio Berlusconi. Speaking on the show, he joked that when dealing with Berlusconi he had wanted to ask him for much more money than he ultimately did, prompting reactions from the studio audience and viewers.

Switzerland are preparing to take on Slovenia in a football qualifier, with bookmakers and tipsters backing the Swiss to win and keep first place in their group. Preview coverage focuses on Switzerland's strong form and their chances of extending their lead at the top of the standings, while Slovenia look to spoil the favourites' run.

Morningstar argues that the popular claim that artificial intelligence spending is driving inflation deserves a more nuanced look. The piece pushes back on the simple narrative that data center buildouts and AI investment are broadly pushing up consumer prices, suggesting the picture is more complicated than headlines suggest. It comes amid ongoing debate over how much AI infrastructure spending is affecting energy demand, chip costs and the wider economy.

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum said Alabama's travel arrangements for its game at Mississippi State suggest the Crimson Tide is already 'thinking about Georgia.' His comments drew attention ahead of the matchup, with fans debating whether the Tide is overlooking the Bulldogs and their running back Fluff Bothwell ahead of a looming SEC clash with the Bulldogs of Georgia.

Italians are searching for when the clocks change in 2026, with coverage explaining exactly when daylight saving time ends and what to do with the clocks. Adnkronos published a guide on the switch back to solar time, covering the date and practical steps. Interest is high as households plan for the earlier darkness that follows the end of summer time.

Democrats have thrown their support behind an independent candidate in Nebraska, but newly leaked recordings have made the endorsement look risky, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The tapes raise questions about the candidate's suitability just as the party tries to position him as a viable alternative in the race, drawing scrutiny from both parties.

Dutch reality personality Caroline Ligthart is heading back to the Netherlands and will continue her search for love, according to RTL. Ligthart, known from reality television, has been followed by viewers partly because of her romantic life, and her decision to return home while still looking for a partner is drawing attention from fans.

West Virginia takes on Iowa State in a Big 12 college football matchup, with both teams looking to bounce back. Pundits are weighing which side can recover momentum, as the conference race tightens. Fans are discussing predictions and what the result means for each program's season in a competitive Big 12 field.

A look back at American lawyer Ben Ferencz, who at 27 served as chief prosecutor in the Einsatzgruppen trial at Nuremberg, which opened on 29 September 1947 and has been called the biggest murder trial in history. He brought 22 Nazi death squad leaders to justice and later recalled that none of the defendants showed any remorse for their roles in mass killings.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is back at the track and delivered grim news for Max Verstappen, saying Red Bull looks fastest on both fronts. Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes are reportedly worried about Verstappen's pace, while George Russell admitted Mercedes has struggled to match rivals' upgrade speeds ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend.

The World Championship of Legends, a T20 cricket tournament featuring retired international stars, is drawing attention ahead of its 2026 edition. Coverage outlines the participating teams, player squads, fixtures and full schedule for the event, which brings former greats back to competitive cricket and has become a popular draw for fans, particularly in India.

Ukraine take on Northern Ireland in a match drawing attention in both countries. Former Ukraine defender Artem Fedetskyi recalled the sides' 'disastrous' Euro 2016 meeting, which Northern Ireland won 2-0 in Lyon, and offered his prediction for today's game. Fans on both sides are debating the outcome and looking back at that tournament meeting.

The New York Rangers opened their season with a commanding win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, with goaltender Igor Shesterkin back in net. Coverage highlighted the Lightning looking rusty in the loss while the Rangers controlled play throughout. Hockey fans are discussing Shesterkin's performance and what it signals for the Rangers' season ahead.

A report says Newcastle United are considering a move to sign a defender from France's Ligue 1. The identity of the player and any fee have not been disclosed in the headline, but the link adds to the club's ongoing recruitment activity under its Saudi-backed ownership as it looks to strengthen its back line.

Rita Russek, known to German TV audiences for the long-running ZDF crime series Wilsberg, is drawing renewed attention after a look back at her early career was published on the streaming service Joyn. The piece traces how the actress looked and worked at the start of her professional life, prompting curiosity about her path to the popular Münster-based detective franchise.

French media are revisiting Zinedine Zidane's last match on the Stade de France pitch, aired on Canal+ in connection with a France–Italy fixture. The broadcast looks back at the moment the France legend played at the national stadium for the final time, prompting fans to reminisce about his career and that farewell appearance in Saint-Denis.

Mexico's Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro youth employment programme is back in the news as new registration windows open. President Claudia Sheinbaum reopened sign-ups offering 9,500 pesos a month plus IMSS health insurance for men and women of working age, and a new 2026 convocatoria is expected in Quintana Roo. Young people are checking requirements and how to enrol.

Golf Digest has published a rundown of 13 data-backed strategies for golfers trying to break 80. The piece leans on statistical analysis of scoring patterns to identify where amateur golfers lose the most strokes, offering concrete changes to course management, putting and approach play. It is aimed at the large group of skilled amateurs stuck above the 80-shot mark and looking for measurable ways to improve.

Daylight saving time is ending in the United States, and clocks will fall back by one hour. Asbury Park Press and other outlets are reminding readers of the exact date the change takes effect and what it means for sunrise and sunset times. Searches about the switch have spiked as people look up when the clocks change and how the darker evenings will affect their routines.

The North Carolina Courage take on Seattle Reign FC in a National Women's Soccer League match. The Courage sit in mid-table and are looking to bounce back after recent results, while Seattle Reign arrive hoping to climb the standings. Coverage from women's soccer outlets is focused on whether North Carolina can rebound and what the result means for both teams' playoff positioning.

Novak Djokovic is back in the spotlight as attention turns to the Six Kings Slam, the exhibition event featuring the sport's biggest names. Italian coverage is focused on when the 2026 edition will be played and on Jannik Sinner's confirmed opponent, with details on TV and streaming coverage drawing interest from tennis fans in Italy and the United States.

Formula 1 fans are reminiscing about an incident involving a driver named Kimi eating iced goods in Malaysia, with posts pointing out that 'we've been here before'. The reference appears to evoke memories of Kimi Raikkonen's well-known ice cream moment during a rain-delayed Malaysian Grand Prix. The post was shared ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Bayern Munich are reportedly monitoring Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo, valued at around €30 million, putting them in direct competition with Chelsea for the Portuguese defender's signature. The Bundesliga champions are looking to strengthen their defensive options, and Araujo has emerged as a target ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet in the men's cricket bronze-medal match at the Asian Games. Sri Lanka enter the game after being bowled out for just 45 in a heavy defeat on Thursday, and will be looking to bounce back and salvage a medal from a disappointing campaign in China.

Marvin Vettori is in fight-week focus ahead of UFC 332, where the Italian middleweight will look to end a four-fight losing skid. Former rival Israel Adesanya, who beat Vettori twice in their careers, says he is pulling for the Italian to get back in the win column. The unusual show of support from a former opponent is drawing attention from MMA fans in the United States and Italy.