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Artists around the world are posting their third drawings of the month for Inktober, the annual October challenge where participants create one ink illustration per day following an official prompt list. Participants are sharing their day three pieces and comparing progress, with some skipping the official prompts to follow their own themes as they work through the 31-day challenge.
- 2Heathrow third runway branded an expensive disasterโThe expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it
Guardian columnist George Monbiot has called the proposed third runway at Heathrow an expensive disaster for Britain and the world, arguing it contradicts climate commitments and that air travel should be reduced rather than expanded. He urged Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to block the plans, positioning the debate as climate priorities versus short-term economic growth.
- 3David Jackson wins third World 3D archery title in YanktonโDavid Jackson wins third World 3D title as France triumph in Yankton
David Jackson has claimed his third World 3D Archery Championship title at the event in Yankton, United States, while France took the team honours at the tournament. Jackson's win cements his status as one of the most successful athletes in 3D archery, a discipline shot at unmarked distances on life-like animal targets.
- 4Kuala Lumpur tops global pollution ranking as haze blankets cityโKuala Lumpur is the world's most polluted city due to haze, Singapore third
Kuala Lumpur has been ranked the world's most polluted major city, with Singapore third, as smoke haze from regional fires pushes air quality to hazardous levels. Air quality indexes show both cities suffering severe pollution, reviving familiar concerns in Southeast Asia about seasonal haze drifting across borders and its impact on health, daily life and travel.
- 5Dodgers hold on to win Game 1 over BravesโDodgers begin quest for third straight World Series title by holding on for Game 1 win over Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title with a narrow Game 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The win keeps the defending champions on track for baseball history, as no team has won three straight titles since the Yankees two decades ago, and fans are watching closely to see whether the streak can continue.
- 6Cricket world unconvinced by Rutherford not-out call in India-West Indies ODIโWas Sherfane Rutherford actually not out? Cricket world isn't convinced by controversial decision in IND vs WI 3rd ODI
West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford survived a controversial umpiring decision during the third ODI against India, and fans and pundits remain divided over whether he should have been given out. Replays and social media debate have kept the call in the spotlight, with many questioning the officiating in a match that carried series implications for both teams.
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New reporting indicates that roughly one third of the world's population is now exposed to extreme ozone pollution, a ground-level air pollutant linked to respiratory illness and crop damage. The finding highlights the growing scale of air quality problems beyond fine particulate matter, with health impacts concentrated in densely populated regions experiencing high heat and traffic emissions.