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After a close first half, Toa Samoa were runaway winners over PNG in the Rugby League World Cup.

Ten years on from the Dreamworld theme park tragedy that killed four people, the impact is still felt by those who were there.

Billy Corgan remains steadfast in his relationship with close friend and longtime colleague Marilyn Manson, despite a series of sexual misconduct and domestic violence lawsuits that have been filed against Manson throughout the years. When asked about the friendship on a recent episode of the New York Times’ “Popcast” podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman

Britain's Jake Jarman wins a historic fourth World Artistic Gymnastics Championships medal, with floor silver in Rotterdam.

Australia score 15 tries as they thrash England 78-0 at the 2026 Women's Rugby League World Cup in Perth.

OPINION: Giving parties a clear mandate is the way forward, says a reader.

Milwaukee fans waited decades to see their team in the World Series. And in Game 1, the Brewers -- and the party -- didn't disappoint.

The Irish team will take home six medals and have the chance to upgrade each in the final days of the tournament

A total of 184 people set a world record, decked out in pointed hats and witches’ cloaks, 400 feet up on the Orlando Eye.

Great Britain's Jake Jarman said he was "super happy" after claiming silver in the men's floor final at the World Gymnastics Championships. Jarman becomes the most decorated British athlete on the floor apparatus.

England thrash France 82-0 in Perth to keep their World Cup hopes alive but they still need to beat Papua New Guinea on Friday and require Tonga to defeat Samoa next Sunday to reach the semi-finals.

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has been included in Fortune’s 2026 Change the World list under the Economic Empowerment category, becoming the only bank from Africa and the Middle East to feature on this year’s list. The recognition reflects the bank’s commitment to developing innovative financing solutions that expand economic opportunities and

England need a few things to go their way next weekend to stay in the Men's Rugby League World Cup - but they have at least given themselves a chance.

Anika Rashaun, the Reality TV star who appeared and competed on MTV’s The Real World and The Challenge and later became a professional matchmaker, advice columnist and dating coach, died October 1 of breast cancer. She was 34. Rashaun’s death was announced by friends on social media. Cyndi Rich wrote on Facebook, “Anika shined so […]

VVITU Balotsav-2026 offers a platform to childrfen to showcase then creative talent, say organisers

On World Polio Day, Rotary International has urged parents to vaccinate their children, warning that variant poliovirus remains a threat in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-polio-day-rotary-urges-parents-to-vaccinate-children/

Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs off questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup sell-off debacle.

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England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

Australia's women's team continues a second round of lopsided scores as they thump England 78-0 at the Women's Rugby League World Cup, losing centre Julia Robinson in the process.

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in the opening game of the best-of-seven World Series as both sides aim for their first title.

Police have received a number of complaints in relation to celebrations in recent days, where parades had continued into the early hours of the morning.

Look back on the action as Toa Samoa runs riot in Port Moresby.

As AI creates new threats and power becomes fragmented, international cooperation is more vital than ever.

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged his military to train to become the strongest in the world at a meeting of commanders in Pyongyang, state media s Read More: https://punchng.com/north-koreas-kim-orders-training-of-worlds-strongest-military/

People can walk in any time between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. into the Indian Institute of World Culture on B.P. Wadia Road in Basavanagudi

The Brewers got the win in their first appearance in the World Series since 1982.

Irishman aiming for 13th Futurity victory at Doncaster that could also seal ninth British trainers’ title

From Coachella to SNL, Katseye is everywhere right now. But with two of its members absent, the future of the group is in limbo.

Police are pleased with overall behaviour, but urge fans to celebrate safely.

Look back on the action as the PNG Orchids host the Fiji Bulikula in Port Moresby.

Follow the action as the PNG Kumuls host Toa Samoa in Port Moresby.

The Potato Harvest has sold for more than €1 million at auction in London

The Brewers survived some late drama, including a seemingly game-ending double play that was overturned on review, to beat the Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series.

Follow all the action as the PNG Orchids host the Fiji Bulikula in Port Moresby.

Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the last-16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a stunning 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-soar-past-champions-into-world-cup-last-16/

As the World Series got underway, MCU fans were treated to a new sneak peek at Avengers: Doomsday, premiering Dec. 18. During Friday’s Game 1, the MLB and the MCU teamed up for a special preview of the upcoming movie, in which Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic takes the mound for the ceremonial first pitch to […]

Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for the fastest World Series pitch with the first offering of this year's Fall Classic.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said a Rays-Brewers World Series is good for the game but stressed that small markets can't compete on a regular basis without a cap.

The Fall Classic began in Milwaukee on Friday -- and we've got all the action covered.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball's union chief said the owners' proposal of a salary cap this summer was a “nuclear bomb" and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred maintains is needed for the sport to thrive.

The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night in Game 1 of the World Series. Levi Weaver, staff writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss.

American Skye Blakely has soared to the women's all-around gold at the world gymnastics championships.

Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

From books designed to look as though they’ve been bitten by dogs to publications made with hospital scrubs, Allegro Print has built a business around the creative possibilities of paper.

By now, Renate Reinsve is no stranger to the closing-night pomp of the Cannes Film Festival, having won the best actress trophy in 2021 for Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, her first ever leading role. Since then, she’s clearly mastered the art of capturing souls; after reteaming with Trier for last year’s […]

Tonga and Samoa, once regarded as minnows of rugby league, are now top-drawer attractions at the Rugby League World Cup.

After three decades in the Hollywood system, Reno 911! co-creator Robert Ben Garant is venturing outside of it for his next series, set in the world of satirical tabloid fixture Weekly World News. The project, on which Garant will serve as co-showrunner/executive producer alongside frequent collaborator fellow Reno 911! alumna Cathy Shim, will film a […]

USA's Skye Blakely won gold in the women's all-around at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam.

With the MLB Playoffs over and done with, the top two teams from each league face off against each other in the 2026 World Series to compete to win the Commissioner’s Trophy. It’s no surprise that teams with the best record in the American League, Rays at (98-64), and National League, Brewers at (103-59), made […]

Tonga's win over Lebanon kicked off what's expected to be a lopsided weekend in the Rugby League World Cup but there's still something to be gained amid the blow-outs.

Clubs are competitive, too – to the point of pushing the start time of their trials back at short notice, to force kids to make an early call.

Spain’s Valladolid International Film Festival – known in Spain as Seminci – opens Friday, Oct. 23 with 30 world premieres and a lineup bringing together some of international cinema’s most acclaimed auteurs and an emerging generation of Spanish filmmakers. Running through Oct. 31, the festival’s 71st edition features 22 films in official competition and 208

Seven more Irish boxers could earn medals in quarter-final bouts on Saturday in Montenegro

Tonga recorded its second win at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday night, beating Lebanon 36-0 in Sydney.

Brandon Woodruff, who hasn't pitched in a game since July 4 due to a shoulder injury, took the place of Chad Patrick on the Brewers' World Series roster.