Haruka Kaju extended her unbeaten World Judo Tour run to 40 contests, defending her -63kg world title against Kerem Primo. At -81kg, Tato Grigalashvili defeated home favourite Zelim Tckaev to claim his fourth world title and return to the top of the podium.
Month: October 2026
Southern right whales return to South Africa, drawing crowds to the coast
Southern right whales return to Hermanus, South Africa, drawing crowds to the cliffs and whale festival as mothers nurse newborn calves in Walker Bay.
French PM tries to defuse anger over schools, fuel and agriculture in sweeping speech
PARIS — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Wednesday pledged to address protesting high school students’ concerns while also announcing the release of strategic fuel reserves to lower prices. “The anger among young people didn’t come out of nowhere,” Lecornu said as he addressed the nation. The center-right prime minister said his government’s first policy…
Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio
A southern elephant seal surprised Rio’s Copacabana beachgoers, drawing crowds, photos and social media buzz as officials set up barriers to protect it.
Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: ‘No, no, please’
The US president says the Mexican leader rang him to urge him not to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Trump justified the change with coastal data that available figures do not support.
Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competition
Nailympia London showcased fantasy nail art inspired by folklore, forests and steampunk, as global artists raced to create miniature worlds on nails.
Is a neon-pink stairwell selfie with oversized sunglasses peak main-character mode?
Neon magenta stairwells do not ask for selfies. They demand them with the confidence of architecture that moonlights as a nightclub. Oversized dark sunglasses. White blazer. Pink light painting everything like a filter that escaped the phone and moved into the walls. This is peak main-character mode with a lifestory caption already drafting itself in…
Latvia moves to expel Russian journalist who used to work for BBC
Latvia on Tuesday moved to kick out a Russian journalist and noted online commentator who has been living in the country for more than a decade. “Taking into account the information received today from the competent authorities, and after discussions with the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Interior, I have decided to initiate…
Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in Baku
Akari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.
UK trial of three Iranians over alleged plot to target Iran dissident journalists
In London three Iranians go on trial accused of targeting UK-based journalists opposed to the regime in Tehran