Partial results in Turkish state media have pro-Kurdish party poised to enter parliament, ruling party majority at risk

Welcome to the ‘El Nino of Halloween’: How astrology fans hope to harness its spooky power

With Mercury and Venus both in retrograde this Halloween, communication and emotions are set for double trouble. Charlotte Cripps dives down a zodiac rabbit hole and finds out how different star signs can benefit from this scary season

Primetime review – Robert Pattinson is Oscar-worthy in a film too smart and grimy for awards glory

Pattinson is blisteringly good as ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen, turning child predators into prey

Wicker review – Olivia Colman fornicates with a sentient wicker basket in this sweet, bawdy comedy

Some astounding practical effects bring to life Alexander Skarsgård’s wicker hunk, who is kindly in soul and mighty in package

Israel Election Results 2026 Live: Netanyahu Bloc Ahead But Falls Short Of Majority, Eisenkot Camp Urged To Ally With Arabs

Israel's final election results show Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud winning 27 seats, with no bloc crossing the 61-seat majority mark. Turnout was 77.9%.

At a new Amsterdam museum, humans are caged as dead animals hang and roam around them

Amsterdam's new Art Zoo museum offers a unique experience with its eclectic collection of preserved creatures and artful displays

Filipino injured in Spain train crash that killed 68 

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino was among those injured in a deadly train collision in Spain that killed at least 68 people, the Philippine Embassy in Madrid confirmed on Wednesday. “As of this time, we have verified information of one Filipino national who sustained [a] minor injury and was brought to a hospital for medical

Spotify targets 2027 launch for AI remix service, FT reports

Blasts heard in Riyadh after Houthis say Saudi strike kills 12

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Iran-backed Houthis reported on Thursday deadly strikes on residential areas of western Yemen, blamed on their Saudi foe, while explosions later rocked Riyadh, weeks into intensified violence. The Houthis and the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised Yemeni government have exchanged daily attacks since a years-long truce fell apart over the summer. The

PH to get additional US defense fund, warship from Japan

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has received commitments for increased defense modernization program funding from the United States and the fast-tracked transfer of a decommissioned warship from Japan amid continuing maritime friction in its territorial waters. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu on Wednesday on

Gibo Teodoro rejects China claim PH abused Asean chairmanship

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Thursday rejected China’s accusation that the Philippines abused its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) defense meetings to obstruct Beijing’s participation, saying the allegation did not reflect the regional bloc’s position. “Insofar as Asean is concerned, I do not believe our Asean

Mushroom killer Erin Patterson loses appeal as top court says she will die in prison for ‘shocking’ crimes

Victoria’s highest court removes possibility of parole for woman convicted of triple murder

An Ohio appeals court on Oct 26 upheld a zoning ban on Airbnb rentals in a 140-home neighbourhood

An Ohio appellate court has confirmed a zoning restriction prohibiting short-term rentals in a suburban area. Michael A. Clevenger, an owner looking to operate an Airbnb, faced opposition from neighbors concerned about excessive noise, parking congestion, and heightened safety risks from frequent guests. This ruling emphasizes the importance of adhering to local zoning regulations that maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods, reinforcing existing legal frameworks against short-term rental operations.