Scholars conclude ‘beyond doubt’ that Shakespeare was main author of Edward III
The Guardian •

Scholars conclude ‘beyond doubt’ that Shakespeare was main author of Edward III

Exclusive: Play anonymously published in 1596 was collaboration between Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, according to computer analysisDramatic new evidence concludes that the play Edward III should be added to William Shakespeare’s canon, and also that it was a major collaboration with his contemporary rival Christopher Marlowe.The history was published anonymously in 1596, and it has long be...

Six-year-old among two dead after Kansas woman drives through soccer game, with 11 more injured
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Six-year-old among two dead after Kansas woman drives through soccer game, with 11 more injured

Wichita police say 34-year-old truck driver from Garden City was taken into custody amid case at youth soccer gameThe two people killed on Saturday when a truck drove through a youth soccer game in north-east Wichita, Kansas, were a six-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man, according to authorities.Eleven other people between the ages of five and 68 were injured in a case whose possible motivations ...

Pakistan plans Moon landing by 2035, expands space cooperation with China
Times of India •

Pakistan plans Moon landing by 2035, expands space cooperation with China

Pakistan aims to land on the Moon by 2035 and send its first astronaut for a space mission. The astronaut, selected from candidates trained in China, is expected to participate in scientific experiments. Cooperation with China enhances Pakistan's aspirations in space exploration and technological advancement. Additionally, plans for establishing the first Space Museum at the University of Narowal ...

Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes

Euronews •

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.

Manchester City owner’s £55m housing loan while Burnham was mayor investigated

Manchester City owner’s £55m housing loan while Burnham was mayor investigated

The Guardian •

Scrutiny committee looks into financing of Manchester Life project as PM promises ‘full transparency’A £55m loan to Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owner will be investigated as part of a review into a fund for housing projects while Andy Burnham was mayor.The prime minister has faced weeks of scrutiny over his links to Manchester City’s super-rich owners after the club was found guilty of boosting it...

Two killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine trade blows on power infrastructure

Two killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine trade blows on power infrastructure

The Guardian •

Ukraine used more than 1,000 drones to target Russian oil depots, logistics facilities and datacentresTwo people have been killed and at least 17 injured as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes on each other’s power infrastructure, after the breakdown of Donald Trump’s short-lived and unilaterally declared “energy ceasefire”.One person was killed and 15 wounded overnight after Ukraine used...

10/18: Face The Nation

CBS News •

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with two weeks and two days to go before Election Day, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins to discuss the latest polling out of Texas. Plus, a conversation with Florida's Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon.

Photos of the Week

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"Sunday Morning" looks at some of the most evocative images captured the week of Oct. 11-17, 2026.

Hong Kong to review Peak lighting installation after outcry over felled trees

Hong Kong to review Peak lighting installation after outcry over felled trees

SCMP •

Hong Kong tourism authorities have pledged to review the roll-out of a lighting project along a trail on The Peak after mounting complaints that flowers and trees were chopped down to make way for the installations. But the Tourism Board defended the project, saying it had consulted local residents and sought advice from tree experts to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment. In a stat...

Air Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against Navy

Air Force officer killed in rappelling accident before UTSA’s game against Navy

The Guardian •

Officer fell from rafters during pregame display Man treated on field before being taken to hospitalAn Air Force officer has died after he fell from the rafters of the Alamodome before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s home game against Navy on Saturday.The officer, who has not been named, was taking part in an event to celebrate UTSA’s Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night. He fell on ...

China urged to copy Pentagon’s hi-tech warfare project without US conflicts of interest

China urged to copy Pentagon’s hi-tech warfare project without US conflicts of interest

SCMP •

China has been urged to learn from a Pentagon project to assess future warfare but warned to avoid the potential conflicts of interest and other shortcomings of the US defence review. Project Meridian, launched late last month, is designed to identify future battlefield requirements and prioritise investment, with a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, directed energ...

The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers

The AI promise was automation. The reality? Managing digital workers

SCMP •

When artificial intelligence agents first arrived, they came with a tantalising promise: autonomous “digital workers” that would finally free humans from corporate drudgery. As businesses across Asia are discovering, however, the reality is quite the opposite – more work, new friction and a whole new layer of management. When Xiao Mengjie, an AI product marketing manager at a Big Tech firm in Shan...

'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests

'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests

France 24 •

France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school conditions.