The Chinese economy accelerates with growth of 4.5%
Stay informed with free updates Simply register at Chinese economy myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. China’s economic growth accelerated in the third quarter as rapid export growth, driven by the AI boom, offset weak retail spending…
The anatomy of a MAGA smear
On September 30, Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, appeared on Zoom for a planned event with the Hispanic Business Council of the United States. He had the flu, he explained, which was why he couldn’t come in…
Ben Simmons’ NBA return derailed after torn Achilles tendon in practice | NBA
Ben Simmons faces a monumental task to revive his NBA career after another devastating injury setback put his comeback attempt with the Sacramento Kings on hold. The Australian will undergo surgery after scans revealed he tore his right Achilles tendon…
Democrats remain clear favorites to take control of Congress in midterms
With just over two weeks until the November 3 US midterm elections, Democrats have a three-in-four chance of taking control of the Senate and remain the heavy favorites to take control of the House of Representatives in Nate Silver’s forecast…
US resumes intelligence sharing with Ukraine, says Zelensky
The United States has resumed sharing military and security intelligence with Ukraine after suspending data exchanges for “a period of time”, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday October 18. Speaking during an interview on NBC’s…
Pope Leo says he will gradually return to office after cancer surgery: NPR
Pope Leo Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption toggle caption I Alessandra Tarantino/AP VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo The crowd erupted in joy when the pontiff appeared at the window overlooking the square, where, a week ago, during the traditional Angelus…
Outrage mounts as serial rapist and cosmetics fortune heir freed
The recent release of a serial rapist who drugged young women in college bars in the late 1990s has sparked outrage in the San Gabriel Valley community where the man, heir to a cosmetics fortune, reportedly resides. Andrew Stuart Luster, the…
Titans earn first win of 2026, beat Colts 26-20
The Titans are officially in the win column. The seats have gotten even hotter for Colts head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard. Tennessee beat division rival Indianapolis for its first win of the season and first win of the Robert…
Trump backs Netanyahu as Israeli leader fights for survival in close election
JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his tough re-election campaign this month, calling him a “great warrior.” Citing Iranian slogans “Death to Israel, Death to America,” Trump described…
College Football Rankings Coaches Poll: Miami is No. 1 after Week 7
Updated October 18, 2026, 11:36 p.m. ET If last week in college football was chaos, this week was carnage with five teams ranked in the top eight losing. Needless to say, the US LBM Coaches Poll looks considerably different after Week 7. Naturally, it…