Former televangelist Jim Bakker dies aged 86 after a career that spanned a $30bn empire, scandals, prison and a late‑life ministry.

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina while eyeing club ownership and expanding a billion‑dollar business portfolio.

Europe is pouring billions into space – but can Glasgow's fledgling satellite industry keep pace as rivals like Germany and Finland surge ahead?

Despite a 7% GDP growth, India’s stock market plummets – discover the five forces dragging equities amid energy shocks, currency weakness and AI lag.

UK MPs urge investigation into FCA after death of whistleblower exposing ties between US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein.

A Gulfstream G‑100 medical aircraft carrying six crew and a patient disappeared mid‑flight, ending a search off Nantucket that concluded with all on board presumed dead.

A Gulfstream G-100 medical transport went missing off Nantucket on Saturday after losing contact, prompting an extensive search by the Coast Guard.

The famed 90‑ft lava rock arch on the Big Island fell into the Pacific between 23 and 27 September, ending a stunning landmark that was already known to be unstable.

Israeli leader says investigation points to extremist training behind boarding‑room attack that plunged plane 17,000ft.

Capt. Smit Machchhar saved dozens of passengers after being attacked aboard a Flydubai flight, opening the cockpit door to halt a dangerous rapid descent.

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina while eyeing club ownership and expanding a billion‑dollar business portfolio.

Premier League fines expose how Manchester City’s overstated income has shone a light on Manchester United’s debt‑heavy finances.

South Korea’s rising golf star wins gold at Asian Games, earning exemption from 18‑21 months of national service.

Chinese fighter Wang Cong will adopt green hair and Joker face paint to frighten flyweight champion‑in‑waiting Natalia Silva ahead of UFC 332.

South Korea’s golfer Tom Kim clinched Olympic‑style gold at the Asian Games, earning a military exemption after a 64‑stroke final.

British composer George Fenton, known for scores of "Gandhi", "Planet Earth" and "Blue Planet", has passed away at 76.

Indian indie pop star Anuv Jain shares how he built a massive fanbase and millions of views by staying true to his acoustic sound and selective releases, proving Bollywood isn’t the only path.

Amid a surge of upskirting videos on Munich's Teufelsrad, the ride's operator hands out cycling shorts to protect women from unwanted filming.

Traditional street performers in India face shrinking spaces and new entertainment forms, threatening centuries-old magic acts.

At Munich's Oktoberfest, the Teufelsrad operator gives free cycling shorts to women to curb upskirting after viral footage sparked a crackdown.

The 50‑year‑old death‑row inmate remains critically ill after a failed lethal injection; her lawyer says doctors are still clearing drugs from her system.

Ghana’s parliament has outlawed bus preachers, exposing them to prison and fines – a move that could silence a key form of religious outreach.

Flashpoint reports on Miami's elite Cuban‑American business leaders drafting plans for Cuba's future, hoping the Communist regime will collapse soon.

After securing a record‑breaking United Russia majority, Putin’s address to parliament signals Russia is doubling down on its invasion and stands ready for further escalation.

A parliamentary win, a strong Duma, and a looming Valdai address show President Vladimir Putin remains committed to the Ukraine conflict.

Hundreds of thousands of students and parents take to the streets across France, tear gas used in Paris and Marseille as calls for better schooling resurface.

The former president’s remark that Iran could target LA and San Diego after a halted war drew fire from California leaders, prompting a White House rebuttal.

Lille streets fill with student protesters demanding better funding for French high schools while police keep the peace during the latest demonstrations.

In a historic shift, AfD’s Tobias Rausch becomes speaker of Saxony‑Anhalt’s parliament, sparking protests and debate over Germany’s far‑right influence.

Lawyer for one of Cornell's alleged gang‑rape defendants urges special prosecutor footsteps, citing Attorney General James’ past remarks that may threaten impartiality.

Kremlin warns against rumours after a Siberian plague lab technician dies, urging reliance on official sources while US offers support.

Kenya reports its first Ebola death as the disease spreads from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the patient falling ill abroad and dying in Nairobi.

Kenya confirms its first Ebola death after a returnee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, underscoring the escalating spread of the virus in the region.

Russian officials deny any link between the death of a woman associated with a plague laboratory and a possible virus leak, prompting international scrutiny of lab safety.

This tale follows 10‑year‑old Rafeef who walks each morning across a mortar‑lit valley to her school in Taiz, while Yemen’s war keeps children in constant danger.

Europe is pouring billions into space – but can Glasgow's fledgling satellite industry keep pace as rivals like Germany and Finland surge ahead?

A military ATR‑42 aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 32 people and prompting President Bola Tinubu to declare three days of national mourning.

OpenAI admits its response to a June AI agent hack of Australian government sites was inadequate and vows stronger safeguards.

Europe leaps into space funding; Glasgow’s small‑satellite cluster faces growing competition. Can the city maintain its edge?

The US military has pulled Anthropic’s Claude AI tools after classifying the company as a national security risk, disrupting intelligence workflows across the Pentagon.