Business
World's largest olive oil company plummets 20% after rivals agree to takeover deal
The world's largest olive oil company, Deoleo, plummeted in early trading after two of its rivals announced plans to acquire the firm.
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Ireland must step up for World Cup countdown - Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he is excited by the prospect of another challenging journey as he admits his squad must improve before they can harbour realistic aspirations of winning next year's Rugby World Cup.
Weather
World’s wettest rainstorms are getting wetter, affecting flood and drought risk
Events that deliver about half of global rainfall are getting shorter but more intense, with wide-ranging implications The world’s wettest rainstorms produce about half of the global annual rainfall. Now a study shows that these intense downpours have become shorter in duration and fewer in number, compressing the same amount of rain into quicker and more extreme events, with implications for flood and drought risk. Chiyuan Miao and colleagues from Beijing Normal University in China analysed daily measurements between 1980 and 2022 from more than 19,000 rain gauges around the world. They found
Sports
Guinness World Record broken as 53 red cards shown in Brazil under-20 match
Mass brawl at Uberlandia vs Mamore results in 43 cards for players, eight for coaching staff and two for board members.
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World record 53 red cards shown in Brazil football match
Referees have red-carded 53 players and staff after a massive brawl in an under-20s football match in Brazil.
Sports
World record 53 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game
A world record of 43 players, eight members of staff and two board members were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil.
Sports
Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one
After a defeat at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev complains that he is the only player who has had "to explain why it's OK" for him to be top of the rankings.
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Korda wins LPGA Tour player of the year
World number one Nelly Korda claims her second points-based LPGA player-of-the-year award.
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Politics
‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results
Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.
Sports
Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.
Sports
Kerr's mile record up for World Athletics award
Josh Kerr's mile world record and Sabastian Sawe breaking the two-hour barrier at the London Marathon are nominated for the moment of the year at the World Athletics Awards.
Sports
Shaw among big names to miss out on FifPro World XI
Eyebrows are raised at the announcement of the FifPro Women's World XI shortlist with several big names missing.
Entertainment
Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams
The closure comes following a "regular review of rides and attractions", Alton Towers says.
Sports
England beat USA 134-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals
England improve to a "seven out of 10" rating at the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup as they secure their place in the semi-finals, according to player Mason Billington.
Sports
Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan gets more ticket requests than final
ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10 group stage match in Johannesburg.
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NZ's Ponga back in World Cup contention after broken arm
New Zealand call Kalyn Ponga and Phoenix Crossland into their extended squad for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.
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FIFA to share documents related to World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA Council members may view documents related to Gianni Infantino's doomed plan, but only in person in Zurich
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Fifa to share confidential World Cup sell-off plan documents
Council members will need to travel to Fifa's headquarters in Zurich to see the documents, and will be subject to "strict review protocols".
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The boy from Bologna who became world champion
A world champion and history maker. This is the story of Kimi Antonelli told by the people of his hometown Bologna.