Formula One is set to return to Africa with an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, according to the reports. ABC says F1 and Rwanda have signed a 10-year deal, while The Japan Times places the return in the early 2030s. France 24 reports that F1 and Rwanda announced the creation of the Grand Prix.
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October 2026 news
Australia moved into a position to win the first Test against South Africa. ABC reports that Renshaw's dream Test continued with a first wicket that put Australia on top, and a later report said the team had maintained its momentum and was perfectly set for victory.
Japan's agriculture minister Yana announced a resignation, The Japan Times reports. The South China Morning Post says Yana submitted the resignation, describing it as the first scandal blow for Prime Minister Takaichi.
The Guardian reports that water firms in England and Wales could be forced to return £107m through lower bills.
The Guardian says records suggest aides to Roman Abramovich falsified paperwork to disguise assets and dodge tax. The BBC reports finding that documents were falsified to evade tax on Abramovich's wealth.
Uber has begun a self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester, according to The Guardian. No further details are provided in the available report.
Rules, which The Guardian describes as London’s oldest restaurant, has been donated to the National Trust. The headline gives no further information about the donation.
An inquest was told that a 17-year-old boy was accidentally shot dead with an air rifle at a house party in Hampshire, The Guardian reports.
In a Guardian opinion piece, George Monbiot argues that Palantir is gaining influence within the British state. He says the US company’s influence should be curbed.
The heads of the Bank of England and the International Monetary Fund warned that cyber threats could undermine trust in the financial system, The Guardian reports. Their warning centered on the potential impact of cyber threats on confidence in finance.
BBC Turkish reports that the CHP issued a statement about Halk TV. The headline quotes the party as saying it is insolent to make Kılıçdaroğlu pay the price.
Colombia opened an embassy in Jerusalem, according to the reports. Al Jazeera's video report says the move came with a restoration of free trade with Israel, while its separate report says the embassy was inaugurated. ABC News reports that the opening followed the restoration of diplomatic ties with Israel.
Al Jazeera reports that a girl was rescued from a flaming apartment after an Israeli attack on Gaza. In a separate report, it says an Israeli air strike killed a Palestinian woman in Gaza City.
The BBC reports that deleted records show Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Manchester City's chairman. The headline does not specify when the dinners took place.
BBC News reports that Wayfair was among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics.
The BBC reports that Trump ousted Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations. BBC Turkish also reports that Trump removed the ambassador to Greece following corruption allegations.
Gareth Southgate does not see himself returning to Premier League management, according to BBC News and The Guardian. The Guardian also reports that he hardly watches football.
NPR reports that a bullfighting ban in Mexico City has not stopped a matador from training. The headline provides no further details about the training.
France 24 reports that Zelensky called on the United States not to stand with the aggressor. He also asked for honesty, the outlet reports.
A global charity is withholding a report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children. BBC News reports that the report concerns the charity's role in the case.