Day of the Girl puts child marriage and the right to stay in school in focus
The October 11 observance calls for investment that gives girls more control over their futures.
World 12 October 2026
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India survive West Indies’ late charge to win by 14 runs in Indore
Abhishek Sharma supplies the fireworks, while Arshdeep Singh helps close out a 2–1 series lead.
Sports 12 October 2026
Minesweeper got a big-budget game parody, and even the hints are doing too much
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Tech 12 October 2026
Zelenskyy offers elections if Russia agrees to a full 60-day ceasefire
Ukraine’s president sets a condition after Trump calls for a new leader.
Politics 12 October 2026
World Mental Health Day asks people to help shape the care they receive
This year’s campaign pushes beyond awareness, calling for lived experience to influence services and decisions.
World 11 October 2026
Alcaraz brings a new moustache and a quick win to Shanghai
A 6-3, 6-3 victory over Juan Manuel Cerúndolo keeps his comeback moving after the Tokyo title.
Sports 11 October 2026
Deadlock passes Team Fortress 2’s Steam peak, with a chess wizard joining the party
Valve’s still-unreleased game reached 262,145 simultaneous players as its latest hero drew attention.
Tech 11 October 2026
Taiwan’s Lai says peace matters, but freedom is not up for surrender
His National Day speech backs dialogue and stronger defences, drawing a sharp response from Beijing.
Politics 11 October 2026
Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for a lifetime of fighting for justice
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World 10 October 2026
India scored 249. Shai Hope and West Indies still chased it down
Hope’s unbeaten century and Rutherford’s 84 turn a shaky start into a six-wicket win in Ranchi.
Sports 10 October 2026