October 2025 - Brief Briefing

Taliban internet blackout has created an extreme scenario in Afghanistan with far-reaching consequences

At Kabul International Airport, there are dozens of confused looking families. Many are holding flowers, waiting and hoping their loved ones will touch down....

by admin October 1, 2025

Taliban internet blackout has created an extreme scenario in Afghanistan with far-reaching consequences

World

At least 69 dead as earthquake strikes Philippines, as hospital ‘overwhelmed’

At least 69 people have been killed in a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked the central Philippines. The centre of the quake, which knocked...

by admin October 1, 2025

At least 69 dead as earthquake strikes Philippines, as hospital 'overwhelmed'

World

Princess Anne makes surprise Ukraine visit – and leaves a personal tribute

Princess Anne has placed a toy bear as a poignant tribute at a children’s memorial in Ukraine, during an unexpected visit to the war-ravaged...

by admin October 1, 2025

Princess Anne makes surprise Ukraine visit - and leaves a personal tribute

World

Why emergency Eurovision vote on Israel might not stop a broadcast boycott

Eurovision is supposed to be a celebration of the unifying power of music. But for the past two years, it has attracted protests and...

by admin October 1, 2025

Why emergency Eurovision vote on Israel might not stop a broadcast boycott

Business

US government shuts down after last-ditch funding votes fail

The US government has shut down for the first time in almost seven years after last-ditch Senate votes on funding plans fell short. Hundreds...

by admin October 1, 2025

US government shuts down after last-ditch funding votes fail

Business

The show might not go on: Broadway stars ready to strike

Broadway actors are preparing to exit the stage in a strike that would shutter more than 30 productions ahead of its peak season. Actors’...

by admin October 1, 2025

The show might not go on: Broadway stars ready to strike

Politics

Farage isn’t racist, says PM – as he’s challenged over Trump’s ‘Sharia law’ comment

Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not believe Nigel Farage or Reform voters are racist – and also refused to label Donald Trump’s...

by admin October 1, 2025

Farage isn't racist, says PM - as he's challenged over Trump's 'Sharia law' comment

Environment

Private equity giant KKR expands Middle East footprint with ADNOC gas pipeline investment

The headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), right, and Etihad Towers, center, surrounded by residential and commercial properties in Abu Dhabi,...

by admin October 1, 2025

Private equity giant KKR expands Middle East footprint with ADNOC gas pipeline investment

Sports

Elliott races from 8th to win in 2-lap OT at Kansas

Associated Press Sep 28, 2025, 07:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The race had a slew of late cautions —...

by admin October 1, 2025

Elliott races from 8th to win in 2-lap OT at Kansas

Sports

4-month-old son of NASCAR’s Reddick in ICU

ESPN News Services Sep 28, 2025, 08:14 PM ET The wife of NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick on Sunday said the couple’s 4-month-old son is...

by admin October 1, 2025

4-month-old son of NASCAR's Reddick in ICU

Sports

Childers lands new crew chief job in Xfinity Series

Associated Press Sep 27, 2025, 03:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rodney Childers, who guided Childers won 40 races and a Cup title at...

by admin October 1, 2025

Childers lands new crew chief job in Xfinity Series

Sports

CFP Bubble Watch: The 12 teams currently in and the four on the cusp

Open Extended Reactions With one double-overtime loss to Oregon on Saturday, Penn State dropped out of the 1 Related The enigma: Michigan. It’s still...

by admin October 1, 2025

CFP Bubble Watch: The 12 teams currently in and the four on the cusp

Sports

Colorado fined over fans’ anti-Mormon chants

Kyle BonaguraSep 30, 2025, 03:46 PM ET Close Covers college football. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended Reactions The Big...

by admin October 1, 2025

Colorado fined over fans' anti-Mormon chants

Sports

Offensive coordinator Sunseri out at UCLA

Adam RittenbergSep 30, 2025, 10:27 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Open Extended Reactions UCLA and...

by admin October 1, 2025

Offensive coordinator Sunseri out at UCLA

Sports

Crochet retires 17 straight as Red Sox swipe G1

ESPN News Services Sep 30, 2025, 11:09 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Garrett Crochet retired 17 consecutive batters in a sparkling...

by admin October 1, 2025

Crochet retires 17 straight as Red Sox swipe G1

Sports

Skubal ties Tigers record with 14 Ks in G1 win

Bradford DoolittleSep 30, 2025, 07:01 PM ET Close MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN...

by admin October 1, 2025

Skubal ties Tigers record with 14 Ks in G1 win

Sports

Washington out after 2 seasons as Angels skipper

Alden GonzalezSep 30, 2025, 07:19 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

by admin October 1, 2025

Washington out after 2 seasons as Angels skipper

Sports

Winners and losers of Kirill Kaprizov’s NHL record-setting contract

Greg WyshynskiSep 30, 2025, 08:14 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Minnesota Wild handed out the...

by admin October 1, 2025

Winners and losers of Kirill Kaprizov's NHL record-setting contract

Sports

Wild ink Kaprizov to largest contract in NHL history

Open Extended Reactions The Owner Craig Leipold made several public comments over the past few months projecting confidence that the deal could get done,...

by admin October 1, 2025