October 21, 2025 - Brief Briefing

Japan’s parliament votes in country’s first ever female PM

Japan’s parliament has voted in the country’s first ever female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi won 237 votes in the 465-seat lower chamber of parliament,...

by admin October 21, 2025

Japan's parliament votes in country's first ever female PM

Politics

Prince Andrew: Government faces growing calls to formally strip Duke of York title

The government is facing increasing pressure to formally strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom. Andrew voluntarily gave up his titles last week but will...

by admin October 21, 2025

Prince Andrew: Government faces growing calls to formally strip Duke of York title

World

UK ‘ready to spend well over £100m’ on possible deployment of British troops to Ukraine

The UK is ready to spend “well over” £100m on a possible deployment of British forces to Ukraine if Donald Trump secures a peace...

by admin October 21, 2025

UK 'ready to spend well over £100m' on possible deployment of British troops to Ukraine

World

Report reveals failings that led to deadly Lisbon funicular crash

An official preliminary report into last month’s deadly funicular crash in Lisbon has been released, putting the blame on a faulty steel cable and...

by admin October 21, 2025

Report reveals failings that led to deadly Lisbon funicular crash

World

Louvre robbery: ‘Matter of time’ before thieves struck, expert says – and UK museums could be next

A prominent expert in recovering stolen works of art has told Sky News it was “a matter of time” before the Louvre was targeted...

by admin October 21, 2025

Louvre robbery: 'Matter of time' before thieves struck, expert says - and UK museums could be next

Sports

The Blue Jays are World Series-bound! Inside the Game 7 instant classic

Oct 20, 2025, 11:01 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The World Series matchup is set! After a thrilling seven-game series between the Seattle Mariners...

by admin October 21, 2025

The Blue Jays are World Series-bound! Inside the Game 7 instant classic

Sports

Springer HR sends Blue Jays to 1st WS since ’93

Associated Press Oct 20, 2025, 11:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TORONTO — George Springer put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the...

by admin October 21, 2025

Springer HR sends Blue Jays to 1st WS since '93

Sports

Source: Pujols, Pads to meet; talks with Angels off

Alden GonzalezOct 20, 2025, 01:10 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

by admin October 21, 2025

Source: Pujols, Pads to meet; talks with Angels off

Sports

NHL rink report: Matthew Schaefer’s hot start, Tusky’s debut, games of the week

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by admin October 21, 2025

NHL rink report: Matthew Schaefer's hot start, Tusky's debut, games of the week

Sports

Daughter doing well, Foligno back with Blackhawks

Associated Press Oct 20, 2025, 04:38 PM ET CHICAGO — Captain Nick Foligno has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks after taking a leave of absence...

by admin October 21, 2025

Daughter doing well, Foligno back with Blackhawks

Sports

Vegas goalie Hill exits with apparent leg injury

Associated Press Oct 20, 2025, 10:57 PM ET LAS VEGAS — Golden Knights starting goaltender Hill maneuvered his way to the tunnel but struggled...

by admin October 21, 2025

Vegas goalie Hill exits with apparent leg injury

Sports

Ohio State? Bama? Indiana? Anyone in the ACC? Who we can — and can’t — trust

Bill ConnellyOct 19, 2025, 06:30 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has...

by admin October 21, 2025

Ohio State? Bama? Indiana? Anyone in the ACC? Who we can -- and can't -- trust

Sports

Takeaways: Notre Dame and Arizona State make comeback statements

Oct 20, 2025, 08:25 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Week 8 had its share of surprises as four Watch your favorite events in the...

by admin October 21, 2025

Takeaways: Notre Dame and Arizona State make comeback statements

Sports

FSU to make decision on Norvell after season

Andrea AdelsonOct 20, 2025, 10:01 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Open Extended Reactions Amid...

by admin October 21, 2025

FSU to make decision on Norvell after season

Inside ‘data centre alley’ – the biggest story in economics right now

If you ever fly to Washington DC, look out of the window as you land at Dulles Airport – and you might snatch a...

by admin October 21, 2025

Business

Inside ‘data centre alley’ – the biggest story in economics right now

If you ever fly to Washington DC, look out of the window as you land at Dulles Airport – and you might snatch a...

by admin October 21, 2025

Technology

Shares of Australian rare earth companies surge on $8.5 billion U.S. critical minerals deal

U.S. President Donald Trump, and Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, shake hands outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, US,...

by admin October 21, 2025

Shares of Australian rare earth companies surge on .5 billion U.S. critical minerals deal

Technology

CNBC Daily Open: All you need for a rally is a good iPhone

Consumers experience the iPhone 17 in an Apple store in Shanghai, China on October 13, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Critics’...

by admin October 21, 2025