Kospi hits the brakes: South Korean benchmark plunges 7.5%, triggers ‘sidecar’ stop for investors

Kospi tumbles over 7% as tech stocks lose steam South Korea’s stock market hit a rough patch on Thursday, with the benchmark Kospi plunging 7.49% as technology stocks came under heavy selling pressure. The rout spread across Asian markets, prompting the country’s exchange operator to trigger a five-minute trading halt on programme sell orders after … Read more

UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey’s first Budget

Over the three months to August, the UK’s economy grew by 0.7% overall. ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said computer programming had been the biggest contributor to what she described as “robust” growth over the period. But she said the production and construction sectors shrank over the three-month period. The figures come after … Read more

India Vs West Indies: ‘Message we got after first 5 overs’: How West Indies’ clever ‘plan’ left Team India stumped in 4th T20I | Cricket News

West Indies scored 247 for three before bowling India out for 223. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: West Indies pacer Keemo Paul said his team used slower deliveries well on a pitch that offered some grip to beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. West Indies scored 247 for three … Read more

Oil prices fall $1 after touching three week high amid Middle East tensions

Crude prices steady after touching three week high Oil prices fell by more than $1 in early trade on Thursday as investors weighed threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against the possibility of the US easing sanctions on oil-carrying vessels.Brent crude dropped 1.30% to $104.70, shedding $1.38, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Cricket: BCCI steps in to save Arunachal’s domestic season | Cricket News

MUMBAI: With Arunachal Pradesh forfeiting its Ranji Trophy opener against Nagaland and missing participation in two age-group tournaments, the BCCI has moved swiftly to ensure the state’s cricketers do not suffer further more of the administrative logjam.The board has constituted a three-member selection committee to pick Arunachal Pradesh’s men’s and women’s teams across age groups, … Read more

Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel livestream execution

A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and other high-ranking military officers are pressing the US government to cancel plans to livestream an execution by firing squad. “We ask the President, our Congressional representatives, and our fellow citizens to act to prevent this barbaric abuse of authority,” they wrote in a letter where they … Read more

CVS to Pay $315M Over Dangerous Opioid Prescriptions

CVS Health is facing a $315 million settlement after federal investigators accused the pharmacy giant of dispensing dangerous amounts of prescription opioids, filling questionable prescriptions, and allowing business practices that allegedly put profits ahead of patients’ lives. On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that CVS Pharmacy and its related companies … Read more

IND vs NZ: Can New Zealand stop India’s big hitters? Mitchell Santner reveals his plan | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma and Mitchell Santner (Image credit: Agencies) New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner is under no illusions about the challenge that awaits his side against India’s explosive top order. With the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson capable of dismantling bowling attacks from the outset, Santner knows the Black Caps will … Read more

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for October 15, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy today on October 15, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: Lemon Tree Hotels, Greenply Industries, and Fine Organic Industries – Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth has picked these as the top stocks to buy today on October 15, 2026. Technical views on Nifty and Bank … Read more

White House defends new press secretary Katie Zacharia amid questions about her legal credentials

The White House is defending its new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, as she faces scrutiny over her legal credentials. President Donald Trump described Zacharia as an attorney when announcing her appointment last week and she has referred to herself as a lawyer. But when she was asked on Tuesday by a reporter in which state … Read more

Austin’s Jared Padalecki Stars in Holiday Rom-Com Guarding Stars

Austin, there’s yet another reason to get excited about holiday movies. Jared Padalecki, the actor who calls Austin home, is starring in the streamer’s upcoming romantic comedy Guarding Stars, and it looks like the perfect addition to your holiday watchlist. Best known for his roles in Supernatural, Gilmore Girls and Walker, Padalecki is trading monster … Read more

‘Got to look at luggage weight’: Shai Hope jokes after winning third Player of the Match award during this India tour | Cricket News

West Indies’ captain Shai Hope. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) West Indies captain Shai Hope reflected on his outstanding form after leading his team to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I. His unbeaten century helped West Indies level the five-match series 2-2, setting up a decisive final match in Bengaluru on October 17. Hope … Read more

Anthropic revenue surges to $16.8bn ahead of stock market listing

Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic saw its revenue surge by 45% to $16.8bn (£12.7bn) in the three months to the end of September, the BBC understands. The figures were reportedly revealed by the Claude-developer as it briefed prospective investors on Wednesday at its headquarters in San Francisco as it lays the groundwork for what is … Read more

Billy Crystal finds hope after losing his home in LA fires; discovers rock engraved with ‘Laughter’; ‘That’s what’s gotten me through tough times’ | English Movie News

Billy Crystal finds hope after losing his home in LA fires. Billy Crystal is drawing on humor and family memories to cope with the loss of his Pacific Palisades home in the January 2025 wildfires. The actor found a small reminder of resilience among the ruins: a garden rock engraved with the word “Laughter.” The … Read more

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘India have totally spoiled Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s confidence’: Former cricketer makes bold claim | Cricket News

India’s T20I team has several talented opening batters, including Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.However, frequent changes in the playing XI have raised concerns about the team management’s approach, with former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believing that the uncertainty has affected the confidence of both Samson and Sooryavanshi.Samson struggled in his … Read more

Céline Dion gets her own Barbie inspired by iconic 1998 Oscars look

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Céline Dion is joining the ranks of some of the world’s most recognizable names in miniature form, with a new Barbie inspired by one of her most memorable performances. Mattel has created a collectible doll modelled after the Quebec-born superstar’s look at the 1998 Oscars, where Dion … Read more

Sahibzada Farhan: 3rd T20I: Sahibzada Farhan’s 76 in vain as Sri Lanka avoid whitewash againt Pakistan | Cricket News

Player of Pakistan team pose for photograph with T20 series trophy on the of the third T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, thanks to … Read more