Sport Thrilling competition on Day 1 of 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the eve of World Judo Day Thrilling judo abounded on Day 1 of the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the United Arab Emirates on the eve of World Judo Day. Georgia's Vazha Margvelashvili was our Man of the Day as he took gold in the -66kg category, while our Woman of the Day was Nora Gjakova of Kosovo, who won the -57kg gold. 27/10/2018
world news Shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue condemned by religious groups, lawmakers "This is likely the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States," said the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. 27/10/2018
world news Attacks on Jewish people rising on Instagram and Twitter, researchers say Many but not all of the posts mention billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, who was among the targets in a series of attempted bombings. 27/10/2018
world news Synagogue shooting suspect threatened Jewish groups, pushed conspiracies The suspect frequently wrote on the social network Gab, where he made a specific threat against Jews hours before allegedly conducting Saturday's attack. 27/10/2018
USA Trump declares Pittsburgh synagogue shooting 'anti-Semitic act' Trump condemns Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, says ‘vile’ anti-Semitism must end 27/10/2018
USA Reactions to Pittsburgh synagogue shooting Reactions in the wake of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting 27/10/2018
Syria Syria summit: The "return of refugees must be voluntary" Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says a constitutional committee for Syria should be formed as soon as possible. It comes after a four-way summit on Syria in Istanbul together with Germany's Angela Merkel, France's Emmanuel Macron and Russia's Vladimir Putin. 27/10/2018
Ireland Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as President of Ireland Michael D Higgins re-elected as Irish President 27/10/2018
world news Air pollution: "New Tobacco" Head of World Health Organisation says 7 million people will die each year from toxic air 27/10/2018
world news Comets and asteroids may be spreading life across the galaxy Are germs from outer space the source of life on Earth? 27/10/2018
world news Just don't call it Popemon: There's now a Catholic version of Pokemon Go Pope Francis is reportedly a fan of the game, which is intended to engage Generation Z with the Catholic Church. 27/10/2018
World Gunman yelled 'all Jews must die' during Pittsburgh synagogue attack 8 dead in Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting; gunman yelled 'all Jews must die' 27/10/2018
Cult Music Industry: David Guetta releases new album "7" The multiple Grammy Award-winning French DJ songwriter, record producer David Guetta just released his new album. It features 27 tracks with collaborators including Anne-Marie, Jess Glynne and Justin Bieber. 27/10/2018
Ireland Increasingly secular Ireland votes to end blasphemy law The last person to be prosecuted for blasphemy in Ireland was in 1855. 27/10/2018
Cinema "Another fine mess!": 'Stan and Ollie' movie pays homage to comedy double act The movie had its world premiere in London, closing the London Film Festival. Critics have been raving about Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly's performances. 27/10/2018
Bolivia Bolivian woman believed to be world’s oldest person celebrates her 118th birthday Locals campaigning for Mama Julia to be recognised in the Guinness Book of Records 27/10/2018
Hungary Thousands demonstrate to defend Central European University Soros-backed establishment set to leave Budapest in December 27/10/2018
Cult "Bohemian Rhapsody" film critics: 'bites the dust' Ten years in the making, it sparked controversy in May following the release of an initial trailer that was accused of downplaying the singer’s sexuality. But Queen guitarist Brian May says fans will enjoy the movie. 27/10/2018
France France suspends use of popular pesticide after farm workers fall ill The three-month ban comes after several cases of poisoning involving staff and residents living on farms were reported in the last two weeks alone. 27/10/2018
world news Serial 'swatter' will plead guilty to all charges related to man's police death Prosecutors say Barriss has called into prank police calls across America. 27/10/2018
Beauty ‘Zero-waste’ beauty made easy Smart refillable packaging of cosmetics reduce the environmental impact of beauty regimen. 27/10/2018
Turkey Leaders meet in Istanbul for summit on how to stop Syria's war More than 360,000 people have been killed in Syria since 2011. 27/10/2018
Cult LA: "Cabinet of Horrors" exhibition Guerrilla artist known for his grotesque take on American politicians casts an eye on the Trump Administration. Robbie Conal takes aim at everyone from the Vice President Mike Pence to the former advisor Steve Bannon and Kellyanne Conway. 27/10/2018
Cult Paris: More Banksy artwork sold higher than estimated prices The most expensive Banksy artwrok, "Stop and Search", sold for €50,000 to a telephone bidder, an international collector, according to Artcurial 27/10/2018
world news Woman saves her husband's life with CPR, then gives birth to their son A woman helped save her husband when he suffered cardiac arrest and then gave birth to their son, all in a four-day span. 27/10/2018
world news Some conservatives scramble to drown out far right 'false flag' theory With the arrest of a suspect who vehemently supported Trump, some conservatives tried to quell a far right conspiracy theory that edged into the mainstream. 27/10/2018
world news DHS chief marks first section of Trump's border wall. (But it kinda looks like a fence.) At an event in southern California, Kirsten Nielsen put up a plaque with the president's name. 27/10/2018
world news Van connected to pipe bomb suspect was covered in pro-Trump images Authorities in Plantation, Florida on Friday covering the van with a tarp and taking it to a secure location. 27/10/2018
Mexico Central American migrants reject Mexico's offer of asylum Most of the migrants in the caravan, who are from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, say they'll continue heading north towards the United States. 27/10/2018
