World number one Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals with viral illness

Defending champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the 2026 WTA Finals at Indian Wells because of a viral illness. Marta Kostyuk will replace her in the draw.

Birmingham firework operation leads to 14 arrests and 87 searches

West Midlands Police say 14 people were arrested, 87 searches carried out and more than 110 people dispersed during operations responding to firework disorder.

Poland opens terrorism investigation into Kraków shooting that killed six

Polish prosecutors are treating the Kraków mass shooting as a terrorist offence after six people were killed; police are also investigating three deaths at the suspect’s family home.

Ayaba urges supporters to stand firm in statement responding to Oslo indictment

A statement dated 6 November outlines anticipated court appearances; Ayaba’s lawyers confirm he denies the allegations against him.

Murder investigation launched after man found fatally stabbed in Edgbaston

West Midlands Police have opened a murder investigation after a man in his 30s was found with fatal stab wounds at a property in Edgbaston. Another man remains in hospital with a serious injury.

Seafarer killed after tanker struck by projectiles north of Qatar, manager says

The manager of the MT Velos Sapphire says one seafarer was found fatally injured after the tanker was struck north of Qatar. No other crew injuries or pollution were reported, while the source of the projectiles remains unconfirmed.

Dozens reported killed in eastern Congo attack as Ebola patients flee

Congolese officials have confirmed an ADF attack on Cantine-Aloya in North Kivu, while provisional casualty reports range from 24 to 33 and hospital staff say Ebola patients fled during the violence.