From Reconstruction to the Tea Party, these five US midterm elections reshaped Congress, altered presidential power and triggered political shifts that continued to influence America for decades

Five US midterm elections that changed American politics forever

From Joe Root to Hashim Amla, here's a look at the top five players fastest to 4000 ODI runs. This list also includes Babar Azam, Viv Richards and Shai Hope

Meet top 5 players fastest to 4000 ODI runs

Vinod Khanna carved a special place in Bollywood with his powerful performances and charming screen presence. On his 80th birth anniversary, take a look at his long-standing journey, from villainous roles to leading man.

Vinod Khanna 80th birth anniversary: His journey from negative roles to Bollywood’s leading star

Kate Winslet turns 50 today. From her iconic role as Rose in Titanic to her challenging performance in The Reader, the English actress has consistently impressed audiences and critics. Here’s a look at her finest performances and award-winning roles.

Kate Winslet turns 50: From Rose in Titanic to Hanna Schmitz in The Reader, a look at her award-winning roles

The second week of October 2026 brings an exciting lineup of new movies and shows to OTT platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more. From Carrie to Animals, here’s the complete list.

New OTT releases this week (October 5-11, 2026): Reporting Live, Animals, Carrie- 8 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

"No Sense to Have a War Now": Brazil's Lula About Us Naval Build-Up Near Venezuela

PM Modi Returns to Delhi After Concluding South Africa Visit and Attending the G20 Summit

An Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb Haret Hreik killed Hezbollah’s chief of staff Haytham Ali Tabtabai along with four others, injuring around 25, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The attack targeted an apartment building and was ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing tensions, marking the first strike in Beirut since June 2025.


Israel strikes Hezbollah command center in Beirut, causing casualties 

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted significant progress in talks with Ukraine and European officials in Geneva on a U.S.-proposed 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While some issues remain, such as Ukraine's security assurances and NATO membership, Rubio expressed optimism about reaching a deal soon.


Rubio: Ukraine peace plan talks advancing with “tremendous progress” 

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the latest Ukraine peace talks in Geneva as the “most productive day” in nearly a year of negotiations, affirming significant progress on Trump’s proposed peace plan. Rubio emphasized his optimism about reaching an agreement soon and characterized the talks as very worthwhile, though he acknowledged that final details, including key territorial and security issues, still need to be addressed. 


Rubio optimistic after ‘best’ Geneva talks on Ukraine peace

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the Trump administration is paying attention to Ukraine’s concerns and dialogue is ongoing between the two teams. This marks a notable point in diplomatic communications amid ongoing conflict.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Zelensky Says Trump’s team is “hearing us”

Ukraine struck a heat and power station in the Moscow region on Sunday with drones, triggering a major fire and cutting off heating for thousands in one of Kyiv's biggest attacks to date on a power station deep inside Russia.In the fourth year of the deadliest European conflict since World War Two, Russia has been pummelling Ukraine's electricity and heat infrastructure while Kyiv has up until now mostly focused on trying to knock out Russia's oil refineries, crude terminals and pipelines. But early on Sunday, Ukrainian drones struck the Shatura Power Station, about 120 km (75 miles) east of the Kremlin, Moscow region governor Andrei Vorobyov said. 

Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky Fractures Russia's Energy Grid, Power Station Under Attack

Flag-Hoisting Ceremony Preparations Underway at Shri Ram Janambhoomi Temple | WION Shorts


Flag-Hoisting Ceremony Preparations Underway at Shri Ram Janambhoomi Temple

G20 Leaders Meet: PM Modi chats with Meloni at G20 Meet

US- Venezuela tensions: US armed services says, ' no more flights to Venezuela'

Thailand’s Hat Yai Faces Severe Floods, Thousands Evacuated


US- Venezuela Tensions: US Prepares New Operations Against Maduro Amid Rising Tensions

Lisbon Kicks Off Festive Season With Spectacular Tree Lighting


G20 Leaders Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the G 20 Summit

Kilauea volcano erupts: lava flows from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano

Questions over school safety and accountability
Are intensifying across the country
After three deeply disturbing cases,
Each pointing to a pattern of harassment,
Neglect within educational institutions.

Delhi Student Death Case: Four School Staff Suspended Over Delhi Student Death

Alarming news from the uk
Where a damning public inquiry report
Has painted a shocking portrait of the uk’s response to covid-19
Calling it 'too little, too late'
And saying thousands of lives could have been saved

UK Report: One-Week Earlier Lockdown Could Save 23,000 Lives

China is reportedly building the world’s first floating island, a groundbreaking engineering project designed to withstand extreme forces.
According to engineers, simulations show the structure can achieve a 58% reduction in blast force, potentially revolutionizing safety standards for floating cities and military applications.

China Builds World’s First Floating Island: 58% Blast Force Reduction

South African women’s rights groups are calling for nationwide protests to demand that gender-based violence (GBV) be declared a national disaster.
The campaign began as a viral social media movement and will culminate in a nationwide shutdown on Friday, just ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

Purple For GBV: South Africa Women Demand GBV Declared National Disaster

A plane crashed Friday during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. The Indian HAL Tejas crashed around 2:10 p.m. local time while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd. It wasn’t immediately clear if the pilot ejected. Black smoke rose over the Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central as a crowd of spectators watched, and sirens sounded after the crash. The city-state’s second airport was hosting the biennial Dubai Air Show, which has seen major aircraft orders by both the long-haul carrier Emirates and its lower-cost sister airline FlyDubai.

Dubai Air Show Crash : Tejas fighter jet crashes in Dubai during high-speed demo

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Five US midterm elections that changed American politics forever

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New OTT releases this week (October 5-11, 2026): Reporting Live, Animals, Carrie- 8 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more