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Syria is holding its first parliamentary election since autocratic former President Bashar Assad was ousted in December. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Syrian electoral college members line up to cast their ballots in a parliamentary election at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki) Syrian electoral college members line up to cast their ballots in a parliamentary election at a polling station in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki)Read More A Syrian policeman stands guard at Latakia’s Governor building where the voting for a parliamentary election…

LONDON (AP) — British police will get stronger powers to restrict repeated protests, the government said Sunday, after almost 500 people were arrested at a demonstration in support of a banned pro-Palestinian group.The Home Office said police forces will be able to consider the “cumulative impact of frequent protests” on local areas when they impose conditions on marches and demonstrations.“The right to protest is a fundamental freedom in our country,” Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said. “However, this freedom must be balanced with the freedom of their neighbors to live their lives without fear. Large, repeated protests can leave sections of…

Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs across Ukraine early Sunday, killing five people in a major nighttime attack that Ukrainian officials said targeted civilian infrastructure.Moscow sent over 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into nine regions, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Four people, including a 15-year-old, died in a combined drone and missile strike on Lviv, according to regional officials and Ukraine’s emergency service. The historic western city is often seen as a haven from the fighting and destruction farther east. At least six more people were injured, according to a statement by Ukraine’s police force. The strike left…

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 27 new Swiss Guards. The event took place Saturday at the Apostolic Palace. It’s the first time a pope has presided since 1968. The Swiss Guards, known for their colorful uniforms, pledged to defend the pope with their lives. The corps is on a publicity campaign, showing off new uniforms and planning a fundraising push to renovate their barracks. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Pontifical Swiss Guards prepare ahead of their swearing in ceremony, at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets revealed he plans to take a sabbatical from football after announcing his decision to retire at the end of the 2025 MLS campaign, before chasing a coaching career.Busquets was honored in a ceremony at Chase Stadium following Miami’s 4-1 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday.- Messi gets 3 assists, Alba scores 2 in Miami win- Philadelphia Union clinch MLS Supporters’ Shield- Messi, Ramos lead tributes to retiring Busquets”I think in the future, yes [I’d want to be a coach], but for now I’d rather take a sabbatical,” Busquets told…

Siegfried Layda | Getty Images”It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness,” Charles Dickens famously wrote. That aptly captures the dislocation between political events and market action as we go into the next week.The U.S. government shutdown has stoked worries about its adverse impact globally, but it does not seem to have dampened the risk-on sentiment across major equity markets. The political deadlock in Washington, D.C. looks set to continue into next week, with concerns the Trump administration could use the funding freeze to…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tadeo Allende and Jordi Alba each scored two goals, Lionel Messi had three assists and Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 4-1 on Saturday night.Messi has 24 goals and 17 assist and his 41 goal contributions this season are the second most in MLS history. Carlos Vela had 49 (34 goals, 15 assists) for Los Angeles FC in 2019.- Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami- Philadelphia Union clinch MLS Supporters’ ShieldMiami (17-7-8) is third in the Eastern Conference with 59 points, three behind second-place Cincinnati and three ahead of Charlotte and New York City FC. The Philadelphia…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…DAILY MAIL Manchester United defender Harry Maguire could be in line for a shock move to the Saudi Pro League with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr among the interested parties.THE STARReal Madrid are plotting an audacious £130m bid to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, responds after being asked how his side copes when Rodri is not on the pitch THE MIRROR Erik ten Hag is being touted for an emotional return to Ajax – just weeks after the…

Gary Neville thinks Ruben Amorim is “not off the hook” despite Manchester United’s important 2-0 win over Sunderland. The victory lifts United up to ninth in the Premier League table ahead of Sunday’s fixtures, heading into the international break. The next chance for Amorim to win back-to-back Premier League games in charge comes against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday October 19, live on Sky Sports. Spreaker This content is provided by Spreaker, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend…

Kylian Mbappé will be assessed after suffering a mild ankle sprain in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday, coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed.Forward Mbappé was substituted in the 83rd minute at the Santiago Bernabéu, two minutes after scoring Madrid’s third goal — a strike which made it a career-best nine consecutive games scoring for club and country.Madrid will play next on Oct. 19, with LaLiga taking a break for international matches this week.- Flick unsure if Yamal will return in time for Clásico- LaLiga – Live & Upcoming on ESPN”I can’t say [Mbappé won’t go away with France],”…