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A Russian man secretly working for Ukraine's intelligence services has shared videos of surveillance work he says he has done for Kyiv inside Russia. The man, who we are calling Ivan, claims to have played a role in Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic bombers and munitions factories on his home soil. He features in a BBC World Service documentary about the shadowy world of Russian saboteurs. Ivan was cautious about how much detail he shared, making it impossible to verify the activities he claims to have carried out.56 minutes ago

A giant bluefish caught by 44-year-old Louisiana native David Gerhardt netted him the grand prize at the 81st Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby Sunday afternoon. Gerhardt’s winning fish was a 21.01-pound bluefish caught on the boat of Island resident Sandy Fisher. His winning fish was the only one Gerhardt caught last Tuesday and happened about 30 minutes into the all-day trip. This year was Gerhardt’s first time fishing in the Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.

NewsBattle River-Crowfoot MP and Leader of the Opposition Pierre Poilievre, alongside other local leaders, praise efforts of first responders and mourn loss of soldiers during Wainwright incidentBattle River-Crowfoot MP Pierre Poilievre address the media at Wainwright town hall after a deadly incident occurred at CFB WainwrightScreengrab from @Ash_Stewart_ on X/TwitterPublished on:19 Oct 2026, 12:28 amLoading content, please wait...

For the return of Victoria’s Secret’s pricey and gemstone-encrusted Fantasy Bra—the first time the brand has put it on its runway since 2018—team VS needed a model who is not merely of the moment, but transcends it. They got just that with Kylie Jenner, the reality TV star-turned-beauty entrepreneur, who, with 380 million followers on Instagram, is one of the most popular personalities on the platform. Jenner, 29, stepped out onto the catwalk wearing a gauzy mini skirt, clear heels, and white feathered wings—but it was ultimately the Fantasy Bra that was the center of attention. To mark its grand return, the brand pulled out all the stops with the bra itself, revealing a design that features 4,410 natural diamonds surrounding a 75.54-carat radiant-cut Fancy Vivid yellow diamond. It took 15 craftspeople more than 1,000 hours to build it, and the finished product weighs just under four pounds. The total cost? A whopping $50 million, the highest price (by some $35 million) for a Fantasy Bra to date. “A big idea for the show was fandomonium,” says Adam Selman, chief creative officer at Victoria’s Secret.

Mesa police said the shooting involved occupants of two vehicles. A man involved drove himself to the hospital after being shot.

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Tyler Reddick had a late surge on Sunday to earn his sixth win of the season in a NASCAR playoff race at Phoenix Raceway, rising up the Cup Series standings to give himself a shot at the championship. He’s not the only one who benefited from Kyle Larson’s very, very bad day. Reddick, Christopher Bell and Chase Briscoe were among the drivers who are leaving the desert in much better position to win a title than when they a rrived. Reddick’s No. 45 Toyota overtook Briscoe with 17 laps remaining and held on for the win, shaking up NASCAR’s postseason with three races remaining. “This group never lost motivation, never lost the drive to keep searching and keep trying to find ways to make ourselves better, just be an all-around better team,” Reddick said. “Something about today... I had a really good feeling.”Larson — who started Sunday with a 49-point lead in the Cup Series standings — is now just five points ahead of Christopher Bell heading into Talladega next week. Briscoe is in third, 24 points back, while Denny Hamlin (31), Ryan Blaney (40), Joey Logano (44), and Reddick (56) are still in the hunt.

European officials in the talks have recoiled at the idea, which would undo the European Union’s years of efforts, backed by Washington, to rid itself of Russian gas. But Trump officials see Russian gas exports as a potential part of a peace settlement, given the revenue that would flow to Ukraine and what they see as the inevitable desire for cheaper energy by European voters, the people said, discussing sensitive diplomacy on the condition of anonymity. The disconnect underscores the unusual — and, critics say, fatally flawed — nature of Trump’s renewed diplomatic effort to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Rather than pressure President Vladimir Putin or try to strengthen Ukraine’s war effort, the administration has spent significant time exploring economic incentives for Russia and raising them in talks with Europe and Ukraine. US and Russian officials have been talking about potential business deals since last year, but their prospect has not appeared to do anything to get Putin to budge from his core demands.

(10-18-26) Dean A. Hittle, 39, of Celina, Ohio, was arrested on October 15, 2026, following an undercover investigation conducted by the Noblesville Police Department in Indiana. According to investigators, undercover detectives posed as juveniles between the ages of 13 and 15 on online applications and websites.

The likely manipulation of citation numbers by research paper mills in high-impact cancer journals has been uncovered by an international team of academic researchers. Analysis of 33,159 cancer journal articles discerned tell-tale patterns of fake citation numbers in 4000 paper mill articles.

Updated: Oct 19, 2026 1:30am UTCWith Cricket 26 developer Big Ant Studios holding somewhat of a monopoly on the cricket videogame genre for more than a decade, fans of the world's second most popular sport have been crying out for some competition within the genre. The good news is that Don Bradman Cricket Jr has just been announced by Tru Blu Games. The bad news is that at first glance it seems less like a serious contender confidently striding to the crease, and more like a pitch-invader who's sprinting waywardly around the outfield for a brief bit of fun. With chunky, cartoon visuals that look like they were created inside Roblox, Don Bradman Cricket Jr appears to be positioning itself as a sort of NBA Jam-esque take on the most beer-friendly of summer sports. The only problem is that Big Ant Studios already had a crack at more or less the same thing way back in 2018 with Big Bash Boom. It featured super-deformed versions of fully licensed BBL and WBBL squads, and packed pyrotechnics into every pull shot and Fortnite-inspired celebration dances for each wicket taken.

The Wainwright Health Centre was apparently overrun after a mass casualty event following an accident during a live fire drill at CFB WainwrightJackson LoyPublished on:19 Oct 2026, 12:10 amLoading content, please wait... Alberta Premier Danielle SmithAcute Care AlbertaSayeh ZielkeCFB Wainwright

Image source, Rockstar gamesImage caption, The relationship between the two main characters, Jason and Lucia, is at the centre of Rockstar's latest Grand Theft Auto titleByJim ReedHealth reporterImagine your partner spending hours flirting with someone else, trying to hold their hand and taking them on dates. Most people would have questions. But what if that someone only exists inside a video game? The latest instalment in Rockstar's blockbuster Grand Theft Auto franchise is set to be the biggest entertainment launch of the year when it is released next month. Judging by previews, the connection between its two main characters is a central feature. Rockstar has hinted that the Bonnie and Clyde-type protagonists Jason and Lucia do not have to become a full-on romantic couple. But their relationship can grow by spending time together outside of the main crime and life-on-the-run storyline – through shopping, visiting bars and restaurants and working out together. Smaller interactions like holding hands and quickly responding to each other's texts can help build a bond.

1 hour agoJim ReedHealth reporterRockstar gamesThe relationship between the two main characters, Jason and Lucia, is at the centre of Rockstar's latest Grand Theft Auto titleImagine your partner spending hours flirting with someone else, trying to hold their hand and taking them on dates. Most people would have questions. But what if that someone only exists inside a video game? The latest instalment in Rockstar's blockbuster Grand Theft Auto franchise is set to be the biggest entertainment launch of the year when it is released next month. Judging by previews, the connection between its two main characters is a central feature. Rockstar has hinted that the Bonnie and Clyde-type protagonists Jason and Lucia do not have to become a full-on romantic couple. But their relationship can grow by spending time together outside of the main crime and life-on-the-run storyline – through shopping, visiting bars and restaurants and working out together. Smaller interactions like holding hands and quickly responding to each other's texts can help build a bond.