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Maddison sparkles as Spurs end Premier League winless run
Maddison sparkles as Spurs end Premier League winless run

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up on Monday as Roberto De Zerbi's men beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their first Premier League win of the season.

October 19, 2026

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US to auction deep sea mining leases off American Samoa
US to auction deep sea mining leases off American Samoa

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced it had finalized a deep-sea mining auction off the coast of American Samoa, the first in the United States' history, despite widespread opposition from locals and environmental groups.

October 19, 2026

Maddison sparkles on Spurs return as win drought ends
Maddison sparkles on Spurs return as win drought ends

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up after 17 months away on Monday as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their long-awaited first Premier League win of the season.

October 19, 2026

Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack underwent surgery overnight: PM
Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack underwent surgery overnight: PM

Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition after being struck deliberately by a car in an attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

October 19, 2026

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Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies
Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country.

October 19, 2026

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Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election
Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday basked in Donald Trump's endorsement days before close-fought elections, airing a call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together.

October 19, 2026