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Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink
Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote
Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote

Brazil held its breath on Sunday as voters went to the polls to decide between leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva or his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro.

October 25, 2026

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Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead
Inter rally late to down Fiorentina and regain Serie A lead

Inter Milan struck twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina at San Siro on Sunday and return to the summit of Serie A.

October 25, 2026

J&K Bank raises accident cover for government employees to ₹1 crore
J&K Bank raises accident cover for government employees to ₹1 crore

A five-year agreement expands insurance, disability and family benefits for permanent Jammu and Kashmir government staff while adding loan and banking concessions.

October 25, 2026

Chicago Fire rally past Atlanta United 3-2 to hold fourth place
Chicago Fire rally past Atlanta United 3-2 to hold fourth place

Chicago Fire overturned an early deficit at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and remained fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference with 51 points.

October 25, 2026

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IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms
IRDAI gives stakeholders until October 31 to comment on distribution reforms

India’s insurance regulator extended its consultation after receiving more than 650 comments on proposals affecting commissions and management expenses.

October 25, 2026

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KIB Group nine-month profit rises 30% to KD 26.6 million
KIB Group nine-month profit rises 30% to KD 26.6 million

Kuwait International Bank reported higher profit, operating income and financing assets for the first nine months of 2026, alongside a $500 million sukuk issue.

October 25, 2026