World
Who are the best players never to win the Ballon d’Or?
Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson looks at the greatest players to never win the Ballon d'Or
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Sports
'Best performance since I arrived' - De Zerbi praises Spurs after win
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi describes his side's 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as "the best since he arrived at the club", adding the win was special given it was against their local rivals.
Sports
'Best team in the Championship' - Boro lay down marker
Middlesbrough thrash Bolton 5-1 to go top of the Championship and confirm their place among the promotion favourites.
World
‘The best on Earth’: Can weak economic growth undermine Europe’s ‘very sophisticated social system’?
Can Europe continue to sustain one of the world's most ambitious social models while falling increasingly behind its major economic competitors? For Pascal Lamy, former European Commissioner for Trade and former Director-General of the World Trade Organization, this question lies at the heart of the continent's mounting economic and political tensions. Lamy looks beyond the immediate turmoil in France to identify a deeper European predicament: a widening disconnect between the continent's social commitments and its capacity to generate the economic growth needed to sustain them.
Sports
Brook underlines status as world's best all-format batter in remarkable defeat
Once the disappointment of defeat dissipates, Harry Brook can reflect on another starring role with the bat which underlines his status as the world's best all-format batter, says Stephan Shemilt.
Travel
Why the Best Corporate Travel Strategy Isn’t Just About Spending Less
New ASTA and GBTA research suggests companies should evaluate corporate travel in relation to business performance, not simply as a cost line. Mark Meader of ASTA explains how benchmarking, policy flexibility, and travel management can help companies invest more strategically.
Business
Best Buy launches new gaming hub ahead of 'Zelda' and 'Grand Theft Auto VI'
Best Buy is launching a new gaming experience for customers as it leans into the business ahead of this fall's big launches.
Sports
Watch: Best of the weekend's SPFL action
Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.
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Sports
Best images of F1 in the US through the years
A selection of images from F1 races in the US, from Indianapolis, Watkins Glen and Long Beach to the streets of Dallas and the Caesars Palace car park.
Entertainment
The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far), Ranked: ‘Obsession,’ ‘Resident Evil,’ ‘Backrooms’ and More
2026 has already been a wild year for horror, from low-budget box office hits (“Backrooms,” “Obsession”) to sequels the world could have lived without (“Scream 7,” “The Strangers – Chapter 3”). In a year loaded with scary movies, many of them were good-to-great, a welcome surprise that kept multiplexes busy. Below are the year’s standouts, […]
Business
Kimberly-Clark is having its best week in four years. Here's what is propelling shares higher
After a bruising September for the stock, the good news is starting to pile up.
Sports
Swans' squad depth is best since relegation - Fulton
Midfielder Jay Fulton says having almost two players for every position makes Swansea City's current squad the strongest in eight years.
Entertainment
The 27 Best ‘American Horror Story’ Characters, Ranked
“American Horror Story” has given audiences a lot to chew on over the years: wildly inventive themes, sadistic imagery, over-the-top performances and gleefully macabre mythology. But arguably its greatest contribution to television since its debut in 2011 is its characters, an ever-expanding company of ill-fated spooks and kooks who rarely find a happy ending, and […]
Style
20 of the best women’s shoes and boots for autumn, from ballet flats to knee-highs
Whether it’s sleek slip-ons or stompers that mean business, we’ve got the standout pairs for the changing season • 52 women’s autumn wardrobe updates You’ve dug out your knitwear, made a list of cosy TV shows to watch and posted a shot of your first pumpkin spice latte. Autumn is officially here! Now it’s time to start thinking seriously about your footwear. October is nice because it’s usually warm enough to still have a bit of flesh on show, so you can get away with Mary Janes or ballet flats. But it’s also not too hot for boots if you want something with a little more stomp. Here’s a select
Entertainment
Troye Sivan Is at His Best on ‘She’s the Best,’ a Weird, Wild Exploration of Desire: Album Review
Ahead of his third album, 2023’s “Something to Give Each Other,” Troye Sivan teased the era as a dance-pop fantasia with singles “Rush” and “Got Me Started.” It was his post-pandemic record, one that promised to capture the crackle of electricity that came with no longer being on lockdown, finally free to connect with others. […]
Sports
How Brighton attract and develop the best young players ahead of their rivals
Brighton sporting director Mike Cave discusses Brighton's transfer policy and how the club signs and nurtures the best young talent in the game.
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Business
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2026 ranked
CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 ranks the best financial advisors and top firms for 2026. Here's how to pick the best financial planner for you and your family.
Business
Mistral unveils new AI model it says rivals best open systems from China
Western developers are racing to compete with Chinese companies in open weight and open source AI.
Entertainment
Best Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and More
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@variety.com if there’s something I should check out for next month’s missive.
Entertainment
Matthew Rhys takes Best Actor at Bafta Cymru for performance in Netflix thriller
The actor added another award to his cabinet after winning two lead acting Emmys last month.