Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ in Hungary Is Starting to Show Cracks
The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics.
Month: October 2025
Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.
[Federal layoffs and an end to diversity initiatives have weakened a historically strong labor market for Black workers.
Inside the Closed-Door Meetings of the N.F.L.’s Billionaire Owners
Every three months, closed-door meetings of the billionaires who own N.F.L. teams become displays of status, beefs and sometimes Trump-induced headaches.
‘Really Big’ Cascadia Earthquake Could Trigger San Andreas Fault Activity
The disaster caused by a predicted large earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could be compounded by shaking along the San Andreas fault in California, scientists warned.
What’s the Deal With All Those FanDuel Ads?
[Peter Jackson, the chief executive of Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s parent company, is fighting for attention as online gambling spreads across the United States.
Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup as Italy stay in hunt
PARIS: Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday, edging closer to qualifying for a first World Cup finals since 1998. Before the match in Oslo, hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration, chanting “Free Palestine” to protest against … Read more
Schauffele ends title drought in Japan
TOKYO: Xander Schauffele won his first title of the year after finishing one stroke clear of Max Greyserman at the PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Sunday. The American ended a drought stretching back to his win at the British Open last year, which came two months after he claimed his first major at … Read more
Gazans stream back home as Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds
Thousands of Palestinians streamed north along the coast of Gaza on Saturday, trekking by foot, car, and cart back to their abandoned homes as a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas appeared to be holding. “It is an indescribable feeling; praise be to God,” said Nabila Basal as she travelled by foot with … Read more
A wall that speaks: Lahore Fort’s unending mosaic
PUBLISHED October 12, 2025 The Lahore Fort is one of the city’s most majestic treasures, steeped in centuries of stories and splendour. Yet among its many wonders, the outer Picture Wall feels like a world of its own — a mosaic of colour and history stretching as far as the eye can follow. In her … Read more
Pakistan win toss, bat in first South Africa Test
LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Shan Masood won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against South Africa in Lahore on Sunday. Pakistan entered the match with two frontline spinners in Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. Sajid recovered from viral flu to get the nod while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali will lead … Read more