Jesús de Miguel’s death, Zverev’s No. 1 ranking
Tenerife has confirmed that forward Jesús de Miguel, 30, died after a collision in a match against Andorra, and UEFA says its matches will observe a minute’s silence that week. Alexander Zverev has taken first place in the men’s tennis rankings for the first time after a season that included two major titles. Norway’s hockey association says it will not play Russia under current circumstances at the 2027 world championships; Norway is one of six participating nations refusing to face Russia.
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Football
Tenerife confirms striker Jesús de Miguel dies at 30
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel has died at 30 after a collision during a match against Andorra. A prosecutor says criminal proceedings are unlikely because the collision occurred during play, though a formal complaint could still be brought. ESPN reported that the precise medical cause of death was not immediately disclosed, and UEFA said a moment of silence would be observed at all its matches that week.
Armenia’s football federation approves 5 regulations for clubs
Armenia’s football federation has approved five regulations covering club licensing, stadiums and competitions. The licensing edition sets conditions for access to the Armenian Premier League and, for clubs that qualify on sporting results, European competitions.
Armenia draws Montenegro and Kazakhstan in Women’s Nations League
Armenia’s women drew Montenegro and Kazakhstan in the Nations League, where the group winner will move up to League B for EURO 2029 qualifying.
FIFA reported to have paid $4 million of president’s US taxes
FIFA approved an arrangement to cover president Gianni Infantino’s US taxes after his move to Miami. The New York Times estimated the total cost at about $4 million by the end of his American assignment; FIFA said payments to senior management were independently audited.
Other Sports
Norway will not face Russia at 2027 ice hockey worlds, federation says
Norway’s hockey association has ruled out a match against Russia under current circumstances, making Norway one of 6 of the tournament’s 16 nations refusing to play Russia. Other matches remain planned, while organizers face hosting and sponsorship questions.
Updated since this edition2027 Giro d’Italia route covers 3,418km over 21 stages
The 2027 Giro d’Italia route puts major mountain tests late in the race, before the finish in Rome. Two individual time trials will also count toward the overall standings.
World Weightlifting Championships Day 8: Song Kuk Hyang wins 69 kg gold
Song Kuk Hyang retained the women’s world title ahead of North Korea’s Ri Suk and Colombia’s Juliette Rodriguez, giving her team its 6th total gold of the championships.
Chess
Istanbul to host 2026 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships
Istanbul will host the world rapid and blitz chess championships after the previous event in Doha. FIDE has set arrivals for 25 December and plans to publish the venue, rules and registration details shortly.
Tennis
Alexander Zverev reaches men’s tennis No. 1 for the first time
Alexander Zverev officially tops the men’s tennis rankings for the first time. His season includes two major titles, a Wimbledon final and an Australian Open semifinal, with Sinner and Alcaraz now immediately behind him.
Paris Masters first round: Halys beats Fery 7–6, 7–5
Quentin Halys eliminated Arthur Fery in the Paris Masters first round, while Novak Djokovic recovered from a set and a break down to advance. Djokovic faces Rinky Hijikata next as he pursues a place at the season-ending ATP Finals.
Updated since this editionCombat
World boxing body strips Denzel Bentley of middleweight world title
Denzel Bentley has lost his WBO world middleweight title in a dispute over his first defense. He remains scheduled to fight Shane Mosley Jr on 7 November, but the belt will not be at stake.
Basketball
NBA November 2 games: Thunder beat Cavaliers 117–112
Oklahoma City won in Cleveland after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s late three-pointer, while LaMelo Ball reached a career milestone in Minnesota’s win over Milwaukee.
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AveNewsKyiv water outage, Sudan’s drone-death claims, Armenia’s rate rise
Kyiv’s water supplier says residents can collect drinking water from public wells while water service and the entire metro network are suspended. Sudan’s government has taken allegations about Ethiopian drone launch sites to two international councils. Armenia’s central bank raised its policy rate to 7% with inflation above target.
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4 min51 sources
TechnologyEuropean refrigeration attacks, Marvell–Lumentum deal, Apple spyware alerts
Cyberattacks disrupted supermarket cooling across Europe, and the UK’s cyber security center is monitoring affected organizations after food suppliers also reported incidents. Marvell’s $115 billion agreement to acquire Lumentum requires shareholder and regulatory approvals. Apple’s warnings to users in 99 countries concern suspected targeting, not confirmed infections.
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4 min42 sources
ScienceArmenia’s plastic retail limits, Congo Ebola trials, Cyclone Murasu
Armenia’s coming restrictions cover specified plastic bags, containers and tableware, while exempting certain packaging for goods sold by weight. Researchers have begun vaccine trials against the Ebola outbreak strain. Cyclone Murasu has made landfall near Ongole in India, with the weather department warning of heavy rain.
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4 min36 sources
BusinessArmenia’s rate rise, Brent’s fall, European supermarket cyberattacks
Armenia’s central bank raised its policy rate to 7% with inflation above target and plans to publish its Transparency Report at 18:00 Yerevan time. Brent settled down 7.63% at $104.77 a barrel after talks raised hopes of an end to Middle East supply disruptions. Cyberattacks disrupted supermarket cooling across nine European countries, and Belgian prosecutors have opened an investigation.
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4 min73 sources
CultureSources say Disney plans job cuts across film and television
Disney’s chief people officer says involuntary reductions will continue into 2027, as people familiar with its plans describe another round across several divisions; the company declined to comment. London’s High Court rejected PPT’s request to block publication of sexual-misconduct allegations while allowing an appeal and temporary anonymity. Philippe Jaenada won the 2026 Prix Goncourt by six votes to three.
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4 min32 sources
PoliticsUkraine power disruptions, Sudan’s drone allegations, Congo’s Ebola outbreak
DTEK says Russian attacks stopped generation at three thermal plants, adding to Ukraine’s widespread electricity disruptions. Sudan’s government has taken allegations about Ethiopian drone launch sites to two international councils. Africa CDC’s latest figures put Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 5,372, as vaccine trials begin against a strain with no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
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