- 3d ago
Russia's central bank sells gold for a second straight quarter to fund its war deficit
Russia sold more gold than any other central bank in the third quarter of 2026, drawing on reserves to help cover a war-driven budget deficit. China was the biggest buyer, adding 63.14 tonnes to its reserves.
- Oct 29
Elena Rybakina withdraws from Tokyo quarterfinal with injury, Leylah Fernandez advances
The world No. 1 pulled out of her Friday quarterfinal at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, a day after clinching the year-end top ranking. Leylah Fernandez advances to the semifinal against Kamilla Rakhimova.
- Oct 27
Donald Trump Jr. hunted in Mongolia with Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, linked to the Kremlin
The Financial Times reports that Donald Trump Jr. spent two days with Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin, during an August hunting trip in Mongolia.
- Oct 25
Panathinaikos beat Volos 1-0 with Cyriel Dessers goal to retake Super League top spot
Cyriel Dessers scored early in the second half at the Panthessaliko Stadium, and Panathinaikos now sit two points clear of Olympiakos on 21 points. Volos remain bottom of the table without a point.
- Oct 23
Police probe death of 17-year-old girl who fell from bridge in Alexandroupoli
Police in Alexandroupoli are investigating how a 17-year-old girl came to fall from a bridge on the Eastern Regional Road early on Friday, 23 October 2026. Her death was confirmed at the scene by an ambulance crew.
- Oct 22
Panathinaikos beats Kairat 5-1 in Almaty and moves closer to Conference League top eight
Cyriel Dessers scored twice as Panathinaikos won its second League Phase match. Kings Kangwa and Elmin Rastoder also scored, and Kairat's only goal came late through Bekbolat.
- Oct 20
UEFA receives record seven bids to host 2030 Futsal EURO, Poland among them
Croatia, Finland, France, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Poland and Spain have applied to host the 2030 UEFA Futsal European Championship. The UEFA Executive Committee will choose the host in September 2027.
- Oct 13
Republic of Ireland thrash Kazakhstan 4-0 to reach World Cup play-off final against Poland
Ireland won 12-0 on aggregate over two legs and will face Poland in a World Cup play-off final, with the winner going to the World Cup in Brazil.
- Oct 9
Ireland face Kazakhstan in Astana on Friday in World Cup playoff semi-final first leg
Ireland play without suspended Katie McCabe and Marissa Sheva and without the injured Jess Ziu, while Denise O'Sullivan is rested for the return leg in Cork on Tuesday. The winner of the tie will meet either Poland or Belgium for a place at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
- Oct 8
Ceferin reverses course and seeks fourth UEFA term to back challenge to Infantino
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will stand at the 51st UEFA Ordinary Congress in Astana on April 22, after his 55 member associations asked him to. The same Berlin meeting set out the kind of FIFA president UEFA wants to replace Gianni Infantino.
- Oct 6
Ireland U21 beat England 3-1 at Turner's Cross to reach Euro 2027 play-offs
Goals from Tommy Lonergan and Conor McManus secured a 3-1 victory over England at Turner's Cross, sending the Republic of Ireland into the Euro 2027 qualifying play-offs.
- Oct 4
OPEC+ maintains November oil output targets as Gulf conflict keeps crude above $100
Seven key OPEC+ producers agreed to keep November crude targets unchanged, as regional fighting and shipping disruptions in the Persian Gulf hold physical supply below official quotas.
- Oct 3
Putin observes CSTO Interaction-2026 drills with 47,000 troops in southern Urals
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended joint CSTO drills involving over 47,000 soldiers from nine nations across 11 ranges and the Caspian Sea.
- Oct 1
Romanian prosecutors detain USR official in €1.75 million military machinery export to Belarus
Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors detained Alexandru Munteanu, vice president of USR Dâmbovița, over the alleged transfer of a €1.75 million dual-use lathe to a sanctioned Belarusian military manufacturer via front companies in Germany and Kazakhstan.
- Oct 1
Ajax, Feyenoord, and PSV qualify for 16-team Europa Cup main tournament
Ajax, Feyenoord, and PSV secured spots in the Europa Cup round of 16 on Wednesday after concluding their two-legged qualifying ties across Europe.
- Sep 30
Russia caps cash ruble exports to seven post-Soviet states at 1 million rubles
A decree signed by Vladimir Putin cuts the cash limit for individuals traveling to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and four other countries from $100,000 to approximately $11,900, while banning corporate cash exports entirely.
- Sep 26
Czech Republic beats Spain 2-0 in Shenzhen to reach Billie Jean King Cup final
Straight-set victories by Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova against Spain secured the Czech Republic a place in Sunday's final against either Italy or Ukraine.
- Sep 24
Twelve Kazakh soldiers die after storm hits Caspian Sea naval exercises
At least 12 Kazakh service personnel died after severe weather swept military units into the Caspian Sea during drills off the Mangystau region, prompting an intergovernmental investigation and a national day of mourning.
