- Oct 28
36 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, with Canada debuting and Spain and Slovenia undecided
The European Broadcasting Union said 36 broadcasters will take part in the 71st contest in Burgas, held 11 to 15 May 2027. Canada makes its debut, while Spain and Slovenia have until December to decide whether they will compete.
- Oct 27
Xhaka and Embolo cleared to return to Switzerland squad, Xhaka keeps captaincy
The Swiss Football Association cleared Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo to return after both obtained forged COVID-19 certificates. Xhaka keeps the captaincy for the November Nations League games.
- Oct 7
Slovenia beat Scotland 2-1 at Hampden Park in Sebastien Pocognoli's fourth match
Ryan Christie opened the scoring for Scotland before second-half goals from Aljosa Matko and Danijel Sturm secured Slovenia's first win in seven head-to-head meetings.
- Oct 6
Switzerland beat North Macedonia 3-0 in Luzern to extend perfect Nations League start
Fabian Rieder, Johan Manzambi, and Dan Ndoye scored in Luzern as Murat Yakin's team capitalized on defensive errors to secure their fourth consecutive group win.
- Oct 3
Scotland defeat North Macedonia 2-0 as Pocognoli earns first win in Skopje
Kieron Bowie and John McGinn scored in Skopje to give Sebastien Pocognoli his first victory as Scotland head coach on Andy Robertson's 100th cap.
- Oct 2
Switzerland prepares for Slovenia in Lucerne despite pitch concerns at Thermoplan Arena
Switzerland hosts Slovenia in Lucerne on Saturday evening for their third Nations League fixture, aiming to maintain a perfect group record on a recently repaired stadium pitch.
- Oct 2
Trump administration defies congressional hold to redirect $52 million in foreign military aid to Latin America
The Department of State overrode objections from congressional Democrats to transfer 52 million dollars originally approved for European and Middle Eastern allies to four Latin American nations.
- Oct 1
Tokyo Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup with 15 competition features
The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival will screen 15 main competition features from October 26 to November 4, opening with Sukiyaki and closing with Colony.
- Sep 30
Switzerland defeat ten-man Scotland 3-0 in Nations League after early Hendry dismissal
Switzerland capitalised on an 11th-minute red card for Jack Hendry to earn a 3-0 Nations League victory over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday.
