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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country and injuring at least 27 people, with no deaths reported. The shallow tremor was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people, according to the National Civil Protection System. The head of emergency operations Rene Garcia told AFP that there were no reports of fatalities so far.

Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Sunday's heavyweight Premier League clash with leaders Manchester City at Anfield, manager Andoni Iraola said on Friday. Both players returned from international duty ​with injuries, after Gakpo picked up an ankle injury playing for the Netherlands against Serbia ‌while Isak suffered what Iraola described as a "small" thigh injury with Sweden against Romania.

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia's agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections. Moscow has been hit with waves of sanctions by the United States and partners since its 2022 invasion of neighboring Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Trump for an "unworthy" and "weak" move.

A heartwarming video captured in the dry brushlands of the Kenyan countryside has swept across social media, amassing millions of views, likes, and emotional reactions on X. The footage showcases a deeply touching moment between young Maasai herders and an orphaned baby giraffe, demonstrating the profound bond between local pastoral communities and the wild animals with whom they share the landscape.

Max Verstappen scorched to Singapore sprint race pole position in his Red Bull on Friday after a thrilling qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street circuit. George Russell's Mercedes joined Verstappen on the front row for the 21-lap dash on Saturday with the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc third and Oscar Piastri's McLaren fourth.

By AFP October 10, 2026 09:23 (EAT) Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel stand guard ahead of a protest by the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of India’s Chief Election Commissioner over alleged "special intensive revision” (SIR) voter-roll irregularities, in New Delhi on October 10, 2026.

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has issued an official statement clarifying its position on an impending labor dispute following a formal strike notice issued by the Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union (KPOWU). In its statement released on October 9, 2026, KPC confirmed receiving the union's strike notice and noted media coverage of a press briefing held by KPOWU leadership earlier in the day.

The United States has escalated its long-standing opposition to the International Criminal Court (ICC), imposing direct sanctions on the institution and threatening to cripple its operations over attempts to exercise jurisdiction over American citizens.

Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 9, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said the lack of clarity over Manchester City's future after the club was found guilty of multiple breaches of financial rules was causing uncertainty throughout the Premier League.

Xabi Alonso has defended Cole Palmer's commitment to England after Thomas Tuchel said the Chelsea forward had missed too many opportunities to play for the national team. Palmer pulled out of the England squad for their recent Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic with an injury. It was not the first time Palmer had withdrawn from international duty since Tuchel took charge of the Three Lions.