Broken nets, 'Maradona' skill and a new dad – Tamworth's tales on historic day

Vladimir Putin is planning to invest £830 billion over the next decade to rearm Russia, signaling preparations for a large-scale conflict, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s intelligence. He emphasized that Russia aims to reshape the global order by increasing military spending significantly and adopting a total mobilization strategy to challenge existing security structures. Want More Context? 🔎

A gunman, Dakota Hawver, 26, opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, firing 80 shots and resulting in three fatalities, including two men from Southern California and a local resident. The motive remains unclear, and Hawver, who was shot during a police encounter, is in critical condition; investigators found no prior connections between him and the victims. Want More Context? 🔎

Former Malaysian health minister Khairy Jamaluddin criticized Singapore's People's Action Party (PAP) as "immature" for its reaction to Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's podcast appearance, arguing that PAP's stance on foreign political discussions is hypocritical. He emphasized that while PAP condemns external commentary, it engages with Malaysian politics, suggesting the need for PAP to mature on such issues. Want More Context? 🔎

AC Milan concluded their Australian tour with a commanding 9-0 victory over Perth Glory at HBF Park, showcasing their dominance as they raced to a 5-0 halftime lead, highlighted by Noah Okafor's two goals. The match emphasized the stark difference in quality, with Milan's fluid play and physicality overwhelming the A-League's bottom team. Want More Context? 🔎

More than 25,000 migrants have crossed the Channel into the UK this year, reaching a total of 25,436 arrivals since January 1, the earliest this figure has been recorded. On Wednesday alone, 898 migrants were detected, surpassing last year's 25,000 threshold which was not reached until September 22. Want More Context? 🔎

The Government Media Office in Gaza reported that Israeli forces killed 51 Palestinians and injured 648 while they sought food aid, describing the incident as a “bloody massacre.” It criticized the ongoing blockade and chaos that disrupts aid distribution, accusing Israel of using hunger as a weapon against civilians in violation of international laws. Want More Context? 🔎