Manchester United have tried experienced winners, tactical specialists and former players since Alex Ferguson retired. Why has lasting stability remained so elusive? This analysis examines the decisions above the dugout: managerial selection, incompatible recruitment plans, the Glazers’ stewardship and INEOS’s own reversals. It also explains why coaches remain responsible for poor results, why cup wins complicate decisions and what a more coherent football structure would require.

Ebola in Nigeria has brought the wider outbreak closer to another major population centre. The urgent task is to find possible exposures and prevent further infections. Here is what the confirmed case means, how Ebola actually spreads, why it differs from COVID-19 and which developments will determine the next stage of the response.

Two men have been re-arrested under the National Security Act as police investigate suspected assistance to Iranian intelligence in the RAF Fairford case. The latest development follows September’s arrests near the airbase. Here is the confirmed chronology, the distinction between the allegations and the questions investigators have yet to answer publicly.

Prince Harry has renewed his appeal to repair ties with King Charles and Prince William. An interview released on 20 October sets out his hopes, while his spokesperson rejects claims of a swipe at his brother. The distinction matters: a public wish for reconciliation does not confirm a family agreement.

Sam Altman has won dismissal of his sister’s sexual abuse lawsuit after she failed to attend a court-ordered examination. The ruling concerns compliance with an order, rather than whether the alleged abuse occurred. We explain the case, the separate Elon Musk dispute and the confirmed limits of what comes next.

Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down, blaming inadequate preparation for the forward’s struggles in 2022. His latest comments reopen a dispute over fitness, selection and respect. The documented chronology also includes Ronaldo’s account of family illness, the Tottenham substitute controversy and the agreement that ended his second United spell.

A fatal shark attack at Orient Beach has prompted authorities in South Africa’s Eastern Cape to close two beaches. Buffalo City officials have told swimmers to stay out of the water and issued warnings elsewhere. Here is what is confirmed, which restrictions apply and what remains unknown about the incident.

Mali’s Daoussahak community says 48 civilians were killed in Tagadayat during Sunday’s attacks in the Menaka region. Community leaders blame Islamic State militants and are seeking emergency aid. The full toll remains provisional, while allegations of retaliation raise further questions about civilian protection and the conduct of armed forces.

Portuguese police arrested 55 people in Lisbon as coordinated operations ended housing protest camps in the capital and Porto. Protesters disputed the police account and planned another gathering. The clearances have sharpened questions about police conduct while leaving the campaign’s central demand, access to affordable housing, unresolved.

Russia has widened attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with officials identifying strikes across seven regions and fresh outages in 12. Damage in western Ukraine adds to the repair burden before winter. The key distinction is between facilities directly hit, wider network disruption and controlled power cuts intended to protect equipment that remains operational.

RAF Typhoons will help defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi aerial attacks, extending Britain’s earlier refuelling support. The Ministry of Defence has excluded offensive strikes from the fighter commitment. The decision gives British pilots a direct protective role while leaving important questions about deployment numbers, duration and the conditions for reviewing the mission.

Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with blood clots in both lungs after an initial calf-clot diagnosis in London. His medical outlook is encouraging, but treatment prevents contact football. Here is what the Eagles confirmed, how anticoagulants affect his availability and why a safe return depends on more than feeling ready to play.

A drone strike on Nova Vodolaha’s central park killed six people, including three children, according to Kharkiv’s regional governor. Ukrainian officials say 15 others were injured. The early accounts describe families at the scene, a damaged café and an investigation whose findings remain preliminary. Here is what authorities have established and what remains unresolved.

UEFA has sent FIFA 42 questions and demanded answers by 2 November, escalating its confrontation with Gianni Infantino. The dispute covers an abandoned World Cup investment proposal, Donald Trump’s peace prize and Folarin Balogun’s suspended ban. Here is what the questions concern, what FIFA has said and why disclosure matters before the presidential election.

French unions have called strikes and demonstrations for 5 November, with rail and education workers urged to participate. The original appeal predates the latest riots. Further business losses are possible, but lasting economic damage will depend on turnout, duration and whether disruption spreads. Here are the practical risks and the evidence still needed to assess them.

Paul Mackenzie has been found guilty of murder over 190 children and one adult in Kenya’s Shakahola case. The investigation uncovered hundreds of forest burials. This account explains the survivor testimony, forensic difficulties, insider confession and defence arguments, while separating the verdict from the wider death toll and the sentencing decisions still to come.

Ofcom is investigating Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards over fairness and privacy. The Channel 5 drama stars Martin Clunes and had already drawn objections from Edwards before transmission. The case raises specific questions about factual dramatisation, opportunities to respond and privacy, while remaining separate from the former newsreader’s criminal conviction.

Italy is considering tougher security measures after two days of rioting in Milan. Police say 32 people were arrested following Sunday’s disorder, including 23 minors. As Meloni gathers security chiefs and Salvini presses for wider powers, the central questions concern what the government will approve and how it will protect lawful protest.

A Houthi attack on a Yemen training camp killed 53 people, according to Shabwa’s local authority. Yemen is already a front in a wider regional conflict. The next risks centre on Saudi retaliation, the scope of Egyptian and other foreign support, and disruption to Red Sea shipping. Further escalation is possible, but remains dependent on decisions still to come.

Sudan’s Al-Dibab strike has left families seeking news of relatives who were waiting to travel home after market day. A medical source and witness put the toll at 80. The account raises urgent questions about civilian safety, access to treatment and responsibility, while a communications blackout complicates verification.