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A full rundown of the 2026 World Marathon Majors season is out, listing every winner and finishing time across the series' races. The compilation gives running fans a single reference point for results as the series continues to expand, drawing attention from marathon followers tracking elite performances this year.

Ukrainian forces have struck key Russian oil facilities in the Samara and Rostov regions for a third time, targeting infrastructure central to Moscow's fuel exports and war effort. The repeated attacks on energy sites deep inside Russia underscore Kyiv's growing long-range strike capability and its campaign to degrade Russian oil refining and logistics.

A large fire broke out at an oil pumping station in Russia's Samara Oblast after another strike, according to war-monitoring reports. The facility is described as a key hub for receiving, storing and transporting oil, with one of Europe's largest tank farms. The repeat attack on the same site has drawn attention to ongoing strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.

At the mouth of Venezuela's Catatumbo River where it meets Lake Maracaibo, nearly continuous lightning strikes up to 280 times per hour, lasting as long as ten hours a night and totaling over a million bolts a year. The phenomenon, known as Catatumbo lightning, has long fascinated observers: sailors reportedly used it as a navigational beacon from as far as 250 miles away, and it remains one of nature's most striking spectacles.

Runners and residents are searching for the Chicago Marathon's start time ahead of race weekend. The event brings major street closures and traffic disruptions across the city, with local outlets publishing guides on which roads will be shut and when. Spectators and commuters alike are checking schedules to plan their movements around the course.

The Lakhneet vlogging family says their apartment in Dubai is being sold, with a surprise moment involving Suraj featured in the update. The announcement has drawn a large response from followers who follow the family's daily life videos and are reacting to news of the property sale and what it means for the family's plans.

Marathon running is trending in Germany, with searches for 'Marathonläufer' rising sharply. Attention centres on running events such as the one at Baldeneysee in Essen, where a marathon circuit is taking place. Runner's World is among the outlets covering the event, and running communities online are discussing the race and the athletes taking part.

Arsenal defeated Leeds 2-1 in a Premier League match, completing a comeback from a losing position. The headline credits Riccardo Calafiori with a key goal and names Bruno Guimaraes as completing the comeback, though his involvement in this fixture is not explained by the available information. The match drew wide attention, with highlights attracting more than 1.2 million engagements.

Interest in the 2026 Chicago Marathon is rising, with searches climbing in the UK and Germany. Sports Illustrated reports that several well-known sports stars are expected to take part in the race, adding celebrity appeal to one of the world's major marathons. Fans are speculating about which athletes will line up in Chicago.

Authorities in Tabasco, Mexico have captured 'El Cabra', a leader of the Mara 18 gang who was wanted by Salvadoran authorities. The arrest is being reported across Mexican and regional news outlets, with attention focused on the suspect's prominence on El Salvador's most-wanted lists and the cross-border cooperation behind his detention.

Workers at downtown Chicago hotels have gone on strike just ahead of the Chicago Marathon, one of the city's biggest annual events. The walkout targets hotels that rely on the surge of visitors the race brings each fall. The strike adds pressure on hotel operators at a peak moment for downtown tourism, though details on the workers' demands have not yet been fully reported.

Montreal is preparing for the Beneva Marathon, which will bring several road closures across the city during Thanksgiving weekend. CityNews Montreal reports drivers should expect disruptions on major routes as thousands of runners take part. Residents are being advised to plan ahead and check closure maps before travelling through affected neighbourhoods.

Interest in the 2026 Chicago Marathon is rising in several countries, with searches climbing in the US, Germany and the UK. Reports are highlighting which sports stars plan to take part in the race, fuelling speculation about celebrity and elite athlete entries. Details about the 2026 edition, including the confirmed field, remain limited so far.

Brazilian racing driver Rafael Câmara is at the centre of Formula 1 transfer talk after reports that Haas is deciding on his future and preparing an announcement for a replacement for Esteban Ocon for the 2027 season. Brazilian motorsport media are following the story closely, with fans speculating about whether the young Brazilian could get a seat on the grid.

Interest in the 2026 Chicago Marathon is building, with reports highlighting well-known sports stars expected to join the race's field. Outlets are profiling which athletes and celebrities plan to run the 26.2-mile course through Chicago, a race traditionally held in October. Attention appears focused on the announced or rumored lineup of famous participants ahead of the event.

Queens Park Rangers are facing a possible FIFA sanction after the Finnish Football Association accused the club of ordering midfielder Glen Kamara to leave the national team's training camp early. Finland say the withdrawal was not for legitimate reasons, and FIFA regulations protect clubs' obligations to release players for international duty. A ruling could mean QPR face a fine or other punishment, with the dispute now in football's governing body's hands.

An online marathon class covering 100 expected biology questions for the Madhya Pradesh Police Constable exam, taught by an instructor named Rahul Sir, has drawn heavy engagement from exam aspirants. With recruitment exams in Madhya Pradesh highly competitive, candidates are using such revision sessions to prepare for the science section of the test.

Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy claimed the Congress will eventually push Siddaramaiah aside, after D.K. Shivakumar was reportedly jostled during a protest march in Delhi. The Janata Dal (Secular) leader said the party would similarly 'push him out' as chief minister, intensifying speculation about leadership tensions within the Karnataka Congress and Shivakumar's long-standing ambitions for the top post.

In the trial in Italy over the death of Diego Maradona, the prosecutor delivered her final argument, stating that Diego was abandoned to his fate in his final days. The closing remarks are drawing attention to the question of medical responsibility for the Argentine football legend's death, as the court weighs the charges against the defendants.

Marathon County, Wisconsin is set to consider new ordinances governing data centers along with wind and solar energy developments, according to the Wausau Pilot & Review. The rules would shape where and how large-scale energy and computing facilities can be built in the county. The move comes as rural Wisconsin communities face growing pressure from data center proposals and renewable energy projects.