October 8, 2025 – 9xm News

Derrick Groves arrested: Final escaped Louisiana inmate captured after 5 months; found hiding in ‘crawl space’

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail nearly five months ago, was captured at a residence in Atlanta on Wednesday, the US marshals service confirmed.Groves, convicted of murdering two men during Mardi Gras 2018, had been on the run since May 16 after breaking out of the Orleans […]

‘No idea’: Trump downplays Nobel peace prize chances; says ‘they’ll find a reason not to give it to me’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday responded to questions about his prospects of winning the Nobel peace prize, saying he had “no idea” but highlighted, according to him, his administration’s record in resolving global conflicts.Asked by a journalist at the White House whether he thought he could win the prize – which will be announced […]

Women’s World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues confident but India’s misfiring top-order face litmus test vs South Africa

As the floodlights flicker to life at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Jemimah Rodrigues walks off the nets, drenched in sweat but far from despondent. Despite India’s top-order batting concerns in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, Rodrigues remains calm. Having sweated it out ahead of a crucial clash, she is not particularly worried that India’s […]

‘Don’t want this on camera’: California gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter storms out of interview; meltdown after Trump question

Katie Porter during the interview (X/@juliewattsTV) California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter came under criticism after abruptly trying to end an interview during a question about how she plans to win over Republican voters who supported US President Donald Trump. The exchange, recorded last month and aired on CBS News on Monday, quickly went viral.During the […]

Women’s World Cup, IND vs SA: Parking aside 2022 no-ball nightmare, India eye redemption heist

Who remembers that fateful night in Christchurch? If you were among those who watched India’s 2022 World Cup clash against South Africa at the Hagley Oval, the word heartbreak might still sting. It wasn’t just another group-stage match — it was the night India’s campaign came crashing down, and Deepti Sharma’s no-ball became one of […]

IndiGo to launch Delhi-Manchester service; increase Mumbai-Manchester flights | India News

LONDON: IndiGo will launch daily flights between New Delhi and Manchester. The new direct service was announced at the start of the trade mission to India led by UK PM Keir Starmer.This comes just months after IndiGo picked Manchester airport for its first ever long-haul route into Europe, launching direct flights between Mumbai and Manchester […]

‘Very close’: Donald Trump says ‘good chance’ for Gaza peace deal; may visit Middle East by end of week

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is ‘very close’ and that he may travel to the Middle East toward the end of the week – possibly on Sunday.“I was just dealing with people from the Middle East … on the potential peace deal for […]

James Comey trial: Ex-FBI director pleads not guilty in court; calls it ‘vindictive, selective prosecution’

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday during his federal court arraignment on charges brought following a public campaign by US President Donald Trump to prosecute him.Comey, who was indicted last month by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia, faces two charges: making false statements and obstruction of […]

IND vs WI: India confident Sudharsan can crack the Test code despite modest returns

India’s cricket management remains confident that Sai Sudharsan can establish himself in the Test side despite modest returns in the longer format so far. The young southpaw, who made his debut in England earlier this year, has struggled to find consistency, particularly while batting at No. 3. His performances in England yielded just a single […]

‘Like a slum’: UK MP sparks outrage over comments on Birmingham area, dominated by Indians, Pakistanis

Robert Jenrick (AP file photo) UK MP Robert Jenrick is facing widespread criticism after racist comments he made during a visit to Birmingham’s Handsworth area. Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, described Handsworth as “one of the worst integrated places I’ve ever been to” and said he “didn’t see another white face” while filming there, […]