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Apple unveils $299 HomeView smart home hub
Apple unveiled HomeView, a smart home hub with a display for device controls, calls and media. Pre-orders begin today, and it goes on sale November 13.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
A US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing an Okinawan woman at a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital.
He has denied the allegations, and the case remains under investigation.
Japan and the United States have begun talks to review rules for troops off base and consider ways to prevent similar incidents.
The discussions will cover the military’s liberty policy, education and joint patrols by US forces and Japanese police.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Daughter
- Harper Haize Allen
- Newsletter
- Beau Society
- Newsletter date
- October 9
- New food
- Harper had started solids and liked them except for sweet potato.
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
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Politics
Russia proposes waiving exams for migrant workers in development zones
Russia’s Interior Ministry has proposed exempting foreign workers hired by companies in special development zones from exams on Russian, history and law.
“For them, the exam is often an absolutely prohibitive requirement.”
Road repairs in Ulan-Ude linked to fewer windshield replacements
A Ulan-Ude driver says he has gone more than 10 years without replacing his windshield as road conditions improved. The city has repaired more than 150 road sections since 2017.
Audit Chamber criticizes lower excess-profits tax rate for gold miners
The Audit Chamber raised concerns about a government bill to tax excess profits from natural-resource companies, with particular criticism of the lower rate for gold miners.
Russian lawmakers propose tougher penalties for calls for terrorism and unrest
A bill backed by Russia’s government would increase penalties for public calls for terrorism and mass unrest, including up to six years in prison for online calls for unrest.
Former Sverdlovsk lawmaker accused of driving on road shoulder
A video shared by Baza shows former regional lawmaker Alexey Korobeynikov being accused of using a road shoulder to pass a traffic jam. The location is not specified.
Russia plans two pension increases in 2027, bringing average to nearly 30,000 rubles
Russia plans to raise insurance pensions twice in 2027, with the average old-age pension forecast to reach 29,924 rubles by year-end.
Medvedev says Russia can develop weapons with no global equivalent
Dmitry Medvedev said tests showed Russian science and industry could create weapons with no global equivalent. He listed several weapon systems under development.
Dmitry Medvedev said Russia can create weapons with no global equivalent after watching tests during a trip to the Southern Federal District.
He said the test results showed what Russian science and industry can do.
Work is continuing on guided rockets, long-range and artillery weapons, loitering munitions, drones and systems to counter drones.
The weapons under development cover both attacks and drone defence, Medvedev said.
Some Russian pensioners to receive November payments early
Russian pensioners whose payments are normally due on 4 November will receive them early because of the National Unity Day holiday. Bank transfers are scheduled for 3 November.
In some cases, payments due on 4 November may begin arriving.
Payments to bank cards are scheduled, and postal pension deliveries begin.
Bank pension payments are set to resume on the standard schedule.
Postal pension deliveries are scheduled to end.
Russian lawmaker urges faster rise in minimum wage to 35,000 rubles
A Russian lawmaker has called for the minimum wage to reach 35,000 rubles sooner than the current 2030 target. She also proposed raising the living minimum for pensioners and working-age people.
- Proposed minimum wage
- 35,000 rubles
- Scheduled 2027 minimum wage
- Nearly 29,000 rubles
- Current target year
- 2030
- Proposed minimum subsistence level
- At least 30,000 rubles for pensioners and working-age people
Russia proposes language-test exemption for migrants working in development zones
Russia’s Interior Ministry has proposed exempting migrant workers hired by development-zone companies from exams on Russian, history and law. The bill would change current rules for work permits.
Purpose
The proposed exemption is intended to create favorable conditions for attracting investment and speed up economic development in the territories.
Peskov said the exemption could help territory residents get workers faster, but workers still need Russian for workplace safety.
Safeguards
The bill would remove the specified tests for eligible workers.
Peskov said exams should be replaced by a mandatory adaptation program covering basic professional Russian, workplace safety and rules for staying in Russia.
Russia’s Supreme Court reconsiders deadline for apartment defect claims
Russia’s Supreme Court sent a buyers’ claim over serious apartment defects back to an appeals court, saying the deadline had been assessed incorrectly.
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Five sentenced to up to 17 years for theft from people arriving at Sheremetyevo
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More than 10,000 Saratov residents received pension savings as lump sums
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Putin says Russian businesses need confidence and state support
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Russia lowers budget oil-price assumption to $50 a barrel for three years
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Waste cleared from the Baikal highway after prosecutor’s intervention
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World
Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert
Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.
Court orders new hearing in case over passport error that stopped family’s Thailand trip
A passport error listing a child’s sex incorrectly stopped a Krasnodar family from travelling to Thailand. A court overturned earlier rulings and sent the compensation case back for a new hearing.
Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station
German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.
Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible Lebanese families whose primary homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel, with payments spread over a year.
Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030
Radosław Sikorski said a joint European force could be formed by 2030, possibly limited to the Baltic states and the eastern flank.
MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain
MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.
MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned of growing state threats to Britain in a speech in London on Tuesday.
He said Iran had shifted towards targeting harder sites, including military locations, although he could not discuss an investigation into a suspected plot involving RAF Fairford.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Tehran was highly likely to be behind that suspected plot, but Iran has denied involvement.
McCallum said Iran-linked operations had led to more than 50 arrests over the past year.
Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket
A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.
A man attacked people with knives while moving on an escalator in the supermarket building.
Shoppers subdued the suspect, and police arrested him.
France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.
- Vessel
- DF Peak
- Location
- More than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion
- Flag
- Benin
- EU sanctions status
- Listed among the EU-sanctioned ships
UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.
Responsibility
Burnham said the incident was highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC.
Iran rejected any suggestion it was involved and called the accusation unfounded and malicious speculation.
Evidence
British authorities cited their assessment and said investigators found accelerants but no viable explosives in vans.
Iran called on Britain to present evidence supporting its allegations.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
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Russian drone strike on Rivne university injures 20
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Spanish royals visit Ceuta after deadly migration crisis
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian missile strike on Kyiv
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Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot
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Bus and tram collide in Marseille, leaving four people injured
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Business
Ex-Ilva workers extend strike as protests disrupt fuel supplies
Unions extended the strike at Italy’s former Ilva steelworks by 48 hours to oppose planned shutdowns. Protests have also disrupted fuel supplies, prompting warnings at four Puglia airports.
“There is no industrial reason to treat the plants in the North this way when the market requires their products: an agreement on international markets for the supply of raw materials would be enough and the problem would not exist”
Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership
Getty Images has secured up to $533 million from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development to restructure its debt and go private through a Chapter 11 process expected to finish by year-end.
Hong Ra-hee to give Lee Jae-yong Samsung shares worth about 2.6 trillion won
Hong Ra-hee plans to transfer 11.158 million Samsung Electronics shares to chairman Lee Jae-yong, worth about 2.6 trillion won. The transfer is scheduled for November 12.
Russian warehouse insurance costs surged as drone attack risks rose
The average warehouse insurance rate in Russia rose 13 to 20 times year over year in the third quarter of 2026. Drone attack risk accounted for more than 90% of premiums.
Brazil’s dividend tax may affect ownership stakes and future sale costs
From 2026, Brazil withholds 10% tax when profits are distributed to individuals or non-residents. Tax paid on capitalised profits may raise future sale costs and shift ownership percentages between partners.
Dutch mortgage guarantee limit rises to €500,000 in 2027
The Dutch NHG mortgage guarantee limit will rise to €500,000 in 2027. Buyers of homes with poor energy ratings will have €20,000 set aside for energy-saving work.
McDonald’s Germany sets October 27 end date for classic McRib
McDonald’s Germany says the classic McRib is expected to leave its menu after October 27, 2026. A new Sweet Heat version is available as a limited-time offer.
McDonald’s Germany says the classic McRib will be available only until October 27, 2026.
The burger has a pork patty with barbecue sauce, pickles and onions in a long bun, and has been a regular menu item in Germany for many years.
The company has introduced a McRib Sweet Heat as a new option.
It pairs the pork patty with sweet-and-spicy chili sauce, and is also described as a limited-time offer.
Chip sell-off hits Asian and US markets as AI concerns grow
Renewed concerns about competition in AI-related chips sent stocks lower, especially in South Korea. Investors also moved toward government bonds as they awaited US inflation data and bank results.
Reports of CXMT’s progress fuelled concerns about increased competition for memory chipmakers.
Asian chip stocks fell sharply, with South Korea’s Kospi down 5.5 per cent.
U.S. trading was mixed, with the Nasdaq composite down 0.3 per cent early in the session.
Dangote refinery extends Nigerian IPO deadline to October 27
The Lagos refinery has extended its IPO by two weeks, to October 27, to give more people a chance to buy shares.
- New IPO deadline
- October 27
- Refinery location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Fundraising target
- $1.6 billion
- Facility capacity
- 700,000 barrels a day
Chip stocks fall as investors weigh AI spending and Chinese competition
Chip shares fell across Asian markets after Broadcom CEO Hock Tan warned that some AI investors may not understand their bets and Chinese chipmaker CXMT reported progress on a new design.
London Stock Exchange owner in talks to buy credit specialist Octus
The owner of the London Stock Exchange is in talks to buy credit specialist Octus. No further details are available.
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KLM moves part of its customer service to the Philippines
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Record number of investors avoids France’s stock market
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Ahold Delhaize restarts IT systems
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Science & Tech
Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.
“Get an Edge on your health”
Fiat unveils concept that switches from six-seat car to pickup
Fiat showed its Multiplay concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Its sliding rear section changes it from a family car into a four-seat pickup with an open cargo bed.
Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept, with production planned for 2028
Citroën has shown an electric concept inspired by its classic 2CV. The company plans a European-built production model for 2028, targeting a price of around €15,000.
Nothing OS 5.0 with Android 17 starts rolling out to Phone (3)
Nothing has begun a staged rollout of its stable OS 5.0 update to Phone (3), bringing Android 17, a redesigned home screen and new features. Other eligible phones are due to follow through mid-January 2027.
Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates
Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.
US fast-charging network grows as Tesla raises Supercharger prices
The US reached 80,964 public fast-charging ports in Q3 2026. Tesla added the most, while its Supercharger prices rose and prices at other networks stayed nearly flat.
Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5
Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.
Sony has announced a matte-black PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for Japan.
The console and its included DualSense controller have a matte-black finish.
It will go on sale in Japan on Nov.
19 for ¥55,000.
Xiaomi tops AnTuTu’s September flagship and tablet rankings
In September AnTuTu rankings based on data from China, Xiaomi led the flagship phone and tablet categories, while Oppo topped the mid-range chart.
AnTuTu collected the performance data in China for its rankings.
Notebookcheck reported that the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max topped AnTuTu’s September Android tablet chart.
GSMArena reported that Xiaomi led the flagship and tablet categories in AnTuTu’s September rankings.
Why CarPlay and Android Auto can make phones overheat
Navigation, wireless connections and charging can heat phones in the car. Sunlight and hot or cold air from vents can add to the problem.
- Wireless connections
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular radios
- Navigation
- Apps can transfer data, render 3D terrain and use GPS
- Charging
- Wireless charging generates more waste heat than USB charging
- Heat effects
- A phone may throttle performance, halt charging or shut down
US Public Fast-Charging Network Passes 80,000 Ports
The US added 4,106 public fast-charging ports in the third quarter, taking the network past 80,000 despite slower growth than a year earlier.
Apple lets customers prepare iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of Friday
Customers can save their iPhone Duo choices and payment details before pre-orders open on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific time. The phone is due to launch October 23.
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Musk says Tesla robotaxis will add technology to avoid animals at night
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OnePlus 16 launches in China with 9,000mAh battery and gaming-focused display
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Android users find a way to restore Google Assistant for now
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HP's EliteBoard G2a puts an AI PC inside a keyboard, starting at $3,028
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Oppo Find X10 series to launch in India on October 22
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Sports
Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss
After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.
“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision
Tennessee coach Robert Saleh says Cam Ward will not be benched after the Titans fell to 0-5. His early numbers raise questions about whether the team may draft another quarterback in 2027.
Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical
Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Rams lose to Bills and look to reset before facing Cardinals
The Rams lost 37-34 to the Bills, leaving them 2-3 despite gaining 454 yards. Puka Nacua said the team must regroup and define its identity before hosting Arizona.
Rams' limited investment in special teams faces renewed scrutiny
After another overtime loss, coach Sean McVay again criticized the Rams' special teams. The team has ranked near the bottom in several measures of investment in that unit.
Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury
Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.
49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle
The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.
Two Week 6 rankings assess the NFL after five weeks of the 2026 season.
One list keeps the San Francisco 49ers at No.
1, with the Kansas City Chiefs second and the Jacksonville Jaguars third.
The other ranking also puts the 49ers at the top and highlights the strength of the NFC West.
Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery
Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.
Harrison injured his knee during Jacksonville’s 19-17 win over Philadelphia in London.
Reports said Harrison was set to have arthroscopic knee surgery, with his recovery timeline still uncertain.
Harrison is expected to have surgery when the Jaguars return from London.
The Jaguars are scheduled to play Houston at Wembley Stadium, with Walker Little expected to start at left tackle.
Oregon slips in power ratings after narrow loss with backup quarterbacks
Oregon fell to 3-2 after a two-point loss despite seven turnovers and a switch to its third-string quarterback. It dropped in the power ratings, but not as far as expected.
- Oregon record
- 3-2
- Margin of loss
- 2 points
- Turnovers
- 7
- Quarterbacks used
- Backup starter; third-string quarterback
Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London
Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.
Commanders and Giants tie 27-27 after Washington runs out of time in overtime
Washington had a chance to kick a winning field goal against New York, but Jayden Daniels was tackled with eight seconds left and the Commanders could not stop the clock.
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Huntley leads Ravens comeback for 30-23 overtime win over Falcons
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Entertainment
Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism
The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.
“This is slander and heresy.”
Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149
The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.
Amanda Seyfried says she is uncomfortable filming sex scenes for now
The actor said she turned down a TV role that required frequent sex scenes, but did not rule out taking on similar work in the future.
God of War Laufey Collector’s Box Will Not Include the Game
The God of War Laufey Collector’s Box includes a statue, cards and an art book, but no copy of the game. The UK price is £130; the US version has not been announced.
RTL removes Unter Uns morning reruns ahead of planned end
RTL has replaced morning repeats of Unter Uns with Verklag mich doch!, but new episodes will continue in the afternoon until the soap’s planned end in March 2027.
Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16
Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.
TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory
TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.
TNA has ended wrestler Max Caster’s run with the company after his debut at Bound for Glory on Sunday.
Before his match against Moose, Caster performed a rap that referred to attacks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The attacks killed and injured people; accounts differ on the death toll, giving figures of 12 and 13.
TNA called the comments insensitive, said making light of violent attacks was wrong, and accepted responsibility for allowing them into the show.
Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats
Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.
RAYE announced a one-off show at the Royal Albert Hall.
RAYE said the show had received 1.8 million sign-ups for 5,000 seats and that her team was manually reviewing the list.
Selected fans were due to receive a presale link and code by email.
The presale was due to begin.
The general sale was expected to begin, according to NME.
RAYE is scheduled to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Batman Part II pauses production as Robert Pattinson says team will regroup
Production is temporarily paused while director Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter. Robert Pattinson says the team will take a short break and then work out what comes next.
- Film
- The Batman Part II
- Production status
- Temporarily paused
- Reason
- Matt Reeves is focusing on a family matter
- Release date
- February 18, 2028
Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis’s joke about women’s gym clothes
After Shane Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, former cast member Ego Nwodim responded with a gym selfie and a pointed caption.
The joke
Gillis joked that women dress like “whores” at the gym and commented on their shorts.
Nwodim mocked the wording in her Instagram captions; Levy said calling women whores for wearing short shorts was misogynistic.
Women’s gym clothes
Gillis criticized the shorts and described their appearance.
Levy said women wearing short shorts does not make them whores.
Hugh Grant backed out of replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men
Chuck Lorre says Hugh Grant withdrew from talks to replace Charlie Sheen on the sitcom. Ashton Kutcher took the role instead, and the show ran for four more seasons.
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Godzilla Minus Zero brings Godzilla and King Ghidorah back to theaters
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Princess Eugenie shares video of daughter on eighth wedding anniversary
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Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes
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Van Gogh painting unseen in public for 60 years goes on display in Hong Kong
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Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura’s agency to close in March 2027
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Health
Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.
“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests
Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.
More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring
Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.
Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.
Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.
Europa Donna calls for consistent care for metastatic breast cancer in Italy
Europa Donna Italia is urging breast care centres across Italy to follow specific quality standards and provide coordinated support for women with metastatic breast cancer.
France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13
France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.
France’s annual vaccination campaign against seasonal flu and COVID-19 starts on October 13 and is due to end in January 2027.
Health authorities are prioritising older people, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems.
About 15 million flu vaccine doses will be available to doctors, pharmacists, nurses and midwives, around one million more than last season.
COVID-19 vaccination remains reimbursed for everyone, including people outside the priority groups.
World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention
A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.
A World Health Summit workshop on preventing the next pandemic was held in Berlin.
The World Bank-hosted Pandemic Fund awarded US$499.6 million to 20 projects.
Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar
A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.
- Educator
- Megan Asterino-McGeean
- Blood glucose measurement
- Milligrams per deciliter
- Water’s role
- Helps maintain fluid balance; does not directly lower blood sugar
- Outlet publication
- Infobae, 2026-10-13
Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health
Gut microbes produce gases as they break down indigestible food. Research suggests these gases may affect digestion and offer clues about gastrointestinal health.
Singapore public healthcare services recover after network disruption
A network connectivity issue disrupted some services at Singapore public healthcare institutions on Tuesday. Services were restored by 4.37pm, and most patients later reported little impact.
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