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Pennsylvania woman charged after husband and 3-year-old son found dead at resort
A Pennsylvania woman faces two homicide charges after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead in a room at a Poconos resort. She was also treated for injuries authorities say were self-inflicted.
Calvin Harris announces 18-date North American arena tour for 2027
Calvin Harris will play 18 arena shows across the US and Canada in spring 2027, including a Vancouver stop. The tour begins in Boston on April 1 and ends in Los Angeles on May 27.
Sotomayor and Gorsuch criticize repeat prosecution of Mexican immigrant
The justices said a Mexican immigrant’s second conviction for being found in the United States raised serious double jeopardy concerns. The Supreme Court declined to review his case.
“difficult to square”
OpenAI engineer charged over hidden recording device in conference room
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested and charged after a recording device was found in an OpenAI conference room. The company says it fired him and reported the matter to the FBI.
Cardi B helps clean family home during Dominican Republic birthday visit
A video shared by Cardi B’s father shows the rapper scrubbing floors at a family home in the Dominican Republic during her 34th birthday visit. Fans praised her for pitching in.
Rams to review kicking unit after overtime loss to Bills
Los Angeles lost 37-34 in overtime after a missed field goal and a blocked kick. Coach Sean McVay said the team will evaluate its kicking game.
Burnham pledges faster missile deliveries as Zelensky visits London
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in London and pledged faster delivery of air-defense missiles, amid strained US-Ukraine ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited London on Oct.
14 to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Britain announced a £45 million air-defense package and will speed up delivery of £10 million worth of lightweight missiles.
The missiles have been used against Russian jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder to intercept than older models.
Social Security chief predicts program will last another 90 years
Commissioner Frank Bisignano said Social Security would continue for another 90 years, but did not outline reforms as its main trust fund faces depletion in 2032.
Social Security was created.
Social Security began operations.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans would work on a plan next year to adjust and fix Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Bisignano told CNBC he expected Social Security to last another 90 years.
Trailer released for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
The first trailer shows Digory and Polly discovering the world of Narnia. Greta Gerwig’s film opens in cinemas on February 12, 2027, and comes to Netflix on April 2.
- Director
- Greta Gerwig
- Source novel
- C.S. Lewis’ 1955 book
- Digory Kirke
- David McKenna
- Polly Plummer
- Beatrice Campbell
Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House to keep allowing journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico access while their lawsuit over President Trump's ban continues.
Reason for ban
The outlets say the administration revoked credentials because it objected to their reporting and sought to punish or influence coverage.
Trump said the outlets reported fiction and lies, and the judge noted the government may act to protect national security when classified information is unlawfully disclosed.
Legal position
The outlets argue the ban violated due process and the First Amendment.
The administration opposed the outlets’ request for a preliminary injunction.
Rockstar says its next game should take less time to develop
Rockstar says the engine, tools and team built for GTA 6 should help it make future games faster. The studio has not said what its next game will be.
HBO revives Girls for five episodes, with production set for 2027
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Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur murder
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Hot US inflation reading pushes Treasury yields higher and stocks lower
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Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-3 despite Crosby’s two goals
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Julia Stiles Recreates ‘Save the Last Dance’ Routine on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
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Politics
Mexico’s 2027 fees bill passes lower house and goes to Senate
Mexico’s lower house approved changes to federal fees for 2027, including a higher charge for foreign visitors. The bill now goes to the Senate.
“In the first place, the increase in the initiative on the fee paid by foreign visitors entering our country for tourism was reduced.”
Sheinbaum seeks safer social media for children, says platforms must act
Mexico’s president says her plan is not to ban social media but to limit children’s exposure to harmful content. Her government plans to seek an agreement with digital platforms.
Mexico’s Senate approves tougher customs rules to curb fuel smuggling
Mexico’s Senate approved customs law changes to target fuel smuggling and goods declared below their value. New rules are due to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Sheinbaum presents 8.4 trillion-peso public and mixed investment plan
At a business council event, Mexico’s president announced a 8.4 trillion-peso investment portfolio for infrastructure, energy, transport and housing over the coming years.
Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds junk-food restrictions in schools and universities
The court ruled that national school food rules are constitutional and apply across all education levels, including universities. The rules restrict sales inside schools, not outside them.
39 detained and 28 police injured after Guadalajara water protest
A protest over water quality in Guadalajara ended in clashes near Casa Jalisco. The state government reported 39 arrests and 28 injured police officers, while press groups reported attacks on journalists.
Sheinbaum acknowledges health system gaps ahead of IMSS workers’ protest
Mexico’s president acknowledged staffing, contract and medicine-supply problems as IMSS workers prepared to protest for higher pay and better working conditions.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged continuing problems in public health services.
The issues include shortages of specialist doctors, gaps in medicine distribution and workers hired during the COVID-19 emergency who lack proper contracts or benefits.
IMSS workers planned a protest in Mexico City to seek higher pay and better working conditions.
Sheinbaum said she had asked IMSS director Zoé Robledo to gather information from hospitals so the government can identify what remains unresolved.
UNAM opens registration for more than 90,000 student scholarships
UNAM has opened a registration process for more than 90,000 scholarships through a new platform. Students can register their interest from October 12 to 19, 2026.
UNAM began the registration process for more than 90,000 scholarships.
Students can consult the calls for applications and register their intention to seek support.
Mexico sets informant rewards of up to 60 million pesos
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office will offer 100,000 to 60 million pesos for information that helps capture wanted people. Informants’ identities will remain confidential.
- Minimum reward
- 100,000 pesos
- Maximum reward
- 60 million pesos
- Decision-making body
- FGR Rewards Committee
- Confidentiality
- Informants’ names and identifying details will not be made public
Mexico committee advances limits on company tax deductions
A Mexican lower-house committee approved tax changes that cap some company deductions and limit the use of past losses. The bill now goes to the full chamber for debate and a vote.
Purpose
The government says the reform would strengthen the tax system and combat evasion without raising taxes or rates.
They say combating evasion is necessary but warn the new limits could hurt businesses.
Business impact
The government says the measure targets artificial reductions in companies’ taxable income and includes exceptions.
They warn that limits could raise companies’ taxable profits, reduce cash available for operations and investment, and constrain growth.
Mexican lawmakers clash over remarks during debate on federal rights law
A Morena lawmaker told an opposition colleague to speak “with more guts,” prompting accusations of misogyny and a heated exchange in Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies.
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Sandra Cuevas urges Mexico to promote fitness among police officers
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Mexico’s 2027 budget proposal projects record revenue and higher debt
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Harfuch says Amílcar Olán is locatable; FGR must confirm any investigation
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Mexico plans six prisons with capacity for 18,480 people
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Querétaro deputy Mario Calzada leaves PRI for Movimiento Ciudadano
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World
Former Ukrainian Officer’s Nord Stream Trial Opens in Germany
Serhii Kuznietsov’s trial opened in Hamburg over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts. His lawyers asked the court to dismiss the charges, arguing he cannot speak about state secrets.
“Anyone who cannot speak out cannot be convicted.”
Ivan Gudkov, 20, dies by suicide, his father says
Former Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gudkov said his son Ivan, 20, died by suicide. He said Ivan had struggled with serious personal problems for several years.
13 children die after overloaded boat capsizes in Bihar
A boat with a hole in its deck capsized on the Ganges in Vaishali district, killing 13 children. Police said it was overloaded and had sailed after sunset.
Attacks on ships in and around Strait of Hormuz surge
Reports counted 24 vessels hit in and around the Strait of Hormuz in the first 11 days of October. The attacks have disrupted shipping and reduced oil traffic through the waterway.
Russia detains Japanese journalist on espionage allegations
Russia says it arrested Hokkaido Shimbun journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin and accused him of spying. Japan says it is seeking information and a fair process.
Two accused of claiming €1.35 million for tests not carried out
A 62-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman are suspected of billing Saxony’s doctors’ association for COVID-19 tests that were not done. A man has been placed in pre-trial detention.
Russell Brand’s London trial begins with jury selection
Brand denies seven charges of rape and sexual offences involving six women. Jury selection began at Southwark Crown Court, with prosecutors expected to open their case on Wednesday.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London as jury selection began for his trial.
He faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women.
The alleged offences took place between 1999 and 2009.
Brand has pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations.
French anti-terror prosecutors investigate 14-year-old over school shooting
A 14-year-old is suspected of shooting and wounding a principal and teacher at a school in Aubagne. Anti-terror prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation and requested his pretrial detention.
The 14-year-old entered the school with a hunting rifle concealed in a guitar case and fired shots.
A staff member disarmed the student before police arrived.
Police took the student into custody, and pupils were escorted out of the school.
Education Minister Edouard Geffray and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez were due to visit the scene.
Trump defends Russian diesel deal as critics warn it could fund war
Trump says the US is still sharing intelligence with Ukraine while defending a deal to bring Russian diesel to global markets. Critics say easing restrictions could help finance Russia’s war.
- October delivery
- 300,000 tonnes of diesel
- November delivery
- 500,000 tonnes of diesel
- December delivery
- 1 million tonnes of diesel
- Russia’s possible supply
- 3.5 million tonnes per month by year-end, according to Alexander Novak
Burnham pledges faster missile deliveries as Zelensky visits London
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in London and pledged faster delivery of air-defense missiles, amid strained US-Ukraine ties.
Intelligence sharing
Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no early warning from partners about a Russian attack.
Trump said Washington is still sharing intelligence.
Irish public sector workers strike over stalled pay talks
Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers in Ireland held a one-day strike, closing many schools and disrupting medical appointments as they seek higher pay.
Russian strikes cut power to 600,000 in Ukraine, Zelensky says
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Four Gaziantep University units in Syria to continue under Aleppo University
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France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
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Ukrainian drones hit Sberbank data center in Russia
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Albanian Education Ministry catches fire during student protests
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Russian missile strike hits Kyiv power plant and apartment building
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Business
Eleven Edge Early Learning centres to close after no buyers emerge
Administrators found buyers for 53 Edge centres in Queensland and South Australia, but 11 will close. Families and staff must make alternative arrangements.
“It's devastating and it's definitely not putting the children first”
BHP to cut about 300 jobs at Pilbara iron ore operations
BHP has confirmed job cuts affecting about 300 positions across four iron ore operations in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The company says it will seek to redeploy workers where possible.
Moonlight targets up to 662,000 ounces at Queensland gold project
Moonlight Resources has set a conceptual gold exploration target of 443,000 to 662,000 ounces across three prospects at its Clermont project and begun a 13,000-metre drilling program.
Rio Tinto iron ore sales top estimates as capital release plans emerge
Rio Tinto’s third-quarter iron ore sales topped estimates. Headlines put its planned capital release at either $5 billion or $7 billion.
Economist warns some Australian suburbs could see house prices fall 40%
Economist Chris Joye forecasts steep home-price falls and warns Australia faces a risk of recession. Higher interest rates are adding pressure to the housing market.
Paladin reports lower uranium output but reaffirms FY2027 guidance
Paladin Energy produced 1 million pounds of uranium at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia in the first quarter of FY2027. It kept its annual production guidance unchanged.
Glencore shares rise in Australian market debut as investors eye copper
Glencore shares began trading in Australia above their previous London closing price. The listing gives the miner access to a new pool of investors, with interest focused on copper.
Glencore shares began trading in Australia in the company’s first listing on the country’s stock market.
The shares opened above their previous London closing price and later traded higher, according to the reports.
The move gives the mining company access to a fresh pool of investors.
Glencore chief executive Gary Nagle said mining is appreciated and understood in Australia.
Toyota agrees to $750 million settlement over faulty diesel filters
Toyota Australia has agreed to a proposed $750 million settlement over defective diesel particulate filters in 264,170 HiLux, Prado and Fortuner vehicles. The deal requires Federal Court approval.
The original Williams class action was filed.
A manual DPF regeneration switch became standard in the HiLux, Prado and Fortuner.
Toyota developed an effective repair involving updated exhaust-system hardware and software.
The Taylor class action was launched.
Toyota Australia agreed to the proposed $750 million settlement, subject to court approval.
ASIC criticises EY and PwC audits of $80 billion in super assets
Australia’s corporate regulator said EY and PwC lacked sufficient evidence to support valuations of $80 billion in unlisted superannuation investments.
- Assets reviewed
- $80 billion in unlisted superannuation investments
- Auditors named
- EY and PwC
- Sector size
- $4.8 trillion pension sector
- Assessment
- ASIC’s second such review of the sector’s treatment of unlisted asset portfolios
Firmus weighs private funding and US listing after Sydney IPO collapses
Australian data center operator Firmus is considering private funding and a possible US listing after its planned Sydney IPO fell apart, raising questions about investor appetite for AI infrastructure.
Cause of IPO collapse
Curtis said it was down to Australia’s “mantra of disbelief around entrepreneurs.
Shamgar said Firmus got too greedy.
Australia’s watchdog sues 12 egg suppliers over alleged cartel conduct
The ACCC has launched Federal Court proceedings against Sunny Queen and 11 other egg suppliers, alleging they coordinated production and supply decisions since at least October 2020.
Telstra leaders face criticism over national outage at AGM
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Adidas sues White Fox over four-stripe clothing designs
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CBA reaches in-principle pay deal with union for 35,000 staff
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McKinsey removes Australian partner from research leadership role
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Telstra chairman warns mandatory roaming could weaken network investment
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Contractors secure $655m power infrastructure package
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Science & Tech
Epic previews a faster, AI-assisted games launcher with Linux support
Epic Games has released a preview of a redesigned PC launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux, saying AI helped speed development. The company also plans to bring Fortnite to Linux through the app.
“We used AI as a tool for this”
Microsoft-led action disrupts phishing network behind more than 1 billion messages
Microsoft and partners seized domains and disabled accounts linked to a cybercrime marketplace that sent more than 1 billion malicious messages since January 2026.
Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to explore new ways to make and play games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a small team to experiment with game decompilation, ports and remixes. The group will be led by Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet.
Microsoft’s October update fixes more than 1,400 security flaws
Microsoft’s October security update fixes a record number of vulnerabilities, including a Windows flaw already exploited by attackers. It also addresses bugs in Windows features and other products.
Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets
Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.
Samsung expands language support for Galaxy AI and Bixby
Samsung is adding languages to Galaxy AI tools and Bixby. Bixby support starts now, while Galaxy AI updates are due in the coming weeks.
Ukraine says Starlink speed limits disrupted military drone missions
Ukraine says SpaceX restricted speeds on military Starlink terminals without warning, disrupting several missions. Poland’s foreign minister questioned Elon Musk over whether the move was political.
Ukraine says SpaceX restricted speeds on military Starlink terminals used by its forces, without warning, on Tuesday night.
The limits reportedly affect StarShield, a military version of the satellite service used by drone operators.
A Ukrainian presidential adviser said the restriction disrupted several missions, while another account said drones lost their connection and could not complete a mission.
Ukraine uses these connections to guide drones in Russian-occupied areas, including in strikes that disrupt Russian logistics.
Mont Blanc measures 4,807.47 meters, nearly two meters taller than in 2023
A new survey puts Mont Blanc at 4,807.47 meters, 1.88 meters higher than in 2023. Experts say its snow and ice cover shifts with wind and weather.
Mont Blanc was measured at a height 1.88 metres below the latest reading.
Surveyors, guides and scientists reached the summit at daybreak and took measurements for more than two hours.
French surveyors announced the new measurement of 4,807.47 metres.
Albert Heijn restores some systems after detecting suspicious hacker traffic
Albert Heijn detected suspicious traffic from servers in several countries and shut down some systems. Stores are being restocked as the company begins a controlled restart.
- Affected services
- Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall websites and apps
- Reported server locations
- United States, Poland, Moldova and Turkey
- Customer data
- Albert Heijn said no customer data appeared to have been taken
- Delivery status
- Albert Heijn said it was not delivering online orders
Nothing is reportedly developing two types of smart glasses
Nothing is reportedly preparing two smart glasses models: one with a camera and ChatGPT features, and another focused on calls and phone voice assistants. A launch has been reported for 2027.
Audio glasses' AI capabilities
They may allow users to use an AI assistant.
They would lack direct AI integrations but could interact with a phone’s voice assistant.
Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices
Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices, potentially creating hard-to-stop networks of infected gadgets.
Brazil steps up action against fires in Amazonas state
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Developer releases free AI-built alternatives to Microsoft and Adobe apps
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Google redesigns Play Store for cars with Google built-in
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Apple lets customers prepare iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of Friday
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Geoffrey Hinton says AI may be ‘alien beings’ with moral claims
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Sports
Tyreek Hill found liable for two battery claims, ordered to pay $500,000
A Florida jury found NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill liable for two battery claims brought by his ex-wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, and awarded her $500,000. The NFL is still reviewing the case.
“treated me like I was, just, a man”
Bills beat Rams in overtime as Cook's fumbles draw warning from Brady
Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, but James Cook fumbled twice. Coach Joe Brady said Cook's playing time could fall if his ball security does not improve.
Michigan adds Alex Bauman and Jeremiah Earby through transfer portal
Michigan has enrolled former Miami tight end Alex Bauman and former Boise State cornerback Jeremiah Earby after both received temporary restraining orders granting them another season of eligibility.
Drake Maye’s improved play has the Patriots back in contention
After a rocky start, New England has won its past two games and improved to 3-2. Drake Maye has cut turnovers and restored his deep passing.
Jaguars coach to adjust play calls after penalties against Eagles
Jacksonville coach Liam Coen says he will get play calls in faster after three delay-of-game penalties against Philadelphia. Eagles running back Will Shipley could miss multiple games with a foot injury.
Ten NFL coaches face job-security questions after five weeks
A ranking assesses the job pressure on 10 NFL head coaches after five weeks, as poor starts and recent losses put several teams under scrutiny.
Bo Nix says good and bad play can be a matter of narrative
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix said good and bad play can depend on how the ball bounces. Denver’s poor offensive numbers contrast with its record of second-half comebacks.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix says good and bad play can be a matter of narrative rather than a clear difference in how he performs.
Denver is 3-2, but its offense ranks third-worst in the NFL, averaging 269 total yards per game.
Nix’s passing numbers have been modest, including 123 yards in Denver’s 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The team has also built a record of turning games around: since 2025, it has the NFL’s most comeback wins, with 15.
NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks
Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.
Green Bay had a 13.3% chance to make the playoffs after losing to Atlanta.
Green Bay’s playoff chance was above 35% after a win over Chicago.
Dallas lost to Tampa Bay, and its playoff odds fell by almost 15%.
Fox Sports reported playoff betting odds from bet365.
ESPN published updated playoff projections using its Football Power Index.
The NFL wild-card round is scheduled.
Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to return against Browns
The Ravens say Jackson could return from a sprained ankle for Sunday's game against Cleveland. Coach Jesse Minter said the team expects to know more by midweek.
- Jackson’s status
- Realistic chance to return in Week 6
- Injury
- Sprained left ankle
- Week 4 opponent
- Tennessee Titans
- Week 5 result
- Ravens beat the Falcons 30-23 in overtime
Commanders and Giants tie after Washington fails to stop the clock in overtime
Washington let the clock expire while in field-goal range, ending its chance to beat New York. Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted blame for the mistake.
Responsibility for the final sequence
Quinn said the sequence did not fall on Daniels and that the instruction to throw the ball away or stop the clock had to come from him.
NFL.com said Daniels should have thrown the ball away when the play went wrong, while also placing the brunt of the blame on Quinn.
Dre Greenlaw’s appeal denied, leaving him suspended for one game
The NFL rejected the 49ers linebacker’s appeal after he head-butted helmetless Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV. Greenlaw will miss San Francisco’s game against Washington.
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Entertainment
Kannada film Premada Oorali surges in its third weekend
Premada Oorali recorded its biggest daily collections on its third Sunday. Estimates differ, putting its 17-day India gross at about 54 crore rupees.
Indian 3 is targeting a theatrical release in March or April 2027
The Kamal Haasan-led sequel is reportedly aiming for a March 2027 release, with April as an alternative. Its release timing has not been confirmed.
Vidya Balan says she panicked during Jailer 2 scene with Rajinikanth
Vidya Balan recalled shaking while filming a cigarette scene opposite Rajinikanth in Jailer 2. Director Nelson Dilipkumar said the scene took about three takes.
“One day, right before the shoot, he gave me one and a half pages of (new) dialogues. I stood there, wondering how I was going to do it, given that I also had to smoke a cigarette while delivering the lines.”
Sidharth Malhotra injures his leg while rehearsing for a performance
Sidharth Malhotra shared a photo of his injured leg in a walking boot. He said he hurt it while rehearsing for a performance, but did not give details about his recovery.
Nushrratt Bharuccha shares hospital video while recovering from spine surgery
The actor shared a video from her hospital bed as she recovers from a spinal fracture suffered in Bali. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s song “Gerua” plays on the television.
Sanjay Dutt backs 21-year-old Hanuman Ansh producer Anupriya Nagar
The actor praised Anupriya Nagar for her work on Hanuman Ansh and promised to support her future projects. The film has reportedly earned more than ₹435 crore worldwide.
Sathyavan Savithiri teaser reveals Keerthy Suresh’s ambitious character
The teaser introduces Keerthy Suresh as a career-driven professional who clashes with a senior advocate. The film is set for theatrical release on November 20, 2026.
Sathyavan Savithiri is an upcoming drama starring Keerthy Suresh and Mysskin.
Its teaser introduces Suresh as Savithiri, an ambitious professional trying to advance her career.
She faces conflict with Markendaya, a senior advocate whose ego stands in her way.
The film also appears to explore Savithiri’s married life and personal challenges.
Mohanlal praises Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam: The Conclusion
Mohanlal said he was impressed by Ajay Devgn’s Hindi Drishyam: The Conclusion, calling it a fitting end to the franchise. The film follows an original story.
The Malayalam Drishyam 3 was released in theatres, according to the Indian Express.
Drishyam: The Conclusion was released in theatres.
Indian Express, Times of India and Hindustan Times reported Mohanlal’s praise for the film.
News18 reported Mohanlal’s review and Devgn’s response.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna meet Tamil Nadu CM
The actors met Chief Minister Joseph Vijay in Chennai while promoting their film Ranabaali, which is due in theatres on October 16.
- Meeting date
- October 12, 2026
- Meeting location
- Chennai; DinaMani specifies Panaiyur
- Film
- Ranabaali
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
Shivamogga Dasara to host Kannada film festival and screenings
A film festival in Shivamogga will celebrate Karnataka’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners, screen local short films and show feature films starring Rajkumar and Anant Nag.
Producer says Sankranti release and ticket issues hurt The Raja Saab
Producer T.G. Vishwa Prasad said The Raja Saab’s Sankranti release, delayed premieres and attempted ticket-price increases contributed to its weak box office performance.
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 postponed to March 5, 2027
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Abhishek Pathak made an original Hindi ending for the Drishyam franchise
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Hanuman Ansh Holds at the Box Office in Its 10th Week
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Jailer 2 Hindi release confirmed for October 15
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Celina Jaitly says husband refused her request for an amicable separation
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Baththa reaches Rs 24.61 crore in India, ahead of Sigma
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Health
Verastem reports early results for experimental cancer drug
Verastem said its experimental drug showed signs of activity in a small study involving three types of cancer. The company plans larger trials, starting with pancreatic cancer.
“a competitive profile”
WHO vaccine trial for Ebola in Congo set to begin before October ends
The WHO says the Tumaini clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to start before the end of October, initially using the Ervebo vaccine. The outbreak has caused more than 9,000 cases and 4,000 deaths.
Japanese comedian Koisan to pause work for throat cancer treatment
Koisan of comedy duo Shampoo Hat said he has oropharyngeal cancer and will stop working from Oct. 19 to focus on treatment. He says he is feeling well but needs to regain weight.
About 1 in 5 Giardia infections in cats may involve human-infecting types
A study of more than 157,000 cat stool samples found Giardia in 6.3% of samples. Nearly one in five positive samples carried types that can infect people.
Davina McCall describes severe memory loss after brain tumour surgery
The presenter says she struggled to remember people and recent events after surgery to remove a benign brain tumour in 2024. She described 2025 as a very difficult year.
ICMR official urges more research into elderly care and medical devices
At Kerala University of Health Sciences’ Research Day, an ICMR official called for more research into age-related illness, while the university urged young researchers to develop medical devices in India.
Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 9,000 confirmed cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 9,066 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths. Fear of infection is also keeping some women and children from routine healthcare.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 9,066 Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths, according to Health Ministry figures released Tuesday.
The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across seven provinces and is the country’s largest and deadliest on record.
There is no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain, and fighting, shortages and mistrust are hindering efforts to contain it.
Fear of Ebola is also leading some women to skip prenatal care or give birth at home, while children miss routine vaccinations.
Walmart to make more than 250 medicines free for employees in 2027
Walmart will cover more than 250 prescriptions at no cost for employees in 2027, including some insulin, inhalers and diabetes drugs. Its coverage will not include GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss.
Walmart confirmed plans to make more than 250 prescriptions available to employees at no cost in 2027.
Open enrollment for Walmart employees is due to close.
The expanded no-cost prescription coverage is planned to begin.
Lancet commission warns nuclear war and malicious AI could threaten humanity by 2100
A Lancet commission says nuclear conflict and malicious uses of AI carry a small but non-zero risk of human extinction this century. It lists 15 other major health threats that policy could help reduce.
- Threats identified
- 17
- Threats with extinction potential
- Nuclear conflict and malicious use of artificial intelligence
- Nuclear conflict
- Action could avert an estimated 133 million deaths and 9.35 billion years of healthy life lost by 2100
- Malicious AI
- Action to reduce risk could avert an estimated 10.4 billion years of healthy life lost
Nutrition expert says healthy eating is simpler than it seems
Stanford nutrition professor Christopher Gardner says people can rely on straightforward, science-backed advice and try to eat well 80% of the time. His book Food Sense brings together guidance from his decades of research.
Committee report
The committee submitted a 400-page report recommending updates to the official dietary guidelines.
Kennedy and his team dismissed the report.
Argentina bans Pinch Family squishy toys over excessive phthalates
Argentina has banned sales of Pinch Family squishy toys after tests found phthalate levels more than twice the permitted limit. Sellers must remove and destroy their stock.
Virginia closes shellfish harvesting area after Salmonella outbreak
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