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Indian opposition marches over voter-list deletions as protests intensify

Opposition parties marched to India’s Supreme Court over voter-list revisions that removed more than 130 million names. Critics say the changes could exclude eligible voters; the Election Commission and ruling BJP deny political bias.

“We will not back down”
Rahul GandhiCongress leader

Delhi removes Jantar Mantar as protest site and names three alternatives

Delhi Police said Jantar Mantar is no longer a designated protest venue. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground have been named as alternatives.

Tamil Nadu revises school timetable to include daily physical activity

Tamil Nadu announced a revised timetable for state-board schools, requiring physical education on three days a week for grades 1–10 and two days for grades 11–12. Other activity periods can also be used for physical education.

Supreme Court pauses defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi

The Supreme Court paused trial court proceedings in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will hear his challenge to the case.

Supreme Court registry flags filing problems in INDIA bloc plea on voter rolls

The registry flagged more than 10 defects in a petition by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders over alleged voter-roll irregularities. The team sought a hearing after fixing them.

CJP protesters detained after entering de-notified Jantar Mantar site

Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janata Party leaders and other volunteers after they entered Jantar Mantar, which the government has removed from its list of designated protest sites.

BJP women MPs ask President to intervene over Congress MP’s suspension

BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu and asked her to seek the suspension of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the Lok Sabha. JNU dismissed him after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.

BJP women MPs asked President Droupadi Murmu to intervene over Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.

They want him suspended from the Lok Sabha, where he represents Inner Manipur.

Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Akoijam from his teaching post after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.

One account says the complaints came from 11 students, while another says the inquiry found him guilty of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct.

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Karnataka BJP chief says 25 Congress MLAs may switch parties

B.Y. Vijayendra said 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, would join the BJP if elections were announced. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mocked the claim and challenged him to bring them over.

Shivakumar warned ministers about possible sting operation traps targeting them.

Vijayendra said 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, would join the BJP if elections were announced.

Shivakumar dismissed the claim and challenged Vijayendra to bring the legislators into the BJP.

Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi seeks voluntary retirement

S. Ravi, an additional director general with Karnataka State Reserve Police, has applied for voluntary retirement, citing personal reasons, with six months left before retirement.

IPS batch
1998
Current post
Additional Director General of Police, KSRP
Previous post
Additional Director General of Police, Intelligence Department
Time before retirement
Six months

Imran Khan and two others released after detention at Mumbai protest

Actors Imran Khan, Lekha Washington and Zayn Marie Khan were detained at a protest in Mumbai and later released. The protest called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.

Mumbai Police CJP protesters

Protest permission

Police said no permission had been sought and that protests were allowed only at Azad Maidan under Bombay High Court directions.

CJP workers said they had emailed Mumbai Police seeking permission but received no response.

Reason for attending

Not stated.

The protest supported the CJP movement and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Delhi Police registers cases over Opposition march against election roll revision

Delhi Police registered cases over alleged barricade-breaking and graffiti during an INDIA bloc march in New Delhi against voter roll revisions. Opposition leaders also filed a petition in the Supreme Court.

World

Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing

Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.

“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Rumen RadevBulgarian prime minister

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

UK government Iranian government

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.

Business

IMF raises Spain’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.5%

The IMF raised its forecast for Spain’s economic growth in 2026 to 2.5%, more than double its 1.1% forecast for the eurozone.

“a very strong recovery in Ireland and sustained momentum in Spain”
IMF reportWorld Economic Outlook report

Spanish employers must notify staff of internal job vacancies

Spanish law requires employers to tell part-time, temporary, fixed-discontinuous and remote workers about vacancies before hiring someone from outside the company.

Asterion agrees to buy French vehicle rental company Fraikin for about €2bn

Spanish investment fund Asterion has agreed to buy Fraikin, a French commercial vehicle rental company with more than 50,000 vehicles, in a deal valued at about €2 billion.

Legal uncertainty is making property investors cautious in Spain

Property investment in Spain faces greater-than-usual legal uncertainty, although the country has remained a preferred destination despite recent years of ups and downs.

Spain looks to private investment for public infrastructure projects

Spain is again considering concessions to fund infrastructure with private capital, as projects in several regions seek investors and public budgets face pressure.

Spain expects Financia Europa account to increase tax revenue

Spain’s Economy Ministry expects tax incentives for the Financia Europa account to raise revenue by moving savings from low-interest deposits into investments.

17 face trial over alleged €61.3 million electricity market fraud

Spain’s National Court is trying 17 people accused of defrauding energy companies and other electricity market participants of €61.3 million through a network of power retailers.

Spain’s National Court has begun a trial of 17 people accused of fraud, criminal organisation and money laundering in the electricity market.

Prosecutors say the group used electricity retailers to attract customers with low prices, then bought far less power than they needed while continuing to bill customers.

The alleged scheme caused €61.3 million in losses across the electricity system, according to estimates by grid operator Red Eléctrica Española.

Endesa, Naturgy and Repsol are among the affected companies, but they are not accused and appear as injured parties.

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China will halve tariffs on Spanish olive oil from 2027

China plans to cut its import tariff on EU olive oil from 10% to 5% for four years from January 2027. Spain, which supplies 77% of China's olive oil imports, is set to benefit.

Chinese olive oil imports fell by 54% amid rising prices, according to Spain’s olive oil interprofessional organisation.

China imported 34,400 tonnes of olive oil, about 14,000 tonnes more than in the same period a year earlier.

China and the European Union agreed to reduce tariffs on olive oil and other products.

China’s olive oil tariff is set to fall from 10% to 5% for four years.

Spain’s Ibex seeks to hold gains as AI-linked stocks fall in Asia

The Ibex 35 is trying to hold its previous session’s 1.33% gain as AI-linked shares fall in Asia and investors await the first major US bank results.

Ibex previous-session gain
1.33%
Ibex level
Near 19,300 points
South Korea’s Kospi
Nearly 6% lower
Brent crude
Around $105 a barrel

Renfe returned to profit in 2025 as commuter train disruptions rose

Spain’s Renfe posted a €60.2 million profit in 2025, its first in six years, while major disruptions on Madrid’s commuter rail network increased sharply.

Going public can cost companies 5% to 7% of the capital they raise

The cost of a stock market listing varies widely, but experts put it at 5% to 7% of the capital raised. European markets are trying to attract more companies as listings remain scarce.

Science & Tech

Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features

Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.

“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio”
Kaiann DranceApple's vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing

Apple reportedly plans HomeView smart home hub for November

Apple is expected to unveil its Siri-focused HomeView display on October 13 and begin shipping it around mid-November. A new Apple TV and HomePod mini are also expected.

GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code

The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.

Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts

Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars

Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.

Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking

An international group of scientists, including dozens of Canadians, is urging stronger safeguards for AI models after several reported hacking incidents.

Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.

Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.

13.

The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.

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Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.

Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.

Some accessories are expected to launch.

Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands

The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.

Affected brands
Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
Incident identified
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Stores
Remained open
Other UK brands
Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected

Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect

Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.

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.

Sports

Four Chunichi Dragons coaches to leave after the season

Chunichi announced that four coaches, including Nobuhiko Matsunaka and Eiji Ochiai, will leave the Japanese baseball team at the end of the season.

Brewers and Guardians win League Championship Series games

The Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians each won a League Championship Series game. William Contreras hit a fifth-inning home run for Milwaukee against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Hanwha Eagles appoint national team coach Ryu Ji-hyun as manager

The Hanwha Eagles named Ryu Ji-hyun their new manager on a three-year contract worth 2 billion won, after Kim Kyung-moon’s contract ended.

“I am grateful to the club for entrusting me with the management of a good team like the Hanwha Eagles.”
Ryu Ji-hyunHanwha Eagles manager

Braves update focuses on Austin Riley and acquiring arms

An Atlanta Braves update is centered on Austin Riley, acquiring arms and other team topics, but gives no details about specific moves or developments.

Will the Dodgers bench Shohei Ohtani in the NLCS?

A story raises the question of whether the Dodgers will bench Shohei Ohtani in the NLCS but gives no answer or supporting details.

Dodgers’ bid for a third straight title is in danger

The Dodgers’ attempt to win a third straight title is in serious danger as they face the Brewers in the National League Championship Series.

Ramirez and Contreras lead 2026 league championship MVP odds

Jose Ramirez and William Contreras are favored for the ALCS and NLCS MVP awards, respectively, after strong performances in the opening games.

Jose Ramirez and William Contreras are favored for the American League and National League Championship Series MVP awards, respectively, according to odds listed on Oct.

13.

The awards go to players for their performances in the league championship series, which determine who advances to the World Series.

Ramirez helped Cleveland beat Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the ALCS with three hits and a late RBI single.

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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.

Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to take 2-0 lead in NL Championship Series

William Contreras hit a tying home run and drove in the go-ahead run as Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 7-4. The Brewers now lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.

Final score
Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
Series score
Brewers lead 2-0
Contreras home run
436 feet, in the fifth inning
Brewers hits
12

Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener

Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

Rumors swirl around the Colorado Rockies

A headline says rumors around the Colorado Rockies are widespread, but gives no details about what they concern.

Entertainment

Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York

Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.

“This was not an intentional assault.”
Shawn BarnesBlair’s lawyer

God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game

Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.

IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits

The 39th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will open with “White Tiger Column,” following young recruits as they train with Myanmar’s resistance movement. The festival runs Nov. 12 to 22.

The Social Reckoning opens to $5.5 million, far below its predecessor

Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network took in $5.5 million in its domestic opening weekend, against a reported production budget of about $30 million to $42 million.

Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34

Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.

RimWorld moves to its own engine, with faster performance and saves intact

Update 1.7 moves RimWorld from Unity to Ludeon Studios’ Waylith Engine. The studio says it runs two to four times faster, and existing saves and most mods still work.

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.

Thélyson Orélien denies that AI wrote any sentence of his novel, “C’était ça ou mourir.”

The Canadian-Haitian writer says he used tools for research but wrote the book himself.

He apologized and accepted responsibility for plagiarizing texts by established authors after moving to Canada.

He says he began writing the novel in Quebec in 2017 and finished a first draft in 2019.

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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.

Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.

Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.

TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.

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.

Sign-ups
1.8 million
Venue capacity
5,000 seats
Venue
Royal Albert Hall, London
Show date
23 October 2026

Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release

Collin Gosselin says his mother, Kate, physically and emotionally mistreated him as a child. His memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is due out Oct. 13.

Collin Gosselin Kate Gosselin

Alleged treatment

Collin says his mother dragged him by the ear and mistreated him and his siblings.

Kate previously said reports of abuse were unfounded.

His placement in an institution

Collin says he was removed from the home and placed in an institution, with little contact with his family.

Kate said he was sent for treatment for educational and social challenges and that the decision was the best thing she could do for him.

Julianne Moore’s son Caleb Freundlich marries Kibriyaá Morgan

Caleb Freundlich and Kibriyaá Morgan have married after dating for nine years. His mother, actor Julianne Moore, shared the news on Instagram.

Health

Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise

Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.

“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
ResearchersExercise physiologists

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.

The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.

The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.

Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.

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Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations

A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.

Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.

The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.

Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan

Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.

Funding
€8 million
Duration
Next two years
Announced by
Orazio Schillaci
Event
Heatwaves and health – Summer 2026 report and future prospects

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.