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SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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”
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.
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
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- October 9
- New food
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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.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
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.
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The Senate impeachment court approved prosecutors’ request to drop three of four charges against Vice-President Sara Duterte, leaving unexplained wealth as the sole remaining issue.
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Poland detains man over alleged plot against Tusk and defense minister
Polish authorities detained a man suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Officials said they considered the threat serious.
KZN premier defends army deployment as IFP dispute deepens
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Nigerian court to rule on Atiku’s request to amend election suit
A court in Abuja will rule on 20 November whether Atiku Abubakar can amend his suit challenging President Bola Tinubu and the APC’s eligibility for the 2027 election.
South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid corruption and sexual offence allegations
Shadrack Sibiya resigned as South Africa’s suspended deputy police chief as a disciplinary hearing was due to begin. He denies the allegations against him and remains in custody.
Proposed budget cuts could hinder Colombia's peace court and search for the disappeared
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Morocco's PAM agrees coalition deal to form government
The centrist PAM and three other parties have agreed to form a coalition with a parliamentary majority. They will next propose ministers for a government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.
Morocco's centrist PAM party has agreed to govern with three other parties after winning last month's parliamentary election.
Together, the coalition parties hold 207 of parliament's 395 seats, more than the 198 needed for a majority.
PAM leader Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco's first woman appointed to head the government, must now form a cabinet.
The coalition says it will next propose names for the cabinet, which will carry out a government programme still to be drawn up.
Nigeria’s House speaker sets 100-day plan and warns against campaign distractions
Abbas Tajudeen proposed a 100-day programme to clear pending bills and committee reports, urging lawmakers to keep working as the 2027 elections approach. He named constitutional changes, including state police and reserved seats for women, among the priorities.
Tajudeen said the House had received 2,747 bills and passed 363.
The House resumed plenary in Abuja after its annual recess, and Tajudeen announced his proposed 100-day programme.
Enugu governor vows legal action over attacks on NDC supporters
Peter Mbah says those responsible for attacks on NDC supporters in Enugu should face prosecution as police investigate the violence.
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- Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
- Secretariat attack
- Sporadic shootings during the governorship campaign flag-off
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Pakistan declares emergency in province governed by Imran Khan's party
President Asif Ali Zardari declared emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the powers of the provincial government led by Imran Khan's party amid security concerns and protests demanding his release.
Militancy
The federal government and military accuse PTI of failing to curb militants.
PTI rejects the charge and says Islamabad has not provided the funding and equipment it needs.
Emergency decision
The government said the province had failed to tackle Islamist militancy and invoked emergency powers.
PTI described the move as a coup disguised as an emergency and said it risked further bloodshed and instability.
Rochas Okorocha arrested and released on bail in Abuja
Police arrested former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha in Abuja over allegations including forgery, then released him on bail after questioning. He was asked to return for further questioning.
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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”
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.
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.
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UK car finance compensation payments delayed until 2027
The FCA says drivers will receive no car finance compensation before 2027 because lenders are challenging its scheme. A tribunal hearing is scheduled for 16 to 26 February.
“too many people short-changed”
Bellway says first-time buyer scheme could lift annual homebuilding by 10%
Bellway chief executive Jason Honeyman says the proposed Your First Home scheme could help the builder return to 10,000 homes a year. Full details are expected on 28 October.
IMF projects UK to have lowest G7 borrowing by 2031
The IMF expects the UK to have the lowest annual borrowing in the G7 by 2031. It also forecasts the UK economy will grow at the group’s joint second-fastest rate this year.
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Daughter paid to bring her mother’s body home after insurer refused help
A woman’s mother died during a holiday in Turkey. After the insurer refused help over a mistake, her daughter paid to repatriate her body herself and later secured a payout.
IMF urges UK to stick with plans to repair public finances
The IMF told Chancellor John Healey to keep narrowing the UK deficit ahead of his 28 October budget. It raised its forecast for this year’s growth but expects a slight slowdown in 2027.
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.
The London Stock Exchange’s owner is in talks to buy Octus, a credit specialist.
The talks involve two financial businesses, but no details of a possible deal are available.
The information provided does not say where Octus is based or describe its work in more detail.
The talks are about a potential acquisition, not a confirmed purchase.
UK plans stronger protections for heating oil customers
The Government will strengthen regulation of the heating oil market after a review found customers were less protected than households on mains energy. A short-term code of conduct is also planned.
Harriet Cross wrote to the CMA and the then energy secretary Ed Miliband calling for an investigation and help for households facing price hikes.
The CMA launched a market study after heating oil costs rose to record highs for households across Britain.
The Government announced it would accept the CMA’s recommendation to strengthen regulation of the heating oil sector.
UK grocery inflation rises as shoppers turn to supermarket deals
UK supermarket prices were 2.5% higher than a year earlier, and shoppers spent more on promotions to manage grocery costs. Chocolate prices fell 3%.
- Price inflation
- 2.5% year on year in the four weeks to 4 October, up from 2.3%
- Promotional spending
- More than £250m higher than a year earlier
- Chocolate prices
- Like-for-like prices were 3% lower than a year earlier
- Lidl market share
- 8.6% in the 12 weeks to 4 October
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HMV to close Oxford Street flagship in March 2027 over proposed rent rise
HMV will leave its Oxford Street flagship in March 2027 after landlords proposed doubling the rent. The chain is looking for a new West End site and hopes to redeploy affected staff.
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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”
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.
Anthropic says AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models may be months away from copying themselves across internet-connected devices, though current models struggle to complete the process on their own.
Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect
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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.
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
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.
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor in one subscription
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Spain scored twice early in Washington and beat the United States 2-0 in a friendly, despite the USWNT creating more chances.
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Missile alert delays Al-Nassr match in Riyadh by an hour
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Venezia dismisses coach Giovanni Stroppa after six straight losses
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Saudi airport attacks raise safety concerns over 2027 Asian Cup
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Former Port Vale and Gillingham captain Doug Loft dies aged 39
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Gamba Osaka rallies for away win to secure second straight ACL victory
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Persija midfielder Fabio Calonego considers Indonesian naturalisation
The Brazilian midfielder says he is considering Indonesian citizenship and could pursue it after four more years playing in Indonesia. Representing the national team is not his main priority now.
Fabio Calonego, a Brazilian midfielder at Persija Jakarta, is considering Indonesian citizenship and the possibility of playing for Indonesia's national football team.
He says people in Indonesia have suggested he become a citizen, and he feels comfortable living and playing there.
He says he needs four more years in Indonesia's league without playing in another country before he can apply, though he would still need to meet the applicable requirements.
Playing for Indonesia is not his main priority right now, and he says he is taking his career year by year.
Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1 to move out of the relegation zone
Coventry won 4-1 at home against Newcastle, earning their first home win of the season and climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Jack Rudoni scored a penalty to put Coventry ahead.
Sidiki Cherif scored Coventry’s second goal.
Sven Botman scored for Newcastle, making it 2-1.
Ellis Simms restored Coventry’s two-goal lead.
Stephen Mfuni scored Coventry’s fourth goal.
Nigel de Jong to remain KNVB director of top football for four more years
De Jong has extended his contract with the Dutch football association, the KNVB. His new term begins on 1 January.
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Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 in first match after guilty verdict
City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, extending their perfect league start to six matches. It was their first game since a commission found them guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
Performance before the dismissal
Enzo Maresca praised City’s response to the controversy and said the team had dealt with the surrounding noise.
Andoni Iraola said Liverpool were the better team until Gravenberch’s red card.
Gravenberch’s dismissal
City went on to win after the dismissal; the sources do not give Maresca’s view of the decision.
Iraola said Gravenberch’s first foul was not a yellow-card offence and called the dismissal harsh.
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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.
Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34
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IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits
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The Social Reckoning opens to $5.5 million, far below its predecessor
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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.
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
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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.
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
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“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
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
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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.
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.
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- €8 million
- Duration
- Next two years
- Announced by
- Orazio Schillaci
- Event
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Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds
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Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice
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