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Kosmos denies gaining contracts through political influence

Corporativo Kosmos rejected claims in a recent column, saying its companies won contracts through competitive processes and were not implicated in US documents about Venezuela’s CLAP program.

“Corporativo Kosmos categorically rejects having obtained public contracts through political influence, personal relationships or the improper intervention of officials.”
Dafna NeumarktInstitutional Relations Directorate of Corporativo Kosmos

UNAM opens registration for more than 90,000 student scholarships

UNAM students can register interest in more than 90,000 scholarships from October 12 to 19 through its Espacio UNAM platform. The aid covers areas including living costs, food and academic support.

Mexico’s finance committee approves income tax reform bill

Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies finance committee approved an income tax reform bill by 26 votes to nine. The full chamber is expected to debate and vote on it this week.

Morena calls for release of people detained at Guadalajara water protest

Morena called for people detained after a protest over water quality and shortages in Guadalajara to be identified and released. The march ended in clashes between protesters and state police.

Recordings link Amílcar Olán to Dos Bocas business claims

Newly released recordings feature Amílcar Olán discussing alleged contracts at the Dos Bocas refinery and planned meetings with Leonardo Cornejo, a Veracruz public works official.

IMSS workers block roads in Mexico City ahead of national march

IMSS workers temporarily blocked roads in Mexico City, demanding better pay, working conditions and medical supplies ahead of a national march on October 13.

Mexico’s congressional committee approves 2027 fees and income tax bills

The committee approved proposed changes to federal fees and income tax rules for 2027. The full Chamber of Deputies is due to continue reviewing the economic package.

A committee of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies approved proposed changes to federal fees and to the income tax law for 2027.

The bills are part of the country’s economic package for the next fiscal year, and the committee is due to continue reviewing a separate revenue law.

The fee changes would raise charges for some environmental, health and immigration services, while making entry free at 53 museums, monuments and archaeological sites.

The income tax proposal would tighten limits on some company deductions and raise the income thresholds for individuals and companies to remain in a simplified tax regime.

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Mexico suspends non-essential activities in four states as Hurricane Simón nears

Mexico suspended non-essential activities in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán and Nayarit from 4 p.m. Saturday as Category 4 Hurricane Simón approached, with landfall forecast for early Sunday.

Simon’s center was 185 kilometers south-southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, and moving north at six kilometers per hour.

The suspension of non-essential activities in four states was scheduled to begin.

Simon was forecast to make landfall between La Huerta and Tomatlán in Jalisco.

Mexico’s poverty rate fell to 29.6% from 2018 to 2024, Morena says

Morena says 13.4 million people in Mexico left poverty between 2018 and 2024, as the poverty rate fell to 29.6%, citing national statistics.

People leaving poverty
13.4 million
People in poverty in 2018
51.9 million
People in poverty in 2024
38.5 million
National poverty rate
29.6%

Mexico lawmakers advance limits on company tax deductions

A Mexican congressional committee approved limits on deductions and tax losses as part of an income tax reform. The bill now goes to the full chamber for debate.

Government coalition Opposition lawmakers

Impact of deduction limits

The committee chair said the limits aim to reduce artificial cuts to tax payments by companies with income above 50 million pesos.

Opposition lawmakers warned the limits could raise taxes on companies’ actual profits, reduce liquidity and investment, and lead to business closures.

Mexico tax reform advances to lower house floor vote

A Mexican congressional committee approved changes to business tax deductions and small-business tax rules, sending the bill to the lower house floor for a vote before October 15.

World

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.

“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters officialOfficial

Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution

911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.

Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement

Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.

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.

Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot

The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.

Duane Davis faces life sentence for Tupac Shakur murder

Duane Davis, convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, is due to be sentenced in Las Vegas and faces life in prison without parole.

One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.

The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.

Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.

Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.

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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.

Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.

Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.

Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.

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.

Suspect
Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Victim
Anna Yagi, 39
Location
A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
Arrest
Oct. 4, 2026

Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station

German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.

Poland Russia

Responsibility

Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.

Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.

Nature of the incident

Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.

Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.

China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh

China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.

Business

IMF warns of risks from AI, rising bond yields and cyberattacks

The IMF says a downturn in AI investments, rising government bond yields and major cyberattacks could unsettle global markets. It urged authorities to limit excessive borrowing and strengthen cyber defenses.

“Uma correção no mercado de IA afetará a economia real”
Athanasios VamvakidisIMF deputy director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department

European datacenter growth could raise electricity bills by 2035

Datacenters are expected to use a growing share of Europe’s electricity by 2035, putting pressure on power networks and potentially raising bills. Governments may respond with price caps, taxes or other restrictions.

IMF warns Latin America to watch inflation as growth slows

The IMF expects inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean to reach 4.2% this year and 4.1% next year, while regional growth is forecast to ease to 2.3% in 2026.

OneDosh Cardholders Can Withdraw Cash at Visa ATMs Worldwide

OneDosh says its cardholders can now withdraw cash at Visa ATMs worldwide.

Oil prices dip as expected Russian diesel supplies offset Gulf risks

Oil prices edged lower after rising nearly $2 a barrel on Monday. Traders weighed possible extra Russian diesel supplies against threats to Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure.

Zenyum parent MakeO raises $10 million for Asian expansion

Singapore-based MakeO, Zenyum’s parent, raised $10 million to expand across Asia. Zenyum joined the group earlier in 2026 after MakeO agreed to acquire it.

European fintech sovereignty faces a public-interest problem

The debate over European financial sovereignty has been prominent in fintech this year, but the story argues that people do not care enough for the idea to work.

European financial sovereignty has become a major fintech debate on the continent this year.

The idea is about Europe having greater control over its financial sector, but the available text gives no further detail on what measures are proposed.

The story argues that fintech sovereignty will not work because people do not care enough about it.

It does not identify which people or provide evidence for that view.

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IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast as AI investment offsets energy shock

The IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, as AI investment helps offset higher energy prices linked to the Middle East war. It warns that risks are growing and benefits are uneven.

The IMF’s earlier outlook forecast global growth of 3.0% in 2026.

The IMF forecast global growth of 3.0% in 2026.

The IMF released its new forecast of 3.1% global growth for 2026.

The IMF forecasts global growth of 3.4%.

Apple’s Smartphone Share Reaches 22% as Global Shipments Fall

Apple’s share of global smartphone shipments hit a third-quarter record of 22%, even as its shipments fell and the market contracted 20% year over year.

Apple’s global share
22%
Samsung’s global share
23%
Global shipment change
Down 20% year over year
Global shipment level
Lowest since 2012

IMF warns poorer countries may need spending cuts or debt restructuring

The IMF says low-income countries hit by higher energy costs may have to cut spending or restructure debt, while urging targeted support for those most affected.

Chipmaker concerns weigh on world stocks as bonds rise

Renewed concerns about competition in AI chips pushed Asian stocks lower on Tuesday, while investors moved toward government bonds. European shares rose, and markets awaited U.S. inflation data.

Science & Tech

Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets

Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.

“The attack was probably launched around 11 p.m., but we only realised at 4 a.m., when our delivery driver saw that the storeroom was flooded.”
Charles DezonOwner of an Intermarché supermarket in Gradignan

GitLab urges self-managed users to patch critical code execution flaw

A critical flaw could let unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed GitLab servers. GitLab has released fixes and urges administrators to upgrade immediately.

Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets

A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.

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.

Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power

Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.

New simulations suggest rare process forms Mars's giant Arsia Mons cloud

A French research team says simulations show the cloud that forms yearly downwind of Mars's Arsia Mons volcano may develop through a rare process that does not need seed particles.

Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems

Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.

Meta has unveiled two new AI models, Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, which it says can match systems from OpenAI and Anthropic.

The models are designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks, and Meta describes Wonder as its largest and most capable model so far.

Meta says independent benchmarking suggests the new models outperform its earlier Spark model and some systems from other companies.

The models are expected to become available through Meta’s Muse personal assistant app, but only to paid subscribers.

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Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf

Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.

Hubble observed HS 0209+0832 and recorded roughly 100 chemical features that could not be identified.

The team's paper describing its findings was published, according to Universe Today.

Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands

The Foschini Group says a cyber incident affected IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open while the company investigates.

Affected brands
Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
Unaffected UK brands
Inside Story and White Stuff
Stores
Open and trading
Other operations
TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected

Cape Town plans to relocate two baboon troops from Simon’s Town

Cape Town authorities plan to capture two baboon troops near Simon’s Town and move them to enclosures for the rest of their lives, as part of a wider change to baboon management.

Cape Town authorities Some experts

Removal

Authorities plan to capture and permanently relocate the two troops to separate enclosures.

Some experts say the removal plans are not convincing.

Urban baboon management

Authorities say a “hard reset” will allow resources to be redirected to management efforts with better outcomes.

The experts say baboons should be kept out of urban areas, but the article does not give further details of their preferred approach.

Up to 6.5 million customer records may be exposed in Japan sushi cyberattack

Ride On Express says a ransomware attack on an outside server may have exposed data linked to up to 6.5 million accounts. Its websites and apps remain unavailable for orders.

Sports

Bills stay in Los Angeles before short-week game in Las Vegas

After beating the Rams on Monday night, Buffalo will stay in Los Angeles and prepare there for Sunday's game against the Raiders in Las Vegas.

“We’re staying here. Trusting our guys to be pros and do the right thing.”
Josh AllenBills quarterback

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.

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.

Penix’s rib injury is not considered serious, but Falcons return remains uncertain

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. injured his ribs against Baltimore. He could play against Chicago on Sunday, but the Falcons want to see him practice first.

49ers top NFL Week 6 power rankings after improving to 5-0

San Francisco moved to No. 1 in Pete Prisco’s Week 6 rankings after beating Seattle to reach 5-0, with its defense leading the way.

Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime for Josh Allen’s first OT win

Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime after Josh Allen led a late drive and Tyler Bass kicked the winning field goal. It was Allen’s first career overtime victory.

Kenneth Walker III and Mike Evans lead early NFL free-agent rankings

After five weeks of the 2026 NFL season, running back Kenneth Walker III and receiver Mike Evans stand out among players who joined new teams as free agents.

A ranking of NFL free-agent signings through the first five weeks of the 2026 season names Kenneth Walker III and Mike Evans as the leading additions.

Walker joined the Kansas City Chiefs, while Evans joined the San Francisco 49ers.

Both teams are undefeated, and the article says Walker’s rushing has been historic while Evans is helping quarterback Brock Purdy make an early-season MVP case.

Their impact stands out because football players do not always fit easily into new teams’ systems, which differ in schemes, playbooks and play-calling.

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Jaguars, Bengals and others emerge as Super Bowl sleeper contenders

A look at seven teams outside the top six betting favorites finds potential Super Bowl contenders, including the Jaguars, Bengals, Lions, Bears and Broncos.

Denver defeated Jacksonville, according to the article.

Denver fell behind the Rams 16-0 at halftime, then scored 30 points in the second half to win.

CBS Sports published its analysis of possible Super Bowl 61 sleepers.

Steelers’ draft setback may have led to a stronger offensive line

After Philadelphia drafted Makai Lemon ahead of Pittsburgh, the Steelers selected tackle Max Iheanachor. He has since started at right tackle as the offense has improved.

Draft pick
Max Iheanachor was selected by Pittsburgh after the Steelers missed out on Makai Lemon.
Lemon pick
Philadelphia selected Lemon with the 20th overall pick after trading with Dallas.
Week 3
Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati, gaining 411 yards and scoring 30 points.
Offensive production
With Iheanachor starting at right tackle, Pittsburgh averaged 29.3 points and 375 total yards per game.

Huntley leads Ravens comeback for 30-23 overtime win over Falcons

Baltimore rallied from an eight-point deficit to beat Atlanta 30-23 in overtime, with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley scoring the winning touchdown.

Bills visit Rams for Monday Night Football

The 3-1 Buffalo Bills are set to face the 2-2 Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. A game model predicts fewer than 54.5 total points.

Entertainment

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.

“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Bryan CranstonActor who played Walter White

Rebecca Allen to leave UMG UK role after 27 years at Universal

Rebecca Allen is set to leave her role as UMG UK's Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years at Universal. She was promoted to the newly created role in December 2025.

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes

Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.

Lana Del Rey debuts new song at Singapore Grand Prix

Lana Del Rey performed live for the first time in nearly a year at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” from her forthcoming album “Stove.”

Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career

Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.

Fontaines D.C. release first guest duet, featuring Rosalía

The Irish band has released “Where Is Gone?,” a duet with Rosalía and its first song to feature an outside vocalist. The track is on the band’s fifth album, due October 16.

Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident and released on bail

Actor Selma Blair was charged with second-degree assault after an incident on a Delta flight to New York. She posted $20,000 bail and was released.

Selma Blair was arrested after a disturbance on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday.

She is accused of injuring two flight attendants, and authorities say she also assaulted a police officer and a nurse after landing.

Blair was taken to a hospital for evaluation and later appeared in Queens Criminal Court.

She was charged with second-degree assault and released after posting $20,000 bail.

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Hundreds queue in Hong Kong to see long-unshown Van Gogh painting

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to view a Van Gogh painting not shown publicly for more than 60 years, ahead of its November 18 auction in New York.

Van Gogh painted “Châtaigniers en fleurs.

After Van Gogh’s death, the painting passed to his brother Theo.

Collector Harriet Harris-Jonas acquired the painting.

The Blaquier family acquired the painting from art dealer Wildenstein.

Five works from the collection were unveiled at Sotheby’s in London.

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see the painting ahead of its planned November 18 auction.

CJ ENM and MBC Group partner to expand Korean entertainment in MENA

The companies signed a multi-year deal to bring Korean shows to MBC Shahid and MBC4, with more than 13 new titles planned for 2026.

New titles
More than 13 scheduled for release during 2026
Library titles
More than 20 from CJ ENM
Streaming service
MBC Shahid
Linear channel
MBC4

Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration

The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.

Hardcore fans seeking a close adaptation Zach Cregger’s approach

Adaptation approach

Some hardcore fans wished for a 1:1 adaptation of the games.

Cregger was against a 1:1 adaptation, believing the games had already told their stories perfectly.

Marion Cotillard to lead jury at 2026 Marrakech Film Festival

The French actor will chair the jury at the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival in November. The jury will choose the Étoile d’Or from films in the international competition.

Health

A Career Decision Shows the Balance Between Risk and Familiarity

A worker weighing a new job offer highlights a broader choice: rely on what already works or explore uncertain alternatives. Reinforcement learning offers one way to think about that balance.

Experts answer questions about the manosphere and its influence on young men

A panel of experts is answering questions about the manosphere and its messages about masculinity and relationships. The Australian government is expected to introduce legislation giving users control over social media algorithms.

Boreout links workplace boredom to emotional distress

Boreout describes distress linked to prolonged boredom and lack of challenge at work. It is not recognized as a clinical diagnosis in major disease classification systems.

“There is an important difference between having a calm routine and feeling professionally emptied.”
Denise Milk VargasPsychologist

Setting clear goals can help people make lasting personal changes

The article says personal change starts with thinking about a goal, then taking actions that support it. Repeated reminders can help people resist urges and build new habits.

Twin study links recreational screen use with later mental health symptoms

A study of nearly 22,000 Swedish twins found links between recreational screen use and anxiety or depression symptoms, but the associations weakened when researchers compared twins within the same family.

A psychologist’s burnout was linked to patterns learned in childhood

A psychologist’s exhaustion at work also affected her parenting and relationships. Her therapist linked it to childhood patterns of self-sacrifice and emotional restraint.

Study links language patterns in life stories to psychopathic traits

Researchers found links between how 451 people wrote about their lives and three psychopathic traits. They say language patterns are not a way to diagnose anyone.

Researchers at the University of Mississippi found links between writing and psychopathic traits in a study of 451 people.

Most participants were students, while 144 said they had been in prison.

They wrote about high points, low points and turning points in their lives, then completed a questionnaire measuring boldness, callousness and disinhibition.

People scoring higher in boldness used fewer words about fear, while those scoring higher in callousness used a more positive tone and more words about achievement and rewards.

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When anxiety symptoms may call for professional help

Anxiety can cause physical and emotional symptoms and lead people to avoid activities. Professional help may be needed when it disrupts daily life, relationships or decisions.

Argentina began marking Psychologist’s Day on October 13, following the First National Meeting of Psychologists and Psychology Students.

Infobae published its article about anxiety symptoms that may call for professional help.

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Psychologist suggests a boundary-setting response to gaslighting

Psychologist Lisa Marie Bobby recommends a short response for people whose views are dismissed: “You may have a different perspective, but please do not invalidate mine.”

Children’s speech patterns may signal later mental health vulnerability

An AI-assisted study of 204 children found that how they told stories was linked to mental health risks up to six years later, but it cannot predict who will develop a disorder.