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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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome
The Vatican said tests during surgery confirmed lung cancer in Pope Leo XIV. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, and the operation had no complications.
“Der untere Lungenlappen des rechten Lungenflügels wurde entfernt. Die histologische Untersuchung bestätigte die Diagnose eines Lungenkarzinoms, wie nach vorherigen Tests vermutet.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
White House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
The White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece after reports alleged misconduct, including seeking a donor’s help with a $100,000 bill in exchange for access to officials.
The Wall Street Journal began publishing reports about allegations concerning Guilfoyle.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle asked donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 credit card bill days before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Trump said the administration was looking at Guilfoyle’s situation and was not happy.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced that the White House had asked Guilfoyle to resign.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
- Ride
- Six Flags Goliath
- Incident
- Riders became stuck
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.
Calvin Harris announces 18-date North American arena tour for 2027
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing draws scrutiny
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Hot US inflation reading pushes Treasury yields higher and stocks lower
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Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46
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Politics
Pentagon plans livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution, drawing criticism
The Pentagon plans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. The plan has drawn criticism and concern about children seeing footage.
“understand that there are serious consequences”
Barbera Thornhill takes up US anti-trafficking ambassador role
The Trump administration welcomed Barbera Thornhill as the State Department’s ambassador-at-large for combating human trafficking. She was confirmed by the Senate in August.
Trump campaigns in Alaska as Sullivan faces a tight Senate race
Donald Trump traveled to Wasilla to rally support for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who faces former Rep. Mary Peltola in a close reelection contest.
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home before US midterm elections
Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing investigation. The raid, less than three weeks before the midterms, drew criticism from Omar and Democratic leaders.
Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups for 2026 midterms
Elon Musk has given at least $276 million to Republican groups since July, as the party seeks to keep control of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
Judge halts further tree-cutting at Washington golf course through Oct. 26
A federal judge barred the Trump administration from cutting more trees at East Potomac Golf Links after hundreds were felled over the weekend. Officials must testify at a hearing on Oct. 19.
Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing draws scrutiny
Katie Zacharia took questions from three reporters in her first briefing as White House press secretary. Her performance and answers about her legal credentials drew attention.
Katie Zacharia made her first White House briefing on Tuesday, October 13, after replacing Karoline Leavitt as press secretary.
She praised President Donald Trump and read a list of what she described as his administration’s achievements.
She took questions from only three reporters before ending the 15-minute briefing, leaving others shouting questions unanswered.
A slip in which she said “my president” instead of “my husband” prompted laughter as she spoke about her family.
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.
Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Reporters from the outlets were denied entry despite holding hard passes.
The outlets sued Trump and three White House officials over the ban.
Kelly issued a temporary restraining order restoring the outlets’ White House access.
The court heard arguments on the outlets’ request for a preliminary injunction.
Kelly granted the preliminary injunction, extending the restriction on revoking the outlets’ credentials.
White House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
The White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece after reports alleged misconduct, including seeking a donor’s help with a $100,000 bill in exchange for access to officials.
- Position
- US ambassador to Greece
- Resignation request
- Announced by Katie Zacharia on October 13, 2026
- Alleged credit card bill
- $100,000
- Donor named in The Guardian
- Eric Deters
Bipartisan senators urge Trump to cancel Russian diesel deal
Six Republicans and six Democrats say the agreement could fund Russia’s war against Ukraine while doing little to lower fuel prices. They want Trump to end the deal and restore sanctions.
Deal’s effects
The senators said Russian diesel sales would have little effect on fuel prices and would provide revenue for Russia’s military and security partnerships.
Trump said the diesel was being released to the world market because high prices had affected that market.
What should happen
The senators urged Trump to rescind the deal and the Treasury Department’s sanctions waiver.
Trump announced the deal with Putin and defended the diesel’s release to global markets.
Supreme Court to hear dispute over access to DOGE records
The Supreme Court agreed to review whether a watchdog group can seek records from the Department of Government Efficiency under federal public records law.
Talarico says flu caused campaign absence as false clinic rumor spreads
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Republicans shift resources as midterm losses threaten control of Congress
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Kansas Senate race becomes unexpectedly competitive
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Minneapolis school board bars closures and mergers for 2027-28
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Questions emerge over new White House press secretary’s past
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World
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.
“We are preparing decisions that will strengthen us.”
Ukraine says it halted energy strikes as Russia attacks its power facilities
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has stopped strikes on Russian energy sites since Donald Trump announced a truce. Kyiv reports new Russian attacks, while Moscow has not confirmed the deal.
Heilbronn police officer charged over alleged €246,415 theft
A Heilbronn police officer is accused of keeping €246,415 taken as security payments during traffic stops in 153 cases. A court will decide whether to accept the charges.
Russian drone strike kills six in Lutsk, with injuries also reported in Rivne
A Russian drone attack killed six people in Lutsk, western Ukraine, and injured others in Lutsk and Rivne. Authorities gave different totals for the injured in Lutsk.
Small oil-product deposits found on Novorossiysk coast
Small deposits of oil products were found on the Novorossiysk shoreline. Crews began cleaning them up as officials test samples and monitor the coast.
London’s oldest restaurant building donated to National Trust
The owner of Rules has donated its historic Covent Garden building to the National Trust. The restaurant will continue operating under its existing business.
Louvre chief calls for major renovation after crown jewel theft
Louvre president Christophe Leribault says the museum needs a major renovation to improve security, nearly a year after crown jewels worth more than $100 million were stolen.
Louvre president Christophe Leribault says the museum needs a major renovation to improve security.
The call comes nearly a year after thieves stole crown jewels worth more than $100 million from the museum in Paris.
The group took the jewels in broad daylight in just eight minutes.
The theft exposed security weaknesses at the world's most visited museum, which welcomed about nine million visitors last year.
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers
Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.
A strike hit Yandex’s data center in Sasovo, and users began reporting service outages.
A strike hit the data center in Kaluga.
A strike hit the Vladimir facility, which stopped operating.
Yandex had not restored all affected services and said it could not give a reliable restoration timeline.
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.
- Suspect
- 14-year-old student
- School
- Joseph Lakanal middle school
- Location
- Aubagne, southern France
- Weapon
- Hunting rifle concealed in a guitar case
Russian strikes cut power to 600,000 in Ukraine, Zelensky says
Russian overnight attacks hit energy sites in Kyiv and other regions. Zelensky said about 600,000 people lost power, while reports gave differing death tolls.
Purpose of the strikes
Zelensky said the attacks deliberately targeted energy infrastructure covered by the announced ceasefire.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said it struck communications and energy facilities that served military interests.
Energy ceasefire
Zelensky accused Russia of violating the ceasefire announced by Trump.
Russia’s position on whether the strikes violated the ceasefire was not stated; its Defence Ministry described the targets as serving military interests.
Storms flood Greek islands, disrupt ferries and trigger safety warnings
Heavy rain and strong winds have flooded roads and buildings across Greece, while ferry services are disrupted and authorities urge people to limit travel.
Man arrested after reported sexual assault at Zaragoza bullring
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Trump Shares Video of Fatal Tiger Attack at English Wildlife Park
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Irish public sector workers strike over stalled pay talks
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Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
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Senator Corinne Narassiguin caught in gunfight during police ride-along in Sevran
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Business
IMF chief urges wealthy countries to cut deficits as debt pressures grow
Kristalina Georgieva said the U.S. and other wealthy nations must reduce deficits, warning that rising debt and interest rates are putting pressure on poorer countries.
“At the fund, we believe that, growth, of course, helps, but it cannot deliver fast enough the necessary adjustments”
Top oil executives dropped from Riyadh energy congress schedule after attacks
Executives from five major oil companies were removed from the WPC Energy Congress schedule as deadly attacks hit Riyadh. Saudi officials said the event would continue.
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns of risks
The IMF raised its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.0% to 3.1%, while warning that high energy prices, rising debt and risks tied to AI could threaten growth.
IMF urges governments to act as borrowing costs and debt rise
The IMF says higher borrowing costs are adding pressure to public finances as debt rises. It warns bond yields could spike sharply and urges governments to make credible plans to control debt.
IMF warns AI could boost growth but disrupt jobs and public finances
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says AI investment is supporting global growth, but warns the technology could reshape jobs, education and tax revenues, with young workers especially exposed.
IMF warns AI market correction could threaten global financial stability
The IMF says a slowdown in AI investment, rising government borrowing costs and cyberattacks could unsettle global markets, though it does not predict an imminent collapse.
Global smartphone shipments fall 20% to a 14-year low
Worldwide smartphone shipments dropped 20% in the third quarter of 2026, as memory shortages raised costs and prices. Samsung and Apple gained market share while shipments fell across major brands.
Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching their lowest level in 14 years, according to preliminary Counterpoint Research figures.
The decline affects manufacturers worldwide, including Samsung, Apple and Chinese brands Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo.
A shortage of memory chips is driving up costs because demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure is competing for the same components.
Phone makers have passed some of those higher costs on to buyers, while many consumers are keeping their phones longer or considering refurbished devices.
EU leaders weigh tougher trade measures as Chinese imports pressure industry
EU leaders are set to discuss whether to pursue tougher measures against Chinese imports or continue talks with Beijing. Germany has joined France in backing a harder trade stance.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron wrote to Ursula von der Leyen seeking a new tool to cut a trading partner off from the EU single market if unfair practices continue.
EU and Chinese officials held trade talks in Beijing as the proposed tool drew a warning from China’s Commerce Ministry.
EU leaders are due to begin a two-day meeting in Brussels and discuss trading ties with China.
European gas prices reach highest level since late 2022
The European gas benchmark rose to about €87 per megawatt-hour, its highest level since late 2022. Winter demand, low storage levels and Middle East tensions are adding pressure.
- TTF price
- €87.20 per megawatt-hour, according to cash.ch
- ANSA evening price
- €86.7 per megawatt-hour, up 3%
- European storage levels
- About 74% full, compared with a five-year average of about 89%, according to Handelsblatt
- German storage levels
- 60% full, according to Handelsblatt
More than 20 Chinese automakers join Paris show as European competition grows
More than 20 Chinese carmakers are exhibiting at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, as European brands also showcase new models and electric-vehicle plans.
Market expansion
Chinese manufacturers are expanding their presence in Europe and promoting models for European and global markets.
The EU is considering stronger measures to protect its auto industry as Chinese manufacturers expand.
Competition
Chinese brands have increased their presence at the Paris show and their share of EU new-car registrations.
European manufacturers are presenting new models and electric-vehicle investments in response to growing competition.
Bank regulators step up scrutiny of AI risks at financial firms
US regulators are questioning banks about AI use and safeguards, while UK and European supervisors are pressing banks to improve recovery plans amid fears of cyberattacks and disruption.
Oil prices rise as traders weigh Houthi attacks and Russian diesel supply
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Global markets are mixed as investors weigh AI shares and economic risks
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Gold rises as oil prices fall and markets await US inflation data
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Latvia says it cannot ban Russian grain transit or sharply raise fees
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Dollar holds near 18-month high as investors await US inflation data
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Goldman Sachs raises December Brent forecast to $90 a barrel
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Science & Tech
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.
“What began with scam activity targeting people and organizations in Japan led investigators to an underground service economy supplying criminals around the world.”
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.
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.
Google redesigns Play Store for cars with Google built-in
Google is updating the in-car Play Store with easier app discovery, new entertainment apps and YouTube audio playback that continues when drivers start moving. The update will roll out automatically over the coming weeks.
Apple lets customers prepare iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of Friday
Customers can save their iPhone Duo choices and payment details before pre-orders open on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific time. The phone is due to launch October 23.
Forest-fire smoke turns skies yellow in Central Kalimantan as air reaches dangerous level
Smoke from forest and land fires in Kotawaringin Barat has turned the sky yellow. PM2.5 readings put air quality in the very dangerous category, while residents report breathing problems and eye irritation.
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.
Microsoft released its October security update on Tuesday, fixing more than 1,400 vulnerabilities across Windows and other products.
Counts differ across the available information, which gives totals of 1,411 and 1,413 fixes.
One patched Windows flaw is already being exploited by attackers.
It can let a malicious file bypass warnings that normally help protect people when they open files from the internet, but the attack requires a user to interact with the file.
Apple unveils HomeView, a family-focused smart home display
Apple introduced HomeView, a smart display that personalizes its screen for up to six people and controls compatible home devices. It goes on sale November 13, with prices starting at £299/$299.
Apple unveiled HomeView at an event in New York.
Apple published power requirements for the wall-mounted model, according to 9to5Mac.
The Daily Mail reported that HomeView was due to go on sale.
SpaceX launch creates glowing ‘jellyfish’ over Alabama and East Coast
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida lit the early-morning sky with a glowing plume visible across Alabama and parts of the US East Coast. The rocket carried supplies and research to the International Space Station.
- Mission
- CRS-35, SpaceX’s 35th commercial resupply mission for NASA
- Launch site
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
- Launch time
- 6:33–6:35 a.m. EDT, Oct. 13, 2026
- Cargo
- More than 6,300 pounds
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.
Risk assessment
The experiments used favorable, controlled conditions and did not demonstrate a real-world autonomous worm.
The tests suggest models can already perform many steps needed for replication, and the capability could become a serious risk.
Response
Ciaran Martin called the warning an interesting technical paper with a hint of vendor exaggeration.
Zhengxiong Li said a self-replicating AI worm operating across devices without a central service would be worrying.
Epic Games shifts game development toward AI-generated code and art
Epic Games says it is accelerating its use of AI, and developers on a Disney game featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters were reportedly told to adopt AI-centred production.
Albert Heijn restores some systems after detecting suspicious hacker traffic
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Study links faster molecular ageing to shorter lives in large dogs
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Sports
Flooding strands about 70 runners during Utah's Moab 240
Flooding and dangerous weather from Tropical Storm Rachel forced organizers to cancel Utah’s Moab 240 ultramarathon. About 70 runners and volunteers were evacuated safely.
“We’re glad to report everyone made it out safely despite the wild weather.”
Kenyan marathon runner Ronald Korir provisionally suspended over doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit provisionally suspended Ronald Korir over suspected doping. His case is being investigated.
Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon as Jacob Kiplimo finishes fourth
Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won the Chicago Marathon in a personal-best 2:01:09, pulling away in the final 10 kilometres. Defending champion Jacob Kiplimo faded to fourth.
Akira Akasaki runs Japan’s sixth-fastest marathon time in Chicago
Akira Akasaki finished ninth in Chicago in 2:05:47, the sixth-fastest time by a Japanese runner. His wife Yuka also qualified for the marathon trials for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Comedian Takumi Goto appears in live broadcast of Izumo Ekiden
Yonsentoshin comedian Takumi Goto was shown cheering at a checkpoint during the Izumo Ekiden in Shimane, drawing attention online. He later explained why he was there.
Canadian marathon titles up for grabs at Toronto Waterfront race
Canada’s leading marathoners will compete for national titles, prize money and ranking points at the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon this weekend.
Commonwealth 200m champion Dambile calls Bolt comparisons a privilege
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says he welcomes comparisons with Usain Bolt as he builds on a breakthrough season and considers competing in both the 100m and 200m.
South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile welcomes comparisons with Usain Bolt as he seeks to become one of the world's leading sprinters.
The 24-year-old says the pressure is a privilege and recalls Bolt advising him to enjoy competing when they met in Tokyo in 2025.
Dambile won the Commonwealth 200m title in Birmingham in July, becoming the first South African to win the event.
He ran 19.74 seconds in Doha in June, then finished second at the Diamond League final in Brussels.
Indian athletics coach provisionally suspended over alleged doping complicity
Mohammad Yunus Khan, a coach at the Army Sports Institute in Pune and former coach of Gulveer Singh, faces an undisclosed anti-doping allegation. NADA has suspended him provisionally.
Khan spotted Gulveer Singh at a cross-country race in Arunachal Pradesh.
Gulveer moved to Colorado Springs to train under Scott Simmons.
Kartik Kumar accepted a three-year ban from the United States Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for prohibited anabolic agents.
Articles reported that NADA had provisionally suspended Khan over alleged complicity in an anti-doping rule violation.
Adidas Shoes Feature in Both Chicago Marathon Wins
Amos Kipruto and Hawi Feysa won the 2026 Chicago Marathon wearing Adidas’s Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3. Nike’s new Apex shoe was worn by several other top finishers.
- Men’s winner
- Amos Kipruto, 2:01:09
- Women’s winner
- Hawi Feysa, 2:13:33
- Men’s runner-up
- Tadese Bikila, 2:02:56
- Winners’ shoe
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
Runner Finishes Chicago Marathon in 2:25:07, Short of His Goals
Theo Kahler finished 118th at the Chicago Marathon in 2:25:07, missing his goal of breaking 2:20 and his personal best after struggling in the race.
17-year-old Ontario runner finishes Finlayson Arm 50-mile race
Alex Muresan, 17, finished the 82-kilometre Finlayson Arm 50-miler on Vancouver Island in 16:27:34. He is now considering a 100-kilometre race.
2027 Diamond League season to begin in Doha and end in Zurich
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Chepngetich’s marathon world record stands despite her doping ban
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India to cover Murali Sreeshankar’s ankle surgery and rehabilitation in London
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Western Australian teen runs 660km to raise money for people facing homelessness
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Utah ultramarathon stopped because of extreme weather
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Entertainment
Ocarina of Time remake modernizes the classic for Switch 2
Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time pairs updated visuals with smoother controls and new features, according to hands-on previews.
“Ocarina of Time controls like a dream on Switch 2”
Singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro reportedly split
Dutch singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro have reportedly ended their relationship. EliZe is said to have a new love, but the available details do not identify that person.
Led Zeppelin approves ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Narnia film trailer
Greta Gerwig secured Robert Plant and Jimmy Page’s approval to use “Stairway to Heaven” in the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. It is not yet known whether the song is in the film.
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.
Gal Gadot says she will not return as Wonder Woman
Gadot says she has had no specific talks with DC about reprising Wonder Woman and is grateful for the role. No new actor has been officially confirmed.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34; co-stars pay tribute
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for disability rights, died in Texas on October 12. His representative said suicide was the cause of death.
Nintendo shows new Ocarina of Time remake footage in pre-order trailer
A Nintendo Netherlands trailer shows Link using the Master Sword and riding Epona in the Switch 2 remake, which is due out November 5.
Nintendo has released a new pre-order trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2.
The trailer appeared on Nintendo’s Dutch YouTube channel and shows Link facing the Great Deku Tree, taking up the Master Sword and battling the lava dragon Volvagia.
It also includes new footage of Link riding Epona and returning his sword to the Pedestal of Time.
The game remakes Nintendo’s 1998 N64 adventure, and is set for release on November 5.
Julia Stiles Recreates ‘Save the Last Dance’ Routine on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Stiles and dance partner Ezra Sosa revisited her 2001 film’s iconic dance routine, with former co-star Sean Patrick Thomas watching from the audience. They scored 33 out of 40.
Stiles began her season with a quickstep to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” earning 18 out of 30 points.
Stiles and Sosa performed their “Save the Last Dance” tribute on “Dancing With the Stars.
The judges awarded Stiles and Sosa 33 out of 40 points.
Big Thief Launches Free Archive of Live Concert Recordings
Big Thief has launched a free online archive with 10 complete concerts and plans to add a new show each month. The band also shared a live recording of “Incomprehensible” from Dublin.
- Initial concerts
- 10 complete shows
- Update schedule
- Second Tuesday of each month
- Recording began
- Around 2019
- Live recording
- Incomprehensible” at Dublin’s 3Arena on April 29, 2026
GTA 6 leaker threatens full-game release if meme coin reaches $30 million
Anonymous leaker CyberLeek says it will release an alleged playable version of GTA 6 if its Solana meme coin reaches a $30 million market value. The build has not been verified.
Build release
CyberLeek says it will release the alleged full build if its coin reaches a $30 million market capitalization.
Take-Two has pursued information to identify the leaker and protect its rights; Rockstar said the leaks were not how it wanted players to see the game.
Conditions
CyberLeek says Take-Two can avert the leak by providing physical copies and issuing a public apology.
The articles do not report Take-Two agreeing to those demands.
Prince Daniel cancels official duties with a cold
Prince Daniel has cancelled several public duties in Sweden, including a planned trip with Crown Princess Victoria, because he has a cold. Victoria will travel to Västernorrland alone.
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Health
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.
“The striking finding is not only the scale of these threats, but that humanity still has the agency to act.”
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.
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.
Virginia closes shellfish harvesting area after Salmonella outbreak
Virginia closed oyster and clam harvesting in the Little Wicomico River after at least five people in Pennsylvania fell ill in an outbreak linked to shellfish from the area.
Study finds 129 symptoms reported by users of unlicensed weight-loss drug
Researchers analysed Reddit posts from people claiming to use retatrutide and found reports of 129 symptoms. The drug is still in clinical trials and is not licensed anywhere.
Maria Kanellis Says She Survived a Rare Tumor and Skin Cancer
The former WWE wrestler described surviving a rare adrenal tumor and skin cancer, and said the health challenges led her to reflect on her future and find a new passion in her floral business.
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.
The WHO says the Tumaini Ebola vaccine trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo should start before October ends.
The country is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, which has caused more than 9,000 cases and 4,000 deaths.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine or treatment is approved.
The trial will first test Ervebo, a vaccine approved for a different Ebola strain, the Zaire strain.
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.
Koisan said he found a lump on his neck while at home.
He said doctors told him the lump might be malignant.
Koisan said he was told he had cancer.
He announced his diagnosis on YouTube.
He appeared on MBS’s “Yon-chan TV” and discussed his diagnosis and upcoming work break.
Koisan is due to pause work to focus on treatment.
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.
- Samples examined
- 157,616 cat stool samples
- Positive samples
- 6.3%
- Human-infecting types
- 18.5% of infected cats
- Study locations
- 49 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces
Guinea-Bissau says it has not approved newborn hepatitis B trial
Guinea-Bissau’s health minister says the country has not authorized a US-backed hepatitis B study in newborns, despite earlier reports that local officials had approved it.
Approval
Nantote said the ministry had not authorized the study under the terms reported.
Africanews reported that officials in Guinea-Bissau had approved the trial, citing a Guardian report.
Ethical review
Nantote said research involving children must comply with national law and international ethical principles and receive competent review.
Africanews reported that a Danish ethics committee had approved the project to move forward.
Centene to waive prior approvals for more than 160,000 providers
Centene will launch a program next month allowing eligible providers to deliver some outpatient care without waiting for routine insurance approval. More services and providers may qualify over time.
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