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Pennsylvania woman charged after husband and 3-year-old son found dead at resort
A Pennsylvania woman faces two homicide charges after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead in a room at a Poconos resort. She was also treated for injuries authorities say were self-inflicted.
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.
Sotomayor and Gorsuch criticize repeat prosecution of Mexican immigrant
The justices said a Mexican immigrant’s second conviction for being found in the United States raised serious double jeopardy concerns. The Supreme Court declined to review his case.
“difficult to square”
OpenAI engineer charged over hidden recording device in conference room
Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan was arrested and charged after a recording device was found in an OpenAI conference room. The company says it fired him and reported the matter to the FBI.
Cardi B helps clean family home during Dominican Republic birthday visit
A video shared by Cardi B’s father shows the rapper scrubbing floors at a family home in the Dominican Republic during her 34th birthday visit. Fans praised her for pitching in.
Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-3 despite Crosby’s two goals
Chicago beat Pittsburgh 5-3 on Oct. 13. Sidney Crosby scored twice for the Penguins, including his first goal of the season.
Burnham pledges faster missile deliveries as Zelensky visits London
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in London and pledged faster delivery of air-defense missiles, amid strained US-Ukraine ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited London on Oct.
14 to meet British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Britain announced a £45 million air-defense package and will speed up delivery of £10 million worth of lightweight missiles.
The missiles have been used against Russian jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder to intercept than older models.
Social Security chief predicts program will last another 90 years
Commissioner Frank Bisignano said Social Security would continue for another 90 years, but did not outline reforms as its main trust fund faces depletion in 2032.
Social Security was created.
Social Security began operations.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans would work on a plan next year to adjust and fix Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Bisignano told CNBC he expected Social Security to last another 90 years.
Trailer released for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
The first trailer shows Digory and Polly discovering the world of Narnia. Greta Gerwig’s film opens in cinemas on February 12, 2027, and comes to Netflix on April 2.
- Director
- Greta Gerwig
- Source novel
- C.S. Lewis’ 1955 book
- Digory Kirke
- David McKenna
- Polly Plummer
- Beatrice Campbell
Judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered the White House to keep allowing journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico access while their lawsuit over President Trump's ban continues.
Reason for ban
The outlets say the administration revoked credentials because it objected to their reporting and sought to punish or influence coverage.
Trump said the outlets reported fiction and lies, and the judge noted the government may act to protect national security when classified information is unlawfully disclosed.
Legal position
The outlets argue the ban violated due process and the First Amendment.
The administration opposed the outlets’ request for a preliminary injunction.
Rockstar says its next game should take less time to develop
Rockstar says the engine, tools and team built for GTA 6 should help it make future games faster. The studio has not said what its next game will be.
Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson eliminated from Dancing With the Stars
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Rams to review kicking unit after overtime loss to Bills
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Hot U.S. inflation lifts bond yields and weighs on stocks
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HBO revives Girls for five episodes, with production set for 2027
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Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for Tupac Shakur murder
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Burnham rules out Labour partnership with Greens over Zionism motion
Andy Burnham said Labour would not partner with the Green Party while it keeps a policy describing Zionism as a form of racism. The motion became Green Party policy after a close vote.
“It is wrong, it is antisemitic, and this side of the House will have nothing to do with it.”
Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote, but not successfully
The UK prime minister said he was told Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. His office says there is no evidence Russia changed the result, which remains legitimate.
AI chatbots suggest inheritance tax changes for UK Budget
ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude suggested inheritance tax changes and other tax reforms to Chancellor John Healey as he prepares the UK Budget.
Scottish Greens propose extra levy on large online retailers
The Scottish Greens want a surcharge on large online retailers through the Non-Domestic Rates system, saying it would help local businesses and high streets. A retail trade group opposes the plan.
Ed Davey faces possible confidence vote as Lib Dem MPs question his leadership
Liberal Democrat MPs may gather the signatures needed for a confidence vote in leader Ed Davey. The dispute centres on his strategy for winning seats and making the party more influential.
UK expands police support for political figures and reviews security
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced police support for political figures who are not MPs and an independent review of security for high-profile people after Ann Widdecombe was killed.
UK to decide shortly on Rosebank and Jackdaw drilling plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK will decide shortly whether to approve the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. Both projects were previously approved but later ruled unlawful by a court.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK government will decide shortly whether to approve Rosebank and Jackdaw.
Rosebank is an oil field north-west of Shetland, and Jackdaw is a gas field east of Aberdeen.
The previous Conservative government approved the projects, but a court ruled the approvals unlawful because the climate impact of burning the fuel had not been considered.
Supporters say drilling could support jobs, domestic energy supply and public revenue.
Farage says charities helping asylum seekers reach UK should face prosecution
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said charities and volunteers who help asylum seekers reach the UK should face possible criminal prosecution. He did not name specific organisations.
Reform pledged an immediate review of all asylum claims from the previous five years if it won the next general election.
The BBC reported that Reform had announced plans to close the asylum system for a full parliamentary term if it entered government.
Farage announced that pending asylum applications would be declared void and new claims automatically rejected, according to the Straits Times.
The Daily Mail reported that Farage had pledged to shut the asylum system for five years if elected prime minister.
Commentary argues Conservatives and Reform remain politically aligned
Kemi Badenoch ruled out an electoral pact with Reform UK, amid public clashes on the British right. The commentary argues that the parties’ political differences are less substantial than they appear.
- Publication date
- 14 October 2026
- Guardian columnist
- Jonathan Liew
- Conservative leader
- Kemi Badenoch
- Councillors lost
- 563
Carer benefit debt repayments remain slow five months into review
The UK has reviewed 2,400 of about 230,900 cases in a scheme to correct unlawful carer benefit debts, repaying 100 carers so far. Campaigners want faster progress.
Progress
Campaigners say the review is moving too slowly and carers face lengthy, uncertain waits.
The DWP says it has prioritised accuracy over speed and remains confident it will finish on schedule.
Response
Campaigners want a clear plan to accelerate reviews and have called for government leaders to intervene.
The DWP plans to double the project’s staffing to 250 by next April.
Ofgem chief warns households may struggle with energy bills this winter
Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis says households may struggle this winter without help. A forecast points to a further 16% rise in the energy price cap from January.
UK minister says closer EU trade ties could outweigh separate deals
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Second wave of early prison releases begins in England and Wales
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Former Ukrainian Officer’s Nord Stream Trial Opens in Germany
Serhii Kuznietsov’s trial opened in Hamburg over the 2022 Nord Stream blasts. His lawyers asked the court to dismiss the charges, arguing he cannot speak about state secrets.
“Anyone who cannot speak out cannot be convicted.”
Woman rescued after spending 20 hours in the Ionian Sea
A 44-year-old woman from El Salvador was rescued after going overboard from a cruise ship in the Ionian Sea. A cargo ship’s crew spotted her life buoy and alerted the Greek coast guard.
Ivan Gudkov, 20, dies by suicide, his father says
Former Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gudkov said his son Ivan, 20, died by suicide. He said Ivan had struggled with serious personal problems for several years.
Trump Shares Video of Fatal Tiger Attack at English Wildlife Park
Trump reposted footage of a man fatally mauled after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The park remains closed as authorities investigate.
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.
13 children die after overloaded boat capsizes in Bihar
A boat with a hole in its deck capsized on the Ganges in Vaishali district, killing 13 children. Police said it was overloaded and had sailed after sunset.
Russell Brand’s London trial begins with jury selection
Brand denies seven charges of rape and sexual offences involving six women. Jury selection began at Southwark Crown Court, with prosecutors expected to open their case on Wednesday.
British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London as jury selection began for his trial.
He faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women.
The alleged offences took place between 1999 and 2009.
Brand has pleaded not guilty and denies the allegations.
Ukrainian drones hit Sberbank data center in Russia
Drones struck a Sberbank data center under construction in Balakovo, in Russia’s Saratov region. The bank said its services were unaffected; a regional governor reported one death and damaged homes.
Sberbank began construction of the Balakovo data centre.
Yandex data centres were hit in three attacks, according to the Straits Times.
Drones attacked Balakovo; the regional governor reported one death and damage to several homes.
Sberbank said its systems and services were operating normally and no employees were injured.
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
Trump defends Russian diesel deal as critics warn it could fund war
Trump says the US is still sharing intelligence with Ukraine while defending a deal to bring Russian diesel to global markets. Critics say easing restrictions could help finance Russia’s war.
Sanctions
Zelenskyy said weakening sanctions without a lasting de-escalation agreement was a sign of weakness.
Trump defended the deal and said it would bring diesel prices down.
Effect on Russia
Ukraine said the deal undermined its strategy of damaging Russia’s refining capacity and could help fund the war.
Trump said the diesel was being released into the world, not to the United States.
Two accused of claiming €1.35 million for tests not carried out
A 62-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman are suspected of billing Saxony’s doctors’ association for COVID-19 tests that were not done. A man has been placed in pre-trial detention.
Russian strikes cut power to 600,000 in Ukraine, Zelensky says
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Prince Abdulrahman bin Musaed and Alaa Mubarak answer post mocking Saudis
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Louvre chief warns museum could close without major renovations
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Irish public sector workers strike over stalled pay talks
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Four Gaziantep University units in Syria to continue under Aleppo University
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France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
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Suroso Isnandar replaces Darmawan Prasodjo as PLN chief
PLN shareholders appointed Suroso Isnandar as president director, replacing Darmawan Prasodjo. Suroso will also keep his previous role until a successor is named.
“I thank Darmawan Prasodjo for his very meaningful service; he carried out a lot of transformation. I am confident the new president director, Mr. Suroso, will continue that transformation.”
Pertamina adjusts fuel supplies amid queues in Bondowoso
Pertamina says Pertalite use in Bondowoso rose 16–20%, while road congestion linked to dock repairs slowed deliveries. The company is redirecting supplies and tightening checks.
PGUN Says It Was Not Involved in Share Pledges by Three Major Shareholders
PGUN says three major shareholders pledged all their shares as security for credit arranged by its affiliate, Jhonlin Baratama, with Bank Mandiri. PGUN says it gave no guarantees and will receive none of the funds.
Rupiah Weakens as Rising Oil Prices Put Pressure on the Currency
The rupiah opened weaker on Wednesday, with reports putting it at Rp17,914 to Rp17,918 per US dollar as oil prices rose.
GoTo shareholders to consider capital reduction and leadership changes
GoTo’s extraordinary shareholders’ meeting is set to consider cancelling 32.2 billion treasury shares and accepting deputy president director Catherine Hindra Sutjahyo’s resignation.
Whoosh Karawang station to get two new access routes
KCIC is building routes from Trans Heksa Karawang and Deltamas to Whoosh Karawang Station. The links are intended to make journeys to the station shorter and easier.
Indonesia targets 18% government revenue-to-GDP ratio within three years
Hashim Djojohadikusumo says Indonesia aims to raise its government revenue-to-GDP ratio from about 12% to 18% within two to three years, with digital tax collection among the planned reforms.
Hashim Djojohadikusumo says Indonesia wants to raise government revenue at a policy forum in Jakarta.
The country’s revenue-to-GDP ratio is about 12%, while Cambodia’s is 18% and Vietnam’s is 23%, according to Hashim.
He estimates the six-percentage-point gap with Cambodia represents about Rp1,500 trillion in potential annual revenue, based on Indonesia’s economy.
That figure is an estimate, and informal economic activity cannot simply be taxed in full.
Rupiah weakens as US dollar rises to around 17,900
The rupiah fell at the start of trading on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened. Reports put the dollar at 17,920 to 17,948 rupiah.
The rupiah opened 0.08% stronger at Rp17,860 per dollar, then closed down 0.17% at Rp17,905.
The rupiah opened down 0.14% at Rp17,920 per dollar, according to Refinitiv data cited by CNBC Indonesia.
Detik reported the dollar at Rp17,948, up 0.20%, citing Bloomberg data.
Indonesian businesses face backlash over expanded halal rules
A headline says businesses in Indonesia are pushing back against sweeping halal rules. A second headline points to difficulties for small businesses seeking halal labels, but provides no details.
- FT publication date
- October 13, 2026
- Tempo EN publication date
- October 14, 2026
Indonesia probes middlemen as poultry farmers get low prices and consumers pay more
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman says suspected middlemen are widening the gap between low prices paid to poultry farmers and high prices for consumers. He says 100 people have been arrested.
BRI Life and BPJS Kesehatan Join JKN and Insurance Services
BRI Life, BPJS Kesehatan and hospitals have agreed to coordinate national health coverage with supplementary insurance through a single service process.
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Epic previews a faster, AI-assisted games launcher with Linux support
Epic Games has released a preview of a redesigned PC launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux, saying AI helped speed development. The company also plans to bring Fortnite to Linux through the app.
“We used AI as a tool for this”
Microsoft-led action disrupts phishing network behind more than 1 billion messages
Microsoft and partners seized domains and disabled accounts linked to a cybercrime marketplace that sent more than 1 billion malicious messages since January 2026.
Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to explore new ways to make and play games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a small team to experiment with game decompilation, ports and remixes. The group will be led by Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet.
Microsoft’s October update fixes more than 1,400 security flaws
Microsoft’s October security update fixes a record number of vulnerabilities, including a Windows flaw already exploited by attackers. It also addresses bugs in Windows features and other products.
World timekeepers to vote on ending leap seconds
Delegates will vote on a proposal to stop adding leap seconds to global clocks. The seconds have kept atomic time aligned with Earth’s uneven rotation but can disrupt computer systems.
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.
Ukraine says SpaceX restricted speeds on military Starlink terminals used by its forces, without warning, on Tuesday night.
The limits reportedly affect StarShield, a military version of the satellite service used by drone operators.
A Ukrainian presidential adviser said the restriction disrupted several missions, while another account said drones lost their connection and could not complete a mission.
Ukraine uses these connections to guide drones in Russian-occupied areas, including in strikes that disrupt Russian logistics.
Mont Blanc measures 4,807.47 meters, nearly two meters taller than in 2023
A new survey puts Mont Blanc at 4,807.47 meters, 1.88 meters higher than in 2023. Experts say its snow and ice cover shifts with wind and weather.
Mont Blanc was measured at a height 1.88 metres below the latest reading.
Surveyors, guides and scientists reached the summit at daybreak and took measurements for more than two hours.
French surveyors announced the new measurement of 4,807.47 metres.
Albert Heijn restores some systems after detecting suspicious hacker traffic
Albert Heijn detected suspicious traffic from servers in several countries and shut down some systems. Stores are being restocked as the company begins a controlled restart.
- Affected services
- Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall websites and apps
- Reported server locations
- United States, Poland, Moldova and Turkey
- Customer data
- Albert Heijn said no customer data appeared to have been taken
- Delivery status
- Albert Heijn said it was not delivering online orders
Fossil of a flightless Jurassic bird challenges ideas about bird evolution
A 148-million- to 150-million-year-old bird fossil found in China suggests some early birds may have been flightless, complicating ideas about how flight shaped bird anatomy.
Samsung expands language support for Galaxy AI and Bixby
Samsung is adding languages to Galaxy AI tools and Bixby. Bixby support starts now, while Galaxy AI updates are due in the coming weeks.
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Brazil steps up action against fires in Amazonas state
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Tyreek Hill found liable for two battery claims, ordered to pay $500,000
A Florida jury found NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill liable for two battery claims brought by his ex-wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, and awarded her $500,000. The NFL is still reviewing the case.
“treated me like I was, just, a man”
Bills beat Rams in overtime as Cook's fumbles draw warning from Brady
Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, but James Cook fumbled twice. Coach Joe Brady said Cook's playing time could fall if his ball security does not improve.
Jaguars coach to adjust play calls after penalties against Eagles
Jacksonville coach Liam Coen says he will get play calls in faster after three delay-of-game penalties against Philadelphia. Eagles running back Will Shipley could miss multiple games with a foot injury.
Michigan adds Alex Bauman and Jeremiah Earby through transfer portal
Michigan has enrolled former Miami tight end Alex Bauman and former Boise State cornerback Jeremiah Earby after both received temporary restraining orders granting them another season of eligibility.
Drake Maye’s improved play has the Patriots back in contention
After a rocky start, New England has won its past two games and improved to 3-2. Drake Maye has cut turnovers and restored his deep passing.
Dre Greenlaw’s appeal denied, leaving him suspended for one game
The NFL rejected the 49ers linebacker’s appeal after he head-butted helmetless Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV. Greenlaw will miss San Francisco’s game against Washington.
Bo Nix says good and bad play can be a matter of narrative
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix said good and bad play can depend on how the ball bounces. Denver’s poor offensive numbers contrast with its record of second-half comebacks.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix says good and bad play can be a matter of narrative rather than a clear difference in how he performs.
Denver is 3-2, but its offense ranks third-worst in the NFL, averaging 269 total yards per game.
Nix’s passing numbers have been modest, including 123 yards in Denver’s 23-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
The team has also built a record of turning games around: since 2025, it has the NFL’s most comeback wins, with 15.
NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks
Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.
Green Bay had a 13.3% chance to make the playoffs after losing to Atlanta.
Green Bay’s playoff chance was above 35% after a win over Chicago.
Dallas lost to Tampa Bay, and its playoff odds fell by almost 15%.
Fox Sports reported playoff betting odds from bet365.
ESPN published updated playoff projections using its Football Power Index.
The NFL wild-card round is scheduled.
Rams' Alaric Jackson suspended two games for punching Bills player
The NFL suspended Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games after he punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb following Buffalo’s 37-34 overtime win. Jackson can appeal the suspension.
- Suspension
- Two games without pay
- Game score
- Bills 37, Rams 34, in overtime
- Jackson’s missed games
- Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders
- Incident location
- SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Commanders and Giants tie after Washington fails to stop the clock in overtime
Washington let the clock expire while in field-goal range, ending its chance to beat New York. Coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels accepted blame for the mistake.
Responsibility for the final sequence
Quinn said the sequence did not fall on Daniels and that the instruction to throw the ball away or stop the clock had to come from him.
NFL.com said Daniels should have thrown the ball away when the play went wrong, while also placing the brunt of the blame on Quinn.
Rams release Harrison Mevis and sign Blake Grupe as kicker
Los Angeles released Harrison Mevis after two missed field goals in its overtime loss to Buffalo and signed Blake Grupe from the Jets’ practice squad.
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James McAvoy Says a Co-Star Bullied Him on the Set of Band of Brothers
James McAvoy says an unnamed co-star and others pointed at him and laughed on his first day filming the HBO miniseries. He says Dexter Fletcher and Robin Laing later invited him to join them.
“one of the guys in that picture decided to bully me, on my first day as a professional actor out of acting school!”
Billy Crystal says losses have shaken his faith and inspired Broadway show
Billy Crystal says losing his Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 wildfires and the death of friend Rob Reiner changed his relationship with God. His new Broadway show, “860,” draws on those losses.
Princess Anne Leads William and Kate in British Royal Popularity Ratings
YouGov’s third-quarter 2026 ratings put Princess Anne ahead of Prince William and Princess Kate in public favorability, as their scores fell.
Juan Soto Ivars denies having a relationship with Isabel Díaz Ayuso
Journalist Juan Soto Ivars says he is not romantically involved with Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso and plans to address the rumor on his YouTube channel.
Collin Gosselin accuses Kate Gosselin of abuse in new memoir
In his memoir, Collin Gosselin alleges his mother, Kate, abused him and describes his childhood on reality TV. Kate has denied his allegations.
Joe Manganiello says his team speculated Tom Cruise blocked his Reacher casting
Manganiello says his team wondered whether Cruise helped derail his chance to star in the Reacher series. He stresses that this was speculation, and the role went to Alan Ritchson.
Dean Saunders says he is seeking answers about brother Ben’s death
Dean Saunders says conflicting accounts about his brother Ben’s death and problems during the cremation have left him angry and searching for answers. His claims have not been independently confirmed.
Dean Saunders says he is still seeking answers about the death of his brother Ben and the events around his funeral.
Ben, a singer who won the first season of The Voice of Holland, died aged 43 on 15 September.
Nearly a month later, Dean wrote on Facebook that accounts of the period before Ben’s death conflict.
Dean said he had heard that Ben may have wanted to end his relationship and that an argument may have happened on the night he died, but these claims have not been independently confirmed.
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.
Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.
A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.
Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.
John Boyega announces birth of his first child
The actor said on Instagram that his son had been born some time ago. He had previously revealed that he married nearly two years ago.
- Child
- Baby boy
- Announcement
- Instagram, 14 October 2026
- Marriage
- Boyega said he had been married nearly two years
- Baby's name
- Not revealed
Silent footage shows Kelly Clarkson’s visit to Brooklyn shop
Security footage shows Kelly Clarkson’s brief visit to Art of Play in Brooklyn, but has no audio and does not settle the dispute over her exchange with an employee.
Interaction
Clarkson said an employee told her the bird cost $15,000 and offered to find something comparable in a condescending tone.
The shop said it treated Clarkson like any other customer; Rubin said the store was crowded and that she was treated like a normal person.
Bird’s availability
Clarkson said she asked about buying the bird and pointed to a price tag.
The shop said Molly is permanently attached to the wall and is not for sale.
Public response
Clarkson described her visit publicly and criticized the shop’s treatment of her.
Rubin said the backlash brought threats and safety concerns for the shop and people associated with it.
Thaila and Rob Buddenbruck welcome granddaughter Minah
Their son Yoriën and his partner Soraya have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Minah. She was born by caesarean after a difficult labour.
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Helen Branswell, acclaimed infectious disease reporter, dies at 69
Helen Branswell, a longtime Canadian health journalist who covered outbreaks including COVID-19, Ebola and SARS, has died of cancer complications at 69.
“Throughout her career, Helen demonstrated an unwavering commitment to evidence, science and truth, helping the public understand some of the most complex and consequential health challenges of our time”
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.
WHO vaccine trial for Ebola in Congo set to begin before October ends
The WHO says the Tumaini clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to start before the end of October, initially using the Ervebo vaccine. The outbreak has caused more than 9,000 cases and 4,000 deaths.
Japanese comedian Koisan to pause work for throat cancer treatment
Koisan of comedy duo Shampoo Hat said he has oropharyngeal cancer and will stop working from Oct. 19 to focus on treatment. He says he is feeling well but needs to regain weight.
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.
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.
Verastem reports early results for experimental cancer drug
Verastem said its experimental drug showed signs of activity in a small study involving three types of cancer. The company plans larger trials, starting with pancreatic cancer.
Verastem Oncology reported early results for its experimental drug, VS-7375, from a small study.
The study included people with metastatic pancreatic and colorectal cancers and advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
The drug targets KRAS G12D, a common cancer-driving mutation, and is designed to bind to two states of the mutation.
Tumor response rates ranged from 36% to 50% in pancreatic cancer, and were 33% in colorectal cancer and 43% in lung cancer.
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.
Congo announced the current Ebola outbreak.
The Health Ministry reported 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths.
A local politician in eastern Congo was beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response on the radio, according to his political party.
Walmart to make more than 250 medicines free for employees in 2027
Walmart will cover more than 250 prescriptions at no cost for employees in 2027, including some insulin, inhalers and diabetes drugs. Its coverage will not include GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss.
- Medicines
- More than 250 prescriptions
- Start year
- 2027
- GLP-1 drugs
- Ozempic and Mounjaro for Type 2 diabetes after a new prior authorization
- Weight-loss coverage
- GLP-1s from Novo and Eli Lilly are not covered for weight loss
CVS to pay $315 million to settle US opioid prescription claims
CVS agreed to pay $315 million to settle a US Justice Department lawsuit alleging it unlawfully filled opioid prescriptions. The company denies wrongdoing and agreed to new safeguards.
Allegations
The department accused CVS of unlawfully filling unnecessary and excessive opioid prescriptions.
CVS said it strongly disagrees with the claims.
Settlement
The department described the settlement as part of efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.
CVS said the settlement admits no wrongdoing and will allow it to put the litigation behind it.
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