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Seoul to add rush-hour trains and four express bus routes

From November 16, Seoul will run more frequent rush-hour service on subway Line 9 and test four express bus routes from outer districts to central areas.

“We will improve the efficiency of public transport operations to reduce crowding and travel times.”
Seoul city officialNot specified

South Korean Embassy clarifies envoy’s remarks on White House communication

Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha said high-level talks with the White House were less frequent than she wanted. The embassy said she did not mean routine communication was difficult.

South Korea crime agency nominee pledges independence from outside pressure

Kim Ji-yong, nominee to lead South Korea’s Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, told lawmakers he would protect its independence and end abusive investigative practices.

Kim Min-seok criticizes shifting attacks on president and ruling party

Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok criticized internal attacks over prosecution reform and the choice of a major-crimes investigation chief nominee, saying criticism should be made appropriately.

South Korea says farmland checks target suspected speculative use

South Korea’s agriculture minister said farmland inspections are not meant to punish farmers who work their land. The government has identified four types of suspected misuse for possible disposal.

Chungnam reviews emergency care for people with severe disabilities

Chungnam officials and disability family support centers met to review emergency care services and discuss ways to make support more reliable and accessible.

Prosecutors seek to uphold Yoon’s election-law sentence in appeal

Prosecutors asked an appeals court to uphold former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s sentence for false statements during his election campaign. The court is due to rule on October 27.

Prosecutors asked South Korea’s appeals court to uphold Yoon Suk Yeol’s sentence for breaking election law.

The case concerns statements Yoon made as a presidential candidate in 2021 and 2022, including denials that he introduced a lawyer to a former tax official and met a religious figure with his wife.

A lower court found both statements were false and sentenced Yoon to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years.

Yoon denies wrongdoing and argued that his words were being misinterpreted.

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Yoon Suk Yeol’s lawyer disputes claim that people were harmed by insurrection

Lawyer Kim Gye-ri said people described as victims of insurrection were at home and safe, responding to criticism by lawmaker Park Eun-jeong.

The Democratic Party reported Yoon to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials over alleged abuse of power and violation of the Personal Information Protection Act.

The agency dismissed a case concerning allegations that Yoon had obstructed an investigation and inspection of then-prosecutor Han Dong-hoon.

Park criticized the dismissal on Facebook and said people harmed by insurrection had nowhere to go; Kim responded on social media.

The three articles reported on the dispute.

South Korea’s unification minister to take legal action over false claim

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said the government will seek removal of online posts claiming he has a 27-year-old daughter living in North Korea and may take legal action.

Claim
A 27-year-old daughter of Chung was alleged to be living in North Korea.
Video views
Chung said a related video had 600,000 views.
Response
The Unification Ministry requested removal of related posts and videos.
Possible next steps
The ministry said it may seek Press Arbitration Commission mediation and consider a damages claim if no correction is made.

South Korea plans to move 44 government agencies to Sejong by 2031

The government will relocate 44 agencies and nearly 10,000 public servants from the Seoul area to Sejong, with 27 agencies set to begin moving next year.

South Korean government Critics and concerned employees

Purpose

The government describes the relocation as a strategy to overcome a Seoul-centered system and promote balanced national development.

Reports cite concerns that relocation could make coordination with the National Assembly and financial institutions in Seoul more difficult.

Workforce effects

The government says it plans to support employees’ housing, relocation and commuting needs.

The reports describe concerns about housing and family disruption, staff departures and possible labor disputes.

South Korean lawmakers debate resolution condemning North Korea over mine blasts

South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties disagree over wording in a resolution condemning North Korea for mine blasts that injured three soldiers. A committee is working on a final draft.

World

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.”
Jes Meyer-LohkampDefence attorney

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.

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.

Attacks on ships in and around Strait of Hormuz surge

Reports counted 24 vessels hit in and around the Strait of Hormuz in the first 11 days of October. The attacks have disrupted shipping and reduced oil traffic through the waterway.

Russia detains Japanese journalist on espionage allegations

Russia says it arrested Hokkaido Shimbun journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin and accused him of spying. Japan says it is seeking information and a fair process.

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.

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.

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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.

The 14-year-old entered the school with a hunting rifle concealed in a guitar case and fired shots.

A staff member disarmed the student before police arrived.

Police took the student into custody, and pupils were escorted out of the school.

Education Minister Edouard Geffray and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez were due to visit the scene.

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.

October delivery
300,000 tonnes of diesel
November delivery
500,000 tonnes of diesel
December delivery
1 million tonnes of diesel
Russia’s possible supply
3.5 million tonnes per month by year-end, according to Alexander Novak

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.

Zelenskyy Trump

Intelligence sharing

Zelenskyy said Ukraine received no early warning from partners about a Russian attack.

Trump said Washington is still sharing intelligence.

Irish public sector workers strike over stalled pay talks

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers in Ireland held a one-day strike, closing many schools and disrupting medical appointments as they seek higher pay.

Business

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.”
Andi AriefPLN independent commissioner

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Science & Tech

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”
Martin KeelyEpic Games Store general manager

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

Nothing is reportedly developing two types of smart glasses

Nothing is reportedly preparing two smart glasses models: one with a camera and ChatGPT features, and another focused on calls and phone voice assistants. A launch has been reported for 2027.

GSMArena account 9to5Google account

Audio glasses' AI capabilities

They may allow users to use an AI assistant.

They would lack direct AI integrations but could interact with a phone’s voice assistant.

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.

Sports

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”
VaccaroPlaintiff

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.

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.

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.

Ten NFL coaches face job-security questions after five weeks

A ranking assesses the job pressure on 10 NFL head coaches after five weeks, as poor starts and recent losses put several teams under scrutiny.

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.

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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.

Lamar Jackson has a realistic chance to return against Browns

The Ravens say Jackson could return from a sprained ankle for Sunday's game against Cleveland. Coach Jesse Minter said the team expects to know more by midweek.

Jackson’s status
Realistic chance to return in Week 6
Injury
Sprained left ankle
Week 4 opponent
Tennessee Titans
Week 5 result
Ravens beat the Falcons 30-23 in overtime

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.

Dan Quinn NFL.com analysis

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.

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.

Entertainment

Ocarina of Time remake updates the classic for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake refreshes the 1998 Zelda game with new visuals and smoother controls. Preview players say it keeps the original’s story and dungeons while adding modern features.

“Ocarina of Time controls like a dream on Switch 2”
Polygon reviewerpreview writer

Thélyson Orélien denies AI wrote his novel and apologizes for plagiarism

The Haitian-Canadian writer says no machine wrote any sentence of his debut novel, but admits to past plagiarism. The book was removed from the Goncourt shortlist.

Three Game Boy Advance Classics Join Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo added Monster Rancher Advance, Metal Slug Advance and Kururin Paradise to its Game Boy Advance library for Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.

Big Naughty announces marriage to longtime love

South Korean singer Big Naughty told fans he would spend his life with the person featured in songs including “Vancouver.” One headline says the couple have completed their marriage registration.

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.

Rockstar Rejects $1.5 Billion GTA 6 Budget Claim but Gives No Figure

Rockstar says GTA 6 did not cost more than $1.5 billion to make, rejecting an online claim. The company has not disclosed the game's actual budget.

Ocarina of Time remake trailer reveals boss replay room ahead of Switch 2 launch

Nintendo’s new overview trailer for the Switch 2 remake reveals a Hall of Fallen Foes where players can revisit defeated bosses. The game launches on November 5, with pre-orders open.

Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which is coming exclusively to Switch 2.

The game retells Link’s adventure through Hyrule, where he sets out to stop Ganondorf from taking the Triforce.

Its trailer reveals the Hall of Fallen Foes, a room displaying monsters Link has beaten.

Players can read information about these creatures and learn where to find them again.

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Marvel’s VisionQuest follows White Vision as he searches for his identity

The Marvel series began with two episodes on Disney+, following White Vision as he tries to understand who he is while people seek to capture him. The remaining episodes are scheduled to arrive weekly.

The Vision Wanda created disappeared when her hex collapsed, after transferring his memories to White Vision.

Thomas Shepherd’s identity struggles began after a near-death incident in a pool, according to TheWrap.

Exame reported that the first two episodes would become available at 10 p.m. on Disney+.

TheWrap and TechRadar reported that the two-episode premiere was available on Disney+.

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.

People
EliZe and Hedwiges Maduro
Reported event
Split
New relationship
Headlines refer to a new love interest for EliZe
Publication date
14 October 2026

Paul McCartney asks Sam Mendes not to make him look shorter in Beatles films

McCartney says actor Paul Mescal looks shorter than the actor playing John Lennon in a filming still. He texted director Sam Mendes, who said it was due to the actors’ stride pattern.

Paul McCartney Sam Mendes

Depiction of McCartney’s height

McCartney objected to a still in which the Paul character appeared markedly shorter than the John character, saying the Beatles were about the same height.

Mendes reassured McCartney that the difference in the still was due to stride pattern and shared another picture in which they appeared equal in height.

Jailer 2 advance sales point to a major opening for Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 opens in cinemas on October 15. Strong advance sales have prompted forecasts of a worldwide opening above ₹125 crore, though these are estimates.

Health

Surgeon warns six common mistakes can strain shoulders during gym workouts

Orthopaedic surgeon Naman Wahal says poor form, excessive weight and skipping warm-ups can strain shoulders. He advises adjusting workouts and getting recurring pain or new weakness checked.

“Orthopaedic clinics are noticing something too: more shoulder complaints, and increasingly from people in their twenties and thirties, not the older patients you'd normally expect. A lot of it comes down to how people are actually training.”
Dr Naman WahalSenior consultant and unit head, orthopaedics at Fortis Escorts

Neurologist identifies six habits linked to higher stroke risk

Neurologist Dr Ritu Jha says inactivity, smoking, an unhealthy diet, excess alcohol, stress, poor sleep and missed health checks can raise stroke risk.

BMI alone may miss risks linked to body fat and muscle

People with the same BMI can have different risks of diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver. Doctors say body composition and other health measures offer a fuller picture.

Researcher questions the evidence behind Blue Zones and longevity claims

Saul Justin Newman says evidence used in longevity research is unreliable and is questioning claims about places where people supposedly live to 100 at unusually high rates.

Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study

A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.

Medanta dentist warns against relying on charcoal and oil pulling for dental care

Dr Ankur Rustagi of Medanta Gurugram says charcoal toothpaste may wear down enamel and coconut oil pulling cannot replace brushing and flossing.

After brain surgery, Kelly Gandhi Gahr returned to strength training

Kelly Gandhi Gahr says strength training helped her feel prepared for recovery from brain surgery. After a two-month break from the gym, she returned to training five days a week.

Kelly Gandhi Gahr rebuilt her strength through a virtual training program after becoming less active during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program combined resistance training, nutrition guidance and regular coaching.

She trained five days a week and followed a high-protein diet as she gradually increased the weights she lifted.

Doctors had been monitoring a cancerous mass in her brain, and it began growing again in early 2023.

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Canadian analysis says permanent standard time may be better for health

A Canadian analysis finds permanent standard time may better support health than year-round daylight saving time by preserving earlier morning light.

British Columbia adopted permanent daylight saving time.

The US House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.

The US bill was referred to a Senate committee.

ScienceAlert published its report on the Canadian analysis.

Quitting smoking lowers lung cancer risk, even after years of smoking

A thoracic surgeon says quitting can reduce lung cancer risk over time, though it does not erase past exposure. Former smokers should discuss follow-ups and possible screening with a doctor.

Expert
Dr Jitesh Rajpurohit
Affiliation
SSO Cancer Hospitals
Within weeks
Lung function and circulation improve
After 10 years
Lung cancer death risk is about half that of someone who continues smoking

‘Boy kibble’ trend offers convenience but may lack balance

The social media trend centers on batch-cooked bowls of rice and ground meat. Experts say the meals can be low in vegetables and plant variety.

Boy kibble supporters Nutrition experts

Convenience

Supporters say the meals are simple to prepare and can be batch-cooked for the week.

Experts say convenience does not ensure a balanced diet.

Nutrition

Followers value the meals as a reliable way to meet protein goals.

Experts say the meals can have too much protein and carbohydrates, with vegetables often optional.

Eating fiber before carbohydrates may moderate post-meal glucose rise

For people with type 2 diabetes, eating vegetables and other fiber-rich foods before protein and carbohydrates may help slow the rise in blood sugar after a meal.