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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.
Calvin Harris announces 18-date North American arena tour for 2027
Calvin Harris will play 18 arena shows across the US and Canada in spring 2027, including a Vancouver stop. The tour begins in Boston on April 1 and ends in Los Angeles on May 27.
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.
Rams to review kicking unit after overtime loss to Bills
Los Angeles lost 37-34 in overtime after a missed field goal and a blocked kick. Coach Sean McVay said the team will evaluate its kicking game.
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.
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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Hot US inflation reading pushes Treasury yields higher and stocks lower
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Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-3 despite Crosby’s two goals
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Julia Stiles Recreates ‘Save the Last Dance’ Routine on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
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Halk TV Taken Off Air as Turkish Authorities Appoint a Trustee
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Politics
Japan’s farm minister faces pressure over election-related allegations
Kazuo Yana is under pressure after reports he arranged buses for an election rally and threatened to cut road funding to unsupportive municipalities. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to discuss the allegations with him.
“If it looks likely there was illegality, and if I come to a conclusion that there may have been unlawfulness or a breach of the law, then I will not hesitate to make a personnel decision”
Japan Opposition Parties to Seek Censure of Farm Minister
Opposition parties in Japan say they will submit a censure motion against the farm minister. The source gives no reason for the move or details of what happens next.
Japan considers penalties for unauthorized land deals near defense sites
Japan is considering penalties for land deals near Self-Defense Forces bases and Japan Coast Guard facilities made without prior central government approval.
Post Says Writer Greeted People at Minoh-Kayano Station
A post says its writer greeted people at Minoh-Kayano Station and refers to Japan’s economic scale, but the text ends before giving further details.
Japan’s prime minister plans to question Agriculture Minister Yanagi by phone
The prime minister said she wants Agriculture Minister Yanagi to explain by phone tonight about an issue involving a shuttle bus.
Japan plans to use manga and anime to build support abroad
Japan plans to promote popular manga and anime in emerging and developing countries in the Global South to attract more fans of the country.
Takaichi acknowledges responsibility for appointing Yana
Takaichi acknowledged responsibility for appointing Yana. No details were given about Yana’s role or what happens next.
Takaichi acknowledged responsibility for appointing Yana.
The available details name Yana but do not give more information about the appointee.
They do not say what role Yana was appointed to.
No reason for the appointment or Takaichi’s acknowledgment is provided.
Kagoshima Shinkansen subsidy draws 1,004 bookings after a month
Kagoshima's subsidy for foreign visitors from Fukuoka had 1,004 bookings by October 13, against a target of 20,000 overnight stays. The prefecture plans to strengthen promotion.
Reservations opened for the Shinkansen fare subsidy.
Kagoshima Prefecture reported 1,004 bookings and Governor Koichi Shiota commented on the scheme’s promotion.
Agriculture Minister Yanagi Says He Cannot Burden His Ministry
Japan's agriculture minister, Yanagi, said he could not cause trouble for the agriculture and forestry administration. No further details are provided.
- Minister
- Yanagi
- Position
- Agriculture minister
- Publication date
- October 14, 2026
Nasukarasuyama council protests minister’s remarks on road funding
Nasukarasuyama’s city council in Tochigi adopted a resolution protesting Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yan’s remarks about sharply cutting road budgets. Twelve members supported it and one abstained.
Japan’s prime minister may decide agriculture minister’s future on Oct. 14
Japan’s prime minister is expected to decide as soon as Oct. 14 whether the agriculture minister will remain in office. No decision was announced in the available information.
Japan to speed up urban flood and underpass safety measures
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Poll finds 80% of Japanese oppose joining a war over Taiwan
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Municipalities with over 5% foreign residents more than double in Japan
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Komeito’s new chief calls for political realignment
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Japanese lawmakers divided over nuclear submarine study in security documents
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Kagoshima tourism support used 94.7% of its budget
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
Russian strikes cut power to 600,000 in Ukraine, Zelensky says
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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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Ukrainian drones hit Sberbank data center in Russia
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Albanian Education Ministry catches fire during student protests
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Russian missile strike hits Kyiv power plant and apartment building
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Business
Saizeriya to raise menu prices by an average of 6% from October 29
The Japanese restaurant chain will raise prices across most of its menu, including Milan-style doria from 300 yen to 320 yen. Lunch, breakfast menus and fresh wine will keep their current prices.
“当社の努力不足により”
Boeing to Begin 737 MAX Deliveries to ANA in December
Boeing plans to deliver its first 737 MAX aircraft to Japan’s ANA from December, as the companies work together on safety and quality controls.
Tokyo Disney Resort operator names cruise ship Disney Imagination
Oriental Land has named its new cruise ship Disney Imagination. It is due to begin sailing from ports around Tokyo in spring 2029, with reservations expected to open about six months earlier.
PayPay Securities resumes Japanese stock and ETF trading after outage
PayPay Securities resumed trading in all Japanese stocks and ETFs on Oct. 14 after a system problem at its trading partner, Mizuho Securities, was fixed.
Aeon’s interim net profit rose to 13.3 billion yen
Aeon said net profit for March to August was 13.3 billion yen, about 3.3 times the level a year earlier. Shopping malls and drugstores performed well.
Japanese firms offer personalized bath products and training
Japanese companies are promoting tailored bath products made with regional ingredients, while a new online certification course teaches people about bathing culture.
NTT considers building Anthropic data center in Osaka
NTT is considering a data center for US AI company Anthropic in Osaka Prefecture. The project is expected to cost about 1 trillion yen.
NTT is considering a data center for Anthropic in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
NTT Data Group would handle the construction, which is expected to cost about 1 trillion yen ($6.3 billion).
Anthropic is a US artificial intelligence company that opened its first office in Asia in Tokyo last year.
Data centers store and process information, including confidential company and personal data, so a facility in Japan could reduce risks linked to operations and data transfers.
World and TSI Holdings agree to merge under a new holding company
Japanese apparel companies World and TSI Holdings plan to establish a joint holding company in March 2027, with both firms becoming subsidiaries.
World and TSI Holdings announced that they had agreed to integrate.
The companies plan to establish the joint holding company Infinity United.
Olympus shares fall 16.5% after FDA warning over quality controls
Olympus shares fell 16.5% after the Japanese medical device maker said it received an FDA warning letter about quality controls following inspections at six facilities.
- Facilities inspected
- Six
- Share price change
- Down 16.50%
- Share price
- 1,697 yen
- Warning letter received
- October 13, 2026
Kaz Hirai says he often ignored Sony executives while leading PlayStation
Kaz Hirai says he followed his own judgment as PlayStation president, but later sought to align Sony’s divisions around a shared goal as CEO.
PlayStation’s direction
Hirai said he went his own way when executives recommended what direction PlayStation should take.
Executives offered recommendations about the direction PlayStation should take.
Japanese banks and insurers return to domestic bonds as yields surge
Japanese banks and insurers are returning to domestic bonds as yields rise sharply.
SBI Securities mistakenly liquidated positions in 779 FX accounts
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MUFG considers taking majority stake in India’s Shriram Finance
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Yahoo Japan bans empty trading card packs and boxes from listings
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Aichi and San ju san banking groups end merger talks
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Tokyo stocks open mixed after Wall Street losses and tech share rebound
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Japan’s Nikkei rises at the start of trading
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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”
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.
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.
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.
Brazil steps up action against fires in Amazonas state
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Developer releases free AI-built alternatives to Microsoft and Adobe apps
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Google redesigns Play Store for cars with Google built-in
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Apple lets customers prepare iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of Friday
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Hogwarts Legacy’s DLSS 5 update limits changes to characters
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Geoffrey Hinton says AI may be ‘alien beings’ with moral claims
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Sports
Gaël Monfils retires from professional tennis at 40
The former world number six has been added to the ITIA’s retired-player list and withdrawn from the ATP 250 event in Lyon.
“personal reasons”
Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals despite ankle issue
Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik in a third-set tie-break to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. He said his ankle began bothering him during the match.
Zizou Bergs defeats Carlos Alcaraz to reach Shanghai Masters fourth round
Belgian Zizou Bergs beat second seed Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in Shanghai, earning the biggest win of his career. Bergs will face either Valentin Vacherot or Tommy Paul next.
Alexander Zverev guaranteed to finish 2026 as year-end world No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat at the Shanghai Masters and Jannik Sinner’s season-ending knee injury mean Zverev cannot be caught in the rankings. He will be the first German man to finish a season at No. 1.
Ann Li beats Aryna Sabalenka after saving her 10th match point
Ann Li fought back to beat world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in Wuhan, winning on her 10th match point. She next faces Janice Tjen in the third round.
Zheng Qinwen wins China Open for first title in two years
Zheng beat French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in Beijing to become the first Chinese woman to win the China Open. The victory ends a two-year title drought after elbow surgery.
Aryna Sabalenka loses in her first match at Wuhan Open
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka lost in her first match at the Wuhan Open.
Aryna Sabalenka was the No.
1 seed at the Wuhan Open.
She lost in her first match at the tournament.
That means her run ended at the first hurdle.
Auger-Aliassime retires injured as Ruud reaches Shanghai quarter-finals
Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his Shanghai match against Casper Ruud with a left knee injury while trailing 5-2. Ruud advanced to the quarter-finals.
Auger-Aliassime retired while trailing Ruud 5-2 in the first set.
Ruud said he hoped Auger-Aliassime would make a speedy recovery.
Sonay Kartal beats world No 12 Belinda Bencic at Wuhan Open
Britain’s Sonay Kartal beat Belinda Bencic 6-0 7-5 to reach the Wuhan Open’s third round, continuing her return after a six-month injury absence.
- Match score
- Kartal beat Bencic 6-0 7-5
- Bencic's seed
- Ninth
- Bencic's ranking
- World No 12
- Kartal's age
- 24
UN condemns racist abuse aimed at Coco Gauff after China Open match
The UN Human Rights office condemned racist online attacks on Coco Gauff after a disputed point in her China Open win. A tennis coach also criticised the WTA for not publicly defending her.
Arthur Gea beats Ben Shelton in straight sets at Shanghai Masters
Frenchman Arthur Gea defeated US Open finalist Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.
Jannik Sinner ends 2026 season early to recover from knee injury
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Alex Eala loses Wuhan opener but has more matches ahead
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Rafael Jodar warned after swearing at ball boy over towel
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Jasmine Paolini beats Nikola Bartunkova to reach Wuhan Open last 16
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Ostapenko Saves Three Match Points to Beat Pegula in Wuhan
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Tickets on sale for 2026 Chennai Open, set for November 2–8
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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”
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.
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.
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.
Hulu Orders Ryan Coogler's New X-Files Series
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Report finds racial bias in London music event licensing
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Trailer released for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
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Shogun 2 Complete Edition faces backlash over bugs and suspected AI-upscaled art
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GTA 6 leaker threatens full-game release if meme coin reaches $30 million
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Trailer Released for Paul Thomas Anderson’s Cameron Winter Concert Film
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Health
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.
“a competitive profile”
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.
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.
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.
ICMR official urges more research into elderly care and medical devices
At Kerala University of Health Sciences’ Research Day, an ICMR official called for more research into age-related illness, while the university urged young researchers to develop medical devices in India.
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.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 9,066 Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths, according to Health Ministry figures released Tuesday.
The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across seven provinces and is the country’s largest and deadliest on record.
There is no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain, and fighting, shortages and mistrust are hindering efforts to contain it.
Fear of Ebola is also leading some women to skip prenatal care or give birth at home, while children miss routine vaccinations.
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.
Walmart confirmed plans to make more than 250 prescriptions available to employees at no cost in 2027.
Open enrollment for Walmart employees is due to close.
The expanded no-cost prescription coverage is planned to begin.
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.
- Threats identified
- 17
- Threats with extinction potential
- Nuclear conflict and malicious use of artificial intelligence
- Nuclear conflict
- Action could avert an estimated 133 million deaths and 9.35 billion years of healthy life lost by 2100
- Malicious AI
- Action to reduce risk could avert an estimated 10.4 billion years of healthy life lost
Nutrition expert says healthy eating is simpler than it seems
Stanford nutrition professor Christopher Gardner says people can rely on straightforward, science-backed advice and try to eat well 80% of the time. His book Food Sense brings together guidance from his decades of research.
Committee report
The committee submitted a 400-page report recommending updates to the official dietary guidelines.
Kennedy and his team dismissed the report.
Argentina bans Pinch Family squishy toys over excessive phthalates
Argentina has banned sales of Pinch Family squishy toys after tests found phthalate levels more than twice the permitted limit. Sellers must remove and destroy their stock.
Virginia closes shellfish harvesting area after Salmonella outbreak
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Study finds 129 symptoms reported by users of unlicensed weight-loss drug
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Maria Kanellis Says She Survived a Rare Tumor and Skin Cancer
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More than half of Amaha respondents waited over a year to seek mental health care
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Centene to waive prior approvals for more than 160,000 providers
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