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Lula campaign accuses Meta of limiting its posts before Brazil runoff

Lula’s campaign says Meta restricted the reach of his posts and alleges election interference. Meta denies the charge, and Brazil’s electoral court has given it 48 hours to explain.

“The evidence supporting the initial petition is largely indirect, consisting of user reports, journalistic reports and references to studies by civil society organizations.”
Marco Aurélio BellizzeSuperior Electoral Court minister

Flávio Bolsonaro visits his father for the first time since July

Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro visited his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, in Brasília after a judge restored contact, with political activity during visits still barred.

Brazil launches system to block phones in prisons without court orders

Brazil has launched a program to block identified phones and radio signals in prisons without needing a court order. Prison authorities will identify devices, and the telecom regulator will carry out the blocks.

São Paulo police target illegal betting platforms in fraud investigation

Police arrested three people and searched locations in São Paulo as part of an investigation into illegal betting platforms linked to losses for at least 10 million people.

Hackers take over Brazil’s Ancine website with political messages

Hackers replaced the Brazilian film agency Ancine’s website with insults targeting people from the Northeast and political messages. The site was taken offline.

Rio police operation targets alleged drug and weapons network linked to officers

Rio de Janeiro police launched an operation targeting an alleged drug and weapons network linked to the Comando Vermelho and military police officers. Three people have been arrested so far.

São Paulo plans 30 billion reais climate response package

São Paulo state plans to announce a climate response package worth about 30 billion reais, including measures to prepare for possible heavier rain linked to El Niño.

The São Paulo state government plans a 30 billion reais climate package for risks linked to climate change.

It is due to present the measures on Wednesday, October 14, as El Niño could bring heavier rain late this year and early in 2027.

The plan includes a special cabinet bringing together government agencies, utility companies, police and firefighters to coordinate the response.

Daily regional alerts and weather bulletins will classify risk from green, for observation, to red, for emergency.

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Flávio Bolsonaro says he will back ending Brazil’s 6x1 work schedule

Presidential candidate and senator Flávio Bolsonaro said he will support a constitutional amendment ending the 6x1 work schedule. The Senate is due to vote on Wednesday.

Flávio Bolsonaro visited his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest.

Flávio said he would vote for the amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule.

The Senate is scheduled to vote on the proposal.

Brazil election chief suspends union newspaper at Flávio Bolsonaro's request

A Brazilian election court chief suspended distribution of a petroleum workers' union newspaper after a request from presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who said it favored Lula.

Newspaper
Petróleo dos Brasileiros
Publisher
Sindipetro Unificado
Court president
Kassio Nunes Marques
Candidate who requested the order
Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil’s election court orders removal of misleading video about Lula rally

The TSE ordered Flávio Bolsonaro and allies to remove posts within 24 hours after a video from Chile was presented as showing drug use at a pro-Lula rally in São Paulo.

Lula’s coalition Flávio Bolsonaro and allied posters

Video’s meaning

The coalition said the video was edited and presented as if it showed drug use at the rally, creating a misleading, derogatory narrative.

The posts associated rally participants with drug use; the articles do not report the allies’ response to the allegation.

Limits on intervention

The coalition sought removal of the posts and penalties for those responsible.

The court rejected broad account suspensions and a general ban on similar posts, citing the risk of restricting legitimate political expression.

Brazil's PL party likely to let senators choose on six-day workweek proposal

Brazil's PL party is likely to let its senators choose how to vote on a proposal replacing six workdays and one day off with five workdays and two days off.

World

Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia

One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.

“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Six Flags spokespersonCompany spokesperson

Nuremberg airport suspends flights after aviation emergency alert

Nuremberg airport in Germany suspended flights after an unclear aviation emergency was reported. Police said an aircraft landed safely, and the cause is under investigation.

Court orders new hearing in case over passport error that stopped family’s Thailand trip

A passport error listing a child’s sex incorrectly stopped a Krasnodar family from travelling to Thailand. A court overturned earlier rulings and sent the compensation case back for a new hearing.

Two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over fire at Polish Starlink station

German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Starlink station in central Poland. Polish officials say they will face sabotage charges in Poland.

Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes

Hezbollah says it will pay eligible Lebanese families whose primary homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel, with payments spread over a year.

Polish foreign minister says a European army could form by 2030

Radosław Sikorski said a joint European force could be formed by 2030, possibly limited to the Baltic states and the eastern flank.

MI5 chief warns Iran and Russia are stepping up threats to Britain

MI5 chief Ken McCallum said Iran is seeking to target harder sites, including military locations, while Russia is increasing hybrid operations against Ukraine’s allies. He also warned that AI could help terrorists develop biological weapons.

MI5 chief Ken McCallum warned of growing state threats to Britain in a speech in London on Tuesday.

He said Iran had shifted towards targeting harder sites, including military locations, although he could not discuss an investigation into a suspected plot involving RAF Fairford.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Tehran was highly likely to be behind that suspected plot, but Iran has denied involvement.

McCallum said Iran-linked operations had led to more than 50 arrests over the past year.

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Eight people injured in stabbing at Incheon supermarket

A man stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Police detained the suspect and are investigating the attack.

A man attacked people with knives while moving on an escalator in the supermarket building.

Shoppers subdued the suspect, and police arrested him.

France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean

French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.

Vessel
DF Peak
Location
More than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion
Flag
Benin
EU sanctions status
Listed among the EU-sanctioned ships

UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.

UK government Iranian government

Responsibility

Burnham said the incident was highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC.

Iran rejected any suggestion it was involved and called the accusation unfounded and malicious speculation.

Evidence

British authorities cited their assessment and said investigators found accelerants but no viable explosives in vans.

Iran called on Britain to present evidence supporting its allegations.

Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire

Zelensky says Russian attacks hit Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump announced a mutual pause in such strikes. Russia has not confirmed agreeing to the ceasefire.

Business

Chip stocks fall as investors weigh AI spending and Chinese competition

Chip shares fell across Asian markets after Broadcom CEO Hock Tan warned that some AI investors may not understand their bets and Chinese chipmaker CXMT reported progress on a new design.

“A lot of investors have no clue what they are investing in”
Hock TanBroadcom chief executive

Hyundai Green Food adds care support for employees’ older relatives

Hyundai Green Food has partnered with Careling to offer employees discounted home care, free hospital accompaniment and advice for caring for older family members.

APR shares slide on forecast for weaker-than-expected third-quarter profit

APR shares fell sharply in Seoul trading after an analyst forecast that its third-quarter operating profit would miss market expectations, despite revenue expected to meet them.

Shoe retailer Shoemarker joins Baemin’s shopping service

Shoemarker will begin selling shoes through Baemin’s shopping service on Oct. 14, starting with 30 stores in the Seoul metropolitan area. Baemin plans to expand the service to 50 stores by year-end.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics executive receives Industry Medal for MLCC work

Kim Wi-heon, who leads MLCC manufacturing technology at Samsung Electro-Mechanics, received an Industry Medal for work on core technologies and new products.

Lee Jae-yong’s Samsung Electronics stake rises to 1.75%

Lee Jae-yong’s stake in Samsung Electronics rose from 1.58% to 1.75%. The report gives conflicting details on whether the shares were bought or gifted by his mother.

South Korea to create 3 trillion won fund for overseas construction projects

South Korea plans a 3 trillion won fund to help companies win overseas construction work, with more support for projects that combine development, building and maintenance.

South Korea plans to create a 3 trillion won fund to help its companies win construction projects abroad.

Finance and Economy Minister Lee Hyoung-il announced the plan at a government meeting in Seoul on October 12.

The government wants to move beyond supporting individual projects and build joint investment partnerships with other countries and regions.

It also plans to encourage packages that cover development, construction and maintenance, linking overseas work with local economies.

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South Korea’s early October exports hit a record, led by chips

South Korea exported $26.1 billion in goods in the first 10 days of October, up 102% from a year earlier. Chip exports rose 170.9% and made up 46.7% of the total.

South Korea exported $26.1 billion in goods, while imports totaled $22.3 billion.

South Korea’s Customs Service reported preliminary trade figures for Oct. 1–10.

Lotte to present mobility businesses at Japan trade event

Six Lotte companies will showcase mobility technologies and services at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026 in Chiba from Oct. 13 to 16, seeking global business partnerships.

Participating companies
6 Lotte affiliates
Event dates
October 13–16, 2026
Venue
Makuhari Messe, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Exhibition concept
L.MoVE

South Korea completes first Arctic container voyage to Europe and back

The PanStar Acro completed a 50-day round trip via the Arctic. South Korea plans further trials before aiming to start regular services by 2030.

South Korean government Opposition lawmaker Kang Seung-kyoo’s office

Commercial prospects

The government plans further trial voyages and aims to launch regular service by 2030, with economic viability expected around 2040.

Kang’s office said the voyage had yet to prove commercial viability, citing cargo figures and the lack of imports.

South Korea central bank chief apologizes over warnings on leveraged ETFs

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song said the central bank failed to give enough warning about single-stock leveraged ETFs, which were linked to market volatility.

Science & Tech

Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery

The $179.99 Fitbit Edge adds a display, built-in GPS and expanded health tracking to Google’s fitness lineup. Preorders are open, with sales starting October 27.

“Get an Edge on your health”
Google health divisionCompany health division

Fiat unveils concept that switches from six-seat car to pickup

Fiat showed its Multiplay concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Its sliding rear section changes it from a family car into a four-seat pickup with an open cargo bed.

Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept, with production planned for 2028

Citroën has shown an electric concept inspired by its classic 2CV. The company plans a European-built production model for 2028, targeting a price of around €15,000.

Nothing OS 5.0 with Android 17 starts rolling out to Phone (3)

Nothing has begun a staged rollout of its stable OS 5.0 update to Phone (3), bringing Android 17, a redesigned home screen and new features. Other eligible phones are due to follow through mid-January 2027.

Realme and OnePlus set ColorOS 17 update dates

Realme and OnePlus will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 on October 29, with more devices scheduled for updates through November and December.

US fast-charging network grows as Tesla raises Supercharger prices

The US reached 80,964 public fast-charging ports in Q3 2026. Tesla added the most, while its Supercharger prices rose and prices at other networks stayed nearly flat.

Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5

Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.

Sony has announced a matte-black PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for Japan.

The console and its included DualSense controller have a matte-black finish.

It will go on sale in Japan on Nov.

19 for ¥55,000.

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Xiaomi tops AnTuTu’s September flagship and tablet rankings

In September AnTuTu rankings based on data from China, Xiaomi led the flagship phone and tablet categories, while Oppo topped the mid-range chart.

AnTuTu collected the performance data in China for its rankings.

Notebookcheck reported that the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max topped AnTuTu’s September Android tablet chart.

GSMArena reported that Xiaomi led the flagship and tablet categories in AnTuTu’s September rankings.

Why CarPlay and Android Auto can make phones overheat

Navigation, wireless connections and charging can heat phones in the car. Sunlight and hot or cold air from vents can add to the problem.

Wireless connections
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular radios
Navigation
Apps can transfer data, render 3D terrain and use GPS
Charging
Wireless charging generates more waste heat than USB charging
Heat effects
A phone may throttle performance, halt charging or shut down

US Public Fast-Charging Network Passes 80,000 Ports

The US added 4,106 public fast-charging ports in the third quarter, taking the network past 80,000 despite slower growth than a year earlier.

Apple lets customers prepare iPhone Duo pre-orders ahead of Friday

Customers can save their iPhone Duo choices and payment details before pre-orders open on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific time. The phone is due to launch October 23.

Sports

Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss

After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.

“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Bradley ChubbBills linebacker

Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision

Tennessee coach Robert Saleh says Cam Ward will not be benched after the Titans fell to 0-5. His early numbers raise questions about whether the team may draft another quarterback in 2027.

Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical

Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Rams lose to Bills and look to reset before facing Cardinals

The Rams lost 37-34 to the Bills, leaving them 2-3 despite gaining 454 yards. Puka Nacua said the team must regroup and define its identity before hosting Arizona.

Rams' limited investment in special teams faces renewed scrutiny

After another overtime loss, coach Sean McVay again criticized the Rams' special teams. The team has ranked near the bottom in several measures of investment in that unit.

Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.

49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle

The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.

Two Week 6 rankings assess the NFL after five weeks of the 2026 season.

One list keeps the San Francisco 49ers at No.

1, with the Kansas City Chiefs second and the Jacksonville Jaguars third.

The other ranking also puts the 49ers at the top and highlights the strength of the NFC West.

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Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery

Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.

Harrison injured his knee during Jacksonville’s 19-17 win over Philadelphia in London.

Reports said Harrison was set to have arthroscopic knee surgery, with his recovery timeline still uncertain.

Harrison is expected to have surgery when the Jaguars return from London.

The Jaguars are scheduled to play Houston at Wembley Stadium, with Walker Little expected to start at left tackle.

Oregon slips in power ratings after narrow loss with backup quarterbacks

Oregon fell to 3-2 after a two-point loss despite seven turnovers and a switch to its third-string quarterback. It dropped in the power ratings, but not as far as expected.

Oregon record
3-2
Margin of loss
2 points
Turnovers
7
Quarterbacks used
Backup starter; third-string quarterback

Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London

Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.

Commanders and Giants tie 27-27 after Washington runs out of time in overtime

Washington had a chance to kick a winning field goal against New York, but Jayden Daniels was tackled with eight seconds left and the Commanders could not stop the clock.

Entertainment

Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism

The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.

“This is slander and heresy.”
Thélyson OrélienCanadian-Haitian writer

Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149

The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.

Amanda Seyfried says she is uncomfortable filming sex scenes for now

The actor said she turned down a TV role that required frequent sex scenes, but did not rule out taking on similar work in the future.

God of War Laufey Collector’s Box Will Not Include the Game

The God of War Laufey Collector’s Box includes a statue, cards and an art book, but no copy of the game. The UK price is £130; the US version has not been announced.

RTL removes Unter Uns morning reruns ahead of planned end

RTL has replaced morning repeats of Unter Uns with Verklag mich doch!, but new episodes will continue in the afternoon until the soap’s planned end in March 2027.

Apple announces Vision Pro horror film Remnants for October 16

Remnants, a horror film by writer and director Ti West, will be released exclusively on Apple Vision Pro on October 16 in Apple’s immersive video format.

TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory

TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.

TNA has ended wrestler Max Caster’s run with the company after his debut at Bound for Glory on Sunday.

Before his match against Moose, Caster performed a rap that referred to attacks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The attacks killed and injured people; accounts differ on the death toll, giving figures of 12 and 13.

TNA called the comments insensitive, said making light of violent attacks was wrong, and accepted responsibility for allowing them into the show.

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Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats

Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.

RAYE announced a one-off show at the Royal Albert Hall.

RAYE said the show had received 1.8 million sign-ups for 5,000 seats and that her team was manually reviewing the list.

Selected fans were due to receive a presale link and code by email.

The presale was due to begin.

The general sale was expected to begin, according to NME.

RAYE is scheduled to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Batman Part II pauses production as Robert Pattinson says team will regroup

Production is temporarily paused while director Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter. Robert Pattinson says the team will take a short break and then work out what comes next.

Film
The Batman Part II
Production status
Temporarily paused
Reason
Matt Reeves is focusing on a family matter
Release date
February 18, 2028

Ego Nwodim mocks Shane Gillis’s joke about women’s gym clothes

After Shane Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, former cast member Ego Nwodim responded with a gym selfie and a pointed caption.

Shane Gillis Ego Nwodim and Dan Levy

The joke

Gillis joked that women dress like “whores” at the gym and commented on their shorts.

Nwodim mocked the wording in her Instagram captions; Levy said calling women whores for wearing short shorts was misogynistic.

Women’s gym clothes

Gillis criticized the shorts and described their appearance.

Levy said women wearing short shorts does not make them whores.

Hugh Grant backed out of replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men

Chuck Lorre says Hugh Grant withdrew from talks to replace Charlie Sheen on the sitcom. Ashton Kutcher took the role instead, and the show ran for four more seasons.

Health

Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.

“primary cause of death was a probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles.”
Franklin County coroner’s office spokespersonCoroner’s office spokesperson

Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests

Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.

More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring

Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.

Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds

A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.

Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice

A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.

Europa Donna calls for consistent care for metastatic breast cancer in Italy

Europa Donna Italia is urging breast care centres across Italy to follow specific quality standards and provide coordinated support for women with metastatic breast cancer.

France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13

France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.

France’s annual vaccination campaign against seasonal flu and COVID-19 starts on October 13 and is due to end in January 2027.

Health authorities are prioritising older people, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems.

About 15 million flu vaccine doses will be available to doctors, pharmacists, nurses and midwives, around one million more than last season.

COVID-19 vaccination remains reimbursed for everyone, including people outside the priority groups.

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World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention

A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.

A World Health Summit workshop on preventing the next pandemic was held in Berlin.

The World Bank-hosted Pandemic Fund awarded US$499.6 million to 20 projects.

Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar

A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.

Educator
Megan Asterino-McGeean
Blood glucose measurement
Milligrams per deciliter
Water’s role
Helps maintain fluid balance; does not directly lower blood sugar
Outlet publication
Infobae, 2026-10-13

Intestinal gases may offer clues about gut health

Gut microbes produce gases as they break down indigestible food. Research suggests these gases may affect digestion and offer clues about gastrointestinal health.

Singapore public healthcare services recover after network disruption

A network connectivity issue disrupted some services at Singapore public healthcare institutions on Tuesday. Services were restored by 4.37pm, and most patients later reported little impact.