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SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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”
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia draws anger from European allies
A U.S. diesel agreement with Russia has angered European officials. Ukraine’s president questioned Washington’s motives, while European allies said they would maintain pressure on Moscow.
Questions raised about presidential runs by Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez
A headline asks whether Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. It gives no answer or further details.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
A forecast puts Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment at 3.5%, which would add about $68 a month to the average retiree’s benefit. The official figure is due Oct. 14.
Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and the United States will review rules for US troops’ off-base conduct after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in Okinawa.
A US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing an Okinawan woman at a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital.
He has denied the allegations, and the case remains under investigation.
Japan and the United States have begun talks to review rules for troops off base and consider ways to prevent similar incidents.
The discussions will cover the military’s liberty policy, education and joint patrols by US forces and Japanese police.
Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS. The Rays host Game 2 on Tuesday, with Freddy Peralta set to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
Hailee Steinfeld Shares Update on Baby Harper Before Bills-Rams Game
Hailee Steinfeld shared a photo and details about baby Harper’s milestones in her newsletter ahead of the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Daughter
- Harper Haize Allen
- Newsletter
- Beau Society
- Newsletter date
- October 9
- New food
- Harper had started solids and liked them except for sweet potato.
Rwanda signs 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Formula 1 has agreed a 10-year deal for Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. A new circuit in Bugesera must be built and meet FIA requirements first.
Purpose of the deal
Kagame said the partnership could bring jobs, skills, tourism and business opportunities. Formula 1 described it as a long-term commitment with a vision for meaningful impact.
Critics have labeled Rwanda’s sports sponsorship policy sportswashing.
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
Power bank fire diverts IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad
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Maresca says City need a perfect game to beat PSG
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Zverev beats Bublik to reach Shanghai quarter-finals
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Politics
Swiss village plans truck deliveries to protect drinking water supply
Domleschg plans to truck water to Feldis and Scheid as drought threatens their supply. The measure is intended to keep water flowing through winter.
“With this measure, we can guarantee that water will continue to be constantly available from the tap.”
Around 1,000 join unauthorised protest in Bern one year after violent Gaza rally
Around 1,000 people protested against capitalism and imperialism in Bern. Police blocked a march through the city centre, and said there were no major incidents.
Swiss ministers may seek changes to their government departments
Beat Jans and Martin Pfister may seek new portfolios before a Swiss government election. Business and political figures oppose Jans taking the economics department.
Proposal to count lifetime working hours could reshape retirement debate
Supporters want to introduce a lifetime-working-hours model to address pension funding. The idea currently has majority support among the public and good prospects in parliament, but its details are complex.
Swiss audit finds major delays in pesticide approval system
Half of pesticide approval applications filed in Switzerland from 2018 to 2025 remain pending. The federal authority accepts the audit’s recommendations and plans changes.
Uznach backs away from plan to halve its stork population
Uznach proposed cutting its stork population by half because of droppings and concerns about protected areas, but the town has softened its position and plans talks with a local stork group.
Swiss voters to decide on easing war-material export rules
A committee opposing looser Swiss arms-export rules has made its case ahead of a November 29 vote, warning the change could harm Switzerland’s credibility and humanitarian standing.
Swiss voters will decide on November 29 whether to keep or reject a relaxation of the country’s war-material export rules.
Parliament approved the change in December 2025, partly to support Swiss arms companies.
Exports to countries involved in armed conflicts would still be banned, but 36 countries would be exempt from that ban.
Representatives of the Social Democratic Party, the Greens and the Evangelical People’s Party are campaigning against the change.
Swiss Helicopter accused of exceeding flight limits in Bernese Oberland
Residents counted about 5,000 more flight movements than allowed in 2025; the company’s chief estimated about 3,000. Swiss aviation authorities have opened proceedings against the airfield manager.
Swiss Helicopter allegedly carried out more flight movements than the airfield’s quota allowed.
Residents counted about 5,000 more flight movements than permitted.
The Federal Office of Civil Aviation had opened administrative penal proceedings against the responsible airfield manager.
Swiss tenants’ group gathers 100,848 signatures against rent proposal
The Swiss Tenants’ Association says it collected 100,848 signatures in two weeks against the government’s proposed alternative to a rent initiative.
- Signatures
- 100,848
- Petition organiser
- Swiss tenants’ association
- Association president
- Carlo Sommaruga
- Proposal status
- Not yet law; the Federal Office for Housing was tasked with drafting a concrete version
Swiss housing debate focuses on market rules and construction barriers
A Le Temps opinion argues that tighter housing rules and objections to construction are limiting supply in Switzerland as demand grows.
Housing policy
They want measures including rent controls, affordable-housing quotas, pre-emption rights and permits for some renovations.
The author argues that successive regulations have worsened the housing problem.
Construction and supply
Not stated.
The author says objections and regulations discourage construction and keep supply from meeting demand.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden asked whether it will require criminal-record checks
Three lawmakers have asked Appenzell Ausserrhoden’s government whether it will create a legal basis to routinely request criminal-record extracts from EU citizens applying for residence permits.
Landlords may be required to install electric-car charging stations
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Former Swiss army chief disputes criticism over F-35 price issue
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Romania offers blood donors higher interest on government bonds
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Zurich plans spending priorities after S&P lowers its outlook
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Swiss forecast sees fewer primary pupils and more university students by 2035
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SVP lawmaker proposes using federal budget growth to fund army expansion
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World
Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing
Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.
“This is absolutely unacceptable: yet another attack in close proximity to Bulgaria’s territorial waters”
Break-in reported at business building in Drensteinfurt-Walstedde
Unknown people broke into a business building on Herrenstein street between October 12 and 13. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
Nuremberg airport reopens after plane makes emergency landing
Flights at Nuremberg airport were briefly halted after a plane from Corfu sent an unclear emergency signal. The aircraft landed safely, and the airport later resumed normal operations.
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.
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.
Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families
Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.
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 stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, a city west of Seoul, on Tuesday.
Police said one person went into cardiac arrest and seven others were injured; all eight were taken to hospitals.
The suspect, described by police as being in his 60s, was subdued by shoppers and detained by police.
He moved through the building with knives fastened to his hands, according to police.
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’s work countering state threats quadrupled.
Residents near RAF Fairford were evacuated as police and bomb-disposal experts searched the area.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran was highly likely or almost certainly behind the suspected Fairford plot.
Ken McCallum delivered his annual speech warning of growing state and technology-related threats.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut
Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.
Zelensky says Russian strikes violated Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire
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Houthis threaten response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warning
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Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot
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Truck ends up on Merwedebrug cycle path despite heavy-vehicle ban
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Japan and US to review off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
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One killed in GC-2 crash as second collision snarls traffic near Las Palmas
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Business
JP Morgan raises Apple price target to $360 despite iPhone demand concerns
JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360, saying reported iPhone 18 Pro production cuts may reflect normal adjustments. It expects the iPhone Duo to help offset a delayed base-model launch.
“there is nothing beyond the typical production adjustments Apple makes every year.”
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro parts orders amid weaker demand
Apple has reportedly asked suppliers to reduce parts production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. One account puts October order cuts at 15% to 20%.
Mike Tomlin shares a 12-year Minecraft city project
The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has launched a YouTube channel to show a sprawling city he built in Minecraft over 12 years.
Sushi-Con 2026 draws crowds to New York expo
More than 60 companies took part in Sushi-Con 2026 in New York, where visitors sampled Japanese foods and watched a bluefin tuna-cutting show.
AI Cited in Nearly 192,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023
Nearly 192,000 US job cuts since 2023 have been attributed to AI, including 120,100 in the first nine months of 2026, according to figures based on employment data.
IMF sees US inflation rising in 2026 before easing in 2027
The IMF forecasts US inflation at 3.6% in 2026 and 2.8% in 2027, with underlying inflation not returning to its 2% target until mid-2028.
UnitedHealth raises its profit forecast again as turnaround efforts advance
UnitedHealth raised its profit forecast again as its turnaround efforts gathered pace. No forecast figure or further details were provided.
UnitedHealth has raised its profit forecast again.
The company’s turnaround efforts are gathering pace, according to the headline.
A profit forecast is an estimate of how much profit a company expects to make.
The headline gives no new forecast figure or details about the changes behind the increase.
Bumble reportedly in advanced talks for a $1bn takeover
Bumble shares rose almost 50% after a report that technology holding company Ithaca is in advanced talks to buy the dating app firm for around $1bn.
Whitney Wolfe Herd launched Bumble.
Bumble listed on Nasdaq and later reached a market value of more than $14bn.
A report said Bumble was in advanced takeover talks, and its shares rose almost 50%.
Ithaca could announce a deal to buy Bumble, according to the Wall Street Journal report cited by the BBC.
Warner Music sues Ray-Ban owner over alleged use of its music in ads
Warner Music Group sued Luxottica and affiliated companies, alleging they used at least 427 Warner works in social media marketing without licenses or payment.
- Works cited
- At least 427 Warner-controlled works
- Defendants
- Luxottica Group S.p.A. and five affiliated companies
- Court
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Followers
- 36.14 million combined social media followers, according to Warner’s law firm
Starbucks denies plans to buy Chipotle
Starbucks said it is not planning to buy Chipotle, contradicting a Financial Times report that it had been working on a possible offer. Starbucks shares rose after the denial, while Chipotle shares fell.
Takeover plans
Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.
The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer.
Bison plans first drilling at Nevada’s Bald Peaks gold-silver target
Bison Resources has filed a notice for seven drill pads at Bald Peaks in Nevada. It is targeting a December 2026 start, after rock-chip assay results are due by the end of October.
Treasuries rise as Asian equity losses spur haven demand
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Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall
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IVV ETF offers low-cost exposure to about 500 US companies
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Alphabet plans to increase AI investment significantly next year
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Fuel costs and tariffs add to US inflation pressures
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eBay expands live shopping to more sellers ahead of holiday season
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Science & Tech
Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.
“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio”
Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices
Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.
GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code
The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.
Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts
Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.
Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking
An international group of scientists, including dozens of Canadians, is urging stronger safeguards for AI models after several reported hacking incidents.
Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect
Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.
Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking
The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.
13.
The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.
Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric
Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.
Some accessories are expected to launch.
Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands
The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.
- Affected brands
- Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
- Incident identified
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Stores
- Remained open
- Other UK brands
- Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected
China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns
Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.
Technology strategy
A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.
The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.
Timing and impact
CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.
Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.
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.
SpaceXSI bundles X Premium, Grok and Cursor in one subscription
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Pacific buoy recorded a 17.6-metre rogue wave nearly three times its neighbours
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Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
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Dwarf Fortress creator Tarn Adams says he does not plan to use generative AI
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Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models aimed at catching up with rivals
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Sports
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win
Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.
“That's the beautiful thing about football: You get another drive.”
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.
FIU visits Jacksonville State in a key Conference USA game
Florida International visits Jacksonville State on Oct. 13 with both teams unbeaten in Conference USA play. The winner could improve its chances of reaching the conference title game.
Model backs Penn State and Auburn against the spread in Week 7
A computer model recommends Penn State to cover against Michigan and Auburn to cover against Georgia in Week 7. It simulates each FBS game 10,000 times.
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.
Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.
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.
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.
Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies
After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.
- Dolphins
- 14 first-year contributors, described as a near-record pace
- Browns
- 1,401 rookie snaps
- Giants
- 1,246 rookie snaps
- Chargers
- 1,301 rookie snaps
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.
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.
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Entertainment
K-pop Groups Face Backlash for Covering BTS’s “Dynamite”
A cover of BTS’s “Dynamite” at Music Bank in Barcelona drew criticism online, with fans saying the vocals fell short of the original.
“The number one reason K-Pop is dying is the decline in vocal ability.”
Hirosaki launches a new manga
Hirosaki is launching a new manga titled The Heroic Tale of the Villainous Prince. Further details are not provided.
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Premiere Called Worst Seen at NYCC 2026
A reviewer described the SSS-Class Revival Hunter premiere at New York Comic Con 2026 as the worst premiere they had seen there.
Voice Actor Manaka Iwami Announces Marriage and Birth of First Child
Voice actor Manaka Iwami announced that she is married and has had her first child.
Junji Itō’s “The Hanging Balloons” to Get a Thai Film Adaptation
Junji Itō’s short manga “The Hanging Balloons” is being adapted into a Thai film. No release or production details are provided.
South Korea lets registered music companies rate their own videos
A new law lets registered entertainment agencies and platforms assign age ratings to music videos and release them without waiting for government review. The system includes oversight to protect minors.
Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story Opens With a Question About Murder
The first episode of Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story asks what murder in a children's story would look like.
Red Riding Hood: A Detective Story begins by asking what murder in a children's story would look like.
The question combines the idea of a children's tale with a detective story.
The episode's focus is how murder might fit that kind of story.
The available details do not say who the characters are or what happens in the episode.
MAMA Song of the Year criteria draw criticism over Hwasa and BTS
After the 2026 MAMA nominations were announced, fans questioned the Song of the Year criteria, saying its global-reach weighting could disadvantage Hwasa and favor BTS.
Nominations for the 2026 MAMAs were announced, and the Song of the Year criteria were reported.
Fans posted criticism of the criteria and compared predictions for Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” and BTS’s “SWIM.
Koreaboo published its article about the criticism.
The Coppersmith's Bride Manga to End in Three Chapters
The Coppersmith's Bride manga is set to conclude after three more chapters.
- Chapters remaining
- 3
- Report date
- October 13, 2026
- Outlet
- Anime News Network
FES☆TIVE apologizes after festival performance is stopped
FES☆TIVE said its set at a festival in Gunma was stopped at the organizers’ decision after dangerous audience behavior. The group apologized and said it plans another event soon.
Reason for interruption
The group said the organizers decided to stop the performance.
Critics said the interruption was warranted because of audience members’ dangerous behavior.
Apology and statement
The group apologized for the sudden interruption and announced plans for a festival without restrictions.
Critics questioned why the statement did not address the reported disruptive behavior and raised concerns about safety.
Lisa’s comments about singing in a documentary draw online mockery
A clip of BLACKPINK’s Lisa discussing her fears about singing has spread online, prompting mockery and debate about her abilities and training.
‘SSS-Class Suicide Hunter’ anime set for release next January
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Matsuda Genta's Drama Kiss Scene Draws Fan Attention
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Hirayasumi Anime Announces Five More Cast Members
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New Chiikawa film illustration draws attention as screenings continue
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TWICE fans criticize Sana’s photos in season’s greetings product
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Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung lead rival weekend dramas
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Health
Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.
“Today we officially close the management of the 2026 heat, looking to the future. We have increased resources: in the next two years, 8 million euros will be dedicated to heat management.”
Wales expands RSV vaccine offer to some adults aged 65 to 74
Wales is offering the RSV vaccine to higher-risk adults aged 65 to 74 this autumn, alongside existing offers to people aged 75 and over and pregnant women.
WHO estimates more than 800 million children have unsafe blood lead levels
The WHO says more than 800 million children have unsafe levels of lead in their blood, and is launching a week-long campaign to raise awareness and promote prevention.
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.
Tokat suspends classes as thousands seek care for stomach symptoms
Schools and education centres in Tokat city were closed for one day for disinfection after a surge in people seeking care for nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea. Officials advised against using tap water for drinking or cooking while tests are pending.
Bat bites and scratches rise sharply across parts of NSW
NSW Health says 43 people were assessed after bat bites or scratches in two weeks, up from 10 in the same period last year. Authorities urge people not to touch bats.
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.
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.
Gates and Wellcome Leap launch $100 million stillbirth prevention initiative
The Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap will invest $100 million to test tools aimed at halving stillbirths worldwide over the next decade. The first country partner is expected to be announced in the coming months.
- Total funding
- $100 million
- Gates Foundation contribution
- $50 million
- Wellcome Leap contribution
- $50 million
- Validation phase
- Three years
Man dies after allergic reaction to ant bites while fishing in Goiás
Jorge Alves Lopes died after ants bit him while he was fishing in São João da Paraúna, Goiás. His family said he was allergic to the ants.
Nearly 65% of Brazilian cities fall short on second-dose measles vaccination
From January to August 2026, 3,589 of Brazil’s 5,570 cities had average coverage below the 95% target for the second measles vaccine dose. The country recorded 52 imported cases by October 5, with no deaths.
Respiratory illness hospitalizations are concentrated in Rio’s West Zone and Baixada
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US study links beauty products to nearly 42,500 eye injuries over 20 years
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Florida man diagnosed with rare tularemia after months of illness
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Only 2,160 people have received reimbursed cadmium tests in France
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