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French high school students protest over school funding and Parcoursup

Students demonstrated in several French cities on 13 October, calling for €10 billion for high schools and the abolition of Parcoursup. Greta Thunberg joined students in Saint-Denis.

“Schools do not have the investment they need. So what the young people here are doing is refusing to give up and fighting for their future, which is being stolen from them.”
Greta ThunbergActivist

Darth Vader appears at French high-school protests

Darth Vader appeared at high-school mobilizations in France, where 20 education staff were reported injured during a protest on Monday.

Raphaël Glucksmann wins French centre-left presidential primary

The European Parliament member won more than 66% in a primary organized by the Socialists and their centre-left allies. He now faces the task of uniting the left ahead of France’s 2027 election.

Students and unions prepare nationwide protests over French school conditions

Students, unions and opposition groups planned demonstrations across France on Tuesday over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings.

Quarry opponents in Orne face legal setback

Opponents of a quarry project in Orne, France, have suffered a legal setback. No details of the decision are provided.

Media attention in France’s student protests favors articulate young spokespeople

Elwan and Louise Montangon have received more media attention during France’s high school protests than student organizer Seydou Ba. The pattern reflects a preference for young people who speak comfortably on camera.

Oxfam France challenges the state over tax inequality

Oxfam France has begun legal action against the state, arguing that its tax system fails to treat people equally. It says tax rules benefit the wealthiest.

Oxfam France has started legal action against the French state over what it calls unequal treatment under the tax system.

The group says the state has failed to ensure equal taxation, effectively fight tax fraud and assess the effects of tax policies.

It points to the abolition of the wealth tax and the Dutreil Pact, which exempts 75% of inheritance tax when a family business is passed to descendants who keep it for a set period.

Oxfam argues that these rules leave the wealthy with advantages and says the system does not ensure equality before the tax law.

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France faces backlash over bill changing rules on police firearms use

A proposed French law would presume officers acted in self-defence when using firearms on duty. Critics say it could make it harder to hold police accountable.

Police shot and killed Souhail, the teenage son of Issam El Khalfaoui, in Marseille.

The judicial case was closed.

The National Assembly approved the proposed law.

Protests against the bill drew nearly 50,000 people in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse.

A new judge was appointed, and the court investigation remained ongoing.

Al Jazeera reported that the bill was due for a Senate vote.

Ferrand says Le Pen cannot use Article 11 to revise France’s Constitution

Marine Le Pen says she would use a referendum to change the Constitution if elected president in 2027. Richard Ferrand says only Article 89 allows constitutional changes, drawing protests from her party.

Constitutional Council president
Richard Ferrand
Constitutional revision route cited by Ferrand
Article 89
Referendum route proposed by the National Rally
Article 11
National Rally vice-president
Louis Aliot

Student protests over French schools spread nationwide

Students are protesting school conditions across France, with blockades and clashes prompting thousands of arrests. The unrest has become an issue in the coming presidential election campaign.

Student protesters Government and police

Schools and staffing

Students say schools are under-resourced, with dilapidated facilities and insufficient staff.

The government has ordered police to break up protests that block access to schools.

Protest policing

Students have suffered serious injuries blamed on police weapons, and police actions have drawn criticism.

The government says it respects the right to peaceful protest and has directed police to stop violence and vandalism.

Paris opens investigation into Facebook group linked to Frontières

French prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into the private Facebook group Riposte Frontières after a lawmaker reported its content. The group is linked to the far-right media outlet Frontières.

World

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.

“One person is in cardiac arrest and around seven others have been injured”
Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters officialOfficial

Emergency response for Christa Pike delayed by confusion after failed execution

911 recordings show more than half an hour passed before Tennessee prison officials confirmed a call for medical help after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.

Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement

Russia hit no Ukrainian energy targets overnight into Tuesday, but attacked transport and logistics sites with missiles and drones. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in Kharkiv.

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.

Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot

The British prime minister said a suspected plot near RAF Fairford was likely coordinated in Iran and almost certainly directed by the IRGC. Iran denies involvement.

Duane Davis faces life sentence for Tupac Shakur murder

Duane Davis, convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, is due to be sentenced in Las Vegas and faces life in prison without parole.

One dead and several injured in incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities are investigating how it happened.

One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia.

The park is about 24 kilometres north-west of Atlanta.

Police have not said how the person died or what caused the injuries.

Witness accounts reported by some outlets say a person fell from the ride, but officials have not confirmed this.

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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.

Bild reported that three pilots separately saw an object during takeoff or landing, disrupting air traffic.

Nuremberg airport suspended flight operations after an aviation emergency alert.

Police said an aircraft had landed safely and that the cause was under investigation.

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.

Suspect
Devin Ballard, a US Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Victim
Anna Yagi, 39
Location
A hotel in Naha, Okinawa
Arrest
Oct. 4, 2026

Germany Detains People Over Fire at Polish Starlink Station

German authorities have detained people in connection with a September fire at a Starlink station in Poland. Reports differ on whether the case now involves three or four detentions.

Poland Russia

Responsibility

Poland says Russian intelligence services were behind the fire.

Moscow says accusations of Russian involvement are baseless.

Nature of the incident

Poland describes the fire as sabotage aimed at disrupting internet services, including for Ukraine’s military.

Moscow calls the accusations the result of anti-Russian hysteria.

China opposes India naming 28 locations in Ladakh

China rejected India's move to give standardised names to 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh, saying the areas belong to China. India says the naming is for official mapping and identification.

Business

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.

“Defendants used the Plaintiffs’ copyrighted works to build their brand profiles and drive sales without paying any compensation to Plaintiffs.”
Warner Music Groupmusic company and plaintiff

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.

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

US Treasuries gained when trading resumed after a long weekend, as falling Asian shares increased demand for haven assets.

Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion

Amazon is negotiating to acquire San Francisco-based AI startup Decart in a deal valued at about $7 billion. The companies have not announced a completed deal.

Amazon is negotiating to buy Decart, an artificial intelligence startup based in San Francisco.

The proposed deal is valued at about $7 billion, but it has not been completed.

Decart was valued at about $4 billion in 2026 after raising $300 million.

Its products include Lucy, which can edit video live, and Oasis, which generates simulated environments.

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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.

The Financial Times reported that Starbucks had worked on a takeover offer for Chipotle.

Starbucks denied plans to buy Chipotle, after which Starbucks shares rose and Chipotle shares fell.

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%.

Models
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Order change
October parts orders reportedly reduced by 15% to 20%
Price increase
150 euros compared with the models' predecessors
Next model launch
Apple plans to launch the standard iPhone 18 next spring

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.

Admirers of Tomlin’s project Critics of the project

Time spent

They admired his dedication to a project developed over 12 years.

They questioned whether Tomlin devoted too much time to his virtual city.

Wall Street closes mixed as technology shares fall

The Dow rose as energy shares gained, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell. Investors are watching for bank earnings and US economic data this week.

Science & Tech

Cyberattack overheats refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets

Hackers remotely changed Danfoss refrigeration settings, spoiling fresh and frozen food in hundreds of French supermarkets. French authorities have opened an investigation.

“The attack was probably launched around 11 p.m., but we only realised at 4 a.m., when our delivery driver saw that the storeroom was flooded.”
Charles DezonOwner of an Intermarché supermarket in Gradignan

GitLab urges self-managed users to patch critical code execution flaw

A critical flaw could let unauthenticated attackers run code on self-managed GitLab servers. GitLab has released fixes and urges administrators to upgrade immediately.

Cyberattack Defrosts Refrigerators at Hundreds of French Supermarkets

A cyberattack remotely triggered defrosting at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling fresh and frozen food and reportedly causing fires. French prosecutors have opened an investigation.

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars

Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.

Maynooth Researchers Build a DNA Computer That Needs No Continuous Power

Researchers at Maynooth University built a DNA-based computer that can perform calculations without continuous electricity. It can be reused for up to 25 calculations, though it is slower than silicon computers.

New simulations suggest rare process forms Mars's giant Arsia Mons cloud

A French research team says simulations show the cloud that forms yearly downwind of Mars's Arsia Mons volcano may develop through a rare process that does not need seed particles.

Meta unveils two AI models it says rival leading systems

Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, saying they perform comparably to models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The models are expected to be available through its Muse app for paid subscribers.

Meta has unveiled two new AI models, Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, which it says can match systems from OpenAI and Anthropic.

The models are designed to handle complex, multi-step tasks, and Meta describes Wonder as its largest and most capable model so far.

Meta says independent benchmarking suggests the new models outperform its earlier Spark model and some systems from other companies.

The models are expected to become available through Meta’s Muse personal assistant app, but only to paid subscribers.

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Hubble data point to a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf

Researchers found unusually high niobium levels in Hubble data from white dwarf HS 0209+0832, suggesting a planet formed from material shed by a dying star. The finding needs confirmation.

Hubble observed HS 0209+0832 and recorded roughly 100 chemical features that could not be identified.

The team's paper describing its findings was published, according to Universe Today.

Cyberattack disrupts systems at TFG’s three UK fashion brands

The Foschini Group says a cyber incident affected IT systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open while the company investigates.

Affected brands
Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
Unaffected UK brands
Inside Story and White Stuff
Stores
Open and trading
Other operations
TFG Africa and TFG Australia were not affected

Cape Town plans to relocate two baboon troops from Simon’s Town

Cape Town authorities plan to capture two baboon troops near Simon’s Town and move them to enclosures for the rest of their lives, as part of a wider change to baboon management.

Cape Town authorities Some experts

Removal

Authorities plan to capture and permanently relocate the two troops to separate enclosures.

Some experts say the removal plans are not convincing.

Urban baboon management

Authorities say a “hard reset” will allow resources to be redirected to management efforts with better outcomes.

The experts say baboons should be kept out of urban areas, but the article does not give further details of their preferred approach.

Up to 6.5 million customer records may be exposed in Japan sushi cyberattack

Ride On Express says a ransomware attack on an outside server may have exposed data linked to up to 6.5 million accounts. Its websites and apps remain unavailable for orders.

Sports

Andre Fili Says He May Pursue Pro Wrestling After MMA

After a second-round knockout win over Kai Kamaka III, UFC fighter Andre Fili said he may try pro wrestling after MMA and plans to use steroids to get bigger.

“when I’m done with my MMA career, I’m gonna get on a healthy amount of steroids, I’m gonna get big as f*ck and then you might see me in a pro wrestling ring.”
Andre FiliMMA fighter

Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez will fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks

Turki Alalshikh says Canelo Alvarez intends to face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Oct. 31 despite attacks on the city’s airport. The airport strikes caused deaths and injuries.

Indi Hartwell wins TNA Knockouts World Championship at Bound for Glory

Indi Hartwell defeated Xia Brookside at TNA Bound for Glory 2026 to win the Knockouts World Championship, with Mickie James serving as special guest referee.

Leon Slater becomes TNA’s youngest world champion at 22

Leon Slater defeated Nic Nemeth at Bound For Glory to win the TNA World Championship, becoming the youngest champion in the promotion’s history.

Jason Hotch wins TNA International Championship at Bound for Glory

Jason Hotch pinned Mustafa Ali in a four-way match at TNA Bound for Glory 2026 to regain the International Championship. The match also featured Agent Zero and John Skyler.

TNA Bound For Glory 2026 features title defenses and Hall of Fame ceremony

TNA held Bound For Glory at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, with Nic Nemeth scheduled to defend the World Championship against Leon Slater and several other title matches on the card.

AEW WrestleDream 2026 set for Oct. 17 in Orlando

AEW WrestleDream 2026 will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 17 in Orlando. Will Ospreay is set to defend the AEW World title against seven challengers in a new match type.

AEW WrestleDream 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, Oct.

17, at the Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida.

The event is set to start at 7 p.m.

Eastern, with local start times varying around the world.

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Makhachev and Prates reportedly targeted for UFC 336 in Toronto

Islam Makhachev is reportedly expected to defend his welterweight title against Carlos Prates at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto, if negotiations continue as planned.

Makhachev won the welterweight title by outpointing Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322.

Makhachev defended the belt by beating Ian Machado Garry over five rounds at UFC 330.

Prates knocked out Jack Della Maddalena, extending his win streak to three, according to the article.

Colmenero reported that Makhachev and Prates were expected to fight at UFC 336 on January 30 in Toronto.

Michael Page signs multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after UFC exit

The 39-year-old British fighter has signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with Misfits Boxing after the UFC did not renew his contract. His first fight with the promotion has not been announced.

UFC record
5-1
Misfits agreement
Multi-fight, multi-year
Age
39
Boxing record
2-0

Paulo Costa says he plans to fight before year’s end amid UFC dispute

Paulo Costa says he plans to compete before the end of the year, possibly outside the UFC. He has one fight left on his contract and disputes its terms.

Paulo Costa UFC

Offers

Costa says he has not received a recent offer from the UFC.

Dana White has claimed Costa turned down several offers.

Contract and compensation

Costa wants to complete his contract and has criticized offers of five-round fights without additional compensation.

Not stated

AEW’s Anna Jay says she needs shoulder surgery

Anna Jay says she will have shoulder surgery after seeking several medical opinions. She has not given a recovery timeline.

Entertainment

Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34

Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.

“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight.”
Bryan CranstonActor who played Walter White

Rebecca Allen to leave UMG UK role after 27 years at Universal

Rebecca Allen is set to leave her role as UMG UK's Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years at Universal. She was promoted to the newly created role in December 2025.

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii makes interrogation game with AI in about 30 minutes

Yuji Horii shared a short, text-based game in which players question a suspect. He said AI helped him make it in about 30 minutes, without drawing or programming.

Lana Del Rey debuts new song at Singapore Grand Prix

Lana Del Rey performed live for the first time in nearly a year at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, debuting “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” from her forthcoming album “Stove.”

Ben Affleck calls Justice League reshoots the low point of his career

Affleck says making Justice League was a deeply negative experience, citing the reshoots after Zack Snyder left the film and tension between the director and studio.

Fontaines D.C. release first guest duet, featuring Rosalía

The Irish band has released “Where Is Gone?,” a duet with Rosalía and its first song to feature an outside vocalist. The track is on the band’s fifth album, due October 16.

Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident and released on bail

Actor Selma Blair was charged with second-degree assault after an incident on a Delta flight to New York. She posted $20,000 bail and was released.

Selma Blair was arrested after a disturbance on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday.

She is accused of injuring two flight attendants, and authorities say she also assaulted a police officer and a nurse after landing.

Blair was taken to a hospital for evaluation and later appeared in Queens Criminal Court.

She was charged with second-degree assault and released after posting $20,000 bail.

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Hundreds queue in Hong Kong to see long-unshown Van Gogh painting

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to view a Van Gogh painting not shown publicly for more than 60 years, ahead of its November 18 auction in New York.

Van Gogh painted “Châtaigniers en fleurs.

After Van Gogh’s death, the painting passed to his brother Theo.

Collector Harriet Harris-Jonas acquired the painting.

The Blaquier family acquired the painting from art dealer Wildenstein.

Five works from the collection were unveiled at Sotheby’s in London.

Hundreds queued in Hong Kong to see the painting ahead of its planned November 18 auction.

CJ ENM and MBC Group partner to expand Korean entertainment in MENA

The companies signed a multi-year deal to bring Korean shows to MBC Shahid and MBC4, with more than 13 new titles planned for 2026.

New titles
More than 13 scheduled for release during 2026
Library titles
More than 20 from CJ ENM
Streaming service
MBC Shahid
Linear channel
MBC4

Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration

The Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs made a 20-minute fan film based on Resident Evil 7 and says he would welcome working with director Zach Cregger on another film in the franchise.

Hardcore fans seeking a close adaptation Zach Cregger’s approach

Adaptation approach

Some hardcore fans wished for a 1:1 adaptation of the games.

Cregger was against a 1:1 adaptation, believing the games had already told their stories perfectly.

Marion Cotillard to lead jury at 2026 Marrakech Film Festival

The French actor will chair the jury at the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival in November. The jury will choose the Étoile d’Or from films in the international competition.

Health

A Career Decision Shows the Balance Between Risk and Familiarity

A worker weighing a new job offer highlights a broader choice: rely on what already works or explore uncertain alternatives. Reinforcement learning offers one way to think about that balance.

Experts answer questions about the manosphere and its influence on young men

A panel of experts is answering questions about the manosphere and its messages about masculinity and relationships. The Australian government is expected to introduce legislation giving users control over social media algorithms.

Boreout links workplace boredom to emotional distress

Boreout describes distress linked to prolonged boredom and lack of challenge at work. It is not recognized as a clinical diagnosis in major disease classification systems.

“There is an important difference between having a calm routine and feeling professionally emptied.”
Denise Milk VargasPsychologist

Setting clear goals can help people make lasting personal changes

The article says personal change starts with thinking about a goal, then taking actions that support it. Repeated reminders can help people resist urges and build new habits.

Twin study links recreational screen use with later mental health symptoms

A study of nearly 22,000 Swedish twins found links between recreational screen use and anxiety or depression symptoms, but the associations weakened when researchers compared twins within the same family.

A psychologist’s burnout was linked to patterns learned in childhood

A psychologist’s exhaustion at work also affected her parenting and relationships. Her therapist linked it to childhood patterns of self-sacrifice and emotional restraint.

Study links language patterns in life stories to psychopathic traits

Researchers found links between how 451 people wrote about their lives and three psychopathic traits. They say language patterns are not a way to diagnose anyone.

Researchers at the University of Mississippi found links between writing and psychopathic traits in a study of 451 people.

Most participants were students, while 144 said they had been in prison.

They wrote about high points, low points and turning points in their lives, then completed a questionnaire measuring boldness, callousness and disinhibition.

People scoring higher in boldness used fewer words about fear, while those scoring higher in callousness used a more positive tone and more words about achievement and rewards.

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When anxiety symptoms may call for professional help

Anxiety can cause physical and emotional symptoms and lead people to avoid activities. Professional help may be needed when it disrupts daily life, relationships or decisions.

Argentina began marking Psychologist’s Day on October 13, following the First National Meeting of Psychologists and Psychology Students.

Infobae published its article about anxiety symptoms that may call for professional help.

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Psychologist suggests a boundary-setting response to gaslighting

Psychologist Lisa Marie Bobby recommends a short response for people whose views are dismissed: “You may have a different perspective, but please do not invalidate mine.”

Children’s speech patterns may signal later mental health vulnerability

An AI-assisted study of 204 children found that how they told stories was linked to mental health risks up to six years later, but it cannot predict who will develop a disorder.