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Diddy Taken Out of Prison After Medical Emergency
Diddy was rushed out of prison after a medical emergency. No further details were provided.
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.
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.
“We plan to hold discussions including whether the existing rules are effectively functioning”
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.
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.
SpaceX lists CRS-35 mission
SpaceX published a page titled “CRS-35 Mission.” It provides no further details.
Riders become stuck on Six Flags Goliath roller coaster
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags. No further details were provided.
Riders became stuck on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags.
The headline does not identify which Six Flags location was involved.
It gives no details about how many riders were on the ride.
It does not say how long they were stuck.
Guardians rally from two runs down to beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS opener
Cleveland scored five runs over the final four innings to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca hit RBI singles to give Tampa Bay a 2-0 lead.
Chase DeLauter hit a solo home run to cut Cleveland’s deficit.
Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, tying the game 2-2.
Nathaniel Lowe hit a two-run single that put Cleveland ahead 4-2.
José Ramírez drove in a run, and Cleveland added two more to win 7-3.
Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime after Donald recovers Cook fumble
Nate Landman forced a James Cook fumble that Aaron Donald recovered in overtime, but Buffalo blocked a Rams field-goal try and won 37-34 on Tyler Bass’ 45-yard kick.
- Final score
- Bills 37, Rams 34
- Winning kick
- Tyler Bass' 45-yard field goal
- Turnover
- Aaron Donald recovered James Cook's overtime fumble
- Fumble forced by
- Nate Landman
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.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
Cleveland came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Tampa Bay 7-3 at Tropicana Field, taking the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase forecast at 3.5%
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Politics
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.
“the legal order does not allow the union structure to be turned into a campaign tool”
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.
Poll finds 50% disapprove of Lula’s government and 44% approve
A PoderData/Aya poll found that 50% of respondents disapprove of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government, while 44% approve. Six percent did not know or did not answer.
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.
São Paulo police target illegal betting platforms in financial investigation
Police in São Paulo carried out an operation against operators of two illegal betting platforms, with court-approved asset freezes of up to 154 million reais.
Technicians prepare economic proposals for a possible Flávio Bolsonaro government
A group of former Economy Ministry technicians is preparing economic and management proposals for Flávio Bolsonaro if he wins the presidential runoff. His possible finance minister has not been named.
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.
Flávio Bolsonaro visited his father, Jair Bolsonaro, in Brasília on Tuesday, the first such visit since July.
Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest after being sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
The Supreme Court restored Flávio’s right to visit on Monday, after a 90-day ban ended.
The judge said visits must not be used for election campaigning and kept a ban on Jair Bolsonaro’s statements or messages being made public.
TSE review found no alleged fake news in Janones's WhatsApp channel
A technical team at Brazil’s top electoral court found no copies of the alleged fake news in André Janones’s WhatsApp channel. A temporary order to suspend it was later reversed.
The TSE technical unit reviewed posts published in the channel during this period.
Nunes Marques ordered the channel suspended, and Cueva later reversed the order.
Nunes Marques ordered the TSE’s anti-disinformation unit to investigate the channel.
The technical unit released its report, finding no copies of the claims examined.
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.
- Phones seized
- 598 in the Mute operation
- Prisons reached
- 107 in the Mute operation
- Police mobilized
- 4,212 prison officers
- Cells searched
- 3,604
Brazil's Senate resumes debate on ending the six-day workweek
The Senate resumes debate on a proposal for a five-day workweek and 40 weekly hours. A first vote is planned for Wednesday, as government and opposition dispute the timetable.
Timing of vote
The government is seeking a special schedule that could allow two rounds of voting on the same day.
The opposition is trying to prevent two votes on the same day and wants to delay the vote until after the second round of elections.
Work schedule proposal
The amendment would introduce a five-day workweek, two days off and a 40-hour weekly limit, without reducing pay.
Rogério Marinho backs a separate proposal for flexible hourly work, with pay based on hours worked.
Political effects
The government is seeking support for the amendment.
The PL assesses that the amendment could benefit Lula; Marinho has said voting on such a major issue during the election period “does not do the country good.
Brazil court scandal threatens Lula’s re-election bid as Flávio Bolsonaro gains ground
A scandal involving Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes and a banker accused of fraud has hurt Lula politically, as Flávio Bolsonaro emerges as the presidential runoff frontrunner.
Brazil’s runoff pits Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro as region shifts right
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Marina Silva criticizes bolsonarismo in post about children
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Farmers threaten to invade Indigenous land in Pará if Flávio Bolsonaro wins
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Poll puts Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of Lula in Brazil presidential race
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Poll finds 50% disapprove of Lula’s administration and 45% approve
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Flávio allies describe Jorge Oliveira as a conciliatory STF candidate
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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”
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.
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.
Russia condemns France's seizure of tanker suspected of evading sanctions
France boarded the DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, saying it suspected the tanker was part of Russia's shadow fleet. Russia called the seizure a breach of international law.
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.
Spanish royals visit Ceuta after deadly migration crisis
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta to show support for residents after a mass border crossing from Morocco. They are due to travel to Melilla on Wednesday.
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.
One person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta on Monday.
Officials have not said how the person died or how the others were injured.
Cobb County police detectives are investigating what happened, and the company is co-operating with them.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar coasters at six parks as a precaution.
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.
Three pilots reported seeing a possible drone while taking off or landing at the airport.
An emergency alert involving a flight from Corfu prompted the airport to suspend operations.
The aircraft landed safely, and police later gave the all-clear.
The airport resumed normal operations.
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
- Suspected plot site
- RAF Fairford, western England
- Arrests
- Seven men were arrested and released on bail under investigation.
- Iran-linked operations
- More than 50 arrests over the past year, according to McCallum.
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.
Agreement
The U.S. reached a diesel agreement with Russia.
European officials recoiled from the agreement, and Ukraine called it “a gift” to Putin.
Response to Moscow
Not stated.
Allies vowed to keep pressure on Moscow.
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.
Iran denies involvement in suspected plot near UK airbase
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Burnham says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard likely directed Fairford plot
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Ukrainian suspect goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream explosions
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Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes
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France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean
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Russia avoids Ukrainian energy targets in one night after ceasefire announcement
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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.
Poll finds most Americans think Trump is profiting from presidency
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say Donald Trump is illegally profiting from the presidency or acting unethically, an AP-NORC poll found. The White House rejects the accusations.
A new AP-NORC poll found most Americans think Trump is profiting from the presidency in unethical or illegal ways.
About 6 in 10 U.S. adults said he is either profiting illegally or acting unethically without breaking the law.
The poll also found that many believe Trump is more focused on personal wealth than helping the country since returning to the White House.
The findings come as his family's businesses have expanded in real estate and entered cryptocurrency ventures.
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
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.
“The original mission called for no more than 12.4 miles of driving. We’ve blown well past that, and with all mobility systems fully operational and favorable extended-ground-life test results, we expect Perseverance to keep adding to this record for many years to come.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rain may ease heat in Telangana over the next four days
A Bay of Bengal trough is expected to bring light rain to Telangana over the next four days, helping temperatures return closer to normal after a dry, hot spell.
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.
Apple has announced the HomePod mini 2, its first update to the small smart speaker since the original launched in 2020.
The new model keeps the same design but adds an S10 chip and comes in refreshed colors.
Siri AI features require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, which lets the speaker use personal context and connect with apps such as Messages and Calendar.
A new feature called Sound Glow makes the speaker’s top light up in time with music.
Apple plans to unveil smart home devices at New York event
Apple is expected to introduce a smart home hub, a HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV 4K at a New York event. The products’ features and release dates have not been confirmed.
Apple held its “Welcome Home” event in New York City and revealed HomeView.
HomeView pre-orders opened.
Apple said HomeView would ship.
Ahold Delhaize takes some systems offline after cyberattack
The grocery group says it disconnected some systems to contain a security issue. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders have been disrupted.
- Systems
- Some taken offline
- Company response
- Teams assessing and mitigating the issue
- Stores
- Ahold Delhaize said they remained open
- Reported service disruptions
- Albert Heijn and Delhaize online orders and services; some US employee systems
Epic Games shifts toward AI to speed up game development
CEO Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is reorganising to use AI more in game development. A Disney collaboration featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters is reportedly delayed.
AI’s role in creative work
Critics have raised concerns about the growing use of AI in creative sectors.
Sweeney said AI can empower creators and that Epic should prepare for the future.
Apple launches $299 Apple TV 4K with AI-powered Siri
Apple unveiled a new Apple TV 4K with an upgraded chip, AI-powered content search and built-in microphones for voice commands without the remote. It goes on sale November 13.
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Google launches Fitbit Edge with GPS, health tracking and replaceable battery
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Sports
Shaun Pollock proposes pink balls in day Tests to reduce lost play
Shaun Pollock says pink balls could let daytime Test cricket continue in fading light. Ashwell Prince argues that traditional Tests should keep using the red ball.
“The pink ball would have meant we played 45 more overs of Test cricket, and that is why I am keen to introduce it, and not just for day-night games.”
Australia need six wickets to beat South Africa in Durban Test
South Africa need 319 more runs to reach a target of 421 on the fifth day in Durban. Australia need six wickets to win the first Test.
Bethell returns as England name four uncapped players for Australia tour
Jacob Bethell is fit to return for England’s white-ball tour of Australia, while four uncapped players are named for the T20 squad. The tour runs from 13 November to 2 December.
Smriti Mandhana named UNICEF India celebrity advocate
The Indian women’s cricket captain will support UNICEF India’s work to promote adolescent girls’ rights, health and access to opportunities.
Sri Lanka choose to bowl as Pakistan make four changes for third T20I
Sri Lanka chose to bowl first in the third T20I. Pakistan made four changes after already winning the series.
Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League draft amid backlash
England batter Ollie Pope and several other England players have withdrawn from the draft for the first Afghanistan Premier League T20, amid backlash over the tournament.
Ayush Mhatre suffers Grade 4 hamstring tear
Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre tore his right hamstring while batting against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy. He is expected to be out for about a month.
Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring.
He was injured while opening the batting for Mumbai against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy on Sunday.
A Grade 4 tear is described as a serious injury.
Mhatre is expected to miss about a month.
Bethell and Archer return for England’s Australia white-ball tour
Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer are back in England’s squads for the white-ball tour of Australia, which begins in November. Eddie Jack and Thomas Rew earn their first T20 call-ups.
Bethell sustained a knee injury during England’s ODI series win against India.
England’s squads for the Australia white-ball tour were reported.
An England XI is scheduled to play a warm-up match against Western Australia XI in Perth.
The first ODI against Australia is scheduled in Perth.
The first T20 international is scheduled in Melbourne.
The fifth T20 international is scheduled in Canberra.
Smriti Mandhana keeps top spot in ODI batting rankings after becoming India captain
Smriti Mandhana remains No. 1 in women's ODI batting after taking over as India captain. Indian players also hold the top two places in T20I bowling.
- Mandhana’s ODI batting points
- 790
- Mandhana’s ODI batting rank
- First
- Ellyse Perry
- Returned to the top 10
- Shree Charani’s T20I bowling points
- 817
Australia beat South Africa in first Test at Kingsmead
Australia completed a comprehensive first-Test win over South Africa at Kingsmead on day five, with Josh Hazlewood taking six wickets.
Pant ruled out of first two India A matches against New Zealand A
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of India A’s first two matches in New Zealand with a left-side strain. Kumar Kushagra replaces him; Pant’s status for the third match is undecided.
Shami says India return is not his loss after Bhuvneshwar recall
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Hazlewood leads Australia to first-Test win over South Africa
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Matt Renshaw's 190 lifts Australia to 390 in Durban Test
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Umesh Yadav takes five wickets in first Ranji match for Punjab
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Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs to lead Test series 1-0
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Jos Buttler undergoes surgery for hamstring injury
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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.”
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.
Harry Styles urges people to look after each other after ICE shooting
At a Madison Square Garden show, Styles named Oscar Belgal, who was shot by an ICE agent in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the car. Belgal survived and is being held in detention.
CJ ENM and MBC to launch Korean content hub on Shahid
The companies signed a long-term deal to bring a TVing-branded hub to MBC’s Shahid streaming service, with new Korean shows and library titles for Middle East and North Africa audiences.
Celebrity Traitors faces leaks and rule breaches as BBC warns cast
Richard E. Grant revealed he was a Traitor in a June radio interview, while spoilers circulated among cast members. The BBC says contestants have been reminded of its rules.
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.
Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York
Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.
Actor Selma Blair faces two assault charges after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The charges say she allegedly kicked a police officer taking her to hospital and later kicked a nurse in Queens.
She was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault and has pleaded not guilty, according to one account.
A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.
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.
Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.
Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.
TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.
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.
- Title
- Remnants
- Writer and director
- Ti West
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Setting
- Woldmere Castle
Ego Nwodim responds to Shane Gillis’ joke about women’s gym clothes
After Gillis joked that women at the gym “dress like whores” on SNL, Nwodim posted a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty.” Dan Levy also criticized the remarks.
Women’s gym clothes
Nwodim mocked Gillis’ description with a gym photo captioned “whore reporting for duty”; Levy said short shorts do not make women whores.
Gillis joked that women in workout clothes “dress like whores.
Documentary to tell story of four founding Jackson 5 brothers
A new documentary will follow Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito Jackson, exploring their rise with the Jackson 5 and the different paths their lives took. It will be released as a feature film and a three-part series.
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Silvia Salis says assisted fertility led to her son’s birth
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Chandler Riggs Makes Resident Evil 7 Fan Film and Seeks Cregger Collaboration
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Health
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.
“In most parts of the world, pregnancy care remains in the dark ages, and AI will be transformative not to make clinical decisions, but to help health workers instantly spot who is most at risk”
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.
Foot-and-mouth disease detected in Namibia’s Zambezi Region
Namibia has detected foot-and-mouth disease in the Zambezi Region, its second affected area. Authorities have begun emergency vaccination and halted animal movements and trade there.
UK confirms 3,081 bluetongue outbreaks as all Scotland becomes restricted zone
The UK confirmed 3,081 bluetongue outbreaks by 8 October, including 47 in Scotland. Since 3 October, all of Scotland has been treated as one restricted zone to simplify livestock movements.
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.
Singapore flu activity reaches highest level since weekly records began in 2024
Influenza was found in 44% of respiratory samples tested in Singapore from Sep 27 to Oct 3, as clinics and hospitals saw more patients with breathing problems during hazy weather.
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.
Wales has extended its RSV vaccine offer this autumn to higher-risk adults aged 65 to 74, including people who are immunosuppressed or have chronic respiratory disease.
The vaccine is already routinely offered to all adults aged 75 and over and to pregnant women from 28 weeks.
RSV circulates each winter and is often mild, but it can cause serious illness such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
In Wales, RSV is linked to thousands of GP appointments and hospital admissions each year, and hundreds of deaths among people over 75.
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.
A study led by researchers at China’s Southeast University estimated that the highest numbers of lead-poisoning deaths were concentrated in China, India and Bangladesh.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation estimated that lead poisoning caused 3.5 million deaths and more than 71.5 million years lost to disability worldwide.
The WHO’s week-long awareness campaign is scheduled 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.
- Commission
- 35 experts
- Threats identified
- 17
- Assessment period
- 75 years, through 2100
- Nuclear conflict and malicious AI
- The assessment says both carry risks of extinction in the next 75 years.
MP says menopause-related UTIs left her in severe pain
Gardner says hormone replacement therapy stopped her recurring UTIs for two years. A group of medical experts is working on a definition of chronic UTIs to support better diagnosis and treatment.
US study links beauty products to nearly 42,500 eye injuries over 20 years
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