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Chungnam reviews emergency care for people with severe disabilities

Chungnam officials and disability family support centers met to review emergency care services and discuss ways to make support more reliable and accessible.

“This meeting was a meaningful opportunity to listen to voices from the field of emergency care services for people with severe disabilities and to seek ways forward together through public-private cooperation.”
Lee Hyeok-se, head of the Disability Policy DivisionProvincial official

Bupyeong to turn tree waste into fuel and cut disposal costs

Bupyeong District will have a company collect tree waste for free and turn it into fuel for combined heat and power plants. The district expects to save about 39 million won a year.

South Korea plans tighter military-service exemptions for artists

South Korea plans to require first place, rather than second, at recognized international arts competitions for an exemption and to reduce slots in domestic traditional arts contests.

Kim Young-hee becomes first North Korean defector to lead South Korea foundation

South Korea appointed Kim Young-hee as head of the North Korean Refugees Foundation, the first defector to hold the role since it was established in 2010.

South Korea’s Gyeonggi governor says president’s post was not aimed at her

Kim? Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae said she did not think President Lee Jae-myung’s recent social media post was directed at her, despite speculation about its target.

South Korean lawmaker proposes special probe into president’s golf outings

Opposition lawmaker Joo Jin-woo proposed a special prosecutor investigation into President Lee Jae-myung’s golf outings. The ruling party condemned Joo’s remarks and discussed possible sanctions.

South Korean president orders action after Incheon knife attack injures eight

President Lee Jae-myung visited Incheon police after a knife attack injured eight people and called for stronger action against violent crime.

President Lee Jae-myung visited Incheon police on the day of a knife attack at a mart in Guwol-dong, Incheon.

The attack injured eight people, and police briefed him on what happened.

Lee called for a strict investigation and careful attention to victims’ treatment, recovery and safety.

He ordered special measures against violent crime and said authorities should focus on preventing attacks and responding quickly.

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South Korea creates semiconductor task force and India trade office

South Korea’s industry ministry will set up a senior-level team to support major semiconductor projects and a new office to expand cooperation with India, effective October 20.

A South Korea-India summit led to expanded cooperation tasks between the two countries.

The cabinet approved changes to the ministry’s organisational rules, including the creation of the two units.

The revised organisational rules are due to take effect.

South Korea extends family care support for some disabled people to 2028

South Korea has extended a temporary rule allowing family members to provide support services to people with the most severe developmental disabilities or rare diseases through December 31, 2028.

New expiry date
December 31, 2028
Previous expiry date
October 31, 2026
Extension
2 years and 2 months
Eligible groups
People with the most severe developmental disabilities and people with rare diseases

Kim Min-seok criticizes Joo Jin-woo over wordplay about South Korean president

Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok criticized opposition lawmaker Joo Jin-woo for a comment mocking President Lee Jae-myung and renewed calls for suspending lawmakers who breach ethical standards.

Kim Min-seok Joo Jin-woo

Joo’s political remarks

Kim said Joo’s extreme wordplay was political conduct unlikely to last.

Joo’s view is not stated in the sources.

Complaint against President Lee

Kim called Joo’s complaint over Lee’s X post “slightly irrational” and said the confidential status applied until the meeting ended.

Joo accused Lee of leaking confidential information and filed a complaint, according to Yonhap.

South Korea’s Lee defends agency chiefs’ attendance at cabinet meetings

President Lee Jae-myung said chiefs of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency and Prosecution Office should attend cabinet meetings, rejecting criticism that their presence threatens independence.

World

Researchers search Nikumaroro for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane

A team from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University is examining a lagoon on Kiribati’s Nikumaroro island for an object that may be Earhart’s plane.

“Finding Amelia Earhart’s Electra aircraft would be the discovery of a lifetime”
Richard Pettigrewexpedition leader

Indonesia releases 20 green sea turtles rescued from suspected smugglers

Authorities in Bali released 20 protected green sea turtles seized from an abandoned boat. Two more turtles remain sick and need treatment before they can be released.

Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during Asia trip in November

Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a November trip to Asia, which includes a summit in China. No meeting has been confirmed.

Fire at plastic recycling plant in Nara; workers escape unharmed

A fire broke out at a waste-plastic recycling plant in Nara, Japan, on Oct. 13. Workers evacuated safely, and firefighters were still battling the blaze hours later.

Bedbugs found on Qantas plane, forcing Rome-to-Perth flight cancellation

Passengers reported bedbug bites on a Qantas flight from Perth to Rome. The airline cancelled the return flight to deep-clean the plane and rebooked affected travellers.

Melbourne Islamic centre leader rejects claims linking him to flydubai suspect

Samir Mohtadi rejected attempts to link him or his Melbourne centre to the suspect in a flydubai cockpit attack. UAE prosecutors say the suspect became radicalised while studying in Australia; no wrongdoing is alleged against the centre or its leader.

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.

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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.

The US military’s off-base conduct policy was strengthened after sexual violence incidents came to light.

Anna Yagi was allegedly robbed and murdered at a hotel in Naha.

Police arrested US Marine Devin Ballard on suspicion of robbing and murdering Yagi; he has denied the allegations.

Motegi said Japan and the United States were reviewing rules on off-base conduct.

Australia seeks to stop online broadcast of planned US execution

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will try to keep online footage of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled execution from being available in the country, though regulators’ powers are uncertain.

Prisoner
Nidal Malik Hasan
Scheduled execution
December 3
Location
Fort Hood, Texas
Planned method
Firing squad

North Korea fires ballistic missiles after South Korea’s hypersonic test

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, with at least one traveling more than 900 kilometers. South Korea said the launch appeared to respond to its recent hypersonic missile test.

South Korea North Korea

Cause of launch

South Korea’s military said the launch appeared to protest South Korea’s successful hypersonic weapon test and to demonstrate North Korea’s missile capabilities.

North Korea’s account of the October 12 launch was not reported.

DMZ mine blast

South Korea’s investigation concluded that North Korean forces planted the mines that wounded South Korean soldiers.

North Korea denied responsibility and accused Seoul of fabricating its findings or provoking it.

China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize over Taiwan ties

China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister for supporting their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans.

Business

Trump agrees to Russian diesel supply deal as US fuel prices rise

Donald Trump agreed to allow more than 4.8 million tonnes of Russian diesel to be supplied, as US diesel prices surged. The deal includes a temporary exemption from export sanctions.

“made the right choice for the American People — ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST!”
Donald TrumpUS president

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.

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.

Kroger plans to cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years

Kroger says it will cut about 3,000 corporate roles over three years, citing efforts to simplify operations and adapt to technology. The company says it will invest in frontline workers.

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.

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%.

Social Security’s 2027 Cost-of-Living Increase Is Due for Announcement

U.S. officials are set to announce the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, after September inflation data is released. Forecasts put the increase at 3.5% or 3.6%.

The United States is due to announce the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment on Wednesday, Oct.

14, after September inflation data is released.

The adjustment, known as COLA, changes Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments to help recipients keep up with rising prices.

Forecasts put the increase at 3.5% or 3.6%, though the official figure has not yet been announced.

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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.

Kalshi traders expect US inflation to stay high after a likely 2026 peak

Kalshi traders expect US inflation to remain elevated, with September CPI forecast at 3.6% year over year. They see limited odds of new highs this year.

September CPI forecast
3.6% year over year
August CPI increase
3.4% year over year
May 2026 inflation peak
4.2% year over year
Chance of a 2026 inflation high
Just under one in three

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.

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.

Science & Tech

Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices

Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices, potentially creating hard-to-stop networks of infected gadgets.

“We should aim to harden our systems to make it difficult for such replicators to spread, but also prepare to deal with a world where they are here to stay.”
Anthropic researchersSafety researchers

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.

Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world

NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.

Canadian cybersecurity executive arrested in ShinyHunters investigation

Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with conspiracy to extort money and interfering with commerce by threats. The FBI suspects he was involved with ShinyHunters.

Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets

Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.

Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing

Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.

Apple launches HomePod Mini 2 with Siri AI support and new features

Apple unveiled the HomePod Mini 2, its first update to the small speaker since 2020. It costs $149, comes in five colors and goes on sale October 30.

Apple has introduced the HomePod Mini 2, its first small-speaker update since 2020.

The speaker has a new S10 chip, and Apple says a future software update will bring its latest Siri AI features.

With a compatible iPhone or iPad, Siri can use personal information to help with tasks such as finding a message or adding ingredients to a shopping list.

The speaker also adds Sound Glow, which matches its lights to album art, and can work as a Mac’s default speaker.

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Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip and Siri AI

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI and support for four-speaker surround sound. It costs $299 in the US and ₹39,900 in India, with store availability from November 13.

Apple unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and made it available for preorder.

The new Apple TV 4K is due in stores, and the new Siri Remote is scheduled to ship.

Apple launches smart home accessories with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple unveiled cameras, a door lock, thermostats and sensors for its Home app, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection is set to begin arriving in December.

Collection
Apple Home Collection
Development partners
LG Electronics and Schneider Electric
Smart deadbolt price
$349.95
Wired video doorbell price
$249.95

Beats and Pokémon reveal Pikachu and Mimikyu edition of Beats Pill

Beats and The Pokémon Company revealed a special-edition Beats Pill featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.99 in the United States.

Paris Auto Show puts affordable cars and electric models in focus

The Paris Auto Show opened to the public on October 13, featuring more than 60 automakers. Its 2026 lineup highlights small cars, family models and electric vehicles, including options priced below €20,000.

Sports

Kyoto beat Ratchaburi 1-0 for first Asian Champions League Elite win

Temma Matsuda scored late as Kyoto beat Thailand’s Ratchaburi 1-0 at home, securing the Japanese club’s first win in the Asian Champions League Elite.

“I was relieved. I’m glad we could deliver a victory to the many people who support us.”
Ranko PopovicKyoto coach

Koke to miss Atlético Madrid’s Champions League match after his mother’s death

Atlético Madrid captain Koke will miss the Champions League match against Manchester United after the death of his mother. The club will hold a minute’s silence before kick-off.

Milan's Saelemaekers has successful ankle surgery and faces 4-5 months out

Alexis Saelemaekers had surgery on his right ankle in Amsterdam on Tuesday. The Milan winger is expected to miss about four to five months.

Germany women face Japan in World Cup-season friendly in Bremen

Germany hosted Japan in a friendly in Bremen after beating Australia 4-2. A live update in the coverage showed the teams level at 1-1, with Linda Dallmann scoring for Germany.

WWE Sets Crown Jewel Matches, Keeps Riyadh as Planned Venue

WWE confirmed two champion-versus-champion matches for Crown Jewel on November 7 and reiterated that the event is planned for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Coventry beat Newcastle 4-1 for first home Premier League win in 25 years

Coventry City beat Newcastle 4-1 at home, earning their first home Premier League win in 25 years and moving up to 14th place.

Saud Abdulhamid becomes first Saudi to play in Champions League

The Lens right-back started against Sporting Lisbon, becoming the first Saudi player to appear in the Champions League. Lens and Sporting each had three points before the match.

Saud Abdulhamid started for Lens against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old right-back became the first Saudi player to appear in the competition.

Lens is a French club, while Sporting Lisbon is from Portugal.

Abdulhamid joined Lens from Roma in 2025 and had made 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring four goals and assisting eight.

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PSG grounds manager Jonathan Calderwood faces possible dismissal

Jonathan Calderwood has been called to a preliminary meeting that could lead to his dismissal. The move follows a dispute over the Parc des Princes pitch and the club’s fourth-place league pitch ranking.

Calderwood was named the Premier League’s best grounds manager, according to Foot Mercato.

PSG recruited Calderwood from Aston Villa.

The opening-day PSG-Rennes match was moved to Rennes because the Parc des Princes pitch was judged unplayable.

PSG was fined €150,000, and Rennes referred the decision to the CNOSF.

Reports said Calderwood had been summoned to a preliminary meeting that could lead to dismissal.

Manchester City returns to Champions League against PSG amid financial case

Manchester City hosts defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday as it returns to the Champions League. City is appealing a tribunal verdict over financial rule-breaking, with sanctions still pending.

Match
Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain
Match day
Wednesday
PSG status
Reigning Champions League title holder
City ruling
Premier League tribunal verdict last month

Iraola backs Wirtz and Barcola after criticism of Liverpool form

Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola says he has full trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after criticism of their performances. Injuries to three leading scorers have increased pressure on the pair.

Andoni Iraola Daily Mail article

Performance

Iraola said Wirtz and Barcola have had good and bad games and that he trusts them to deliver good performances.

The Daily Mail article said both big-money signings failed to do enough against Manchester City.

Assessment of Wirtz

Iraola pointed to Wirtz’s good performances for Germany and said he would have better and worse games.

The Daily Mail article called Wirtz the biggest letdown among the 22 starters and said he needed to start delivering.

Luuk de Jong is seeking another move abroad, Willy van de Kerkhof says

Former PSV player Willy van de Kerkhof says De Jong wants another overseas move with his wife and is unlikely to return to PSV.

Entertainment

Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60

Netinho, whose 1996 hit “Mila” helped make him a leading axé singer, died in Salvador after a return of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

“Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível”
Netinho's teamArtist's representatives

Sean Combs Taken From Fort Dix for Treatment of Head Injury

Sean Combs was taken from Fort Dix prison for treatment of a head injury early Saturday and returned before sunrise. How he was injured has not been confirmed.

Epic delays Marvel and Star Wars game amid reported AI-first shift

Epic Games has delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, with developers reportedly told to use AI tools for its production. The game has no new release date.

Glen Schofield says Krafton made him release The Callisto Protocol early

Glen Schofield says Krafton withdrew three promised months of development time during the pandemic, forcing his team to release The Callisto Protocol in December 2022 with problems still unresolved.

Paul Panzer says his wife has died after 25 years together

German comedian Paul Panzer has publicly announced his wife's death. He says he will care for their son and is returning to the stage.

Rodrigo Faro says he worked as a child to help support his family

The Brazilian presenter says he and his brother began making commercials at age eight and gave their earnings to help support their mother.

GTA 6 PC release reportedly planned for early 2027

Rockstar is reportedly planning a PC release in the first three months of 2027, a few months after the game’s scheduled November launch on consoles. The company has not confirmed a PC version.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19.

A report based on people familiar with Rockstar’s plans says the PC version could arrive between January and March 2027.

Rockstar has not announced a PC release, and the game is currently listed only for those consoles.

If the reported timing is accurate, PC players would wait only a few months after the console launch.

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Lucian Piane, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer, dies at 46

Lucian Piane, a composer and guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died at 46 after being struck by a vehicle in Glendale, California, according to authorities.

Glendale emergency crews responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at San Fernando Road and Harvard Street.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

News outlets reported Piane’s death and his work on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Jade Anna says she and Kenneth ended their engagement over future plans

Jade Anna says she and Kenneth made a joint decision to end their relationship because their future plans and careers no longer aligned. She is moving from Rome back to the Netherlands.

Move
Jade moved to Rome in January.
Proposal
Kenneth proposed in May.
Breakup announcement
Jade said the relationship ended about three months after the proposal.
Reason
Jade cited their future plans and careers.

Kacey Musgraves Fires Back at Kristi Noem Over Texas Senate Candidate

After James Talarico appeared at Musgraves’ Dallas concert, Kristi Noem criticized the singer’s support for him. Musgraves replied with a jab about Noem’s account of killing her dog.

Kristi Noem Kacey Musgraves

Political support

Noem said she would take Ken Paxton over James Talarico.

Musgraves welcomed Talarico at her Dallas concert.

Criticism

Noem said she preferred Ella Langley over Musgraves.

Musgraves replied with a reference to Noem’s account of killing her dog.

Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter

Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store employee offered her a cheaper alternative to a singing bird listed with a price tag. The store says the bird is a wall fixture and was not for sale.

Health

BioNTech cancer vaccine misses one goal in pivotal trial

BioNTech’s experimental mRNA vaccine for head and neck cancer failed to meet one of two primary goals in a pivotal trial.

“support continued evaluation”
Özlem TüreciBioNTech co-founder and chief medical officer

Suspected cholera cases triple in Yemen amid renewed fighting

Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. Cases tripled in three weeks as fighting displaced people into unsanitary camps.

Kudumbashree promotes local nutritious foods during Poshan Maah in Kozhikode

Kudumbashree in Kozhikode is holding food festivals and cooking contests to promote nutritious dishes made with local millets, tubers and leaves during Poshan Maah.

Review finds insufficient evidence for medicinal cannabis to treat insomnia

A review of nine trials involving 537 adults found too little reliable evidence to recommend medicinal cannabis for insomnia. The findings do not prove the products are ineffective.

EU regions urge stronger local role in cardiovascular health strategy

The EU Committee of the Regions unanimously adopted recommendations calling for more prevention and greater involvement of local authorities in European cardiovascular health efforts.

Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause

A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.

DEA proposes strict controls on concentrated kratom compounds

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances, while Michigan lawmakers consider whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.

The DEA has proposed emergency restrictions on four kratom-linked substances found in some concentrated products.

The proposal would place the substances in Schedule I, the federal category for drugs considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the United States.

Kratom comes from a tree native to Southeast Asia and is sold in the United States in products such as powders, capsules and liquids.

It is marketed for pain relief and other uses, but as an herbal supplement it does not face the same safety testing rules as prescription medicines.

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Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania announced the first two measles-related deaths, both infants in Lancaster County.

A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County and an 18-year-old Mifflin County resident died after measles-related complications.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the fifth death, involving a 20-year-old woman with a compromised immune system.

Pennsylvania reported the sixth death, involving a 39-year-old woman in Franklin County.

Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study

A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.

Participants
294 adults with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease
Average age
66
Follow-up
Up to seven years
Activity groups
Up to four hours, four to eight hours, and more than eight hours weekly

Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise

Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.

Traditional view of exercise adaptation Exercise-memory research

Effects of a break

Muscle gains and insulin sensitivity can drift back toward their starting levels, often within weeks.

Cells may retain memories of earlier training during a period without exercise.

Regaining fitness

The traditional “use it or lose it” view implies that benefits fade when training stops.

People with a training history may get fit again faster, and previously trained mice grew bigger muscles when they retrained.

Flu season is starting early, raising questions about vaccination

Flu season is kicking off early. The story raises the question of whether people are getting vaccinated but gives no further details.