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Russian feminist activists shift to practical support as public work faces pressure

As authorities restrict activism and reproductive rights, Russian feminist groups are working less publicly and helping women with urgent needs such as money, medicine and access to abortion.

“People’s needs aren’t about information or knowledge, but rather money, medication and logistics, such as driving a woman to another region to help her access an abortion.”
Martafeminist activist

Russian lawmaker urges faster rise in minimum wage to 35,000 rubles

A Russian lawmaker has called for the minimum wage to reach 35,000 rubles sooner than the current 2030 target. She also proposed raising the living minimum for pensioners and working-age people.

Road repairs in Ulan-Ude linked to fewer windshield replacements

A Ulan-Ude driver says he has gone more than 10 years without replacing his windshield as road conditions improved. The city has repaired more than 150 road sections since 2017.

Audit Chamber criticizes lower excess-profits tax rate for gold miners

The Audit Chamber raised concerns about a government bill to tax excess profits from natural-resource companies, with particular criticism of the lower rate for gold miners.

Russian lawmakers propose tougher penalties for calls for terrorism and unrest

A bill backed by Russia’s government would increase penalties for public calls for terrorism and mass unrest, including up to six years in prison for online calls for unrest.

Former Sverdlovsk lawmaker accused of driving on road shoulder

A video shared by Baza shows former regional lawmaker Alexey Korobeynikov being accused of using a road shoulder to pass a traffic jam. The location is not specified.

Russian Court Raises Exiled YouTuber Michael Nacke’s Sentence to 14 Years

A Moscow court sentenced exiled journalist Michael Nacke to five years in prison in absentia, bringing his combined sentence to 14 years.

A Moscow court sentenced journalist and YouTuber Michael Nacke to five years in prison in absentia, raising his combined sentence to 14 years.

Nacke is a Kremlin critic who lives outside Russia and makes Russian-language videos about Russia’s war against Ukraine.

He was already sentenced in absentia to 11 years in 2023 for spreading what Russian authorities called false information about the military.

The latest case concerns a 2024 video that investigators said called for actions against state security.

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Some Russian pensioners to receive November payments early

Russian pensioners whose payments are normally due on 4 November will receive them early because of the National Unity Day holiday. Bank transfers are scheduled for 3 November.

In some cases, payments due on 4 November may begin arriving.

Payments to bank cards are scheduled, and postal pension deliveries begin.

Bank pension payments are set to resume on the standard schedule.

Postal pension deliveries are scheduled to end.

Andrei Vorobyov discusses robot production in Moscow Region in China

Andrei Vorobyov discussed producing robots in Moscow Region during a visit to China. No further details were provided.

Person
Andrei Vorobyov
Topic
Robot production in the Moscow Region
Location of discussion
China

Russia plans two pension increases in 2027, bringing average to nearly 30,000 rubles

Russia plans to raise insurance pensions twice in 2027, with the average old-age pension forecast to reach 29,924 rubles by year-end.

Russia’s Supreme Court reconsiders deadline for apartment defect claims

Russia’s Supreme Court sent a buyers’ claim over serious apartment defects back to an appeals court, saying the deadline had been assessed incorrectly.

World

Taliban suspend BBC FM broadcasts across Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has suspended BBC FM broadcasts nationwide, citing repeated violations without giving details. The BBC says it is working with authorities and will continue on other platforms.

“Due to some repeated violations by the BBC media outlet, it is decided that for time being its activity is suspended across the country.”
Khubaib GhufranTaliban Ministry of Information and Culture spokesman

530 assistive devices distributed to 365 people in West Godavari

Union Minister of State Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma distributed 530 assistive devices worth ₹1.10 crore to 365 people with disabilities in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh.

Athawale opens handicraft and handloom fair in Mysuru

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale opened the Shilpa Samagama Mela in Mysuru, where artisans from 12 states are showing handloom and handicraft products.

India and Czech Republic agree to expand defence industry ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Czech official Karel Havlíček agreed in New Delhi to deepen defence industrial cooperation, including through joint ventures and a bilateral committee.

Hyderabad man arrested over alleged murder of wife after quarrel

Police in Hyderabad arrested a 29-year-old man over the alleged murder of his wife in Balapur after a quarrel about a suspected relationship.

Foundation awards scholarships to 18 girls in Machilipatnam

The Sarada Gopala Ratnam Foundation awarded scholarships to 18 students at a girls’ college in Machilipatnam and donated six computers to the college.

Two bridges complete coastal road link to Koyಿಲанди harbour

Two bridges have completed a coastal road link between Kollam Angadi and Koyilandy harbour, giving nearby fishing communities a direct route without using the national highway.

Two bridges have completed a coastal road link to Koyilandy harbour in Kerala, connecting it with Kollam Angadi.

The route passes coastal communities and beaches, including Kollam, Arayankavu and Gurukulam beach.

The bridges cost ₹1.16 crore, funded by the Harbour Engineering department.

The road gives local fishing communities direct access to the harbour without using the national highway.

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Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen off Mamallapuram

The Coast Guard rescued six fishermen after their boat was damaged and began flooding off Mamallapuram. They were taken to Chennai harbour in stable condition.

The Coast Guard received a distress call from the fishing boat.

The ICGS Sujay was sent to locate the boat, and six fishermen were rescued.

The fishermen were taken safely to Chennai harbour after receiving first aid aboard the Coast Guard vessel.

South Coast Railway seeks passenger feedback at Gudivada meeting

South Coast Railway officials held a passenger meeting in Gudivada, where travellers raised concerns about train capacity, station facilities and cleanliness.

Programme
Rail Jan Samvaad
Location
Gudivada, Krishna district
Date
October 13, 2026
Railway division
South Coast Railway, Vijayawada division

Police rescue five-year-old boy and arrest three in East Godavari kidnapping case

Police rescued a five-year-old boy in East Godavari district and arrested three people, including a 60-year-old woman, over his alleged kidnapping.

Dattatreya urges stronger livestock farming at Hyderabad awards ceremony

At an awards ceremony in Hyderabad, Bandaru Dattatreya called for more dairy, sheep and poultry farming to raise farmers’ incomes. The society honoured 22 people.

Business

Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership

Getty Images has secured up to $533 million from the Getty family and Koch Equity Development to restructure its debt and go private through a Chapter 11 process expected to finish by year-end.

“Getty Images is uniquely trusted around the world as the unparalleled leader in premium visual content”
Mark GettyGetty Images co-founder

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

Amazon is discussing a roughly $7 billion purchase of AI startup Decart. Anthropic previously considered a $6 billion deal but passed after due diligence.

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.

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.

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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.

JP Morgan lowered its Apple price target to $340 over supply constraint concerns.

Nikkei Asia reported that Apple had told select suppliers to cut iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max component production because of soft demand.

JP Morgan raised its Apple price target from $340 to $360 and maintained its Overweight rating.

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.

Starbucks Financial Times report

Takeover plans

Starbucks said it was not buying Chipotle.

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

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.

Science & Tech

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.

“Stores are open as normal but some of our brand's website capabilities may not be available as the investigation continues.”
TFG LondonUK fashion business

Ivanti warns of actively exploited Connect Secure security flaw

Ivanti urged customers to patch a high-severity flaw in its Connect Secure remote access gateway after detecting limited exploitation. The flaw can let attackers run commands on affected devices.

CISA adds five exploited software flaws amid China-linked espionage concerns

CISA added five vulnerabilities in widely used software to its exploited-flaws catalog and warned that China-linked actors have used them to steal sensitive information. U.S. federal agencies had until October 11 to fix or remove affected software.

Docker fixes critical flaw that let attackers use users’ access tokens

A Docker Hub flaw let attackers use some users’ tokens to access and alter container images. Docker fixed it and says it found no evidence of exploitation.

Three Hyderabad residents lose ₹5.35 crore in cyber fraud

Three people in Hyderabad lost a total of ₹5.35 crore in separate cyber fraud cases. The city’s police commissioner warned people about digital arrest scams, fake trading apps and impersonation.

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.

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.

Norway fined Microsoft-owned ad company Xandr 92 million kroner, about $9.6 million, over its handling of Grindr users’ data.

The case involves users of Grindr in Norway, a location-based dating app that primarily serves the LGBTQ+ community.

From July 2018 to April 2020, Xandr helped run advertising auctions that could relay users’ personal information to thousands of companies.

The shared data could reveal users’ sexual orientation, and advertisers could use it to target ads.

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DDoS attack disrupts Canonical websites for more than four hours

A second DDoS attack this year disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours. Launchpad and the Snap Store stayed online, and no one claimed responsibility.

A more disruptive DDoS attack hit Canonical, taking down Launchpad and the Snap Store; 313 Team claimed responsibility.

Canonical confirmed that its websites were under a sustained DDoS attack.

Canonical said its team was still bringing affected services back, though most were accessible again.

The attack disrupted Canonical’s public websites for a little over four hours.

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.

Vulnerability
CVE-2026-97229
Severity
CVSS 10.0
Affected software
GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition
Patched versions
19.4.2, 19.3.5 and 19.2.8

South Korea inspects Zeekr's handling of personal data

South Korea's privacy watchdog began an on-site inspection of Chinese automaker Zeekr on Oct. 2, examining how it collects, shares and transfers users' personal data.

Hack exposes personal data of more than 400 Saemaul Geumgo members

A hack of Saemaul Geumgo’s insurance service exposed personal and account details of more than 400 members. The credit union has blocked the attack and reported it to authorities.

Sports

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

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

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

Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury

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

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player

Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.

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.

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.

Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections

Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.

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.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has officially joined the Houston Texans after passing his physical on Monday.

The 24-year-old wide receiver was traded from the Arizona Cardinals, who selected him fourth overall in the 2024 draft.

Houston sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick, and received Harrison and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Harrison reunites with quarterback C.J. Stroud, his former teammate at Ohio State.

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Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain

Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.

Henderson injured his ankle during New England’s win over the Raiders.

ProFootballTalk reported that Henderson had a high-ankle sprain and was expected to miss multiple weeks.

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.

Final score
Bills 37, Rams 34
Josh Allen
First career overtime win; previously 0-7
Winning kick
Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
Allen’s total yards
331

NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks

Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.

Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London

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

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

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.

God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game

Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.

Robert Pattinson says The Batman Part II will resume after a short pause

Filming paused while director Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter. Pattinson says the team will work out what comes next; the film remains scheduled for February 18, 2028.

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.

Xbox CEO reportedly says new game ideas are vital to the company’s future

Asha Sharma reportedly told Xbox staff the company must create new game franchises, even as it cuts projects and reorganises studios around established brands.

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.

Kacey Musgraves welcomed James Talarico at her Dallas concert over the weekend.

Talarico is a Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, where he is facing Republican Ken Paxton.

Kristi Noem criticized Musgraves for hosting Talarico and said she preferred country singer Ella Langley and Paxton.

Musgraves replied on X: “I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”

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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.

Blair was detained after her Delta flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

A police officer accused Blair of kicking her while transporting her from the airport to an ambulance.

A nurse at the hospital accused Blair of kicking her in the chest.

Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault, and a judge set bail.

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.

Age
34
Breaking Bad role
Walter White Jr.
Seasons on the show
All five
Disability advocacy
Promoted awareness, inclusion and representation for people with disabilities

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.

Epic Games management Some Epic developers

AI in development

CEO Tim Sweeney says AI can empower creators and help teams make more and better products.

Some developers were reportedly shocked by the AI-first pivot, and some hoped the directive was not fully serious.

Four Beatles films planned for release across April 2028

Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films are planned for release a week apart in April 2028. Producer Pippa Harris says viewers can watch them across the month, rather than all in one day.

Health

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.

“Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition.”
Dong-Woo Ryustudy author, University of Cincinnati

Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations

A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.

Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure

Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.

Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy

Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.

Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine

A Heal Italia white paper proposes a national strategy to bring precision medicine into Italy’s public health service, with a plan to strengthen care in the south.

Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks

Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.

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.

A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.

The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.

The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.

Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.

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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.

In the mouse protocol, the researchers trained mice for four to eight weeks.

The mice then had a period with no exercise.

The researchers trained the mice again to examine how cells recalled earlier exercise.

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.

Study population
More than one million women
Lab tests analyzed
More than 300 million
Study cohorts
United States and Israel
US dataset
52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes

US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot

An 82-year-old man in the US developed a dangerous blood disorder after eating nearly three kilograms of cooked beetroot each week while taking heart medication.

Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen

Two assistant professors and two postgraduate students at Kakinada Government General Hospital were suspended for one month after a cannula was found in a woman’s abdomen following surgery.