Bolt plans Madrid autonomous-driving programme for 2027 with NVIDIA technology
Bolt expects to start gathering driving data in Madrid in 2027, subject to regulatory approval, as it prepares a wider European robotaxi programme.
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Lee Jae Myung invokes Gemini in dispute over prosecution chiefs at Cabinet meetings
South Korea’s president defended inviting two new agency chiefs to Cabinet meetings, while opponents warned that their attendance could undermine confidence in investigative...
Cade Cunningham wears Caitlin Clark shoes in Pistons’ season-opening win
The Detroit guard wore the ‘Ice Cold’ Nike Caitlin 1 colorway against Boston and scored 22 points as the Pistons won 121-113.
British Museum releases second batch of Bayeux Tapestry tickets amid heavy demand
Tickets for visits from January through March 2027 went on general sale on 21 October, as visitors again faced an online queue for the exhibition.
Oklahoma backs John Mateer as quarterback despite costly turnovers
Offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle says Mateer gives the Sooners their best chance to win, even after three interceptions in a loss to Kentucky.
Barcelona reports PSG fans’ chainsaw banner and chants to UEFA
Barcelona says it reported a Paris Saint-Germain supporters’ display and offensive songs to UEFA’s match delegate after Tuesday’s Champions League game in Paris.
Philippine Ombudsman suspends DICT official David Almirol over alleged contract conflicts
The six-month preventive suspension without pay concerns complaints tied to roughly P1.55 billion in government contracts. Almirol has disputed the audit’s findings.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Three suspects held in police custody until October 31
A Mumbai court granted police more time to question three accused after prosecutors cited unrecovered weapons and phones they said had been destroyed.
Telangana chief minister plans Congress meeting on El Niño response
A. Revanth Reddy is due to meet party leaders and elected representatives in Hyderabad on October 23 as the state prepares for possible water, farming and power pressures.
Liechtenstein's Prince Alois vetoes bill to legalize abortion in first 12 weeks
The hereditary prince blocked a citizens' initiative passed by parliament, leaving Liechtenstein's restrictions in place, according to POLITICO.
Trump urges data center companies to pay communities a ‘dividend’
The president called on developers to make financial deals with communities near their projects as opposition to data centers grows. He gave no payment terms.
Serbia’s student movement fields 250 candidates as election nears
A student-led list is challenging Aleksandar Vucic’s party ahead of Serbia’s October 25 snap election. One poll puts the lists close, while questions remain about the...
Iraq closes Sheeb crossing with Iran for security review, officials say
Passengers and commercial trucks have been directed away from the crossing. Reuters reports a security review, while AFP separately reports claims of US pressure on Baghdad.
Damian Lillard’s Move Insoles reach NBA teams, co-founder says
The Portland Trail Blazers guard helped develop the insoles after years of managing foot problems. Co-founder Nate Jones estimates that around 25 NBA teams use them.
Brian Stack’s family due State apology in Dáil over investigation failures
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is due to apologise to the family of the prison officer killed by the IRA. His son says official recognition of failures in three investigations brings...
Tamil Nadu sanctions ₹71.01 crore to raise police stations’ contingency funds
An October 21 order sharply increases monthly funds for routine expenses at light, medium and heavy police stations. Special units require a separate proposal.
EU opens Booking.com investigation into phishing risks and fraudulent listings
Regulators will examine how the travel platform handles fake accommodation offers, scams involving reservation data and paid listings that may not be clearly marked as ads.
Inflation and borrowing figures tighten John Healey’s choices before Budget
September inflation rose to 3.5% and government borrowing reached £24.5bn, adding to the pressures on Chancellor John Healey before his 28 October Budget.