- Microsoft is offering buyouts to 60,000 employees, over 27% of its workforce.
iPhone Duo went on sale
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, went on sale on October 23, 2026.
- The Met Office issued an amber wind warning for southwest England, including Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, and the Isles of Scilly, effective Friday 3am to 10am.
- Trump's administration lifted tariffs on certain Canadian goods before elections
- A Ukrainian missile attack hit a civilian facility in Oryol, Russia.
- Ukraine's 475th Separate Assault Regiment used the StarGate drone to evacuate two wounded soldiers from the battlefield near the Russian border.
- The drone, developed by SkyFall, can carry 150 kilograms and is equipped with signal jammers and autonomous navigation.
- The rescued soldier, identified by call sign 'Izyum', waited two days for evacuation and credited the drone with saving his life.
- Yemen's armed forces spokesman Yahya Saree reported 3,179 Saudi-led coalition air and missile attacks since the escalation began.
- In the past 24 hours, 56 attacks targeted civilian sites in seven Yemeni provinces.
- The attacks were carried out by F-15 and Typhoon jets from Saudi bases and missiles from Najran.
- Serge Archambeau, a French Korean War veteran, died and wished to be buried in South Korea.
- His remains were returned to South Korea and will be buried at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Busan on Saturday.
- The ceremony at Incheon airport on Tuesday marks the return of his remains.
- Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy grid have left millions without heat and electricity.
- The UN inquiry concluded these attacks were intentional and targeted civilians.
- Evidence shows Russia recruited foreign nationals through deception for military service.
- Romania's intelligence service uncovered a sabotage network coordinated by Russia.
- The network is linked to a September fire at an industrial site near a state-owned weapons company.
- Prosecutors seek extradition of two Belarusians and one Ukrainian suspected in the arson.
- Ukrainian forces retook Perebudova, Komar, and Fedorivka in Donetsk.
- Advances threaten Russian logistics near Velyka Novosilka.
- Russia redirected elite marine units to counter Ukrainian push.
Britain sanctions 15 Sudanese commanders from both warring sides over sexual violence and atrocities
- Britain imposed asset freezes and travel bans on 15 commanders from Sudan's rival forces.
- The sanctions follow a UK-funded report documenting rape and starvation as weapons of war.
- Britain also pledged 15 million pounds in aid for survivors and humanitarian operations in Sudan.
- Ukraine has waited nearly a month for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve Patriot and NASAMS missile deliveries.
- Zelensky said Kyiv received only 24 Patriot interceptors in the past three months, while Russia fired 30 ballistic missiles in one night.
- Ukraine needs about 350 Patriot interceptors per month, according to Zelensky, and is seeking supplies from European partners.
- The Saudi-led coalition reported the destruction of Houthi missile launchers and tunnels in Yemen, a
- Residents in Sanaa reported explosions, but the specific targets remain unclear.
- The Houthis claimed to have struck Saudi-backed forces, but these claims lack independent validation
- Israeli forces allegedly committed genocide in Gaza after a ceasefire.
- The UN report details crimes against humanity in the West Bank.
- Israel denies the allegations and claims the report is misinformation.
- Paramilitary drone strikes hit power stations in southeast Sudan on Monday.
- Power was cut in Sennar, Al Qadarif, White Nile, and Gezira states.
- The state electricity company accused the Rapid Support Forces of the attacks.
- Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv injured six people overnight.
- Russia also hit power stations in Kharkiv and Khmelnytskyi, plus port infrastructure in Chornomorsk.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskiy said Kyiv would halt oil refinery strikes if Moscow stops hitting power infrastructure.
- Ahmed al-Chair, a Palestinian from Gaza, was shot in the head in June 2025 while trying to get food from a US-run distribution center.
- He is now being treated by German volunteer doctors in Cairo, who say the bullet is too risky to remove.
- The shooting has left him unable to move his right arm and leg, and his wound has become infected.
- Germany will send about ten staff officers, tanker aircraft, and logistics to the first exercise of the 'Coalition of the Willing' in November.
- The exercise will take place in Poland, over Romania, and in the western Black Sea, testing the multinational force's readiness.
- The force, led by France and the UK, was created to secure a possible ceasefire with Russia; Germany initially hesitated but agreed to participate.
- Colombia's president announced the deaths of two key leaders of the National Liberation Army duringa
- The military operation is described as a significant blow to the guerrilla group
- Independent confirmation of the reported events remains limited.
US Air Force B-52H bomber flies from North Dakota to Norwegian Sea during nuclear readiness exercise
- A US B-52H bomber flew from North Dakota to the Norwegian Sea.
- The flight was part of the annual Global Thunder 27 nuclear readiness exercise.
- One of two bombers returned early; the other completed the flight with aerial refueling.
- Pope Leo XIV, 71, appeared in public for the first time since lung cancer surgery on October 13.
- He appealed for an end to hostilities in Yemen, citing severe humanitarian crisis in Taiz.
- He also prayed for victims of a terrorist attack on a church in Jordan, which killed nine and wounded 40.
- A Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod resulted in three fatalities and 14 injuries.
- The attack damaged numerous residential buildings and vehicles in the area.
- Local authorities reported significant destruction to infrastructure and civilian properties.
- Houthis targeted multiple Saudi oil facilities and airports with missiles.
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted some missiles but debris fell in populated areas.
- Escalation follows the collapse of a UN-brokered truce in 2022.
- Riyadh's airport resumed flights after a two-week closure due to Houthi attacks.
- The Houthis warned that the airport is still a military target and unsafe for use.
- The recent attack killed 13 people and injured over 300, marking a significant escalation.
- Gunmen attacked Binnari village in Taraba state, Nigeria, on Friday afternoon, killing at least 40 people.
- Police initially confirmed 10 deaths, but more bodies were recovered later on Saturday.
- The attackers looted food items from shops; the area has seen a surge in raids by armed criminal gangs.
- Denmark has transferred more than 50,000 rounds of ammunition for F-16 fighter jet cannons to Ukraine.
- The delivery was announced by Ukraine's Ministry of Defense on October 23, 2026, via Telegram.
- This support is part of broader Western aid, including the PURL initiative, with Estonia pledging additional funds.
- A Ukrainian missile attack hit a civilian facility in Oryol, Russia.
- Three fatalities were reported from the attack on October 23.
- Local authorities confirmed damage from a drone attack in Togliatti.
- Lewis Hamilton reportedly enjoys spending time with his girlfriend's four children.
- He mentioned gifting them a dog named Halo this year.
- The identity of his girlfriend has not been officially confirmed, but speculation points to Kim Kard
- Taylor Swift joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on Monday.
- She was inducted alongside Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Bruce Channel, and J.I. Allison.
- George Strait received the Career Maker Award at the same gala.
- Meghan Markle will co-host Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027, following her guest judge role on MasterChef Australia.
- The series will be produced in Melbourne, with Meghan relocating to Australia for filming.
- Meghan's father, Thomas Markle, faces child abuse allegations, which he denies.
- Lars Kepler's new thriller 'Medusa' is the eleventh book in the Joona Linna series.
- The novel follows Saga Bauer infiltrating the forensic psychiatric institution Helix undercover as a patient.
- Critics criticize the book for clichéd violence and unrealistic police work.
- Erik appeared with a noticeably different face at BIGBANG's Hanoi concert on October 25.
- Fans commented on his sharp chin, high neck, and pointed ears, comparing him to anime characters.
- Erik has denied excessive surgery, attributing changes to weight loss, but speculation persists.
- Ministry will release its final album, Hate to Go, in 2026.
- The band will play a farewell concert in Los Angeles on October 30, 2027.
- Founder Al Jourgensen says it is time for a new generation to carry the torch.
- Hubert de la Bouillerie died on August 8, 2026, in Los Angeles at age 75.
- He edited films including 'The Witches of Eastwick', 'Tango & Cash', and 'Woodstock'.
- He also directed 'The Right to Remain Silent' and wrote a novel.
- Harry Styles released a music video for his single 'Coming Up Roses' with dance instructions for his
- The video features Styles in a dance class setting, showcasing various dance steps reminiscent of a
- Styles is scheduled to perform four open-air concerts in Berlin in July 2027.
- TV Nova's 20:30 newscast was stopped by new owners Alpak Capital and ANN.
- News director Slobodan Georgijev said the interruption was the owners' decision.
- Peter Vajai, present at the scene, denied any role in the program cut.
- Walter Koenig passed away at his home in North Hollywood.
- He was best known for his role as Chekov in Star Trek.
- Koenig's contributions extended to writing and fan interactions.
- The Friends cast declined to participate in the upcoming Netflix documentary about Matthew Perry.
- The documentary includes contributions from Perry's sister and others who worked on the show.
- The series is set to premiere on Netflix on October 27.
- Amanda Seyfried was offered the role of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy but turned it down.
- She feared the film's eccentric premise would flop and ruin her career.
- The role went to Zoe Saldana, and the film became a major hit.
- Jack White's brother Edward Gillis died on Saturday after a battle with cancer.
- Gillis managed Third Man Pressing in Detroit for 10 years.
- He was also an acclaimed pastry chef and a guitarist in his youth.
- Phoebe Bridgers was named the first headliner for All Points East 2027.
- She will perform in Victoria Park, London, on August 27, 2027.
- Support acts include Caroline Polachek, Kelsey Lu, Jasmine.4.t, and Danielle Ponder.
- Sharon Osbourne buried Ozzy in their private UK garden to prevent public intrusion.
- Ozzy died in July 2025 from a heart attack, 17 days after his final show.
- He ignored medical warnings that performing would kill him, choosing to go out on his terms.
- Gregg Wallace was sacked from MasterChef in July 2025 after an investigation upheld 45 misconduct allegations.
- John Torode was also dismissed in July 2025 after an upheld allegation of using a racist term.
- Marcus Wareing said the sackings were tough for them but noted he is not in regular contact with Wallace.
- Aurélie Casse, 40, will present France 2's 8 p.m. news for one week starting Monday.
- She replaces Jean-Baptiste Marteau as the official substitute presenter.
- Casse previously substituted for Ali Baddou and Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine on France 5 shows.
- Elon Musk released a seven-minute AI-generated clip of The Odyssey.
- Viewers criticized the adaptation as lacking artistic quality and coherence.
- Musk's project aimed to be historically accurate but featured modern elements.
- Researchers analyzed over 11,000 fossil measurements and scans.
- Spinosaurus likely hunted underwater, not just waded along shores.
- Mesosaurs, once thought fully aquatic, were actually amphibious.
- Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley separated over the summer after five years together.
- Antonoff continues performing love songs he wrote about Qualley during Bleachers tour.
- He told The Guardian that singing these songs brings him power and beauty despite the pain.
- Eric Bauza passed away at age 46 from a heart condition.
- He was known for voicing iconic Looney Tunes characters.
- His death has shocked fans and colleagues in the animation industry.
- Alexander Skarsgard wore a heavy, warm wicker costume that caused panic and claustrophobia.
- The film Wicker is based on Ursula Wills-Jones's short story The Wicker Husband.
- Directors Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer aimed to create a visual feast exploring envy and love.
- Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity married in Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by family and friends.
- The wedding took place at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, where Hannity proposed in 2024.
- Independent confirmation of the event remains limited.
- Connetquot beat Commack 1-0 in overtime in the Suffolk Class AAA semifinal.
- Leigha Mackin scored the winner 1:18 into overtime from Mia Montalto's through ball.
- Connetquot will face top-seeded Sachem East in the county final on Thursday.
- The Raiders started 3-0 but have lost four straight, including a 35-21 loss to the Rams.
- Coach Klint Kubiak said the team is considering all options, including a quarterback change.
- Rookie Fernando Mendoza played briefly in Week 5, completing 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards.
- Milwaukee Brewers scored a World Series record of eight runs with two outs in one inning during Game
- The Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1, moving within one win of their first World Series
- Independent confirmation of the events remains limited.
- Moore suffered a concussion on Sept. 26 against USC and has not played since.
- Coach Dan Lanning announced Moore will not return this season, despite his desire to play.
- Oregon will rely on Dylan Raiola and Brock Thomas, who have struggled in recent games.
- England's Under-15 team walked off the pitch during a match against the Republic of Ireland at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- The match was abandoned with Ireland leading 4-1 after an England player alleged an opponent racially abused him.
- FIFA is gathering official reports and will refer the case to its independent disciplinary committee.
- Red Wings trailed three times but tied the game with 1:17 left in regulation on Dylan Larkin's goal.
- Michal Postava made 25 saves in regulation and three in the shootout for his first NHL start.
- Connor McDavid extended his season-opening points streak to 12 games with an assist.
- Golden State Valkyries defeated Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, taking a 3-2 series lead.
- Kiah Stokes recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, while Veronica Burton added 13 points and four blocks.
- Angel Reese scored only seven points, a sharp drop from her 30 and 21 points in Games 2 and 3, as Golden State's defense contained her.
- The Raiders started 3-0 but have lost four straight, including a 35-21 home loss to the Rams.
- The Rams rushed for 199 yards, with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum each topping 90 yards and scoring.
- Analyst Pete Prisco suggests the Raiders should trade Maxx Crosby for draft assets to aid their rebuild.
- Jay-Z confirmed as the headliner for the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- This marks Jay-Z's first performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- Roc Nation has produced the Super Bowl Halftime Show since 2019.
- PSG won 2-0 at home against Lyon, with goals from substitutes Senny Mayulu and Mika Godts.
- PSG now lead Ligue 1 with 17 points, one ahead of Rennes; Lyon stay fifth with 14 points.
- PSG extended their winning run to eight matches in all competitions.
- Salah joined Trabzonspor in August after leaving Liverpool, sparking fan excitement across Turkey.
- Fans flock to a remote boulder where Salah posed, and local businesses sell Salah-themed merchandise.
- Salah scored in Monday's derby win over Besiktas, becoming the Turkish Super League's top scorer.
- Freiburg coach Julian Schuster said he has never taken a sick day, highlighting coaches' neglect of their own health.
- Schuster commented after Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed during training, prompting an emergency call.
- Schuster hopes Kompany finds rest and time to recover, and sees the incident as a chance to focus on coach health.
- LAFC trailed 2-0 before scoring twice in the second half to draw 2-2.
- The draw clinched LAFC's playoff spot, their eighth in nine seasons.
- The Galaxy remain ninth in the Western Conference, endangering their playoff hopes.
- Vanessa DiBernardo scored the winning goal in the 17th minute for Kansas City Current.
- The Current won 2-1 against Washington Spirit after trailing early in the match.
- Kansas City had less than 40% possession but managed to secure the victory.
- Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points in their home opener against the Raptors.
- The Timberwolves improved to a 3-0 record with this victory, winning their first three games by a 25
- Kawhi Leonard was absent for the Raptors due to swelling in his left knee.
- Quinn Hughes returned to Vancouver for the first time since being traded to Minnesota in December.
- He scored a power-play goal and assisted on Kirill Kaprizov's goal in the Wild's 4-2 win.
- Hughes reached 500 NHL points, becoming the second-fastest American defenseman to do so.
- MLB named Francisco Lindor the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner on Monday.
- Lindor is the fifth Puerto Rican-born player to receive the honor.
- He was recognized for his philanthropy, including Lindor's Leaders and disaster relief.
- The Pacers trailed by two after the first quarter, then outscored the Nets 41-30 in the second to lead 65-56 at halftime.
- Indiana shot 58% from the field and 49% from three-point range, with Haliburton adding a highlight dunk in the third quarter.
- Brooklyn remains winless after three games, while the Pacers visit the Bucks on Monday and the Nets visit the Celtics on Tuesday.
- Eagles tight ends Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra were activated from injured reserve.
- Both will play in Monday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
- Stowers will make his NFL debut; Calcaterra returns from a back injury.
- Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joked about the rough landing of the team's charter flight to Florida for World Series Game 3.
- The flight was piloted by GJ Priester, uncle of Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester, with Quinn's cousin Alex as first officer.
- Quinn Priester is recovering from season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and has not pitched for the Brewers since last year's NLCS.
- Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a chest injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
- The injury occurred on a botched reverse exchange from quarterback Bo Nix; Waddle dove for the loose ball and was landed on by Cardinals' Josh Sweat.
- Head coach Sean Payton called the play 'awful' and apologized, but did not provide details on Waddle's condition.
- Alexia Putellas scored 21 goals and provided 13 assists last season.
- She led Barcelona to a quadruple, including the Champions League title.
- Putellas is the first player to win the award three times since its inception.
- The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on a last-play field goal by Jake Bates.
- The Lions' coach Dan Campbell took a risky fourth-down gamble that failed, but the defense held and the Packers missed two field goals.
- The Packers' kicker Trey Smack missed two short field goals, contributing to the loss.
Briefings
Apple acknowledges iPhone Duo display cracks and offers replacements
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Customers reported cracked displays
Multiple customers reported that their iPhone Duo inner displays cracked or malfunctioned shortly after purchase, with some hearing a crunching sound when unfolding the device.
Apple aware of inner display issue
We are aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units.
Apple offers replacements via AppleCare
If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement.
iFixit says hinge causes screen crack
We believe the issue is caused by a piece of the hinge failing and cracking the screen, rather than a problem with the display panel itself.
Tom Battle saw lines on screen
When I unfolded my iPhone Duo, it felt stuck and harder to open than usual, and when I opened it, it had lines on the screen.
Jonathan King heard crunch when opening
I heard a crunch-like sound when opening my iPhone Duo, and the inner screen is now unusable.
Centrino31A saw crack and bruising
When I opened my iPhone Duo, I saw a crack line and bruising on the inner display, with no damage to the outside or the display surface.
Vishnu Rajkumar saw screen bleeding
When I opened my iPhone Duo, I felt unusual tightness, and after applying more pressure, the screen started bleeding with a line that increased after multiple folds.
Surya Mangi's screen cracked after 30 hours
My iPhone Duo's inner screen cracked after about 30 hours of ownership during normal opening of the display.
Justin Lokos heard crunch and display cracked
When I opened my iPhone Duo, I heard a crunching sound and the display cracked.
Jainam Shah heard crack and saw lines
When I unfolded my iPhone Duo, I heard an audible crack and immediately noticed bright vertical and horizontal lines across the inner display.
Apple acknowledged display issue
On October 26, 2026, Apple acknowledged an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units and offered replacements through AppleCare.
iFixit suggested hinge failure
iFixit, after disassembling affected devices, suggested that a piece of the hinge failing and cracking the screen caused the display issue.
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