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Australia's eSafety commissioner is investigating TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat for compliance with the under-16 social media ban, while Ofcom proposes photo ID, banking checks and facial age estimation for UK users. Separately, TikTok influencers are.
Danny Masterson lost his appeal against his rape conviction, with judges upholding his 30-year prison sentence for two counts of rape. The appeal argued that the trial judge was biased against Scientology, but the court rejected that claim.
Microsoft opened a voluntary exit program for about 60,000 eligible staff across key markets, as the company balances workforce costs with heavy AI infrastructure spending.
Far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro was ordered to surrender his passports by Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes hours after losing the presidential election to Lula, amid a money-laundering investigation. He reportedly fled to the United States, and his passports have now.
Early iPhone Duo adopters report screen cracks near the hinge, with Reddit and social media posts surfacing since the global launch. Apple acknowledges a 'small number' of affected units, while experts note too few cases to confirm a systemic flaw.
Apple introduced a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip featuring 24-hour battery life, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6 support. The refresh also updates the entry-level MacBook Pro and iMac.
Google DeepMind released Genie 4, a world model that adds real-time audio, more realistic physics and human simulations, and supports mid-simulation text prompts. It is currently in research preview for trusted testers.
The Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Act has led to a 13% drop in SNAP enrollment, from 41.6 million to 36.5 million, raising food insecurity fears. Meanwhile, a judge ruled the administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, and it is challenging voter registrations in.
Jordan launched airstrikes in Syria targeting militant groups linked to a church attack in Karak that killed nine Christians. Syrian officials reported five deaths, including women and children, from the strikes.
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have sued Dollar General, alleging the retailer overcharged customers at checkout across its 20,000 stores. The suit cites a 2025 Guardian investigation and claims a pattern of deceptive pricing affecting millions of shoppers.
She joined him on Air Force One and at a Michigan rally where Trump made comments about her derriere. This high-profile endorsement could sway young voters and blur the lines between entertainment and politics.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for a factual, evidence-based debate on reinstating free movement with the EU, garnering support from Cabinet minister Angela Rayner. The proposal risks causing concern among Labour's red wall MPs, who fear political backlash from their.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico held a rally at the University of Texas at Austin, denouncing Elon Musk's political influence in Texas. Meanwhile, the US military granted SpaceX access to sensitive tracking data, raising national security concerns, and European.
Storm Boelo, the second named storm in as many days, is battering northern parts of the UK with winds up to 80mph and heavy rain, causing travel disruption and power outages. Amber weather warnings are in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday, with government estimates of at least 400,000 participants, protesting dilapidated schools and heavy policing. The demonstrations led to nearly 1,000 arrests and clashes with police.
Tommy Robinson left voicemail on Daily Mail editor Ted Verity threatening to make journalists' families 'famous' and hired private investigators to photograph their homes. He admitted to seeking pressure but denied intimidation during the harassment trial.
Police raided the office of RFK Jr. allies planning an unethical vaccine trial on babies, while a separate US-backed hepatitis B trial on African newborns was canceled following international outcry.
Samsung all but confirmed that the iPhone Duo is boosting Galaxy Z8 sales. Meanwhile, reports detail iPhone Duo screen cracking along the hinge and repair costs exceeding $700 without AppleCare+.
They surrendered and appeared in federal court in Washington D.C. The charges could deepen partisan divisions over the FBI's handling of politically sensitive investigations and raise questions about accountability.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memo warning that prediction markets on military operations could distort decision-making and endanger troops, as Robinhood listed multiple tennis match prediction markets including Talia Gibson vs Ashlyn Krueger on October 23, 2026.
Federal agents raided Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, seizing cell phones and notebooks. A report also questioned her birth name, prompting Donald Trump to call for her resignation.
Google Trends data shows searches for the Grand Prix Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026 men's singles matches, while Lewis Hamilton, 41, says he wants to race until the early 2030s to compete in Rwanda's African Grand Prix at the planned Bugesera circuit. The race would be F1's first in.
Ryan Murphy's Glee is slated for a reboot on Hulu and Disney+, while multiple high school football coaches, including Robbie Gould, face firings or resignations over conduct and onside kick controversies.
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and a New York public school teacher and disability advocate, died at 42. Country singer John Anderson, known for five No. 1 hits, died at 71, and actor Tom Skerritt, star of Top Gun and Alien, died at 93.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is being investigated for an alleged rape inside Parliament, while Russell Brand's accuser testifies in court that the alleged rape 'really hurt'. In the US, Utah football player Jamal Wallace has been indefinitely suspended after an alleged.
Brent crude rose 3% to $112 a barrel, its highest since May 18, after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia raised supply concerns. Global shares fell, led by tech and AI stocks, as investors weighed Middle East escalation.
Zack Coughlan, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum of 28 years for stabbing housemate Jamie Collins, 21, 30 times in their Filton garden. Coughlan wore black, a mask, and gloves to ambush Collins, initially denying murder before admitting guilt.
Google Trends reports two musicians leaving bands due to vague health issues, while BBC News covers women using social media to openly discuss recurrent UTIs, highlighting a shift from vague to specific patient advocacy.
DeepSeek released an open-source inference tool aimed at cutting AI operating costs, intensifying competition with OpenAI and Anthropic. Meanwhile, Hacker News featured new open-source projects including a phonics-based reading app and a dark web OSINT graphing tool.
Independent MP Helen Haines was critically injured when a driver allegedly struck her with a car outside her Wangaratta electorate office on Monday afternoon; a suspect is in custody. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the act was deliberate, with the joint counter-terrorism.
