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Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time in nearly four decades after securing a 10-year agreement to host a Grand Prix in Rwanda, with the inaugural race planned for the early 2030s.

The championship confirmed the deal on October 13, ending years of negotiations over a possible African race. The continent has been absent from the F1 calendar since the 1993 South African Grand Prix at Kyalami.

The new event, officially named the Formula 1 African Grand Prix and presented by Visit Rwanda, will take place at a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, approximately 40 kilometres south of...

Azerbaijani police have arrested 37 people following protests against new school dress regulations that have reportedly prevented girls wearing hijabs from attending classes.

The unrest intensified on October 12, with demonstrations reported in Baku and other parts of Azerbaijan. Students and parents gathered outside schools demanding that girls wearing Islamic headscarves be allowed to continue their education.

Anger is growing in Azerbaijan after girls wearing hijabs were barred from schools under new uniform rules. Students and teachers have staged demonstrations, while dozens have reportedly been arrested and users report disruptions to social media platforms. https://t.co/3OQU4UjoPW

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Sony has unveiled a new all-black PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, introducing its Midnight Black colour scheme to the console ahead of a November 19 launch in Japan.

The new PS5 will cost 55,000 yen (approximately $365), with pre-orders opening on October 20 through Japanese PlayStation retailers and online stores, according to Sony’s official announcement on October 13.

Unlike the standard white-and-black console, the new edition features an entirely dark exterior and comes with a matching Midnight Black DualSense controller.

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India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests have developed into a wider dispute over civil liberties, as journalists accuse police of targeting reporters covering demonstrations against the country’s election authorities.

On October 13, police detained approximately 20 activists, including CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya Shinde, after they entered Jantar Mantar, a historic protest site in central New Delhi.

The arrests came a day after police removed Jantar Mantar’s designation as an official protest venue and identified three alternative locations.

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American rapper Cardi B has gone viral after a video showing her cleaning her grandparents’ house in the Dominican Republic circulated on social media.

The Grammy-winning artist, who turned 34 on October 11, was filmed sweeping and washing floors at her paternal family’s home in Castañuelas, a municipality in the Dominican province of Montecristi.

The footage was recorded by her father and shows the rapper using a broom, water and soap to clean the house. The clip quickly attracted attention from fans surprised to see the millionaire musician doing ordinary household chores.

Australian Formula 1 photographer and content creator Kym Illman has shared an account of his visit to Uzbekistan, describing difficulties getting his professional camera equipment through security at Tashkent International Airport.

Illman, known for photographing Formula 1 drivers and sharing behind-the-scenes content from race weekends, published three Instagram videos about his trip. Two focused on his experience flying business class with Uzbekistan Airways, while the third detailed his problems with airport security.

The photographer has not publicly explained the purpose of his visit.

For millions of viewers, RJ Mitte will always be Walter White Jr., the teenage son caught in the collapse of his family in Breaking Bad. But beyond the acclaimed television series, the American actor built a career challenging Hollywood’s portrayal of people with disabilities.

Mitte died on October 12, 2026, at the age of 34. His representatives confirmed his death in Brownsville, Texas, without disclosing a cause.

Born Roy Frank Mitte III in 1992, the actor grew up in Mississippi before moving to Los Angeles with his family. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a...

Apple is preparing to unveil three revamped Mac computers and an upgraded iPad mini on 27 October, bypassing its traditional livestreamed presentation in favour of an exclusive hands-on gathering in Los Angeles.

The private showcase, scheduled for 27 and 28 October, will provide selected content creators and journalists direct access to the hardware, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The event is expected to conclude Apple’s major product launches for 2026.

Apple’s marketing team is preparing events for influencers in LA surrounding this launch, on the evening of Oct. 27 and across the day...

Yandex Uzbekistan has restored access to most of its services following a major outage on October 11, although some users may continue experiencing technical problems.

The company told Kursiv Uzbekistan on October 12 that its teams were working to resolve the remaining issues, with payment processing, payouts to partners and customer support among its main priorities.

“Many services are already available, but errors may still occur in certain services and functions,” the company said in a statement.

Yandex Uzbekistan apologised to customers and partners affected by the disruption but did not...

Turkish singer Ufuk Beydemir has revealed that he is expecting his first child with Dutch musician Sharon Kovacs, ending months of speculation about the identity of his partner.

The 34-year-old singer, best known for his hit Ay Tenli Kadın, confirmed their relationship on October 12 by sharing photographs of the couple on social media, accompanied by a baby emoji.

Kovacs, who performs under her surname, also...

Why do central banks raise interest rates when prices rise, even though this makes loans more expensive? And why do people sometimes save extra income instead of spending it?

These questions are central to the research of American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, who received the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences on October 12.

Their work explores how households and businesses respond to economic changes and how policymakers can use that knowledge to manage inflation and recessions.

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India is facing consecutive demonstrations over allegations of electoral manipulation, youth unemployment and government accountability, with protesters repeatedly taking to the streets of New Delhi.

On October 12, authorities closed several metro stations and restricted traffic as opposition parties prepared to march towards the Supreme Court. The demonstration followed days of unrest over a controversial revision of electoral rolls, which critics say could deprive eligible citizens of their voting rights.

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Two Uzbek citizens sustained minor injuries during Saturday’s deadly missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Omonulla Fayziyev, press secretary for Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the casualties. The victims, born in 1977 and 1997, were at the airport’s Terminal 3 when the ballistic missile struck.

Emergency responders treated the pair at the scene before transferring them to Diriyah Hospital. Both individuals were discharged shortly after receiving medical clearance.

Haas have selected Ferrari junior Rafael Camara to replace Esteban Ocon for the 2027 Formula 1 season, partnering Oliver Bearman in an entirely Scuderia-backed line-up, RN365 reports.

The American outfit finalised terms with Ferrari during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. An official announcement is expected next week, though neither team has publicly confirmed the agreement.

Camara secured the drive over former Alpine racer Jack Doohan after both drivers underwent evaluation tests in older Haas machinery. The team also considered Toyota-backed Ryo Hirakawa and McLaren junior Leonardo Fornaroli before narrowing its shortlist.

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Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, could persuade a significant share of Android enthusiasts to switch platforms, according to a new Android Authority reader poll published on October 9.

Among respondents interested in foldable phones, 43.7% said they were either ready to switch to Apple’s $1,999 device or considering doing so. However, the majority still preferred Android alternatives.

The poll accompanied an opinion article by Android Authority journalist Dhruv Bhutani, who explained why the iPhone Duo had made him reconsider his loyalty to Android after 15 years.

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A 130-metre cargo ship, Sunny Faith, ran aground off Russia’s Kaliningrad region on October 9 after a powerful storm swept across the Baltic Sea, leaving the vessel stranded just metres from a popular beach.

The Bahamas-flagged ship was approaching Kaliningrad from the Algerian port of Skikda when strong winds pushed it towards the coast near the resort town of Yantarny. Wind gusts reached 27 metres per second as the region was battered by severe weather.

Apple is expected to unveil a major expansion of its smart home line on October 13, led by a new HomeView hub alongside updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models.

The products are expected to debut during Apple’s “Welcome home” experience in New York, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini could open for pre-orders this week before reaching customers and stores on October 30.

HomeView, Apple’s first dedicated smart home display, is expected to arrive separately around mid-November. Apple has not officially confirmed the...

Max Verstappen claimed his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on Sunday, converting pole position into a controlled win at Marina Bay as Ferrari’s strategy gamble failed to threaten the Red Bull driver.

The Dutchman took victory in his 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix start, finishing 7.335 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli completed the podium, while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished fourth and fifth for McLaren.

Verstappen had already won Saturday’s Sprint from pole and completed a near-perfect weekend with another victory under...

Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery early next week to remove a small mass from his lung.

The 71-year-old pontiff announced the upcoming procedure during his customary Sunday Angelus address in St Peter’s Square, reassuring the public that doctors had discovered the growth at a highly manageable phase.

“The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung,” the Pope told the gathered pilgrims. He explained that his medical team believed it was right to intervene and he had consented to the operation.

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K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man is making his return to the South Korean music industry following the expiration of his non-compete agreement with rival agency Hybe.

The former SM Entertainment founder will simultaneously launch boy band A2O Soul and girl group A2O Lite under his new label A2O Entertainment. This ambitious dual debut strategy departs from traditional industry practices that typically establish a single rookie act before introducing another.

The two groups will hold a joint global showcase titled “Welcome to Soulite From A2O Soul A2O Lite” on Monday. They will then release their respective digital singles...

Microfinance assets in Uzbekistan surged by 114% over the past year to reach 20.8tn soums ($1.75bn) by early September.

The Central Bank reported unprecedented expansion across the sector. Total capital climbed 57% to hit 4.4tn soums while the volume of issued loans more than doubled from 8.8 trillion to 18.1tn soums. Total liabilities similarly expanded from 6.9tn to 16.3tn soums.

Regulators noted that the country’s microfinance market continues to demonstrate exceptionally high growth rates following a substantial sector expansion to 31.8tn soums in 2025.

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Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a weekend missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital that killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others.

The Saturday strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which Saudi authorities attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, disrupted flights and drew global condemnation.

Tashkent issued a statement Sunday expressing condolences to the victims’ families while reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. The ministry characterised the targeting of civilian infrastructure as a severe violation of international law.

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American YouTube star MrBeast might be ending his visit to Uzbekistan on Sunday, 11 October, amid speculation that overwhelming crowds forced him to abandon planned trips to Bukhara and Khiva.

Organisers say his departure was scheduled in advance and no destinations have been cancelled.

Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF), which organised the visit, clarified that the content creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, had only planned to visit Tashkent and Samarkand.

The foundation confirmed that the YouTuber was heading to the airport on Sunday to conclude his three-day visit.

The United States, Qatar, Egypt, Japan and several other countries have condemned the deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, as US President Donald Trump considers joining Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

The attack on Saturday, 10 October, killed 12 people and injured 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. The victims included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Sudan.

Yemenite Houthis attacked the international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia There are mass casualties...