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Apple is preparing a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro featuring the forthcoming M7 chip for release in spring 2027.

Historically, Apple’s design overhauls take several years to reach base model computers. When Apple introduced a new chassis for higher-tier laptops in 2021, the entry-level device retained an older frame until 2023. A similar delay occurred following the 2016 redesign.

This time, the updated aesthetic will reach the base model just six months after debuting on premium tiers.

Read more: Apple moving in: What to expect from Smart Home launch next week

Franchise creator Masashi Kishimoto announced a new manga titled “Shadow Rising” and an animated crossover television series with 1990s franchise “Ninku” during the Naruto panel at New York Comic Con.

The presentation also provided an official development update on Hollywood’s upcoming live-action film adaptation from director Destin Daniel Cretton.

The crossover anime, titled “Naruto x Ninku”, brings together two prominent Weekly Shonen Jump martial arts properties. Kishimoto and “Ninku” creator Koji Kiriyama are supervising the production, with Noriyuki Abe directing and Tetsuya Nishio serving as chief animation director and character designer.

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Samsung‘s impending Galaxy S27 lineup will reportedly introduce DC dimming to its premium models, addressing screen flicker issues that cause eye strain for sensitive users.

Industry leaks indicate that Samsung Display has commenced component manufacturing for the S27 series.

While previous device generations, including the current Galaxy S26 Ultra, relied exclusively on pulse-width modulation to control display brightness, emerging sources suggest the forthcoming S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will finally integrate DC dimming.

Read more: Samsung One UI 9 brings new AI tools and controls to Galaxy S26

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Max Verstappen completed a perfect Saturday at the Marina Bay Street Circuit by securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix just hours after winning the wet Sprint race earlier in the day. The Red Bull driver mastered the rapidly changing track conditions to edge out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

The opening 18-minute segment was defined by rapid track evolution and a desperate scramble for grip as the heavy rain from the Sprint washed away all the rubber. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were fortunate to participate at all, relying on rapid repairs from...

Britain has offered to help Uzbekistan set up its international financial centre in Tashkent, where businesses will operate under principles of English law.

The offer came during a meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and British trade minister Lord Anas Sarwar this Friday, according to the Uzbek president’s office. The statement did not specify what assistance Britain would provide or announce a funding commitment.

Uzbekistan established the centre’s legal framework in July, which included provisions for an independent commercial court. The aim is to give international investors a familiar system for doing business...

Ukraine will continue to strike Russian refineries, despite Donald Trump’s deal to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, a senior Ukrainian official has told the Financial Times.

«We will be setting [Russian] refineries on fire,» the unnamed official told the newspaper. The warning exposes a practical obstacle to Trump’s promise of cheaper fuel: some of the additional supplies depend on the condition of facilities Ukraine intends to keep targeting.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately lashed out at the agreement as «not fair and not honest» in an interview with Axios. He said he...

Max Verstappen held off Lewis Hamilton to win a rain-delayed Singapore Grand Prix sprint after George Russell crashed out of the lead. Charles Leclerc finished third as the McLaren drivers fought behind him.

Hamilton crossed the line 2.591 seconds behind the Red Bull, having closed the gap late in Saturday’s race. The Ferrari driver set the fastest lap up to that point on lap 18 but could not catch Verstappen.

MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS #F1SPRINT IN SINGAPORE! 🤩 #F1 #SingaporeGP @Gatorade https://t.co/R85tq1dOaJ

— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2026

Leclerc faced pressure from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris...

Apple’s next pitch could involve your front door, heating and kitchen counter. Its «Welcome home» launch on 13 October is expected to bring a Siri-powered display, refreshed speakers and a clearer picture of how the company wants to run your connected home.

CNET previously reported that the launch event starts on Tuesday, but the full product list remains based on reporting and leaks. 

Based on available information, here’s what to watch for, what could be useful, and what may arrive much later.

Rain could complicate Saturday’s Singapore Grand Prix sprint, but the latest forecast looks better for Sunday’s main race. Max Verstappen starts the shorter race from pole position, but changing conditions threaten to add another challenge at Marina Bay.

A Saturday update from GPblog, citing the FIA’s weather portal, puts the chance of rain during the sprint at 20%, with thunderstorms expected earlier in the day. Its forecast falls to 0% for evening qualifying and Sunday’s race — a prediction, rather than a guarantee.

🚨 FORMULA 1’S OFFICIAL FORECAST FOR SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 Friday: ☁️ Cloudy...

MrBeast has made a career out of surprising others. Uzbekistan managed to surprise him back: the YouTube star, who has over 520 million subscribers, admitted he had no idea how many people in the country watched his content.

In Instagram Stories shared during his visit, Jimmy Donaldson — better known as MrBeast — posted footage of crowds gathered in Tashkent and remarked on the size of his Uzbek audience, Kursiv Uzbekistan reported.

«I didn’t know how many people in Uzbekistan watch our videos,» he told his 92 million followers on Instagram.

Trump’s diesel deal with Russia puts a major fuel supplier back in focus: Russian shipments averaged 817,000 barrels of diesel and gasoil a day in 2025, before plunging to just 80,000 barrels in 2026, according to Kpler data reported by Reuters. Washington’s temporary sanctions relief could help restore some supplies, but damaged refineries and Russia’s domestic needs will influence how much fuel reaches global markets.

This scale helps to explain President Donald Trump‘s decision to loosen sanctions on Russian diesel. On October 9, he announced a stunning agreement with Vladimir Putin in which Russia will immediately supply more than...

Uzbekistan’s headline attractions are easy to name: the Registan square in Samarkand, Bukhara’s old city and the walled streets of Khiva. But some of the country’s most memorable experiences take place away from monuments, in workshops, desert camps, bazaars and mountain valleys.

From making ceramics with a master potter in Rishtan to sleeping in Kyzylkum desert, these are ten experiences that offer a closer look at the crafts, landscapes and traditions that make Uzbekistan distinct.

Max Verstappen secured pole position for the inaugural Singapore Sprint after mastering the stifling heat and high humidity at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Red Bull driver delivered a blistering final lap of 1m 31.156s to beat Mercedes’ George Russell by 0.120s, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rounded out the top three.

The first-ever Sprint weekend in Singapore threw teams into the deep end with only a single unrepresentative daytime practice session to dial in their setups. Despite early radio issues and an ongoing ERS investigation in the Red Bull garage, Verstappen capitalised on track evolution...

At the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in Turkmenistan, Central Asian leaders have pressed for advance warning of food export restrictions, better coordination of electricity supplies and shorter freight routes to Europe.

The regional leaders’ talking points brought practical economic concerns to the forefront of discussions within the CIS, a grouping of former Soviet republics such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova (withdrawing in April 2027), Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for consultations before governments restricted food and fertiliser exports. Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, highlighted a highway that will shorten the road journey...

A public fan zone for American YouTuber MrBeast, whose main channel has around 520 million subscribers, opened near the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Tashkent earlier Friday.

The area has been fitted with barriers and banners featuring the creator’s branding, while police officers have been deployed nearby. Entry to the fan zone is free, with visitors expected to gather from 3 p.m., according to Kursiv Uzbekistan.

Meanwhile, a...

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay had a playful offer for her audience earlier on Friday: keep the applause coming and she might share the world’s most prestigious award with the US president Donald Trump.

The 85-year-old South African was attending an international law summit in Nuremberg. Amnesty International secretary-general Agnès Callamard recorded her reaction and posted it on X.

«I don’t know about this, so my question is, is this true? Your applause is very important to me. But, being a lawyer and a judge, I still want to verify this thing,» Pillay was heard saying.

Russian tech channel Rozetked has conducted an extensive battery test of Apple‘s latest smartphones, comparing seven iPhone models to determine how the new generation performs against its predecessors.

The experiment focused on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, including versions with physical SIM cards and eSIM-only configurations. The reviewers also examined whether Apple’s claims about improved battery life hold up under identical testing conditions.

All seven devices ran iOS 27.0.1 with their screens set to maximum brightness. Wi-Fi, automatic brightness adjustment and True Tone were disabled, while the phones continuously streamed TikTok videos...

Navanethem «Navi» Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief whose legal career spanned apartheid and international genocide trials, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Pillay, 85, served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014. Before that, she was a judge at the International Criminal Court and president of the UN tribunal established to prosecute those responsible for the Rwanda genocide, according to her UN biography.

One of her most consequential contributions came in 1998, when she was among the judges who convicted former Rwandan mayor Jean-Paul Akayesu. The landmark...

Max Verstappen enters the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix with renewed hopes of claiming his first victory at Marina Bay, thanks to Red Bull‘s turnaround that helped him secure his first win of the season in Malaysia.

The result followed months of improvements to Red Bull’s RB22, which struggled with balance and performance earlier in the season.

However, Verstappen remains cautious about his prospects in Singapore, a circuit where he has never won despite finishing second three times.

“We’re going to try, that’s for sure. It’s always complicated on...

Apple is scaling back plans to manufacture the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max after demand fell below expectations. It has asked suppliers to produce up to 20% fewer components for the two models.

According to Nikkei Asia, the company has taken a more cautious approach to shipments since early September. Several suppliers have received component orders for October that are 15% to 20% below initial expectations.

“In October alone, we are seeing orders from Apple reducing by 15% to 20% for both the premium models; we don’t know how things would...

Donald Trump wants it. Sudanese volunteers could win it. Even the partnership keeping the International Space Station in orbit is being tipped for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, whose winner will be announced on October 9. Kursiv Uzbekistan tells of (even the least obvious) contenders for the most prestigious international award this year. 

The names attracting attention range from presidents to people running communal kitchens in a war zone. Their cases raise a question at the heart of the award: should it recognise diplomatic breakthroughs, the protection of civilians or cooperation that survives when relations between governments break down?

The...

American YouTube creator MrBeast has arrived in Uzbekistan ahead of an exclusive fan event in Tashkent, marking his first visit to Central Asia.

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, arrived at Tashkent International Airport on October 9, where he greeted people and posed for photographs. His production team had reached the Uzbek capital several days earlier and filmed at locations around the city.

The crew has also been spotted...

BTS leader RM has issued a direct appeal to fans gathered outside the band’s accommodation in Lima, warning that the constant noise is severely impacting the group’s ability to prepare for their upcoming concerts.

In a late-night social media post, the musician expressed frustration over crowds stationed outside their hotel. While acknowledging his excitement for the group’s debut visit to Peru, he noted the situation was causing significant distress for both members and touring staff. The persistent gathering has also generated noise issues and inconvenienced other hotel guests.

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A police officer on Jeju Island faces dismissal after investigators discovered he fabricated records to prematurely close missing persons cases, a dereliction of duty that preceded the discovery of two dead victims.

The Jeju Seobu Police Station disciplinary committee voted to dismiss the officer, a man in his 30s surnamed Bu, marking the most severe penalty available within the South Korean police force. Authorities indicted him in September on charges of falsifying public electronic records, drafting false official documents and dereliction of duty.

The scandal emerged after the family of 37-year-old...