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The Kremlin reportedly conducted a not-for-publication poll to gauge public opinion about the prospect of cancelling or greenlighting Kanye West‘s show in Russia. According to RBC, the majority of respondents were unconcerned about whether it happened. 

The Russian presidential administration commissioned the survey in response to the show’s public controversy. According to unnamed sources quoted by the business daily, the majority of respondents did not care at all about whether the American rapper performs in Russia or not. 

Supporters and opponents were evenly divided among those with a preference. Some respondents favoured the performance, while others...

The next chapter of a legendary ninja franchise will debut at New York Comic Con this autumn. An all-new “Naruto” anime project is scheduled for a world premiere announcement during a dedicated stage event on October 10.

The panel, officially titled “NARUTO: What’s Next?”, promises a simultaneous global livestream on YouTube to ensure international fans can tune in. Organisers have strategically timed the highly anticipated presentation to coincide with the titular character’s birthday.

Studio Pierrot executive producer Yoshihiko Tominaga will lead the panel. He will be joined by Japanese voice cast veterans Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama, who have portrayed...

Children too frightened to speak out must not be left unprotected, an Uzbek lawmaker warned as parliament heard that over four hundred rape cases involving under-14s were opened in four years. 

Warning: This article contains information some readers may find disturbing.

MP Gulrukh Agzamova, who chairs the democratic institutions and civil society committee, presented the figures during a parliamentary debate earlier on Tuesday. The disturbing statistics included criminal cases opened, rather than convictions or individual victims.

The number of such cases rose from 85 in 2022 to 108 in...

An Uzbek man went on trial in South Korea accused of sending about $920 to Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ). A Seoul court is due to deliver its ruling later in October, The Korea Herald reported.

The man in question was indicted in June while in custody on charges including a violation of South Korea’s Counter-Terrorism Act.

He is accused of transferring 1.25 million won into accounts designated by a member of Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad between January 2024 and January 2025. The allegations are that the contact approached him on Telegram, introduced himself as...

Christian Horner has made one of his clearest statements yet about a possible return to Formula One, naming Ferrari as the rare team that could persuade him to take another senior role without an ownership stake.

The former Red Bull team principal told The Times that Ferrari was Formula One’s biggest brand and described the prospect of working for the Italian team as «the dream.» His comments have landed at an awkward moment for current Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur, whose future has become the subject of renewed speculation after another difficult stretch of the 2026 season.

Tech YouTubers are divided on the ultimate camera flagship smartphone of late 2026, as video reviews of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and Honor Magic 9 Pro Max highlight different approaches to mobile videography.

Recent analyses from content creators Kingmi Mobile and Theprtech reveal that choosing between the two devices depends heavily on whether a user prioritises professional cinematic control or seamless ecosystem reliability.

Cinematic ambitions versus Apple reliability

In a detailed camera comparison, Kingmi Mobile noted that the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max excels in delivering a professional aesthetic. The...

Football’s expanding calendar is generating more revenue, but Deloitte warns that the strategy may reduce the game’s appeal. Bigger tournaments increase club revenue while raising concerns about how much players and supporters can bear.

The consultancy’s Annual Review of Football Finance 2026, examining the 2024/25 season, identifies expanded UEFA and FIFA competitions as important drivers of European football’s growth. Their larger prize funds helped support otherwise plateauing broadcasting income.

For participating clubs, more fixtures mean more tickets to sell, more hospitality packages, and more exposure for sponsors. Matchday revenue increased by 16% across Europe’s five largest...

Apple has launched Siri AI alongside the release of iOS 27, delivering an overhaul to its digital assistant. Check out our list to see if your device is compatible.

The system update introduces advanced on-device AI processing as a major highlight of the new operating system. The most powerful on-device models are heavily restricted to newer hardware, which means that older products lack the necessary architectural requirements to support the upgraded features.

Smartphone and tablet requirements

For mobile users, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the first models that support the new features. The standard

Anne Hathaway has dismissed concerns about her stamina during the final stretch of a marathon 2026 press tour. Speaking to Brut America, the actress addressed the physical toll of releasing five major films in a single calendar year.

When asked by the interviewer how she avoids exhaustion after such a demanding schedule, Hathaway remained overwhelmingly positive about her current state.

“I really, really feel okay,” Hathaway said. “Like, energy is holding. And I think also because I’m a week away from the finish line, so now I’m just like, kind of… I...

South Korean musician V has been appointed the new global brand ambassador for London-based tech company Nothing. The BTS member fronts the latest campaign for the brand, debuting the premium Headphone (1) Pro model.

The partnership arrives shortly after the artist, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, disclosed in an August livestream that he has been receiving treatment for partial hearing loss. V revealed his right ear had dropped to 30% capacity, a condition that progressively worsened during his compulsory 18-month military service. He is currently under the care of an audiologist...

K-pop soloist and Twice member Tzuyu will perform the official theme song for an ongoing collaboration between the Atlassian Williams F1 Team and the television anime series DAN DA DAN. The project will feature an entirely original track and an accompanying music video intended to merge the fast-paced world of motorsport with animation.

The nine-time Constructors’ Championship-winning Formula 1 team and the global anime franchise are promoting the crossover with the tagline “Speed Meets Supernatural”. To mark the announcement, Williams Racing released promotional images showing the singer dressed in full racing gear. The team...

Honor has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Magic 9 and the premium Magic 9 Pro Max, at a launch event in China. Both devices feature substantial battery capacities, high-resolution telephoto cameras and an industry-first square front-facing sensor design.

The devices run on Android 17 with the company’s MagicOS 11 interface. Pricing for the standard Magic 9 starts at approximately $700 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, while the Magic 9 Pro Max starts at approximately $910 for the same memory tier. The company has also introduced optional clip-on zoom lenses with equivalent focal lengths of 200mm and...

The 81st UN General Assembly session, finished this Monday, has supplied plenty of moments that will outlive the speeches. From Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa scrolling Instagram reels to Recep Tayyip Erdogan reciting tear-wringing verses, here’s our tongue-in-cheek recap of this year’s most-watched global political event. 

Diplomacy demands a straight face. The internet has no such obligation. At the UN, every camera offers a chance to make history — or become the clip everyone sends their colleagues.

Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s Instagram break

It seemed like Turkish president Erdogan was speaking to the chamber as Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa browsed Instagram Reels in...

Uzbekistan will host the 16th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in 2031 after member states unanimously approved the bid at the current international gathering in the United Arab Emirates, Saida Mirziyoyeva confirmed on Monday.

The decision was stated in the declaration of the 15th Congress in Abu Dhabi, establishing a five-year roadmap for the Central Asian nation to prepare and stage the world’s largest gathering on criminal justice and penal reform.

Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, announced the endorsement following bilateral and multilateral meetings in the Emirati...

Indian international master Divya Deshmukh has won the Best Female Player trophy at the 2026 FIDE Excellence Awards, presented during the closing ceremony of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, the International Chess Federation announced.

The 20-year-old secured the individual accolade following an exceptional campaign that cemented her reputation among the game’s brightest young talents. Deshmukh delivered a string of authoritative performances across the 11-round tournament, demonstrating sharp opening preparation and composed technical execution in complex endgames.

Her aggressive play on India’s top boards produced vital victories against several experienced grandmasters, yielding an individual performance rating...

Uzbekistan’s Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NMMC) reported a significant increase in first-half profit as higher gold prices outweighed lower production. However, its reported costs increased faster than those of Newmont, Barrick, and Agnico Eagle, demonstrating how rising expenses are absorbing some of the windfall.

NMMC’s net profit reached $2.38 billion in January–June 2026, while revenue increased almost 50% to $7.07 billion, according to a company press release seen by Kursiv Uzbekistan. Gold production fell 1.8% to 1.51 million ounces, according to its financial results.

The company’s all-in sustaining cost — a measure that covers production...

Seoul is demanding an apology after Kyiv publicly disclosed that it handled two North Korean prisoners of war who fought alongside Russian forces against Ukraine. What is behind the diplomatic rift?

The dispute erupted after president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the handover while speaking at the UN General Assembly last week.

«Recently, we sent two North Korean prisoners of war to the Republic of Korea,» he told the audience.

On 27 September, the South Korean presidential office demanded an explanation and apology, accusing Ukraine...

American rapper Kanye West, also known as YE, could perform in Moscow in the summer of 2027, according to Turkish promoters.

ILS Vision, the company that previously organised the artist’s performance in Istanbul, posted information about a possible July 10 concert on its website. The company’s schedule also includes potential performances in Rio de Janeiro in February and Munich in July.

All listed events currently remain in development. Finalising the cities and dates depends on reaching definitive agreements with the rapper, securing available venues and obtaining necessary government permits.

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Indian female kurash wrestler Pincky Balhara became the first Indian to win two Asian Games medals in kurash after winning bronze in Japan on Monday. The 27-year-old returned to the podium in a different weight category eight years after winning a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta – here is her story.

Balhara lost 5–0 to South Korea’s Mo Sumin in the women’s under-78 kg semi-final in Aichi-Nagoya. She had already secured a medal by beating another South Korean, Lim Garam, 3–0 in the quarter-finals, with both losing semi-finalists awarded bronze.

The...

Following a triumphant premiere at the Venice Film Festival, the Gaza war documentary “NAZA” will arrive in US cinemas on September 30 as part of an expansive global distribution strategy.

Directed by Israeli Oscar-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the Guardian-produced feature secured the Special Jury Prize in Venice earlier this month, where it received a reported 25-minute standing ovation. The stripped-back documentary draws on testimonies from 24 Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers who describe how security forces selected targets.

The US theatrical rollout begins with an exclusive launch at New...

The Chinese government has signalled it may permit domestic technology giants to purchase a newly released Nvidia workstation chip, potentially easing a hardware bottleneck for local artificial intelligence development.

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology asked foreign companies, including ByteDance and Alibaba Group, to outline their desired order volumes and intended applications for Nvidia’s RTX Pro 5500 graphics card. According to a Sunday report by The Information, officials informed select firms that the government intends to approve these acquisitions.

The regulatory shift marks a change in strategy from Beijing, which has...

Uzbekistan’s social protection agency is pushing for life imprisonment for child sexual abuse. Its proposals also seek legal support for victims at every stage, from investigation to trial.

Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva, first deputy director of the National Agency for Social Protection, said the agency and other government bodies had spent several months drafting the legal changes.

«Life imprisonment [applies] for sexual violence against children,» she said in a statement, adding that the proposals had already been submitted for consideration. Her announcement did not specify an adoption timetable or the precise offences that would...

South Korean artists gathered multiple awards across major general categories at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at the Peacock Theatre.

BTS secured three trophies during Sunday’s broadcast, winning Song of the Year, Best K-Pop and Best Group. Their chart-topping track “Swim” defeated prominent Western releases, including Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Bring Your Love” as well as Ella Langley‘s “Choosin’ Texas”. The seven-member boy band accepted the awards off-screen.

In the dedicated Best K-Pop category, BTS edged out industry peers. The contested nominee list included Blackpink for their...

Uzbekistan has won Chess Olympiad gold in Samarkand, with Javokhir Sindarov and his teammates securing the title in front of a home crowd. The hosts finished with 20 match points, claiming their second open-team crown after their breakthrough victory in 2022.

The title was confirmed after Uzbekistan’s top men’s team claimed a decisive 3:1 victory over Ukraine on 27 September.

Uzbekistan has mathematically secured the Olympiad gold before their final match against Ukraine had even finished. India’s 2–2 draw with Hungary left Uzbekistan beyond reach after they entered the final round one point ahead.

Newly...