Major artworks by masters on sale as Monsoon's Peter Simon clears out collection

Assembled over decades, the art owned by Peter Simon, founder of the Monsoon fashion store, is one of Britain's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art.

Rockstar Swears You Won’t Have To Wait Nearly A Decade For Its Next Game After GTA6

The wait between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6 was just under a decade

Kenya: Ruto marches into Raila’s political empire one year after his death

One year after the death of Kenya’s veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, President William Ruto is pushing the limits to inherit Raila’s political base ahead of the 2027 elections.

Ventana Sur Proyecta 2026: A Powerhouse New Generation Lineup Backed by Some of Latin America’s Finest Producers

Packed to its entirety by first and second-time directors, the 12 projects at this year’s Ventana Sur Proyecta co-production forum delivers a new generation snapshot backed by some of Latin America’s finest producers which delivers a searing portrait of the contemporary

US inflation rises to 3.7% as fuel costs climb ahead of midterms

Higher petrol prices and airfares pushed US inflation to 3.7% in September, adding pressure on households and the Federal Reserve weeks before the midterm elections.

‘Clayface’ First Reactions Praise DC Body Horror as ‘Freakishly Awesome’ and ‘Loaded With Brutal Scenes’

The first reactions are in for DC Comics’ body horror thriller “Clayface,” with journalists and fans calling it “freakishly awesome” and “everything you want from a villain-led movie.” Directed by “Speak No Evil” filmmaker James Watkins from a screenplay co-written by “The

Meet the 76-year-old Kazakh traveller on a mission to walk around the world

Sarsenbay Kotyrashov began travelling on foot in his 70s. After walking across Kazakhstan and through parts of Asia and Europe, he is now preparing to cross the US.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Preview

Nintendo's remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 is sharp, streamlined, and plays better than ever.

Exploring Dubrovnik: Lilly’s epic Adriatic adventure of history and thrills

Dubrovnik welcomes more than a million visitors a year. Join Lilly Douse as she explores its historic Old Town, tries traditional Croatian cooking, and heads out onto the Adriatic Sea.

Youth protests present a new dilemma for PM Modi and India

The protests articulate a crisis of trust in the government and its institutions.

We’re Reporters, Not Teachers. We Were Able to Start Private Schools Anyway.

"Our reporting has shown how easily people—some with questionable backgrounds—have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and other places. That led us to an experiment: If the hurdles to open a school are so low, could we do it?"

Voyager 1 is nearly one light-day from Earth. What’s out there?

On November 18, Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth. It’s still finding surprises in interstellar space.

DataFuelX Launches Video Ad Marketplace That Taps 13 Different Publishers

As media audiences fall apart, one analytics company hopes to knit some of them back together. DataFuelX, a company led by former TV-sales executives is launching DFX Marketplace, a new way for advertisers to connect to commercial inventory across multiple publishers with a

Kazakhstan seeks Antwerp-Bruges partnership to boost trade via Middle Corridor

Kazakhstan is seeking closer cooperation with Belgium on the Middle Corridor, including a potential partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Caspian ports of Aktau and Kuryk, as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde make their first state visit to the country.

Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices

"Small weight-based replicators" could usher in a new generation of computer worms.

Live updates: Inflation rises in September; Trump jets to Arizona, Montana

Inflation rose in September, giving Republicans no relief as they campaign to retain both chambers of Congress. Consumer prices rose 3.7 percent, compared with a year earlier, up from 3.4 percent in August, according to Labor Department data released Wednesday morning.

Inflation heats up to 3.7% in September — more than expected amid soaring energy costs

Rising energy costs amid the war in Iran largely drove the inflation reading.

US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections

The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

Tunisian journalists fear jail again as freedoms erode

By Tarek Amara TUNIS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Journalists in Tunisia who enjoyed a burst of press freedom after the 2011 Arab Spring are once again looking over their shoulders in the knowledge their work may land them in prison. The 2011 overthrow of autocrat Zine El-Abidine Ben

Gianni Infantino fixed US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card after Trump call: FIFA sources

Leaked internal documents show FIFA rushing an emergency rule change after Infantino intervened to overturn the World Cup red card following a call from President Trump.

Consumer prices rose at 3.7% annual rate in September as gas costs skyrocket

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.6% in September on a monthly basis and 3.6% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

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Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

Inflation rose slightly in September after holding steady the month prior, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.6 percent last month and was up 3.7 percent relative to September 2025. That marked an

What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis

The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US

It comes ahead of a meeting between the prime minister and President Zelensky at Downing Street.

Listen live: Supreme Court weighs reach of decades-old video privacy law

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case testing whether a decades-old privacy law extends to consumers who subscribe to services unrelated to video content. The case stems from a lawsuit against Paramount Global by a subscriber to a college sports newsletter

Pentagon taps DOD public affairs official as Stars and Stripes publisher

The Pentagon has appointed a Department of Defense (DOD) public affairs official as the acting publisher of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes weeks after firing three staffers at the independent publication for what it called subordination. The DOD named Chris Devine, a

Japan farm minister steps down, first for Takaichi cabinet

TOKYO, Oct 14 - Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana stepped down on Wednesday after coming under fire for remarks about cutting road funding for municipalities that did not support him, becoming the first minister in Sanae Takaichi's government to resign.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque and graffitied its outside walls on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank village of Mikhmas, Palestinian sources and the Israeli military said. Atta Kanaan, a Palestinian resident of Mikhmas who lives 50 metres from the mosque, told AFP

‘Forensic Files’ to Resume Original Production Amid the Streaming Boom for Vintage True Crime Series

“Forensic Files” is headed back to the lab. Radial Entertainment has teamed with Content Partners and ITV Studios to produce new episodes of the series that examines true crime tales from the perspective of scientific evidence and data analysis. The partners plan to deliver 20

Mexico should rethink its dangerous partnerships with Chinese telecoms

The proximity of these companies to the U.S.-Mexico border represents an imminent danger to the security of both nations.

‘Pop Pop,’ ‘Kidney’ and ‘Sounds of the Desert’: Tallinn Sets Rebels With a Cause, Critics’ Picks Programs

U.S. filmmaker Dylan Stephen Levers' debut feature, exploring "toxic masculinity, cancel culture, and radical positioning," and the latest from Estonia's Eeva Mägi are among the films pushing boundaries.

Nintendo Switch Online Additions Include Perfectly Timed GBA Classics

Nintendo released three classic games for Switch Online's Expansion Pack October update, right before highly anticipated releases.

Lufthansa to become new TAP shareholder, Portuguese government says

Lufthansa has won the race to privatise TAP. The prime minister announced that the airline's first privatisation phase has now been completed.

Lufthansa to become new TAP shareholder, Portuguese government announces

Lufthansa has won the race to privatise TAP. The prime minister has announced that the first phase of the airline's privatisation is complete.

Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next

With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.

Trump: 'Massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration set to begin in Greenland

President Trump announced early Wednesday that “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration is “getting ready to begin” in Greenland. The president’s brief post on Truth Social pointed to the Danish territory’s plentiful oil supplies and natural resources but offered few details

World’s oldest shipwreck off Turkey: 4,700-year-old amphorae discovered

The shipwreck found near Antalya’s Kekova Island, dated to roughly 4,400–4,700 years ago, sheds light on maritime trade in the eastern Mediterranean.

France’s Luxbox, Spain’s Amore Cine Join Melina León’s Ventana Sur Proyecta Title ‘Portrait Huaco’ (EXCLUSIVE)

France’s Luxbox and Spain’s Amore Cine have boarded the Peruvian drama “Portrait Huaco” (“Huaco retrato”) by Melina León, best known for her debut feature “Song Without a Name” (“Canción sin nombre”), which world premiered at the 2019 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. “After the

Ben Frow Stepping Down as Chief Content Officer of 5, Skydance’s U.K. Network, After 14 Years

Ben Frow, chief content officer of 5 (formerly Channel 5) is stepping down next year. The news was shared in an internal memo from Reemah Sakaan, president of the Skydance-owned U.K. network. He has been with the company for 14 years. “I have always said that this was the best

‘I’m Still Here’ Star Maeve Jinkings Set for Women’s Convent-Prison Daring Escape Drama ‘Cabildo 71’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Brazil’s Maeve Jinkings, renowned for her pivotal role in Walter Salles’ Oscar-winning “I’m Still Here,” leads the cast in the upcoming prison convent escape drama “Cabildo 71,” which is selected to participate in Ventana Sur’s Proyecta Co-Production Forum. Jinkings is also

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S., U.K. Release With Jimmy O. Yang, MC Jin Voicing English Dub

Stephen Chow’s “Kung Fu Soccer” will hit cinemas in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland on Oct. 23, with Singapore-based distributor Encore Films releasing the action-comedy in its original language as well as in a newly produced English-dubbed version. Jimmy O. Yang, MC Jin

Scientists reveal why some workout recovery tricks can backfire

Ice baths, massages, compression garments, and recovery supplements promise faster muscle recovery, but research suggests their benefits are often overstated, and some techniques may even undermine long-term gains. Scientists say the most effective recovery methods are far

Gary Cosay, Co-Founder of United Talent Agency, Dies at 92

Gary Cosay, a longtime talent agent who was among the co-founders of United Talent Agency, has died. He was 92. Cosay died Oct. 5 at his home in Carmel, Calif. He was known for representing top TV writers and he was a quiet force in the rise of the modern-day showrunner in the

Was Human Language Born Around the Campfire?

Our early human ancestors telling fireside stories may have propelled the development of speech by facilitating discussion of more abstract concepts The post Was Human Language Born Around the Campfire? appeared first on Nautilus .

Trump’s Supreme Court emergency docket scorecard, by the numbers

President Trump’s administration has filed 42 emergency pleas to the Supreme Court since retaking the White House — surpassing the count from his entire first term. And it doesn’t look like he’s hitting the brakes any time soon. Just last week, the Justice Department asked the

Rachel Nichols Will Lead ‘The Story,’ a Daily Show From Sports Illustrated

Rachel Nichols has worked at some of the biggest mainstays in sports media. Now she’s growing her presence at one of them. Nichols, who is a regular at Fox Sports and Monumental Sports Network, will host a new weekday show for Sports Illustrated. “The Story with Rachel Nichols”

Google’s Top Trending Halloween Costumes for 2026 Include ‘Obsession,’ ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Descendants’

Hollywood is providing plenty of Halloween inspiration this year, though some of the most-searched costumes for 2026 are coming from considerably stranger corners of the internet. Google has unveiled its top trending Halloween costume searches ahead of Oct. 31, with characters

Capitol agenda: Some Republicans write off the House

After waiting for weeks to see if the party’s deluge of money could help a raft of GOP incumbents who appeared to be in terrible shape in internal polling, more recent internal Republican polling still shows deep erosion in Trump country.

A warning from Pew: The 2026 midterms will be uniquely difficult for polls

A mix of factors is creating unprecedented challenges for polling and for the public trying to understand it.