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Singapore announced it has sent 'preventive notices' to seven Indonesian companies whose lands, according to an investigation, were the source of fires causing haze across Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, four people died while fighting fires on Java. Air quality in Singapore reached 'very unhealthy' levels, while in Palangka Raya it was hazardous.
Residents of the Gaza Strip are preparing for the fourth winter since the start of the war in damaged homes and worn-out tents. According to the UN, more than 4,000 damaged buildings are slated for demolition, including over 2,300 where nearly 44,000 people live. Tent prices have risen, UN shelter cluster funding covers only 26% of needs, and supplies of materials are being blocked.
Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers during the annual olive harvest near the village of Abu Falah in the occupied West Bank. According to a local official, 12 Palestinians were injured, including four US citizens with dual citizenship, as well as American journalist Heidi Levine of the Washington Post. The UN reports that settler attacks this season have already killed one Palestinian and wounded more than 120 people.
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, European manufacturers including Renault, Citroën and Fiat presented electric concepts inspired by historic models. Renault showed the E-Space — a reimagining of the 1984 family car with six seats in three rows — while Citroën is working on reviving the 2CV as an affordable car. The show runs until 18 October.
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency has begun testing an atmospheric modification method: 1,600 kg of dry ice was sprayed from a Cessna Caravan aircraft over Palembang airport, after which visibility rose from 650 to 2,800 meters. The tests will continue until Sunday.
Daniil Medvedev beat Tommy Paul 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 and advanced to the semifinals of the Masters in Shanghai. His opponent will be 20-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar, the youngest semifinalist of the tournament since 2009, who defeated Casper Ruud. The second semifinal will feature Alexander Zverev and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Dublin hosted the International AI Summit with more than 1,500 guests, including Demis Hassabis and Brad Smith. Discussions covered Europe's competitiveness, regulation, and AI's energy costs. Critics pointed to a lack of critical voices and protests against Big Tech influence.
Belgium is hosting the annual Pumpkimania festival with the theme 'Forest Magic': animal sculptures made of pumpkins, a giant weighing 772 kg, pumpkin kayaks and workshops. Organizers expect about 50,000 visitors until 1 November.
Lisandro Martinez criticized Manchester United's leadership after the Champions League defeat to Atletico, but then apologized. Michael Carrick said the team is moving on, and according to reports, the player has been fined but will remain in the squad for the match against Leeds.
At the EU summit in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Donald Trump's statement that the Ukrainian leader is harder to deal with than Putin. He also warned about the danger of easing sanctions against Russia and accused Putin of having no interest in negotiations.
Young workers in India — journalists, lawyers, managers — are increasingly using AI for routine tasks, but emphasize the need to verify results. According to surveys by Deloitte and Emeritus, a majority of young employees use AI. Experts and reports by NITI Aayog and the World Bank point to risks for entry-level positions and uncertainty about the long-term effect on the labor market.
Elon Musk demonstrated the Tesla Roadster supercar with cold-gas thrusters based on SpaceX technologies. Tesla shares rose on the hype, but analysts at Quilter Cheviot, ING and Deepwater consider the demonstration more of a PR stunt than a source of profit. Production is expected in 2028, the flying Rocket version is by invitation only, and prices have not been announced. EASA regulators point to the need for certification, while investors await the conversion of technologies into profit.
A representative of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy stated at a press conference on October 14 that in the upcoming autumn-winter season, power outages will be linked only to scheduled repair works, about which residents are warned in advance. The ministry also reported that complaints about electricity supply nearly halved in 2025.
The Vatican has released the first images of 71-year-old Pope Leo XIV after the removal of a malignant tumor in his right lung: the pontiff celebrated Mass on the tenth floor of Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Doctors report steady improvement, but test results on whether the cancer has spread are not yet ready. Also on Friday, the pope called Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Oleshky.
The youth movement 'Suvarka of the People's Party' (CJP) is holding actions in New Delhi against the election commission, from whose rolls more than 130 million voters have been removed since last year. Authorities have mobilized 35,000 police officers. The opposition claims the purge of the rolls disproportionately affects minorities; the ruling party and the commission reject the accusations, speaking of a 'foreign hand'.
According to The Wall Street Journal, senators Roger Wicker and Kevin Cramer proposed that Zelensky temporarily halt strikes on Russia's energy facilities in exchange for expanding Starlink coverage roughly 300 km deep into Russian territory. Zelensky expressed readiness to agree to a 100-day pause. Earlier, he told the FT that he had proposed to Trump expanding Starlink in Russia to destroy ballistic missile launchers.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Kamchatka, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The hypocenter was located at a depth of 143.2 km northeast of Ozernovsky. No casualties or damage were reported, and there was no tsunami threat.
At TechCrunch Disrupt, actor Mark Wahlberg said AI is appropriate in filmmaking when used the 'right way.' He plans to use the technology to enhance backgrounds in the Pete Rose biopic and is open to an AI copy of his likeness continuing the 'Ted' series after his death.
