Wednesday 28 October · Edition 001

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  1. 01

    Cyclone Arnab hits India as 180,000 people evacuate

    Cyclone Arnab has made landfall in Andhra Pradesh in India, causing flooding and disrupting flights and train schedules. Authorities have evacuated 180,000 people.

  2. 02

    Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region

    Officials say a truce originally planned for stranded residents of Oleshky has been extended across the wider Kherson region. Both Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.

  3. 03

    Trump says administration will end limits on methane from oil drilling

    President Donald Trump says his administration is terminating a Biden-era rule aimed at cutting planet-warming methane emissions from oil and gas drilling.

World

King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery on Caribbean tour

King Charles has begun a nine-day tour of the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda. He confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders.

Egyptian court fines journalist and orders news site closed

A court in Egypt has fined journalist Lina Attalah and ordered the closure of the independent news outlet Mada Masr. Amnesty International called the verdict a blow to press freedom.

Business

Chancellor John Healey to set out tax plans and wage rise in Budget

Chancellor John Healey will present the UK Budget on 28 October, setting out tax plans and measures to help households with the cost of living. The minimum wage is also set to rise.

Anthropic files to go public on the US stock market

The artificial intelligence company Anthropic has filed to go public on the US stock market. Its first financial disclosures reveal rapid growth, high costs and 93 pages of risk factors.

Tech

Apple updates iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with M6 chip

Apple has refreshed its iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro computers with the M6 chip. The updated machines also include the N1 chip, adding support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Google begins certifying third-party Android app stores outside the US

Google has started certifying registered third-party app stores for Android outside the US. The move is intended to make installing apps from approved stores easier.

Sports

Tampa Bay Rays beat Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 to force World Series Game 5

The Tampa Bay Rays rallied in the 12th inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 4 of the World Series. Milwaukee still leads the best-of-seven series 3-1.

Fourth-tier Fleetwood beat Arsenal on penalties in Carabao Cup

League Two side Fleetwood Town beat Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Music & culture

Neil Young sues Trump campaign committee for $10m over use of song

Canadian-American musician Neil Young is suing Donald Trump's political action committee for $10m over the unauthorised use of Rockin' in the Free World at rallies.

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Remastered 1978 David Bowie concert film to play in arenas in 2027

Director Brett Morgen has remastered lost footage from two 1978 David Bowie concerts into a new tour film. The film is scheduled to play in arenas in 2027.