Brewers Sweep the Dodgers to Reach the World Series
Milwaukee dismantled Los Angeles in four straight games and will play in the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Taiwan Moves to Curb AI Chip and Server Exports to China Under US Trade Deal
Unauthorised shipments of advanced AI chips and servers could lead to criminal charges, closing a gap that prosecutors say made smuggling hard to punish.
IMF Sees Global Growth Slowing to 3.1% as Energy Shock Lifts Inflation
At the first Annual Meetings in Thailand since 1991, the IMF warned that resilience is nearing its limits as war, energy prices and AI risks collide.
Drone Attacks on Black Sea Shipping Put NATO’s Eastern Flank on Alert
Two tankers were hit near the Sulina Canal and a cargo ship sank off Bulgaria as attacks on commercial vessels in NATO waters intensify.
Apple Intelligence Wins Approval in China, With Alibaba’s Qwen Models Built In
Live translation, writing tools and photo cleanup will arrive first; the redesigned Siri is not part of the initial Chinese rollout.
TSMC Posts Record Profit for a Sixth Straight Quarter on Relentless AI Demand
The world’s largest contract chipmaker beat estimates again as AI data-centre spending kept its most advanced factories running at full tilt.
UN Warns of a Food Crisis as the Hormuz Fertilizer Plan Stalls
A UN-run corridor could be activated within 10 days if Washington and Tehran agree — but planting seasons in Asia and Africa will not wait.
US Inflation Jumps to 3.7% as Gasoline and Diesel Prices Surge
Headline CPI beat forecasts as energy costs soared, raising the odds of another Fed rate hike at the October 27–28 meeting.
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Gets a First Look — and a New February Release Date
The $280 million prequel will open in cinemas on February 12, 2027 and stream on Netflix from April 2, with Meryl Streep voicing Aslan.
Sweden’s Government Deadlock Deepens as Andersson Fails in Second Bid
The centre-left won Sweden’s September election by three seats, but disputes between the Centre and Left parties have left the country without a new government.
From Venice to the Oscars: How ‘Woman Unknown’ Kicked Off the 2026 Awards Race
Venice handed its top prize to a Danish-Egyptian director’s intimate drama. As festival season ends, here is how the early awards picture is taking shape.
Verstappen Wins in Singapore, but Antonelli’s Title Lead Stays Over 100 Points
Red Bull’s star triumphed under the lights at Marina Bay, but Mercedes’ teenage sensation edged closer to a first world title with six rounds left.