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5.7k storiesWhite House press secretary Zakaria to leave after five days amid law licence row
White House press secretary Katie Zakaria is leaving the post five days after taking it on 12 October, following criticism that she was introduced as an attorney without holding a US law licence. Asahi Shimbun reported, citing multiple US m…
Japan says Russia notified it of reporter's detention, but consular access still fails
Japan said Russia provided consular notification on October 15 about the detention of a Hokkaido Shimbun reporter on suspicion of espionage. Embassy officials visited a Moscow detention facility on October 16 but could not meet him, Yomiuri…
Pope Leo XIV to enter hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks, the Vatican said. The 71-year-old pope said the nodule was detected at a very early stage and was well localized;…
Cook says Apple Intelligence China beta due in late October, without Siri AI
Tim Cook said Apple Intelligence and a related Alibaba Qianwen (千问) model had received approval in China, with a test release planned for later in October. The initial features will include live translation, writing tools and photo cleanup,…
Tesla demonstrates thruster-equipped Roadster, says production will start in 2028
Tesla demonstrated a gas-thruster Roadster at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, on October 15 local time. The car jumped over five vehicles, while Elon Musk said production would begin in 2028.
Russia says its forces took Varvarovka and Nikolaevka in Kharkiv region
Russia's Defence Ministry said on 16 October that troops of its "Sever" (North) group of forces had taken control of the villages of Varvarovka (Варваровка) and Nikolaevka (Николаевка) in Kharkiv region. In its statement the ministry said c…
Trump says new White House press secretary should reconsider her role
Donald Trump said he advised new White House press secretary Keti Zakhariya (Кэти Захария) to reconsider her role after her first briefing drew criticism. Asked whether he would force her out, he said she should decide herself, according to…
South Korea's Democratic Party apologises over governor's firefighting funding remark
South Korea's Democratic Party apologised on 16 October after Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae compared firefighting to a fiscal drain. The party pledged to seek more funding for firefighter safety, staffing, equipment and working conditions.
Japan withdraws erroneous M9.9 earthquake warning
Japan's weather agency cancelled an erroneous earthquake warning on 16 October after overestimating a magnitude 6.9 quake near Kamchatka as magnitude 9.9. No shaking above intensity 1 was observed in Japan.
Elizabeth Holmes documentary opens as reviewers debate its approach to truth
You Can See Everything, a documentary by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is in theaters from October 15, according to IGN. Reviews praise its approach to truth and performance, while TIME question…
Fukuoka assembly approves inquiry into alleged payments linked to leadership posts
The Fukuoka prefectural assembly approved an Article 100 investigative committee to examine alleged payments linked to speaker and deputy-speaker posts, TBS NEWS DIG reported early on October 17. The decision followed prolonged arguments ov…
Tesla unveils second-generation Roadster at SpaceX Texas site, production set for 2028
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the second-generation Roadster at a SpaceX test facility in Texas, where the car drove upside down on a ramp, flipped in the air with thrusters and went from 0 to 60 mph in under a second by Tesla's timer. Musk …
White House press secretary admits she did not pass a bar exam after lawyer claims
Katie Zakaria (ケイティ・ザカリア), the new White House press secretary, said on 15 October that she has not passed a bar exam. The Wall Street Journal had reported on 14 October that she failed the California bar after law school, although Presiden…
Three children and a teacher killed in Bend school shooting, police say
Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, police said. A community member shot and killed the 16-year-old suspect, and two other people were hospitalized with criti…
Eight reported injured in Incheon knife attack; suspect under electronic monitoring
A knife attack at a commercial building in Incheon on October 13 left eight people injured, including a woman in cardiac arrest, most supplied reports said. Police arrested a male suspect who was under electronic monitoring, and the Justice…
Seven injured in Bucheon factory fire; firefighter taken to hospital in cardiac arrest
A fire at a metal-parts painting factory in Bucheon on October 16 injured seven people, including five firefighters, Yonhap and Newsis reported. One firefighter was taken to hospital in cardiac arrest, while another was seriously injured.
DOJ gives California 48 hours to review alleged noncitizen voters
The Justice Department threatened legal action unless California officials review a federal list of suspected noncitizens who may have received mail ballots. Letters demand a citizenship review within 48 hours and ask officials to set aside…
Japan's parties agree to open Lower House debate on food tax cut bill on 20 October
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Lower House group Chudo agreed on 16 October to open plenary debate on the food consumption tax cut bill on 20 October, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attending. The ruling side had first proposed th…
Moscow airports resume normal operations after temporary flight restrictions
Moscow's Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo airports faced temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures on October 11, Russia's aviation agency said. Reports later that evening said all four had returned to normal operatio…
Typhoon 30 (Champar) forms near Marshall Islands, may approach Japan next week
Typhoon No. 30, named Champar (チャンパー), formed at 15:00 on 15 October in the Marshall Islands, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It is the first time since 2013 that 30 typhoons have formed in a year. The agency expects it to become a "v…