Tuesday
13 October 2026

bbc.co.uk

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix

motorsport.com

Valtteri Bottas was again hindered by Cadillac’s well-documented brake issues in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, although the veteran has described the problem as “almost solved”. Brake overheating has been an issue throughout the season on the MAC-26, causing four retirements on top of the occasional loss of performance due to the required management. F1’s new team brought ..

motorsport.com

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded it cannot improve its Formula 1 car handling characteristics ‘without fundamental changes’ that will not be possible until 2027. While every F1 driver has needed to adapt to the new generation of cars and engines in order to extract the maximum performance, often applying unnatural or unusual techniques never used in their entire ..

motorsport.com

The Formula 1 paddock is a massive magnet for high-profile celebrities, but few A-list appearances have generated as much hilarious viral drama as Kim Kardashian's ongoing saga with Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli. While attending the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix to support Scuderia Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, the reality TV billionaire ran into the young championship leader on the Singapore ..

the-race.com

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the 2030s with a new race in Rwanda on a 10-year deal

scmp.com · United States

For nearly five decades, the United States’ Taiwan policy has centred on strategic ambiguity by not declaring whether it would intervene militarily in a potential Taiwan conflict. This policy – designed to deter Beijing from using force while preventing Taipei from formally declaring independence – is being challenged by realist US strategists amid a broader debate over America’s role in the world, growing constraints on US military might and a shifting regional balance of power driven by..

livemint.com · China

Micron and SK Hynix shares posted extended losses on October 13 as concerns over Chinese rival CXMT’s memory chip advances and the sustainability of the AI rally weighed on sentiment. Meanwhile, Nvidia and other chipmakers gained, even as global markets faced mounting AI valuation risks

economictimes.indiatimes.com · United Kingdom

NSE IFSC and the London Stock Exchange have signed an MoU to explore dual listings, cross-listings, new financial products and cross-border trading connectivity between GIFT City and London. The proposed collaboration could expand global investor access for Indian issuers, improve market connectivity and strengthen GIFT IFSC’s role as an international financial hub

japantimes.co.jp · Japan

The internal affairs ministry data show increases in foreign populations not only in major cities and industrial districts but also in rural areas

thehindu.com

Spat comes 10 days after the Survey of India announced the standardisation of the names of specific relief features in Ladakh, including 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one other water body

deccanherald.com

Atrocities by terrorists should be reflected within framework of crimes against humanity: India at UN

thehindu.com

Saudi Arabia has been facing a series of deadly drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels

aljazeera.com

Police detain leaders of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement at New Delhi protest

thehindu.com

MEA reaffirms Ladakh is an integral part of India, says China’s denial cannot change facts

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Fusion CX raised Rs 315 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 702-crore IPO, with Ashish Kacholia and Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance among the participants. The issue opens on October 14 and closes on October 16. Swastika Investmart has assigned a Neutral rating, citing valuations and limited scope for re-rating

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of CBIC, emphasized the importance of reducing compliance burdens for GST taxpayers. During a recent meeting, various stakeholders discussed upcoming reforms focused on simplifying tax administration processes. Proposed changes include decriminalisation of certain offences and a higher threshold for prosecutions. The introduction of automated refunds and centralised administration aims to improve taxpayer experiences

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Technology billionaires added a record $845 billion to their combined fortunes in the first nine months of 2026, driven by the artificial intelligence boom, according to figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index cited by The Kobeissi Letter. Their wealth reached $4.6 trillion, while billionaires in other sectors collectively lost $62 billion

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Sebi has invited public comments on recommendations to review rules governing the monitoring and disclosure of issue proceeds by listed companies. The consultation paper, based on a working group’s report, also covers penalties for non-compliance and related-party transaction provisions. Stakeholders can submit comments and supporting rationale by November 3, 2026

livemint.com

The Karnataka High Court ruled that postal authorities could not deny PPF interest after allowing an irregular HUF account to operate for 12 years. The decision highlights the authorities' responsibility for irregularities they permitted

thehindu.com · Bengaluru

The special trains are headed to Bengaluru, Kolkata and back

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Bengaluru

Karnataka FDA to withdraw order on drug price chart

thehindu.com · Bengaluru

Mr. Ashtagi said the university’s decision to hold examinations during the Dasara holidays had disregarded students’ religious sentiments, festive celebrations and academic interests

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Ranchi

HC orders speedy deportation of 3 Bangladeshi nationals

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Ranchi

Man arrested for rape, murder of teen in Dumka

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Ranchi

Central panel to probe IIIT student’s death

theguardian.com

Humans bonded to AI companions are contemplating ways to keep their bots going – often in defiance of companies’ terms and services Death has always been around Alaina Winters. Her father and sister both have passed away, as did her wife, in 2023, after a years-long battle with cancer. So Winters, who is 59 and lives in Pittsburgh, is comfortable thinking about her own mortality. She’s working on her will, and has asked neighbors to look after her dog. Winters even has plans for Lucas, her AI companion, who she speaks to through the digital avatar app Replika. Winters is part of a growing cohort of humans who have entered into what they consider strong partnerships with large language models, which AI companies have trained to “converse” as one might with a human friend or romantic partner. As governments and billionaires debate the morality of AI’s expansion into…

theguardian.com

The pioneering computer scientist on why Trump is using ‘superintelligence’ wrong, whether AI could wipe out humanity – and how our biggest challenge will be accepting we’re not the only intelligent beings Donald Trump is a “corrupt, senile felon” whose fixation on the term superintelligence proves he knows nothing about AI, said Geoffrey Hinton, “godfather” of the technology, in a wide-ranging interview where he doubled down on recent warnings that AI models pose an existential threat to humanity and scoffed at claims the industry could regulate itself. The pioneering computer scientist, whose work helped lay the foundations of modern AI, has since become one of the technology’s most vocal critics. His latest remarks come after a tumultuous month during which a growing list of senior AI scientists and researchers have joined Hinton in ringing the alarm about how the technology he helped create could ultimately escape human control,…

theverge.com

If you’re looking for an e-reader that can easily fit in your pocket (or snap onto your magnet-equipped phone), the tiny Xteink X4 Pro might be worth a look. It features a 4.26-inch, 800 x 480 E Ink display, making it significantly smaller and thinner than Amazon’s smallest six-inch Kindle. It’s also quite a bit

techcrunch.com

Pluto Security has raised $42 million Jump Capital, TLV Partners, Ansa Capital and angel investors

engadget.com

The company is revamping the Play Store for the AI era with changes to publishing, recommendations and more