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Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 team through the end of 2031. Mekies joined the Austrian outfit in July 2025 from sister squad Racing Bulls, ending Christian Horner's 20-year tenure as team boss. The announcement follows a recent performance uptturn, with Max Verstappen winning the last two grands prix in Malaysia and Singapore.
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Lewis Hamilton: Has trust broken down between Ferrari driver and team's pit wall after Singapore GP issues? | F1 News | Sky Sports Skip to main content Opinion Lewis Hamilton: Has trust broken down between Ferrari driver and team's pit wall after Singapore GP issues? Listen to the latest episode of The F1 Show podcast as Simon Lazenby, Bernie Collins and Karun Chandhok look back at all the big talking points from the Singapore Sprint weekend; watch every session of the United States GP in Austin on October 23-25, live on Sky Sports F1 Wednesday 14 October 2026 17:28, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player On the F1 Show podcast, Bernie Collins considers whether Lewis Hamilton has lost trust in Ferrari after overriding a team strategy call in Singapore Ferrari's strategy decisions and communication with their drivers came under fresh scrutiny at the…
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Max Verstappen revealed that Red Bull's 2026 car felt scary to drive during the early rounds of the season before continuous upgrades transformed its performance. The four-times world champion secured victories in the last two grands prix and the Singapore sprint race, recovering from a slow start that included only one podium in the first seven rounds. Verstappen noted that the car gained significant balance and stability starting from Baku.
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Rwanda signed a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host the African Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s on a new circuit in Bugesera. The project marks the first F1 race on the continent since 1993, aiming to expand the sport's footprint in Africa. Human rights groups have criticized the partnership, accusing Rwanda of sportswashing during ongoing regional conflicts.
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Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explained that he chose to open his upcoming memoir Drive with the divisive 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to immediately grab readers. Horner noted that the intense season finale between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton felt beyond fiction and carried enough pressure to warrant a deep dive. The book is scheduled for release on October 22.
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Mercedes driver George Russell plans to take a grid penalty at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 20 to 22, 2026, to fit an upgraded power unit element. Russell retired late from the Malaysia Grand Prix due to an engine issue and started at the back of the grid in Singapore, leaving him 102 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli in the championship with six rounds remaining. Mercedes is utilizing the FIA Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system to improve its engine performance. Russell stated that the team will strategically deploy the new component at a track where overtaking is easier.
scmp.com · China
Leaders of the 27 European Union member states will instruct Brussels to urgently develop new trade defenses to counter economic imbalances caused by China. The draft statement comes after the European Union and China reached a surprise deal in Beijing capping the import of Chinese hybrid cars. The measures will be discussed during an upcoming European Council summit in Brussels.
theguardian.com · United Kingdom
Britain has asked Interpol to reject Argentinian requests for the arrest of individuals involved in an oil project off the Falkland Islands. UK officials sent a letter to Interpol headquarters in Lyon arguing that red notice requests for British nationals and others linked to the Sea Lion oil project are politically motivated. The North Falkland Basin project could triple the Falklands GDP, but Argentinian President Javier Milei has vowed to block it. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told MPs that the UK will protect businesses using trading legislation, as tensions reach levels not seen since the 1982 war.
theguardian.com · Guinea-Bissau
The health minister of Guinea-Bissau stated that the government did not authorize a controversial Danish-led hepatitis B trial in newborns backed by US health official Robert F Kennedy Jr. Officials expressed surprise over media reports claiming approval had been granted by local authorities. Critics and local researchers raised ethical concerns over conducting the study on vulnerable populations.
bbc.co.uk · Germany
A Ukrainian man went on trial in Hamburg accused of orchestrating the sabotage of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in September 2022. German prosecutors allege the suspect conspired with military personnel to destroy the subsea infrastructure using explosives launched from a rented yacht. The defendant denies the charges, while investigators continue examining the complex cross-border conspiracy. The high-profile case has strained diplomatic sensitivities between Berlin and Kyiv.
aljazeera.com · Kenya
Kenya's health ministry confirmed a second Ebola infection involving a 39-year-old male relative of the country's first recorded patient. The patient fell ill while already in quarantine following the death of a citizen who traveled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kenya intensified national screening and contact tracing protocols across regional transit hubs.
thehindu.com · World
Hyundai Motor India announced an additional investment of Rs 4,000 crore in its Pune manufacturing plant by 2030, raising total planned spending to Rs 11,000 crore. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis formally inaugurated the Talegaon facility, which is slated to scale annual capacity to 3,20,000 units. The automaker also celebrated reaching a milestone of 4 million cumulative vehicle exports from India.
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The Supreme Court pulled up the Election Commission of India over its inability to trace video footage of the 2023 assembly vote counting in Karnataka's Sringeri constituency. Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva warned that the court would not accept lame excuses for missing election records. The bench directed the poll body to produce available documents by the next hearing on February 15, 2027.
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Air France barred Pakistani pilots and cabin crew from operating flights to and from Israel to comply with nationality-based entry restrictions. United Airlines and Smartwings also adopted similar compliance measures following a cockpit attack on a flydubai flight by an Omani co-pilot on September 30, 2026. Israeli authorities enforce rules covering citizens from 31 nations lacking diplomatic ties with Israel.
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Military experts in Ukraine reported unexpected connectivity disruptions on Starlink terminals used in combat missions, raising cautionary questions for India's ongoing debate over Elon Musk's satellite internet venture. Ukrainian officials linked the restrictions to US political pressure over strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Analysts warn that relying on foreign-controlled private operators introduces significant data security and geopolitical vulnerabilities.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs launched a portal allowing citizens, government bodies, and NGOs to submit data on demographic changes across Indian regions post-2011. The high-level committee aims to identify causes including illegal immigration and population mobility affecting local governance and resource distribution. Respondents must provide personal contact details and fill out surveys detailing local shifts.
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An Air India flight carrying 293 passengers from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur after the pilot mistakenly activated a hijack alert code. Flight AI-2030 landed safely at Jaipur International Airport and underwent security checks in an isolation bay. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation launched a probe into the false alarm.
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Three Indian nationals died in a residential building fire in the German city of Bochum early Wednesday. The victims included two women aged 25 and 27 alongside a 26-year-old man found in a second-floor apartment. Local police arrested a 41-year-old Romanian resident on suspicion of murder as investigators probed for potential arson.
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The Indian government is set to surpass its Rs 80,000 crore disinvestment target for fiscal year 2027 following the strategic sale of IDBI Bank. Total receipts are projected to exceed Rs 82,000 crore, driven by minority stake sales in public sector undertakings and the IDBI transaction. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a Fairfax subsidiary as the strategic buyer for the bank.
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Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses raised Rs 2,251.23 crore from anchor investors including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Nomura ahead of its public offering. The company allocated 14.91 crore equity shares at Rs 1,151 apiece to 99 funds. The total issue size stands at Rs 5,012 crore, with public subscription opening on October 15.
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The Supreme Court directed Indian Railways to make travel insurance mandatory for all train tickets bought at station counters starting October 27, 2026. The order extends coverage previously limited to online passengers booking through IRCTC. The bench warned the Railway Board that it would be held directly responsible for any implementation failures.
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Morgan Stanley reported third-quarter earnings per share of $3.03 on revenue of $20.34 billion, beating analyst estimates. Performance was powered by a 41 percent increase in equities trading revenue to $5.8 billion, led by strong results in Asia. Fixed income trading and investment banking revenues came in slightly below Wall Street expectations.
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China's exports grew by 36.3% in September from a year earlier, marking their fastest pace since February, according to official data released on October 14, 2026. Imports climbed by 31% to outpace analyst expectations, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence hardware and data center components. The resulting monthly trade surplus reached a record $133.5 billion, with exports to the United States growing by nearly 39.6%. Meanwhile, China's car exports surged by 56.3% to 1.18 million vehicles, even as the volume of crude oil imports declined for the sixth consecutive month.
urbanacres.in · Bengaluru
The Namma Metro Pink Line entered its final safety-clearance stage after the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety inspected the 7.5-kilometer elevated section in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited received official observations on October 9, 2026, following inspections conducted between October 6 and 8. Corporation officials are preparing a compliance response with technical details and photographic evidence to secure commercial operational clearance for the corridor.
thehindu.com · Bengaluru
Following a Karnataka High Court verdict striking down the enhanced reservation quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, state Congress leaders announced plans to explore legal options. The ruling annulled the previous BJP government's law increasing SC quotas to 17 percent and ST quotas to 7 percent. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara stated the cabinet will review the ruling and consider filing an appeal in the Supreme Court.
indianexpress.com · Bengaluru
Karnataka Police arrested self-proclaimed exorcist Satish Patri in Bengaluru following rape and extortion allegations. Investigators discovered that a local police constable tipped off the accused to help him evade capture for nearly a month. The suspect allegedly exploited superstitious beliefs, extorted money, and forced a minor to drink animal blood under the guise of performing rituals.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Ranchi
Jharkhand's health department will introduce Diplomate of National Board courses in five district hospitals on a pilot basis to increase specialist doctor availability. Selected facilities will undergo evaluations based on infrastructure, operation theatres, and faculty availability. Authorities also directed districts to assess converting 15 percent of regular beds into intensive care units.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Ranchi
The Jharkhand department of women, child development, and social security formulated a state action plan to tackle substance abuse. Department officials emphasized that addressing addiction requires a sustained grassroots movement and community collaboration rather than superficial campaigns. The initiative calls for mobilizing local bodies, self-help groups, and youth organizations for early identification and counseling. Authorities submitted the framework to the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment for formal approval.
thehindu.com · Ranchi
Kerala drew its Ranji Trophy match against Jharkhand after Aditya Sarwate scored a resolute 95 runs in Jamshedpur. Kerala was dismissed for 395 in its first innings, conceding a 192-run lead to the host team. Jharkhand secured three points on the basis of the first-innings lead while Kerala collected two points as the match ended in a draw.
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Startup Amp expanded its AI agent platform using OpenAI models, including GPT-6 Astra, to help developers write software, design pages, and manage workflows. The company launched a Sign in with ChatGPT integration to give users access to more tokens for larger tasks. Amp also introduced a conversational assistant named Puck powered by GPT-Live-1 for real-time task coordination.
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Google DeepMind and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore have collaborated to develop an on-device AI model for detecting scams. Unveiled on October 14, 2026, the system fine-tunes Google's lightweight Gemma model on local scam conversations to identify manipulative conversational patterns. Operating entirely on the user's smartphone without sending data to cloud servers, the two-stage pipeline analyzes inbound messages to trigger real-time warnings. The initiative addresses investment fraud and impersonation scams, which account for over half of Singapore's reported crimes and billions in losses since 2019.
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AI company Anthropic warned that smaller open-weight artificial intelligence models could soon autonomously self-replicate across Internet of Things devices. Researchers found that lightweight models could use quantization and run across low-cost Android TV boxes to execute attacks. The company cautioned that such dynamic AI worms would prove difficult to shut down due to a lack of centralized control points.
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Startup Mosqitter is expanding its chemical-free mosquito traps into an AI-powered surveillance network to track disease-bearing insect populations. The company uses computer-vision systems and neural networks to identify trapped mosquito species and analyze biological characteristics. Mosqitter plans to introduce its Febris Monitoring System next month to provide early warnings regarding mosquito-borne disease risks.
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A Reform UK politician's apparent use of smart glasses as a teleprompter during a speech in the Senedd prompted calls for a ban in Westminster. Liberal Democrat lawmakers urged the House of Commons speaker to restrict AI-enabled eyewear on the parliamentary estate to protect privacy and security. Parliamentary officials confirmed they are reviewing existing photography and wearable technology policies.
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WhatsApp rolled out a guest calling feature allowing users to join audio or video calls without registering an account. Participants join via invitations and cannot initiate calls themselves. The platform is also developing calendar integrations for release later in the year.