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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick confirmed Bruno Fernandes will remain captain ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea. The club is also linked with Eddie Howe as potential manager, while former players analyze the team's ongoing struggles.
The Celebrity Traitors finale aired on October 30, 2026, with live coverage from BBC and Guardian plus a dedicated quiz from BBC News. Google Trends data confirms sustained global search interest across multiple outlets.
More than 43 million ballots have been cast in the U.S. midterm elections, with Hispanic voters driving early turnout in battleground counties. Kentucky and Indiana have released early voting data as Louisville opens multiple polling locations.
North Korean hackers allegedly stole $6.3 billion from Binance in a 20-minute attack, potentially the largest crypto hack ever. Binance and authorities have frozen billions in stolen crypto.
Binance is attempting to recover $6.3 billion stolen in a complex cyber-attack linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, believed to be the largest hack of its kind. Blockchain intelligence firms and experts like TRM Labs have attributed the attack to the elite hacking unit.
Google's stock hit a six-month low after revealing AI search summaries are hurting ad revenue, wiping $500bn in market value. Meanwhile, Nvidia's strong earnings failed to boost its stock, with analysts warning of a potential drop to $180.
At least 69 people died near Toledo when a Renfe AVE high-speed train rear-ended a stalled Iryo train after the signalling system failed. Leaked audio between drivers and the control centre appears to show controllers clearing the AVE to move forward despite the other train.
Alaska Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered a criminal investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign after a report alleged it recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and draw support from the Republican incumbent, also named.
With 85% of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc is projected to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, while the opposition bloc has 48 and Palestinian parties have 19, leaving no party with the 61 seats needed for a majority.
Chancellor John Healey promised to reduce the welfare bill before the next election, taking a tough stance on young people who refuse job or training support. The OBR projects disability benefits will reach £100bn annually by 2030.
Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men, died at his Los Angeles home on October 29, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He was 86.
DoorDash announced it will acquire Instacart for $17 billion, merging two major delivery platforms. The deal expands Instacart's store network from 100,000 to 150,000 locations.
Russell Brand, 51, testified at Southwark Crown Court that his use of fame to pursue sex was wrong, while his wife defended him as a kind father. He faces multiple charges including three counts of rape, three of sexual assault, and one of attempted indecent assault.
The New York Times reported that former President Trump was briefed but took no action. If China can successfully infiltrate the leadership of the world's most valuable chip company, it could cripple US AI dominance and national security.
At least 68 people died when a high-speed train rear-ended another near Toledo, Spain, derailing carriages and causing the country's deadliest rail disaster since 2013. Survivors described being thrown through carriages in the split-second impact.
Apple has announced a new MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display, starting at $2,899. Early hands-on reports praise the vibrant OLED screen and responsive touch interface.
President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud in past or upcoming elections, contingent on arrest and conviction. Meanwhile, a California election official said federal agents threatened him with prosecution after he refused to act on a flawed.
Valve has responded to reports of developers receiving extortion emails threatening AI-generated clones of their games on Steam. The company is investigating the issue and working on measures to protect developers from these threats.
Australia's eSafety commissioner is investigating TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat for compliance with the under-16 social media ban, while Ofcom proposes photo ID, banking checks and facial age estimation for UK users. Separately, TikTok influencers are.
Eli Lilly's retatrutide shows double the weight loss of Ozempic in a head-to-head trial, while recycling facilities report a surge in discarded needles from weight-loss injections.
The new trailer for 'Jumanji: Open World' features body-swapping hijinks and a flirty exchange between Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black. Analysts note the film aims to fix the reboot's biggest problem with its open-world concept.
A hacker obtained and published personally identifiable information of over 40,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including undercover ICE and CBP agents. The data was released by the non-profit group Distributed Denial of Secrets, marking the third such government.
The DGA ruled Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's 'You Can See Everything' ineligible for its top prize, while an ink-droplet image won the 2026 Nikon Small World contest.
At the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in the Bahamas, King Charles confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery amid renewed calls for Britain to engage in reparation talks. He arrived at Clifford Park, where the Bahamas gained independence in 1973, for a youth.
He clarified he loves Kane and Yamal, addressing the backlash. It prevents a lasting narrative that a respected pundit was dissing Yamal, preserving his standing with Barca fans.
Exit polls from Israel's general election indicate a deadlock between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority. The polls also show a surge in support for Palestinian.
The budget is also expected to raise levies on banks and online marketplaces while boosting support for struggling households and first-time buyers. This budget sets the tone for Andy Burnham's premiership and will determine whether Labour can deliver visible cost-of-living.
Danny Masterson lost his appeal against his rape conviction, with judges upholding his 30-year prison sentence for two counts of rape. The appeal argued that the trial judge was biased against Scientology, but the court rejected that claim.
Microsoft opened a voluntary exit program for about 60,000 eligible staff across key markets, as the company balances workforce costs with heavy AI infrastructure spending.
