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Briarcliff to Release Ash and Crayons on 20 November
Briarcliff Entertainment will release Evgeny Afineevsky's documentary Ash and Crayons in theatres on 20 November, World Children's Day. The film follows seven injured Ukrainian children, mixing observational footage with animation by Ukrainian artists.

Wayne Brown calls National's $1.75b Mill Road plan 'idiotic'
Wayne Brown says National's $1.75b Mill Road plan would leave Auckland to pay. National says it will start construction in 2028 if elected, leaving funding and timing details unclear.

Paramount closes $110bn Warner Bros. deal with pledge to rebuild trust
Paramount closed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on 6 October. CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz addressed media in Los Angeles, outlining debt, cost savings and a 30-films-a-year cinema commitment.

Australia Investigates the App Behind Kmart's $89 Camera Glasses
Australia's privacy regulator is investigating the Chinese developer of the HeyCyan app linked to Kmart's $89 smart glasses over data collection and storage.

Jaguar Type 01: Price, Specs and U.S. Strategy Explained
Jaguar unveiled its £130,000 electric Type 01 in New York, targeting wealthy US buyers with 2027 sales ahead.

Developer Burnout Holds at 62% as Job Worries and AI Divide Continue
Developer burnout holds at 62% in the 2026 State of Devs survey of 5,463 developers, with persistent daily strain, job insecurity, and evenly split views on AI.

Skydance boss backs original films and names Sinners his 2025 favourite
David Ellison said his enlarged Skydance will back original films as well as franchises, naming Sinners his favourite film of 2025. The plan pairs 30 films a year across Warner Bros. and Paramount with separate slates, new film leadership and continued operation of both studio lots.

DWTS turns to Mariah Carey as 12 couples face Week 4 vote
Twelve couples competed in Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Week 4, Mariah Carey Night, on 6 October 2026. The episode followed the Week 3 exit of Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart, with viewer votes and judges' scores deciding who stays.

Record Store Day Black Friday brings 180 vinyl exclusives to indie shops
Record Store Day will offer more than 180 vinyl exclusives at independent stores on Nov. 27, with new releases from KATSEYE, Joji, Noah Kahan and Holly Humberstone alongside reissues from The Rolling Stones, George Harrison and Bob Seger.

OpenAI Publishes 722 AI-Written Math Papers for Expert Review
OpenAI published 722 AI-generated math manuscripts for expert review. The release adds version control for updates, but validation and explanation still depend on mathematicians.

Briarcliff to Release Ash and Crayons on 20 November
Briarcliff Entertainment will release Evgeny Afineevsky's documentary Ash and Crayons in theatres on 20 November, World Children's Day. The film follows seven injured Ukrainian children, mixing observational footage with animation by Ukrainian artists.

Paramount closes $110bn Warner Bros. deal with pledge to rebuild trust
Paramount closed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on 6 October. CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz addressed media in Los Angeles, outlining debt, cost savings and a 30-films-a-year cinema commitment.

Skydance boss backs original films and names Sinners his 2025 favourite
David Ellison said his enlarged Skydance will back original films as well as franchises, naming Sinners his favourite film of 2025. The plan pairs 30 films a year across Warner Bros. and Paramount with separate slates, new film leadership and continued operation of both studio lots.

DWTS turns to Mariah Carey as 12 couples face Week 4 vote
Twelve couples competed in Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Week 4, Mariah Carey Night, on 6 October 2026. The episode followed the Week 3 exit of Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart, with viewer votes and judges' scores deciding who stays.

Australia Investigates the App Behind Kmart's $89 Camera Glasses
Australia's privacy regulator is investigating the Chinese developer of the HeyCyan app linked to Kmart's $89 smart glasses over data collection and storage.

Jaguar Type 01: Price, Specs and U.S. Strategy Explained
Jaguar unveiled its £130,000 electric Type 01 in New York, targeting wealthy US buyers with 2027 sales ahead.

Siberia Lab Death: Why WHO Says Epidemic Risk Is Low
WHO says there is no sign of a wider outbreak after a lab worker's death in Siberia, with contacts monitored and risk rated low while transparency questions continue.

Nepal Ends Flood Rescue With 5,000 Missing: Law, Aid and Recovery Explained
Nepal ended flood rescue with over 5,000 missing. The toll, housing loss, 12-year death rule, and $4.77B recovery cost shape the legal and diplomatic path ahead.

Developer Burnout Holds at 62% as Job Worries and AI Divide Continue
Developer burnout holds at 62% in the 2026 State of Devs survey of 5,463 developers, with persistent daily strain, job insecurity, and evenly split views on AI.

OpenAI Publishes 722 AI-Written Math Papers for Expert Review
OpenAI published 722 AI-generated math manuscripts for expert review. The release adds version control for updates, but validation and explanation still depend on mathematicians.

Amazon Lets You See the Shopping Guesses It Makes About You
Amazon exposes purchase-based shopping guesses and keeps ad controls separate. How to find both, and why the split between account and device matters.

Apple Teams Up With LG for Smart-Home Devices Ahead of Hub Launch
Apple is reportedly working with LG on LG-branded smart-home devices, including locks and cameras, to launch alongside its new home hub.

USA meet Canada in St. Paul with teenagers leading the charge
The United States meet Canada in a friendly at Allianz Field on 6 October. The Americans arrive after beating Mexico 3-0 with a young squad, while Canada are led by American coach Jesse Marsch.

Robertson says Scotland were 'outfought' in 2-1 home loss to Slovenia
Scotland led Slovenia 1-0 at half-time at Hampden Park on 6 October but lost 2-1 to second-half goals from Danijel Sturm and Aljosa Matko. Captain Andy Robertson said Scotland were outfought and not good enough, with manager Sebastien Pocognoli agreeing they did not deserve to win.

Kane equals Shilton's 125-cap record as England beat Czechs 3-0
England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at Wembley to finish a four-game Nations League break. Harry Kane marked his 125th cap, equalling Peter Shilton's record, with two goals. It was England's first camp under Thomas Tuchel since losing to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.

Cameron Green ruled out of Durban opener with abdominal strain
Australia have ruled all-rounder Cameron Green out of the first Test against South Africa in Durban with an abdominal strain. Coach Andrew McDonald says Green is unlikely to bowl in the series, with Cooper Connolly and Nic Maddinson competing to replace him at No. 5.

Wayne Brown calls National's $1.75b Mill Road plan 'idiotic'
Wayne Brown says National's $1.75b Mill Road plan would leave Auckland to pay. National says it will start construction in 2028 if elected, leaving funding and timing details unclear.

ACT promises to scrap cap on tax breaks for charity donations
ACT leader David Seymour announced the party would scrap the cap on tax breaks for charitable donations, linking it to its Comprehensive Cancer Centre plan ahead of its fiscal plan release.

NZ First List Puts Newcomers Above Sitting MPs
NZ First has ranked Winston Peters first for 2026, with former MPs and two newcomers above four sitting MPs, all electable on current polling of 13 seats.

Green motion proposer offered to testify for convicted al-Qaeda supporter
The proposer of a Green Party motion on Zionism offered to testify for a man later jailed in the US for supporting al-Qaeda. The motion became policy, Israel barred the Green leader, and the party says it will investigate.

S&P 500 Retakes Record on AI Bets, but Gains Stay Narrow
S&P 500 and Nasdaq set record closes on Oct. 6 on renewed AI buying, but nine of eleven sectors were still below August levels after a 23% rally from March.

Stocks Hit New Highs as Yields and Oil Ease
U.S. stocks hit records on Oct. 6 as falling Treasury yields and softer oil lifted risk appetite globally, with context on what could reverse the move.

S&P 500 Breaks Above 7,830 as Lower Yields Lift Stocks to Records
S&P 500 topped 7,830 intraday and Nasdaq set records as easing yields lifted megacap stocks, with the S&P up nearly 13% in 2026.

Marvell Lifts Its 2028 Sales Target on AI Data-Center Demand
Marvell lifted its 2028 revenue forecast on AI data-center demand after a record quarter, but August trading showed investors care about timing as much as growth.