Technology Microsoft opens Surface Laptop Ultra preorders in push for local AI Microsoft’s Nvidia-powered laptop starts at $2,599, while new Windows tools aim to split AI work between PCs and the cloud.
Sports Messi scores in Argentina farewell as Benin beaten 3-0 Lionel Messi scored in his final Argentina appearance as a packed Monumental celebrated his career and Scaloni looked toward a collective rebuilding effort.
Science Kagan and Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for molecular mirror-image research The 2026 chemistry Nobel recognises discoveries that help chemists favour one molecular mirror image, with applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Politics October 7 anniversary puts Netanyahu’s record at center of Israeli election Israel marks three years since the Hamas attack as responsibility for security failures shapes the campaign before the October 27 vote.
Health Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case after patient dies in Nairobi Kenya is tracing contacts and airline travellers after its first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case; WHO is supporting containment efforts.
Environment Pacific nations press for faster emissions cuts at pre-COP31 talks Pacific delegates in Fiji urged stronger emissions cuts and support for vulnerable islands ahead of the November climate summit.
World UK weighs expelling Israeli diplomats as Jerusalem consulate deadline nears Britain is seeking to avert the closure of its Jerusalem consulate while considering a diplomatic response, according to Reuters and the BBC.
Technology AMD plans major chip supply increase in 2027 as AI demand grows Lisa Su says AMD will expand chip supplies in 2027, with talks in Taiwan focused on production capacity and components.
Sports Alcaraz retains Japan Open title with straight-sets win over Lehecka Carlos Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka in Tokyo to claim his third title of 2026 after returning from a wrist injury.
Science Francis Halzen wins Nobel physics prize for IceCube neutrino discoveries The 2026 physics Nobel recognizes Francis Halzen’s work using Antarctic ice to detect high-energy neutrinos from the distant universe.
Politics Parti Québécois wins Quebec election but falls short of majority Quebec’s pro-independence party wins a minority mandate, leaving its legislative agenda dependent on opposition support.
Health New York declares measles emergency to expand vaccination and testing New York expands vaccination and testing powers after reporting 108 measles cases, amid a wider US resurgence.