Returns

• Comedian Samay Raina has announced the return of "India's Got Latent" for a second season, which will be available on Netflix and YouTube. • Raina promised a "no filter" approach for the upcoming season, explicitly stating that the show will maintain its edgy tone and continue to feature swearing. • The announcement highlights a trend of unfiltered, creator-led content transitioning from independent platforms to major streaming services like Netflix.

Officials expand safety measures as French capital prepares for huge annual street celebrationParis is preparing for a street party of unprecedented scale on Sunday, as more than 2 million people are expected to gather for the Fête de la Musique amid a huge influx of music fans from the UK and warnings of record temperatures.France’s annual free street music festival, which has been running for more than 40 years, has grown into the country’s largest cultural event. What was previously a nationwide showcase for local and amateur talent – from village choirs to classical ensembles and techno acts in the capital – has evolved into a vast international open-air celebration. Continue reading...

• Reliance Industries is holding its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), with a primary focus on the much-anticipated IPO filing for Jio with SEBI. • The company aims to disrupt AI economics through "Reliance Intelligence," while also providing updates on its new energy projects and future strategic roadmap. • Key leadership roles will be highlighted, with Akash Ambani discussing Jio, Isha Ambani covering Reliance Retail Ventures, and Anant Ambani detailing the energy business.

• NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon spacecraft has returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after completing its mission. • The spacecraft is transporting a significant volume of biological samples, materials samples, and tested hardware from the International Space Station. • This return is critical for research teams on Earth to analyze data that helps NASA prepare humans for exploration beyond low Earth orbit.

Reform UK leader has been unusually quiet in recent weeks – at great cost to the party during a crucial byelectionFake images of Nigel Farage have been ubiquitous online lately – but the real politician has proved far more elusive since it was revealed seven weeks ago that he took a £5m personal gift from a crypto billionaire.And while an AI-generated depiction of the Reform UK leader was falsely shown getting violent on BBC’s Question Time, Farage has been largely avoiding the TV studios where he might face questions over the cash. Continue reading...

• USA TODAY (TDAY) has rebranded from Gannett Co., Inc. to USA TODAY Co., Inc. as of October 2025 to reshape investor perception of its media and marketing operations. • The company is aggressively transitioning toward digital and direct-to-consumer models to grow its audience and increase digital subscriptions. • This strategic shift aims to boost Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and establish more predictable, recurring revenue streams to improve overall earnings quality.

• Major Asian stock markets experienced a severe crash, with South Korea's KOSPI index suffering the most significant decline. • Trading on the KOSPI was officially halted after a 9% drop triggered a circuit breaker, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell by 4%. • Other regional indices, including Hong Kong's Hang Seng, China's Shanghai Composite, Taiwan's TAIEX, and Australia's ASX/200, also saw steep plunges.