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  1. World

    Mashujaa Day 2026: What Ruto Announced in Eldoret

    Ruto's Mashujaa Day speech in Eldoret, Oct 20, 2026: PAYE exemption plan, land stamp duty, phone duty, 50,000 interns, milk price. Heroes honoured.

  2. World

    Kenya KCSE 2026 Timetable: Dates, Papers and Times

    Kenya's KCSE runs Oct. 19 to Nov. 20 for 1,048,355 candidates: orals from Oct. 19, optional papers Oct. 28-30, core papers from Nov. 2. Every paper's time.

  3. World

    Disaster Risk Reduction Day 2026: theme and home safety tips

    13 October is the UN's Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The 2026 theme is "Resilience Starts at Home." What it means, plus a home emergency kit list.

  4. Tech

    One UI 9 update: which Galaxy phones have it and what's new

    Samsung's One UI 9 (Android 17) is rolling out in stages: S26 first, then S25 and 2025 foldables. Who has it so far, how to check, and what's new.

  5. World

    Stoptober 2026: how it works and the free help on offer

    Stoptober is a month of quitting smoking together. Reach 28 days smoke free and you are five times likelier to quit for good. How it works, and free help.

  6. Money

    Tax Extension Deadline Oct 15, 2026: What to Do Now

    The extended US tax deadline is Thursday, October 15, 2026. How to file free, the IRS penalties if you miss it, and what to do if you had no extension.

  8. Science

    Winter 2026-27 Forecast: What a Very Strong El Niño Means

    NOAA says a very strong El Niño is likely this winter. What it could mean for rain, snow and temperatures in each US region, and what NOAA releases next.

  9. Science

    Northern Lights Forecast: Oct 9 Storm and How to Watch

    Updated Oct 9: NOAA expects a G1-G2 storm late on Oct 9 UTC and a G1 spell on Oct 11, under a new moon. When it could peak where you live and how to check.

  10. Tech

    Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: theme and 4 simple steps

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The 2026 theme is "Don't Make It Easy for Them": four steps to protect your accounts, and two Windows dates.

  11. Products

    Mac mini price in 40 countries: where it's cheapest

    The new Mac mini with M6 starts at $899 in the US. In Brazil it is about $2,170. Official prices from 40 Apple stores, cheapest first.

  12. Tech

    iPhone Duo Get Ready: how to prepare for Oct 16 preorders

    iPhone Duo goes on sale Oct 23. Pre-orders opened Oct 16, and US orders now ship around Jan 25, 2027. How Get Ready worked, and tips for the next launch.

  13. World

    Dubai Safari Park Season 8: Opening Date, Tickets, Hours

    Dubai Safari Park reopens Monday, Oct. 12 at 9 am. Opening hours, tickets from AED 50, free shows, feeding times and how to get there.

  14. Sports

    Asian Para Games 2026 Schedule, Dates and Where to Watch

    The Asian Para Games run Oct. 18-24 in Nagoya, Japan, opening at 6 pm local time. Medal schedule by day, finals times, venues, tickets and how to watch.

  15. Sports

    Champions League Fixtures and Kick-Off Times by City

    Champions League matchday 2 is Oct 13-14, matchday 3 Oct 20-21. Every fixture, kick-off times in 20 cities, TV by country and all dates to the final.

  17. Sports

    Chicago Marathon 2026 Results: Kipruto and Feysa Win

    Amos Kipruto and Hawi Feysa won the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Top-10 results, wheelchair winners Hug and Debrunner (world record) and prize money.

  18. Tech

    Apple "Welcome Home" Launch Oct 13: What Apple Announced

    Apple announced HomeView ($299), HomePod mini 2 ($149), a new Apple TV 4K ($299) and Home Collection on Oct 13. Prices by country, dates, rumors checked.

  19. Sports

    Cricket World Cup 2027 Tickets: How to Enter the Ballot

    The free ICC ticket ballot closes Nov 21. How to enter, the 4-ticket limit, prices from R158 (about US$9.50), when results arrive and how to avoid scams.

  20. Sports

    FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026: Schedule and Times

    The U-17 Women's World Cup starts Oct. 17 in Morocco. All 36 group matches at 15:00 or 18:00 local, the six groups, knockout dates and how to watch.

  21. Sports

    Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Dates, Events and How to Join

    Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 runs Oct 31 to Nov 29: 30 minutes of activity a day. Dubai Ride is Nov 1, Dubai Run Nov 22. Dates, free sign-up, 30-day plan.

  22. Science

    Peak Fall Foliage 2026: When Leaves Peak, State by State

    When fall colors peak in 2026: northern New England first, the Smokies and the South last. Typical peak dates by state, this week's reports and tips.