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Glynn Simmons, exonerated after 48 years in prison, dies
Glynn Simmons, whose wrongful imprisonment lasted 48 years, died on 28 October. The Oklahoman confirmed his death through family and friends.
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Economy
Airbus quarterly adjusted operating profit falls 9%; annual targets unchanged
Airbus reported third-quarter adjusted operating profit of €1.768 billion, down 9% from a year earlier, on 28 October. It maintained its 2026 delivery and financial targets.
Economy
BNP Paribas quarterly profit rises to €3.46 billion; November buyback planned
BNP Paribas reported third-quarter net income of €3.456 billion on 28 October, up from €3.044 billion a year earlier. It plans a €1.3 billion share buyback in November.
Economy
Standard Chartered raises annual income outlook as quarterly profit climbs
Standard Chartered raised its full-year income outlook on 28 October after reporting third-quarter pretax profit of US$2.25 billion, up 27% on a reported basis.
World
China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies in Beijing
Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong died of illness in Beijing on October 28, according to an official notice carried by Xinhua. Reuters also reported the announcement.
World · Developing
UN experts urge legal action over Nicaragua’s citizenship stripping
UN-appointed experts accused Nicaragua’s government of crimes against humanity at an October 28 briefing and urged international legal action over repression and citizenship stripping.
Economy
Traton’s nine-month adjusted operating profit rises 13% to €2.3 billion
Truck manufacturer Traton reported nine-month adjusted operating profit of €2.3 billion on October 28, up 13% from about €2.0 billion a year earlier. It maintained its full-year outlook.
Economy
Ford raises earnings-guidance floor after US$2 billion quarterly profit
Ford reported US$2 billion in third-quarter net income on 28 October and raised the lower end of its full-year adjusted operating-earnings forecast.
Health · Developing
Haiti food-crisis analysis puts 5.94 million people in crisis or worse
An IPC analysis released on 28 October estimates that 5.94 million people in Haiti face Crisis or worse food insecurity during September 2026–February 2027, representing 53% of the population analysed.
Health
Hannah Storm says she is cancer-free after surgery
ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm said on 28 October that she was cancer-free after a hysterectomy and would miss the New York City Marathon broadcast while recovering.
Economy · Developing
South Korea fines Google and Apple ₩63.7 billion over app payments
South Korea's Media and Communications Commission announced fines totalling ₩63.7 billion against Google and Apple on 28 October over restrictions on app-payment systems.
Economy
Stellantis narrows quarterly loss to €453 million
Stellantis reported a €453 million third-quarter net loss on 28 October, compared with a €4.532 billion loss a year earlier. Revenue rose 1% to €37.611 billion.
Economy · Developing
US announces import restrictions on three Chinese genomics firms
The United States announced on 28 October that three Chinese genomics companies would face forced-labor import restrictions beginning 29 October. BGI denied involvement in forced labor.
Economy
GE Vernova agrees US$9 billion Trench deal and raises its outlook
GE Vernova agreed on 28 October to buy high-voltage equipment maker Trench Group from Triton Partners for US$9 billion equivalent. It also raised its 2026 revenue and cash-flow forecasts.
World
Savannah River Site ends emergency after lab fire; no contamination reported outside facility
Savannah River Site ended its emergency after a 28 October fire at its national laboratory. Officials said the fire was extinguished and no contamination was reported outside the affected facility.
Science
Blue Planet Prize honours Linda Birnbaum and Edward Barbier in Tokyo
Linda S. Birnbaum and Edward Barbier received the 2026 Blue Planet Prize at a Tokyo ceremony on 28 October. The Asahi Glass Foundation announced the laureates on 10 June.
World
Mexican political leader Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas dies at 92
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a founder of Mexico’s Party of the Democratic Revolution and a three-time presidential candidate, died on 28 October aged 92.
Economy
Deutsche Bank reports record third-quarter post-tax profit of €1.9 billion
Deutsche Bank reported €1.9 billion in third-quarter post-tax profit on 28 October, its third consecutive quarterly record. Pre-tax profit rose 8% from a year earlier to €2.6 billion.
Culture
Praemium Imperiale holds Tokyo ceremony for its five 2026 laureates
The 37th Praemium Imperiale awards ceremony took place in Tokyo on 28 October. The five laureates had been announced on 8 September.
Sports
SoftBank Hawks sweep DeNA to win their 13th Japan Series title
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks beat the Yokohama DeNA BayStars 4–2 in Game 4 on 28 October, completing a 4–0 Japan Series sweep and winning a second consecutive championship.
Economy
T-Mobile’s quarterly profit rises 27% to US$3.5 billion
T-Mobile reported third-quarter net income of US$3.5 billion, up 27% year on year, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of US$3.22, up 34%, on 28 October.
World
US and Japan agree to establish AMRAAM missile assembly facility in Japan
The United States and Japan agreed on 28 October to establish an AMRAAM final assembly and checkout facility in Japan, Japan’s defence ministry said.
World · Developing
Armenian parliament ratifies Board of Peace charter
Armenia’s National Assembly ratified the Board of Peace charter on 28 October, with 90 votes in favour and eight abstentions, according to NEWS.am and Armenpress.
World · Developing
Armenian parliament ratifies UAE services and investment agreement
Armenia’s parliament ratified an agreement with the United Arab Emirates on trade in services and investment on 28 October. NEWS.am and ARKA reported 97 votes in favour, none against and one abstention.
Sports
Brewers win first World Series title; William Contreras named MVP
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series title, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1 in Game 5 on 28 October local time and taking the series four games to one. Catcher William Contreras was named World Series MVP.
World · Developing
Colombia’s Chamber completes court-ordered pension reform vote
Colombia’s Chamber of Representatives completed a court-ordered reconsideration of pension reform provisions on 28 October, keeping the text unchanged. The Constitutional Court still has to determine whether its requirements have been met.
Technology
GitHub releases Copilot Fusion model routing across all Copilot plans
GitHub made Copilot Fusion generally available on 28 October across all Copilot plans. The system routes and coordinates models for coding tasks; it is not a single new foundation model.
Economy · Developing
Wendy’s receives non-binding US$7.35-a-share buyout proposal
Wendy’s confirmed on 28 October that a Trian-led investor group offered US$7.35 cash per share for shares it does not already own. The unsolicited proposal is non-binding, and independent directors will evaluate it.
Health · Developing
HHS publishes draft enforcement policy for six unapproved peptides
The US Department of Health and Human Services made a draft interim enforcement policy available on 28 October covering six unapproved peptides. HHS says it does not intend to act against certain licensed compounders meeting listed conditions while formal rulemaking continues.
Economy
UK budget announces £100 energy payment and temporary bank-tax increase
Chancellor John Healey’s 28 October budget announces a £100 energy payment for up to 20 million households in England from January 2027, partly funded by a temporary increase in the bank corporation-tax surcharge. The budget also makes available over £10 billion of additional support for Ukraine.
World
Armenian parliament ratifies US transport-framework agreement
Armenia’s National Assembly voted 63–32 on 28 October to ratify its framework agreement with the United States for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP.
World
Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on 28 October that Ethiopia had received 12 Russian Su-35 fighters under its agreement with Moscow. He also announced plans to receive four S-400 air-defence batteries.
World
Haiti postpones presidential election to 18 July 2027
Haiti’s electoral council published a revised calendar on 28 October, setting the first presidential and legislative round for 18 July 2027. The previous presidential date was 13 December 2026.
Economy
South Korea’s Kospi closes 6.63% higher on 28 October
South Korea’s Kospi closed the 28 October session at 6,012.44 points, a gain of 374.10 points, or 6.63%, from the previous trading session.
World
New York enacts AI-companion restrictions for children
Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York’s AI-companion restrictions on 28 October. The enacted S.9051B/A.10379C measure takes effect on 1 January 2027.
Culture
Tales from Outer Suburbia wins four Screen Music Awards
Josh Hogan and Ned Beckley won four awards for Tales from Outer Suburbia at Australia’s Screen Music Awards on 28 October. APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers held the ceremony at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall.
Economy
Vertiv raises sales outlook after quarterly revenue grows 61%
Vertiv reported third-quarter net sales of US$4.313 billion on 28 October, up 61% from a year earlier, and raised its full-year sales forecast by $650 million.
Sports
Susaki, Hong, Kasabieva and Alpieieva win wrestling world titles
Yui Susaki, Hong Kexin, Alina Kasabieva and Anastasiia Alpieieva won the first four women’s freestyle titles awarded at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana on 28 October.
Economy
FTC orders nine companies to disclose personalized pricing and pay practices
The US Federal Trade Commission announced information orders on 28 October examining how nine major companies use personal data to set consumer prices and worker compensation. The action is a study, rather than a finding of wrongdoing.
Technology
Readwise introduces Books beta with a US ebook store
Readwise Books combines an ebook shop, reading app and reading-history tracker. The platform, covered on 28 October, is in invite-only beta. Existing Readwise subscribers have access; others can receive an invitation or join the waitlist.