What happened today: 2026-10-27

Apple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

Healey vows cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'

The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as AI leads to efficiency push

Microsoft is trying to balance a rapid AI infrastructure build-out with capital efficiency.

Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again

The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information. Comey's lawyers immediately dismissed the effort as invalid and outside the time limit.

Macklemore Launches ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Hozier and Kneecap in Dublin

Macklemore dedicated his first Free Palestine tour date in Dublin, Ireland to love and liberation, just over a month after he was dropped as an opener for Ed Sheeran following a political speech on stage. 3Arena was dotted with keffiyehs and Palestinian flags on Monday night as Dubliners young and old gathered to back the […]

'I'm a single mum on £41,000 and limit my weekly shop to £40.' What do you want from the Budget?

People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

Reader Q&A: After Lula’s sensational victory in Brazil’s presidential election, post your questions for the Guardian’s Latin America correspondent

Having lost the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spectacularly triumphed in the second. What comes next for Brazil? The Guardian’s Tom Phillips will be answering your questions from 15:00 GMT today. Ask a question: log in or sign up here to comment, or email conversations@theguardian.com After losing the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, better known simply as Lula, pulled off the most stunning political fightback in modern Brazilian history by winning the second, in so doing securing a fourth presidential term. It will see him become the country’s longest-serving leader. The result – 51.79% to Lula, 48.21% to Bolsonaro – was delivered after a supreme court judge had extended polling time by two hours, and after Lula’s

Follow live: Brewers score two runs to take lead over Rays

WNBA Finals Game 5 live updates, analysis and highlights

The Finals resume with Game 5 at Golden State and the series at 2-2. ESPN is courtside for live analysis.

NBA breakout tiers: 30 players ready to ascend

Steady starter to an All-Star lock? Top-10 talent to an MVP? Breakout seasons take many forms in the NBA. Ben Golliver identifies 30 players primed to take the next step.

Answering five questions after OKC's big injuries: Could the Thunder make a move?

The Thunder will be without two starting guards for months. Could they make a trade to try to replace Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace?

China and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?

China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geopolitical battleground with Europe.

Politics live: UN condemns Labor and Coalition blocking bill to ban shackling pregnant women; texting triple-zero trial begins

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Political debate should be ‘robust but respectful’, Anne Ruston says A day after MPs addressed the House of Representatives paying tribute to the independent Helen Haines , who was injured after an alleged attack in her electorate, the Liberal senator Anne Ruston maintains that respect is necessary in political debate. What we do here sets the tone for what the rest of the nation thinks is acceptable. There is a huge responsibility on politicians, not to shy away from robust debate. I don’t want anyone to think that we shouldn’t be having strong debate. It’s simply out of control in an online world and we’ve got to make the platforms accountable. Facebook is the worst in terms of the platforms, Instagram and TikTok less so, but still bad. Continue reading...

The NFC East is a mess -- but the Cowboys or Eagles could take a step toward winning it Monday

Both teams enter the game 2-4, looking far from formidable and staring up at the 4-2-1 division-leading Giants.

Cohere says Alibaba’s Qwen model tried to send a file to Beijing

An AI model said it wouldn’t use any tools, then tried to send something to a server in Beijing anyway, and while researchers say it’s probably a training quirk and not espionage, the whole thing has people asking how much to trust free Chinese AI.

Serbia’s ‘students’ celebrate for a second night after election victory

Thousands gathered on the streets of Belgrade for a second night to celebrate the student-led movement's victory.

😈 'End Game': Seahawks troll Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce

The Seattle Seahawks' petty post at Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce leads the way for NFL's Week 7 trolls.

Blues condemn 'vile messages of hate' by fans at recent home game

The St. Louis Blues condemned what they called an antisemitic protest during a game last week at their home arena, labeling the signs as "vile messages of hate."

RG3 '100 percent' interested in Baylor coaching job, has talked with AD

Robert Griffin III, Baylor's only Heisman Trophy winner, said Monday that he is interested in being the Bears' new football coach.

Police called to remove family of 3-year-old from Florida soccer tourney

A Florida youth soccer organizer called police this past weekend to remove the family of a 3-year-old boy whom the organizer said was pushing other players.

Ravens' Minter optimistic QB Jackson can return vs. Bills

Ravens coach Jesse Minter expressed optimism Monday that quarterback Lamar Jackson could be available for Sunday's game against the Bills.

'No controversy': Cousins to remain Raiders' starting QB, Kubiak says

Kirk Cousins will remain the Raiders' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Jets, coach Klint Kubiak announced Monday.

Ex-Cowboy Bryant calls out police investigation after he's cited for assault

Dez Bryant is calling for a thorough investigation by Texas' Southlake Police Department of an incident that resulted in him receiving a citation for assault.