Hetq says war and blockade have kept Gaza manuscripts from reaching Armenia
War, Gaza’s blockade and logistical obstacles have kept manuscripts and other artifacts from reaching Armenia under its safeguarding offer, Hetq reports. Taliesin West remains closed after a visitor’s death, with authorities investigating the fatal accident. A Colombian judge has temporarily barred further removals based on content from the National Museum without formal justification.
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Gaza blockade stalls manuscript transfers to Armenia, Hetq reports
Hetq reports that Gaza’s blockade, war and logistical barriers have prevented manuscripts or other artifacts from reaching Armenia under its safeguarding offer. It relays UNESCO’s count of more than 160 damaged cultural sites and describes local efforts to clean, photograph and digitally archive surviving artifacts.
Film & TV
Taliesin West stays closed after fatal roof accident
Taliesin West remains closed following the October 16 visitor death. Its managing foundation had been developing plans to replace ageing acrylic roofs, but the cause of the detachment remains unconfirmed. Authorities continue to investigate the fatal accident.
Colombian judge restricts further National Museum removals
A Colombian judge has ordered the National Museum to preserve removed works and temporarily barred further content-based removals without formal justification. The Art Newspaper reported on 20 October that more than 30 objects remained off display as the underlying rights case awaited a ruling.
Art Basel to close Paris fair two days early
Art Basel has announced that its Paris fair will end two days early, removing access on October 24–25. The revised schedule sets the closing time at 7pm on Friday, October 23.
US Army acknowledges damage to Pentagon’s Eisenhower globe
The US Army acknowledges that the globe detached from its rotating metal mounting during an attempted move. Accounts relayed by the Guardian say Hegseth’s aides dropped it after bypassing specialist movers; the Defence Department describes it as a replica and says repairs are under way.
Actor Judi Dench says sight loss prevents stage and film work
Judi Dench’s account of sight loss halting her stage and film work marks a turning point in a career spanning more than seven decades. Diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration in 2012, she made the disclosure ahead of the publication of a memoir written with theatre director Brendan O’Hea.
Prime Video renews Carrie for a second season
Prime Video has renewed Carrie after its October 7 premiere. The continuation will follow Carrie White beyond prom night, after a first-season finale that changed Stephen King’s ending and left her story open.
Gaming
Atari to close VCS console’s store on February 1, 2027
Atari plans to close the VCS store on February 1, 2027 and end platform support after a promised software transition. Its planned Homebrew App would let owners add games and developers build and share apps after the official store closes.
Bulkhead restricts cross-region play in Wardogs
Bulkhead is restricting cross-region access in Wardogs, prompting some players to seek refunds. Chief executive Joe Brammer acknowledges that the measure harms some players and says the team is developing a longer-term solution to replace the temporary restriction.
The Elder Scrolls Online adds Greymoor and Wolfhunter to base game
The Elder Scrolls Online has added Greymoor and Wolfhunter to its base game, giving owners access to story quests, relic-hunting activities and group dungeons. The season also introduces solo dungeon versions, with Markarth scheduled to follow on November 9 to complete the Dark Heart of Skyrim storyline.
Music
See Tickets sets October 31 deadline to keep Glastonbury coach travel
See Tickets has given affected Glastonbury 2027 customers until October 31 to request keeping coach travel after packages were oversold. NME reports that festival admission and deposits remain intact, with remaining ticket balances still payable in April.
Former Eminem employee Joseph Strange pleads guilty to copyright infringement
Joseph Strange has pleaded guilty to criminal copyright infringement involving unreleased Eminem recordings. Prosecutors estimate an infringement amount of at least $750,000, separate from the roughly $50,000 they allege he received in sales; his lawyer disputes their portrayal of the case. Sentencing is scheduled for January 27, 2027.
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Film & TV
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos becomes American Film Institute board chair
Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara to star in This World of Tomorrow on Broadway
Hearthland Foundation commits $3 million to Sundance Institute
UK broadcaster BBC cancels planned studio for The Archers
Actor Jane Krakowski to reprise ‘Oh, Mary!’ role in London
Street Fighter gets 41% critic and 78% audience scores, IGN reports
Québec’s fine arts museum to open C$84 million Riopelle pavilion
The History Boys to return to the West End with director Nicholas Hytner
Netflix to carry Hoichoi series in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
Critics praise Clayface’s body horror but fault its story
American Film Institute names Tom Cruise for Life Achievement Award
Neon joins NAZA’s release to expand its audience
Disney+ and Hulu order a revival of Glee
Reports on this date
AveNewsKyiv officials say Russian strikes leave two dead and more than 30 wounded
Ukraine is seeking more air-defence interceptors. The US has ordered non-emergency government staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks. UK and US cybersecurity agencies urge prompt patching of affected PHP servers amid attack attempts.
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TechnologyPHP attack attempts, Apple’s Australian app-store order
UK and US cybersecurity agencies urge operators of affected PHP servers to patch promptly or consider taking them offline. Australia’s federal court requires Apple to allow alternative app distribution and payments from 1 March 2027 unless the court grants an extension. CNA reports that a New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay a $25 billion penalty.
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ScienceStorm Adam leaves at least four people dead in France
The BBC reports one injury from Storm Adam, and Météo-France has issued an orange wind warning for five departments in western France as Storm Austen approaches.
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5 min63 sources
BusinessBrent crude reaches a five-month peak amid threats to Gulf oil supplies
A US military spokesperson says the Strait of Hormuz remains open, with 95% of vessels getting through. Lorry blockades have disrupted food and fuel deliveries in Italy. The Philippine central bank raised its benchmark rate to 5.50%, with its next review scheduled for December 17.
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4 min31 sources
SportsFIFA allocates $80 million to help teams prepare for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
All 32 teams will receive the same preparation allocation per team as participants in the 2026 men’s tournament. Concacaf has approved Miami for Haiti’s home leg against the US, the Guardian reports. PSG and Liverpool completed Champions League matchday 3 with three wins apiece.
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4 min32 sources
PoliticsKyiv authorities report two people killed and more than 30 wounded in Russian strikes
Ukraine is seeking more air-defence interceptors. The US has ordered non-emergency government staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks. Israel’s Supreme Court has restored two Arab-majority lists’ eligibility for next week’s election.
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