Herrmann says Bavaria plans to restore the Eagle’s Nest

Bavarian police report major fire at the Eagle’s Nest

Bavarian police reported that fire engulfed the Eagle’s Nest on 23 October. Bavaria’s interior minister Joachim Herrmann says the state intends to restore the landmark after discussions with local officials, historians and conservators.

Possible Love reaches cinemas with praise for actress Jeon Do-yeon

Possible Love reached select cinemas on October 23 with critics praising its treatment of work, wealth and intimacy. Their assessments focus on a filmmaker’s power over her subjects and Jeon Do-yeon’s emotionally complex performance; Netflix plans to begin streaming the film on November 6.

Awards: Artists David Brognon and Stéphanie Rollin win Prix Marcel Duchamp

David Brognon and Stéphanie Rollin have won France’s Prix Marcel Duchamp, whose winner receives €35,000. The Centre Pompidou’s four-year closure has shifted the prize exhibition to the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris.

Actor Jonathan Groff to return to Broadway in The Amish Project

Jonathan Groff is set to return to Broadway in The Amish Project after two large-cast productions. Producers announced his casting on October 23, bringing a play about an Amish community’s response to tragedy to Broadway through a single performer.

Drake passes 350 million certified units, Billboard reports

Drake has become the first artist to pass 350 million certified units, Billboard reports. Diamond certifications for VIEWS, “In My Feelings” and “Marvin’s Room” help bring his record total to 18 diamond plaques.

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Singer Sam Fender to headline his first European festival at Rock Werchter

Fender’s Rock Werchter appearance is separate from his nine-date stadium tour. Ahead of the 28 October presale, he published revised UK ticket prices on 25 October and said he had removed premium front-standing tickets so all standing-ticket buyers would have the same chance to reach the front.

Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79

Dónal Lunny’s Facebook page confirmed his death at 79 in Dublin on Friday morning. He co-founded Planxty and produced 17 albums under his Mulligan Records label. Ireland’s president, Catherine Connolly, credited him with a central role in introducing the bouzouki into Irish music.

Book charts: Case Closed Vol. 109 debuts at No. 1 in Japan

Case Closed Vol. 109 replaces Slime Vol. 33 atop Billboard Japan’s Book Hot 100 despite ranking 14th in e-books. Slime leads the e-book ranking, while You, Like a Star rises to third overall and leads subscriptions and social-media activity.

GameMaker to make its new runtime free for non-console commercial use

GameMaker plans to remove the paid-licence requirement for commercial use of its next-generation runtime outside consoles. The January 1, 2027 change will also provide source-code access across every licence tier, while tier prices remain unchanged.

Peak launches on consoles for $10 with cross-play

Peak’s $10 console release brings its daily-changing mountain climbs to more players. Teams of up to four friends can help one another with ropes and climbing spikes, with cross-play allowing them to form groups across platforms.

Behaviour to end Dead by Daylight’s Chucky sales on November 24

Behaviour Interactive plans to withdraw Dead by Daylight’s Chucky content from sale on November 24, while preserving existing owners’ access. It plans a 50% discount across all platforms from October 26 until the cutoff.

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Xbox chief denies sale reports amid restructuring

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said in September that Microsoft’s gaming business was not for sale. On 23 October, her internal memo announced Helen Chiang’s departure, three months after becoming Xbox’s first chief operating officer; Sharma said leadership plans would be shared once finalised.