Russian overnight attacks across Ukraine killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Strikes also left thousands without electricity in the Odesa region. The attacks came as European Union defence representatives met in Ireland, whose defence minister described the moment as a profound security challenge.
Google Maps now displays “Lake America” instead of Lake Ontario to users in the United States after the US Geographic Names Information System changed the name. Users elsewhere see different labels. Apple Maps has not followed, though Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said President Donald Trump contacted Apple directly about making the change.
LIV Golf may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as next week, according to Financial Times feeds describing a dispute around the organisation. The available RSS material provides no financial figures, creditor details or explanation of what triggered the potential filing. No bankruptcy petition is reported as having been submitted yet.
Everton have agreed to bring Jack Grealish back from Manchester City on a season-long loan. In the linked move, City agreed a deal worth up to £65 million for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after turning to him as an alternative to Cody Gakpo. The feeds do not state whether either player has completed formal registration.
A New South Wales corruption inquiry heard that Liberal Party figure Charles Perrottet discussed a fugitive property developer’s plan to have a state MP “on his knees” at a Nobu dinner. Perrottet denied asking Jean Nassif for payments in exchange for political outcomes. The allegation and denial remain evidence before the inquiry.
Apple has released sixth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate for compatible devices. Developers also received eighth betas across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS, one week after the previous developer round. The software remains for testing rather than general release.
Analysts are questioning whether President Donald Trump’s agreement covering 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil can attract investment from US companies. Financial Times feeds say the arrangement could also destabilise Venezuela’s interim president. The available material does not specify investment commitments, production targets or how the deal’s reserves figure was calculated.
LSU’s dispute with the Southeastern Conference over using former NFL players who remain eligible under NCAA rules is heading to a federal court hearing on Thursday. LSU reportedly plans to field the players against Clemson despite the conference’s stance. Possible consequences raised by feeds include forfeited games and even expulsion from the SEC.
New South Wales Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling told budget estimates that state Attorney General Michael Daley discussed possible barristers for a review of her office. Dowling said Daley called to say he was appointing senior counsel and raised several names. The feed does not explain the review’s purpose or outcome.
Apple unexpectedly announced updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models shortly before its September event, according to reports linking the unusual timing to demand for artificial-intelligence workloads. The feeds say Apple was caught off guard by that demand. They do not provide sales figures, shipment forecasts or detailed specifications for the updated computers.