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Podemos politician Irene Montero said the party will join whatever list emerges from the open primaries of Uruguay's Frente Amplio. Her comments come as Spanish media also report on Podemos's position in Barcelona politics, where ERC is blamed for costing Ada Colau the mayoralty, with Podemos potentially worth 125,000 votes in general elections. Discussion centres on Podemos's alliances at home and abroad.

Spanish current affairs programme La Hora de la 1 is drawing attention after host Iñaki López delivered a blunt on-air assessment of the electoral pact between Gabriel Rufián and Irene Montero. López warned that hatred and resentments between former colleagues are complicating unity on the Spanish left ahead of elections, comments that are circulating widely and fueling debate about tensions within left-wing parties.

Irene Mathyssen, the former New Democratic Party member of Parliament who represented the London, Ontario area, is drawing a surge of search interest in Canada. No confirmed news about her current situation has been verified, and the reasons behind the sudden attention remain unclear, though her name has been among the most queried topics in the country today.

Shares of IREN, the Bitcoin mining company turned AI data-center operator, climbed in overnight trading, drawing fresh attention from Wall Street analysts. TipRanks reports that traders are watching what comes next for the stock after the jump, with investors weighing the company's pivot toward AI computing capacity and its outlook among major brokerages.

Traders on TradingView are tracking a rally in IREN shares, driven by speculation that its mystery data centre customer may be AI firm Anthropic. At the same time, attention is on falling commodity prices, with gold and silver declining globally and the euro hitting its lowest level, as a stronger dollar and rising bond yields weigh on the market.

Chinese chipmaker Biren Technology has successfully powered on its next-generation BR20X GPU, moving the chip into post-tapeout validation. The milestone means the design has been manufactured and now enters testing to confirm it works as intended, a key step toward volume production. The news was reported by DigiTimes Asia and is drawing attention among watchers of China's domestic GPU efforts amid ongoing export restrictions.

A Canadian social media user has sparked discussion about the inefficiency of juggling multiple streaming services, saying they pay full monthly fees for platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video despite using each only occasionally. The post reflects a growing frustration with subscription fatigue, as households reassess whether stacking services still beats traditional cable.

Filmmakers behind the upcoming Siren Head movie, based on Trevor Henderson's viral horror creature, say the film will be 'not what people are expecting', suggesting a departure from typical monster-movie fare. Details of the plot and tone remain scarce, and horror fans are speculating about how the internet-famous character will be adapted for the big screen.

Nichiren, the 13th-century Japanese monk who founded Nichiren Buddhism, inscribed the Dai Gohonzon on this day in 1279. The calligraphic mandala remains a central object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism, and the anniversary is being marked alongside travel writing on Japan's historic Buddhist and Shinto sites, including Kamakura's temples, Koyasan's Okunoin cemetery and the country's broader religious heritage.

IREN is in focus on Oct. 13 after maintaining a Moderate Buy rating, with analysts watching how the company executes its expansion into AI cloud computing services. Market coverage highlights investor attention on whether the firm can convert its data center capacity into sustainable AI cloud revenue, alongside the broader day's stock market activity.

IREN, the Bitcoin mining company listed on Nasdaq, is drawing attention for its strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence computing. The move reflects a broader trend among crypto miners repurposing their data center infrastructure and power capacity to serve demand for AI workloads. Investors and market watchers are weighing what the transition means for the company's future growth and valuation.

Nichiren, the Japanese Buddhist monk who died on this day in 1282, developed the school of Buddhism that bears his name. He taught that the Lotus Sutra alone contains the highest truth of Buddhist teachings, suited to the Third Age of Buddhism. The anniversary is being marked with posts pointing to his legacy in Japan.

A fire broke out at a bus depot in Florence, Italy, destroying 12 buses and damaging 7 others. RaiNews reported the blaze, which struck the depot housing the city's public transport fleet. The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured have not been detailed, and the damage is expected to disrupt local bus services.

Moreirense and Gil Vicente met in a Portuguese Primeira Liga fixture, drawing attention from fans and local media. Ahead of the match, coach Vasco Botelho da Costa said his side are in better shape than they were after their game against Vitória, suggesting the team has progressed despite recent struggles. Coverage focused on team form and the coach's assessment.

Moreirense are set to take on Gil Vicente on 9 October 2026 in Portugal's Primeira Liga, with bookmakers and tipsters publishing predictions, lineups and odds ahead of the fixture. Interest is centred on how the two mid-table sides will set up and where value lies in the betting markets.

Barron's highlights a basket of stocks driving trading on Thursday, including Micron, Salesforce, Adobe, IonQ, First Solar and Iren. The roundup points to a session shaped by semiconductor, software and clean-energy names, with quantum computing firm IonQ and solar stocks also drawing investor attention. Traders are watching these shares as indicators of broader market direction.

Figueirense are playing Hercílio Luz in a match the club is counting on for much-needed gate revenue. Off the pitch, uncertainty continues to surround the club's move to a SAF (corporate) structure, with no clarity yet on the deal's future. Fans in Santa Catarina are following both the fixture and the unresolved ownership question closely.

The Israeli military says a balloon was most likely the cause of sirens that sounded near southern Lebanon, according to Arab News. The incident prompted brief alarm in the area, though no attack or strike has been reported. Details about any damage or injuries have not been given.

Västerbottens-Kuriren reports that a fire in house facades has been extinguished, with no further details given in the headline. The regional Swedish newspaper item sits among national headlines including Kappahl notifying staff across 100 stores and reaction to a suspected double murder in Norway. The fire appears to have been brought under control, though the extent of damage or any injuries is not stated.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has sharply criticised chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, saying that once Agarkar departs, pacer Mohammed Shami can also 'relax'. Sehwag suggested the next selection committee, picking the squad for the New Zealand series, may hand out surprises, including what he called a 'wild card entry'. His remarks have stirred debate among Indian cricket fans about the selection panel's decisions.

Air raid sirens were activated in eastern Poland as Russia carried out strikes on neighbouring Ukraine. Polish authorities have repeatedly scrambled aircraft and issued alerts for border regions when Russian missiles and drones approach Polish airspace. The incident has drawn attention to NATO's eastern flank and ongoing worries about the risk of stray weapons crossing into alliance territory.

New iPhones bought in US Apple Stores will display the buyer's name on the Hello screen at first startup. Store employees will be able to add the name at the point of sale through an in-store personalisation system, available in English and Spanish. The feature is being discussed as a novel retail touch, with mixed reactions over privacy and resale implications.

HBO Max has released the first trailer for the second season of its series continuing the story of the acclaimed film "City of God". The show extends the saga of the Rio de Janeiro favela depicted in the 2002 movie, and the new footage gives viewers their first look at what comes next. Brazilian drama fans are sharing and debating the preview as the new season approaches.

Barron's published a market recap highlighting Sandisk, IREN, SK Hynix and Amazon as the stocks that explain the day's trading. The list points to continued investor focus on memory chips and data-center demand, with storage and semiconductor names in the spotlight alongside major technology players. Details on price moves were not included in the available evidence.

US stock futures pointed higher ahead of the market open, with several individual names in focus including Micron, Iren, SELLAS Life Sciences, Nio, AST SpaceMobile and WFF. Traders are watching these stocks for premarket moves that could set the tone for the Nasdaq session, with investors looking for the catalysts behind the gains.