M6

FAW-Volkswagen has introduced the Jetta M6, an electric sedan carrying the Jetta badge into the battery-powered era. The brand, long known for affordable combustion models in China, is extending Jetta to a fully electric vehicle as automakers push into the EV market. Further details on specifications, pricing and launch markets were not immediately available.

The French reality series Cauchemar en cuisine, hosted by chef Philippe Etchebest, airs a new episode set in Agde on M6. Listings show it as episode 6 of season 16, scheduled for Wednesday 30 September 2026, with the episode summary and repeat broadcasts already published by TV guide Ouest-France. Viewers are checking schedules and reading up on which restaurant the chef attempts to rescue this time.

Drivers on the M6 in England are facing delays of up to 60 minutes after roadworks overran and were left in place beyond their scheduled time. Motorists have been advised to allow extra time or find alternative routes while the lanes remain coned off, with congestion building during peak travel periods.

A stretch of the M60 motorway between junctions 17 and 18, near Prestwich in Greater Manchester, is closed, and drivers are being warned of heavy traffic as journeys are diverted onto surrounding roads. Local residents are warning that it is going to be busy, with congestion expected on alternative routes through the area while the closure is in place.

Pacifica Network's KPFA radio aired its Evening News broadcast for September 29, 2026, covering news, politics, geopolitics and human rights from a progressive perspective. The program is being shared by public media supporters, who frame it as part of efforts to resist and sustain independent, left-leaning journalism amid broader debates over the future of public media.

BBC News reports on the death of an Irish international rugby player described as a 'trailblazer', highlighting her role in raising awareness of cancer. The article examines her career and the lasting impact of her advocacy work on health awareness in Ireland and the rugby community.

A proposal has been made for the Linux kernel's ARM64 architecture to allow the kernel stack size to be configured at boot time rather than fixed at compile time. The aim is to reduce memory consumption, since devices could use smaller stacks where needed. The idea is being discussed among kernel developers and Linux watchers following coverage by Phoronix.

BMW has reportedly taken observers by surprise with a new i3 M60, described as an ultra-potent electric sports sedan. The announcement suggests the company is positioning a high-performance battery-electric model under its M performance badge. Details on specifications, pricing, and launch timing have not yet been widely reported.