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Indian organisers have slashed ticket prices for the India vs Uruguay football match by up to 90%, cutting prices from Rs 1,999 to Rs 199, after thousands of empty seats were reported at the recent Brazil game. The steep discounts, reported by The Times of India, are an attempt to fill stadiums and boost attendance for the upcoming fixture against Uruguay.

Mashable has published a roundup of the best gaming deals available during October Prime Day 2026, covering discounts on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch consoles and related accessories. Retailers are expected to slash prices on popular hardware and games during the sales event, and shoppers are comparing offers across platforms before making purchases ahead of the holiday season.

Coalition frontbencher Angus Taylor has announced a migration policy that would cut net migration to 100,000, require international students to study offshore, and introduce social media checks for applicants. Critics say the plan is designed to outflank One Nation, and question claims it is budget-neutral, noting the PBO advice has not been released and there is no modelling of skills shortages.

Long-time Slashdot reader Andreas(R) has announced Northstar, a minimalist web browser written entirely from scratch in C. The browser is available for Linux, Mac, and Windows. The announcement, shared via Slashdot, is drawing attention from internet and browser enthusiasts curious about a from-scratch alternative to mainstream browsers, at a time when most browsers rely on shared engines like Chromium.

AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone 18 Pro, with the discount reportedly available even on devices with cracked screens, alongside four other promotions. The unusually broad trade-in terms are drawing attention from shoppers and tech deal watchers comparing carrier offers.

Wednesday's UK front pages lead with Kemi Badenoch's pledge to slash environmental regulations, described as a 'bonfire of green laws', alongside reports of a drop in global dealmaking. The papers weigh the Conservative leader's deregulation agenda against weakening merger and acquisition activity worldwide, framing a broader debate over growth versus environmental safeguards.

Amazon has cut the price of the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser projector by 20%, bringing it down to $599, its lowest price to date. The deal highlights the device's 1080p laser projection, pitched as a good fit for small rooms. Shoppers looking for a compact projector at a discount are taking note of the limited-time offer.

The shadow chancellor is addressing the Conservative Party conference, arguing that slashing planning and business regulation could reduce the cost of building a new house by £50,000. The claim frames deregulation as the party's answer to Britain's housing affordability crisis and is being made as the Tories set out their economic pitch in opposition, with planners and housing campaigners likely to contest the figure.

Discussion is focused on superpollutants — methane, black carbon, tropospheric ozone, nitrous oxide and high-warming refrigerant gases — which warm the planet far more powerfully than carbon dioxide per tonne. These pollutants are already disrupting supply chains, agriculture, energy systems and workplaces. Advocates stress that many emissions can be slashed using technologies available today, making rapid cuts one of the most achievable ways to slow warming in the near term.

New analysis from UCLA Anderson Review finds that the widely predicted 'AI jobpocalypse' for recent college graduates has not materialised. Despite concerns that artificial intelligence would slash entry-level hiring, the expected collapse in opportunities for new grads has not arrived. The findings challenge a popular narrative that AI was already displacing young workers at the start of their careers.

Debate is under way in Australia over sharply cutting migration, with analysts looking to Canada's recent experience for lessons. Canada's aggressive immigration reductions have raised concerns there about a possible technical recession, and economists are divided on whether similar cuts in Australia would harm economic growth or ease pressure on housing and restore living standards.

The European Commission is pleading with EU member state governments not to make deep cuts to the bloc's next long-term shared budget. According to the Financial Times, Brussels is warning capitals against slashing the upcoming multiannual budget, as negotiations loom over how the EU will fund its priorities in the years ahead. The appeal sets up a fight between the Commission and member states over spending levels.

Dreame has cut hundreds off its 25,000Pa robot vacuum and mop for Prime Day, bringing the device to its lowest price to date. The deep discount on the high-suction cleaner and mop combo is being highlighted by tech outlets as one of the standout Prime Day robotics deals, drawing attention from shoppers looking for premium robot vacuums at reduced prices.

South Korean broadcasters are reporting that Mercedes-Benz has sharply cut prices of its vehicles in Korea, prompting consumers to ask whether now is the time to buy. The discounts are notable because they apply only to the Korean market, raising questions about what is behind the aggressive pricing strategy and how rivals may respond.

Economics writer Patrick Commins examines whether cutting migration would damage Australia's economy or improve living standards, pointing to Canada as a test case. Canada's annual population growth has slowed to just 0.5% after sharp cuts to immigration targets, and its economy is 'adjusting'. The comparison is being read as a guide for Australia's own debate over migration levels, housing pressure and per-capita growth.

Australia is debating whether cutting immigration would damage the economy or improve living standards, with Canada's recent experience of sharp migration policy shifts being examined for lessons. Analysts point to Canada's rapid population growth and subsequent cuts as a possible preview of the costs and benefits Australia could face, from housing pressure to labour shortages and slower growth.

Roughly a third of home sellers in one city reduced their asking price in September, according to a MarketWatch report, a sign sellers are conceding to hesitant buyers. The story highlights how high mortgage rates and affordability concerns are pushing more listings to see price cuts, even in markets where prices had held firm earlier in the year.

A new ranking has named a 1978 classic the best slasher movie of all time. The film, famously turned down by a major horror director before it was made, has gone on to be regarded as a landmark of the genre. Discussions of the list are drawing attention to its lasting influence and the legend behind its original rejection.

Opposition frontbencher Angus Taylor has pledged the biggest reduction to migration in Australia's history, promising to slash 650,000 temporary visas if his side wins office. The pledge targets temporary skilled workers, students and other visa holders, and is set to inflame debate over housing pressures, labour shortages and the size of the migration program ahead of the next federal election.