Trending news · 27 October 2026
Rockstar Drops Surprise GTA 6 Launch Trailer Ahead of November 19 Release
Rockstar Games released the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch trailer on October 15 without any advance warning, revealing new story details about protagonist Jason and featuring a brand-new track from electronic duo Justice.
TikTok Builds Collaborative Fan Hub Around Taylor Swift's Patient Zero
TikTok has created a dedicated in-app experience around Taylor Swift's Patient Zero, letting fans unlock behind-the-scenes music video footage through collective participation, as Swift continues a selective rollout that gave streaming platforms a head start over YouTube.
Avengers: Doomsday Exclusive Preview Set for World Series Game 1
MLB's official social-media account has announced that an exclusive preview of Avengers: Doomsday will air during World Series Game 1 on October 23, with the Fantastic Four's Instagram page also teasing the surprise ahead of the broadcast.
Colorado Man Pans for Gold for Months to Hand-Make His Girlfriend's Engagement Ring
Jack Vulcani spent months collecting gold flecks from Colorado rivers, had them cast into a ring by a local jeweller, and his girlfriend Joanne's tearful surprise proposal reaction went viral on October 27.
French-Algerian Cyclist Who Biked Across Africa Says Viral Chase Clip Was Taken Out of Context
A clip of adventurer Meryem Belkihel apparently being chased during her three-year solo cycle across Africa went massively viral worldwide, but she stepped forward to explain the footage was misleading and the encounter posed no threat.