Friday, October 18, 2024

Let's Do The News! (October 18, 2024)

                    

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- National Prosecution Service Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento steps down.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos said he was happy to greet former Vice President Leni Robredo. The two exchanged greetings after Senate President Chiz Escudero invited Robredo to lead the welcome to President Marcos in Sorsogon yesterday where the two even shook hands.

- ABS-CBN announces "difficult" decision to lay off 100 employees.

- Israel confirms that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was eliminated during an attack in Gaza. The Hamas leader was believed to have been a key figure behind the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel.

- Formula 1 will no longer award the fastest lap point from the end of this season, as the 2026 regulations will undergo extensive enhancements.

- According to reports, Nikita Mazepin has ruled out his return to Formula 1. Mazepin was kicked out by Haas after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. His father is a businessman with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

- The Ferrari F80 was unveiled. Serving as the successor to the LaFerrari, the F80 is powered by a 1200PS hybrid system combining a V6 and electric motors. Mated to an 8-speed F1 DCT, it propels from 0-100kph in 2.15 seconds and has a top speed of 350kph. All 799 units are reserved.

2025 Ferrari F80
2025 Ferrari F80

- Touring Superleggera unveiled the Veloce12. Limited to 30 units, it's based on the Ferrari F12berlinetta with exterior cues inspired by the 575M.

Touring Superleggera Veloce12
Touring Superleggera Veloce12

- BanG Dream! Ave Mujica TV anime will air on January 2, 2025.

- Edens Zero video game coming next year for PC and consoles.

- The Hachigatsu no Cinderella Nine app game ends service this December 17, 2024.

- Actor Toshiyuki Nishida passed away at the age of 76.

- The Guardians beat the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS at 7-5.

- Tony Bennett, Virginia men's basketball coach, will announce his retirement ahead of basketball season.

- Angel Reese of Chicago Sky says "The WNBA don't pay my bills".

- OneDirection members pay tribute to the late Liam Payne.

TTFN.

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