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A person holding an iPhone showing Apple Wallet at a checkout terminal
World News · Oct 4, 2026

Apple Pay arrives in India with Axis Bank tie up, raising questions over UPI and RuPay access

Apple has begun offering Apple Pay in India through a partnership with Axis Bank, initially supporting Axis-issued credit cards on Visa and Mastercard. The launch gives Apple a presence in one of the world’s largest digital payments markets, but it leaves India’s homegrown UPI rails and RuPay debit cards outside the initial rollout, sparking debate over competition, fees and how Apple will integrate with India’s payments ecosystem.

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World Scam · Oct 4, 2026

Australia part of multinational disruption of large phishing and infostealer networks as authorities move to protect victims

Australian regulators and law enforcement joined an international public private operation this weekend that disrupted a global network of phishing and infostealer infrastructure used to impersonate technology firms and harvest credentials. The action targeted dozens of domains, led to multiple infrastructure seizures, and aimed to reduce the flow of stolen credentials used in investment and identity fraud affecting Australians.

A tray of freshly baked Swedish cinnamon buns with pearl sugar
Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 4, 2026

Sweden marks Cinnamon Bun Day as fika culture fills bakeries and offices

October 4, 2026 is Kanelbullens dag, the annual Swedish celebration of the cinnamon bun that turns cafés, workplaces and local communities into a nationwide fika moment. This year the day lands on a Sunday, shaping how Swedes and businesses observe the ritual and renewing attention on traditions and the baking trade.