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A US jury has ruled that Apple must pay 5.7 billion dollars after finding that the vibration function used in the iPhone and Apple Watch infringes patents held by another American company. The verdict is one of the largest patent damage awards against Apple and is likely to be appealed, with observers watching closely for the company's next legal move.

Fintech firm Revolut is testing 'Pay with Smile', a biometric payment method that lets customers pay in shops using facial recognition. The system links customers' existing KYC identity data, runs on Revolut's own point-of-sale hardware, and deducts money directly from a Revolut account, bypassing cards or smartphones. Commentators note this creates a nearly closed payment ecosystem around the company, raising both convenience and privacy questions as the trial draws attention in banking and fintech circles.

Germans are searching for the latest Eurojackpot winning numbers as the jackpot reaches around 120 million euros, with outlets like BILD promoting play via system tickets. Reports also highlight a regional player who matched six numbers in a Lotto draw. Interest is focused on Friday's results and whether anyone claimed the top prize.

No player matched all winning numbers in the latest Eurojackpot draw, meaning the top prize of 120 million euros rolls over to the next draw. German lottery players are checking the drawn numbers against their tickets, and interest is high as the jackpot continues to climb toward one of the largest sums in the game's history.

The Eurojackpot has reached its cap, with 120 million euros up for grabs in the draw on Tuesday. Lottery outlets including Der Spiegel are reporting that the mega jackpot has hit the maximum allowed sum, and players across Germany are checking the winning numbers. The top prize had rolled over until it reached the ceiling, prompting a surge of interest ahead of the draw.

Brazil is holding a runoff election to decide the country's next president. The second round comes after no candidate secured a majority in the initial vote, with voters choosing between the top two contenders for the presidency. The outcome is being closely watched in Germany and internationally given Brazil's political and economic weight.

Friday's Eurojackpot draw on 9 October offered a jackpot of around 120 million euros, and the winning numbers were published shortly after the draw. German media, including the Augsburger Allgemeine, carried the results, with many players checking whether they matched the five numbers and two Euro numbers. Draws take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

A 44-year-old woman from Lippetal was seriously injured when two cars collided on the B58 near Ahlen. Police reported she had to be taken to hospital for treatment of her injuries. The accident prompted local attention as emergency services closed the road while clearing the scene and investigating the cause of the collision.

The winning numbers for the German lottery draw on Saturday, October 10, 2026, have been published, with regional outlets such as Augsburger Allgemeine listing the results for players of Lotto 6aus49. Players across Germany are checking the drawn numbers and quota details to see whether their tickets won in this weekend's draw.

German-language discussion is pointing to a renewed increase in coronavirus infections, citing a report that cases are rising worldwide. The news has been shared with concern as COVID numbers start climbing again, reviving talk of a possible new wave and prompting people to swap reminders about taking the virus seriously.

A German-language photography prompt called 'Zahlen: Zwei' (Numbers: Two) is circulating among photo communities, inviting photographers to submit images built around the number two. The example shared is a landscape shot taken at a beach, tagged with photography, landscape photography, art and beach themes, showing participants interpreting the theme creatively.

Saturn's hexagon, a giant six-sided jet stream roughly 29,000 kilometres wide at the planet's north pole, is back in the spotlight. First spotted by the Voyager missions, the storm has fascinated researchers for decades, and its exact cause remains debated. New discussion of the phenomenon is drawing fresh attention to what scientists do and do not understand about the strange atmospheric structure.

Photographers are being invited to submit images for the photo suggestion theme 'Numbers: Two', with an entry showing a pickup service at El Palmar on Spain's Costa de la Luz in Andalusia. The recurring photo challenge prompt has participants share travel and nature shots matching the theme.

Refugee numbers in the Karlsruhe district in Baden-Württemberg are falling sharply, according to a report by regional outlet Badische Neueste Nachrichten. The decline is described as continuing and substantial, indicating fewer asylum seekers are being housed in the district. Local readers are following the trend as part of ongoing debate over migration and accommodation capacity in the region.

A German-language post on a developer forum highlights how frequently sorting tasks come up in programming, from ordering numbers by size and names alphabetically to sorting records by date or products by price. It points out that Java can handle this work automatically through its built-in methods, saving developers from implementing sorting algorithms themselves.

A question circulating on German social media asks whether statutory health insurers (GKV) will cover a SARS-CoV-2 vaccination when the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) has not issued a recommendation for the person concerned. In Germany, GKV coverage for vaccinations generally depends on STIKO recommendations, so the answer is typically no, prompting confusion among people seeking COVID booster shots outside the recommended groups.

A German-language post highlights a court ruling covered by Deutschlandfunk that Arab parties must be permitted to take part in elections in Israel. The verdict means attempts to bar Arab lists from standing are rejected, guaranteeing their participation in the vote. Commenters are sharing the ruling amid ongoing debate over the political rights of Arab citizens in Israel.