The Buzz : Everything You Need To Know Today Oct 16th

Merge 104.8  |  16 October 2022

The Middle East’s very first standalone Disney Store is set to open its doors in Kuwait. It will have something for all Disney fans, with lines exclusive to the Middle East, as well as a wide-range of products from your favourite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters and movies. The Alshaya Group say the store will open next month at The Avenues in Kuwait.

 

Queen has released a song recorded with Freddie Mercury that was recorded and lost than 30 years ago. It was originally produced in 1988, but Face It Alone did not make the final cut on any album and was forgotten about. It was rediscovered recently when Queen’s production and archive team returned to the sessions to work on an upcoming reissue.

 

A court in Brazil has issued Apple with a $19 million fine for selling iPhones without chargers. The lawsuit was filed by the Brazilian Consumers’ Association, who accused Apple of an “abusive practice”. However, Apple say their decision to stop including a charger with new iPhones is meant to cut down on the amount of electronic and packaging waste the world produces and will appeal the fine.

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