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Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders

Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, September 12. Screenshot "We love that early energy," reads the Apple Store's message when visiting the U.S. website. "Almost ready for you. Pre-order begins at 5:00 a.m. PT. See you soon." Apple has been opening pre-orders at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time for several years, rather than the 12:01 a.m. start time it previously used. Today the store went down especially early. Customers in more than 65 countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, the UAE, the U.K., and the U.S., will be able to pre-order both models when the store comes back online. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come in Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, and Black. Both models are available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities, bringing the 2TB option to the smaller Pro model for the first time. Here's When iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Begin in Every Time Zone How to Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro From Apple and Get the Model You Want on Launch Day What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: 35+ Upgrades Compared In the United States, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299. Both models launch on Friday, September 18, when deliveries to customers and in-store availability begin. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tag: Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

MacRumorsMacRumors•Tim Hardwick12 Sept

‘Like ‘Amores Perros,’ I Hope My Film Will Also Transcend Time in Some Way,’ Says Gael García Bernal of His Third Directorial Outing, ‘Hombre al Agua’

Gael García Bernal is best known for his breakout roles in two of Mexico’s most consequential films, “Amores Perros” (2000) and “Y Tu Mama Tambien” (2001) but he’s also been directing these past years. Proof of his cachet is having his third feature, “Hombre al agua” world premiere at the Venice Biennale and have its […]

VarietyVariety•Anna Marie de la Fuente11 Sept

US officials declare multi-state cyclospora outbreak over

Outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which infected 12,882 people and led to two deaths The US’s largest recorded multi-state outbreak of sickness caused by the cyclospora parasite has ended, federal health officials announced on Friday. The record outbreak of cyclosporiasis was linked to processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, which infected 12,883 people across 21 states and led to 570 hospitalizations and two deaths. Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Maya Yang and agency11 Sept

Cocktail of the week: Cometa’s carajillo – recipe | The good mixer

The classic Mexican combo of espresso and Licor 43 gets a shot in the arm with a decent hit of cold-brew coffee liqueur The carajillo is a ubiquitous drink found across Mexico, and it comes in many forms. Some bars simply pour espresso over ice and add a shot of Licor 43 , while others shake coffee with the liqueur and serve it straight up. Whatever the variation, the non-negotiables are coffee and Licor 43. Our version takes those two core ingredients and lengthens the drink with a light, delicious cold-brew coffee liqueur. It’s the perfect serve for a warm afternoon, a sweet after-dinner treat or an uplifting nightcap. Tom King, head bartender, Cometa , London W1 Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Tom King11 Sept

World: Attacks on Health Care Bi-Monthly News Brief, 19 - 31 August 2026

Countries: World, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lebanon, Mexico, Myanmar, Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen Source: Insecurity Insight Please refer to the attached file. Armed drone strikes affecting health care occurred in multiple contexts, including direct attacks on hospitals, as part of wider assaults on towns and during multiple strike attacks targeting health workers conducting search and rescue operations. In total, these drone strikes damaged or destroyed health care facilities on 246 occasions and killed 37 health workers while injuring 124 others. The strikes disrupted service delivery through program closures, reduced access and staff shortages, as well as the psychological impact on the health work force. The use of drone-delivered explosives impacting health care surged by 43% in 2025, with 410 incidents recorded, compared to 286 in 2024. These incidents accounted for 34% of all incidents where explosive weapons affected health care in 2025, up from 16% in 2024. Incidents were reported in 12 countries in 2025 – one more than in 2024 – with new incidents of drone use impacting health care documented in the DRC, Iran, and Yemen. SHCC Attacks on Health Care This section aligns with the definition of attacks on health care used by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC). Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo 19 August 2026: In Birambizo locality, Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province, Birambizo General Referral Hospital was looted by unidentified armed perpetrators, who stole medicines, medical equipment and office supplies. The looting occurred on the same day that the hospital resumed activities following nearly four days of suspension, disrupting the provision of healthcare and access to care. Source: All Africa Publicly reported incidents affecting Ebola response measures in the DRC 17 August 2026: In Kandoyi village, Aru territory, Ituri province, Kandoyi Health Centre was vandalised, and health workers were threatened by community members amid tensions related to the Ebola response, forcing almost all patients to leave the facility, including recently operated patients and pregnant women. Only a few health workers returned to provide minimal emergency services, while the medical director returned to the facility on 22 August under protection from the Congolese National Police (PNC). Source: Radio Okapi 18 August 2026: In Malikuti village, Rungu health zone, Haut-Uélé province, two Red Cross volunteers conducting an Ebola burial were attacked and injured by local community members and later were evacuated to Isiro for medical care. Sources: All Africa , Health Policy Watch and International Committee of the Red Cross 19 August 2026: In Beni city, North Kivu province, three Red Cross volunteers participating in Ebola response activities were attacked and injured by a group of individuals, disrupting the provision of emergency health and humanitarian services. Equipment used in the intervention was also destroyed. Sources: All Africa , Health Policy Watch and International Committee of the Red Cross 19 August 2026: In Kasanga Tuha village, Bunji health zone, North Kivu province, an Ebola safe and dignified burial team was attacked by unidentified perpetrators, killing and injuring an unspecified number of people. Source: Actualite 19 August 2026: In Mungamba village, Komanda health zone, Irumu territory, Ituri province, a vehicle used by an Ebola safe and dignified burial team was stoned and damaged by unidentified perpetrators while the team was conducting response activities. The team was subsequently escorted by the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC). Source: Actualite 27 August 2026: In Vuromo-Kakuva locality, Mukuna area, Katwa Health zone, Beni territory, North Kivu province, Bethesda Dispensary was set on fire by unidentified perpetrators at around 0100hrs amid rumours linked to the Ebola virus disease. Source: Actualite Data by Insecurity Insight shows that since the outbreak on 21 May and 31 August 2026, 47 attacks on Ebola response measures have been reported in the DRC. Ebola treatment centres have been attacked and damaged 14 times, including nine cases of facilities being deliberately set on fire. In addition,16 response workers were injured and seven others kidnapped. Data is collected daily, with continuous backdating as new sources and incidents are identified or additional information becomes available. Therefore, the data may differ from the version retrieved on 04 September following subsequent updates. Sudan Incident briefs: 19-31 August ; 05-18 August ; 22 July-04 August ; 08-21 July ; 24 June-07 July ; 10-23 June ; 27 May-09 June ; 13-26 May ; 29 April-12 May ; 15-28 April ; 01-14 April ; 18-31 March ; 04-17 March ; All SHCC chapters (EN): 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 ; 2022 ; 2021 . (AR): 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 ; 2022 ; 2021 . Asia Myanmar Incident briefs: 19-31 August : 05-18 August ; 22 July-04 August ; 08-21 July ; 24 June-07 July ; 10-23 June ; 27 May-09 June ; 13-26 May ; 29 April-12 May ; 15-28 April ; 01-14 April ; 18-31 March ; 04-17 March ; All SHCC chapters: Burmese: 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 . English: 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 : 2022 ; 2021 Europe Ukraine 19-20 August 2026: In Boryspil city and raion, Kyiv oblast, Red Cross facilities were damaged by a nine-hour overnight Russian attack using dozens of missiles and jet-powered drones. Sources: Censor and Prime Minister of Ukraine 22 August 2026: In Snihurivka city and urban hromada, Bashtanka raion, Mykolaiv oblast, a health facility and a pharmacy were damaged by three Russian drones in the morning. Sources: Korabelov.info and UA Varta 23 August 2026: In Kherson city and oblast, a Ukrainian Red Cross Society warehouse caught fire following a Russian drone attack, damaging and destroying supplies worth more than 620,000 USD. No staff or volunteers were injured. Sources: Ukrainian Red Cross and UN News 24 August 2026: In Arkhanhelivka village, Izium raion and oblast, a medical facility was damaged by Russian shelling. Sources: Magnolia TV and UA Varta 31 August 2026: In Kherson city, raion and oblast, a health facility was struck by a Russian drone at around 0645hrs, injuring two health workers: 69-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man who suffered concussion, blast injuries and closed head injuries. Sources: Antikor , Intent , Mezha and Pravda Insecurity Insight identified over 3,300 attacks on Ukraine’s health facilities, health workers and infrastructure since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022 to 31 July. Hospitals and clinics were damaged or destroyed 1750 times and 489 health workers killed. 115 attacks impacted services provided for women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. A further 143 attacks impacted services that provide health care to children. SHCC Chapters: EN: 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 ; 2022 . UK: 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 Middle East and North Africa Lebanon 24 August 2026: In Doha–Kafr Mann area, Nabatieh district and governorate, an Al-Risala Health Association ambulance was struck by a stun grenade launched by an Israeli drone while its medics were conducting a survey of the area, in an attempt to force them to leave the scene following a previous Israeli strike. Source: Im Lebanon Occupied Palestinian territory Incident briefs: 19-31 August ; 05-18 August ; 22 July-04 August ; 08-21 July ; 24 June-07 July ; 10-23 June ; 27 May-09 June ; 13-26 May ; 29 April-12 May ; 15-28 April ; 01-14 April ; 18-31 March ; 04-17 March ; 18 February-03 March ; 04-17 February ; All SHCC Chapters (EN): 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 ; 2022 ; 2021 . (AR): 2025 ; 2024 ; 2023 ; 2022 ; 2021 Yemen 25 August 2026: In Sana'a city, Amanat Al-Asimah governorate, Al-Ahli Modern Hospital was surrounded and stormed by Houthi forces and established an armed camp near its entrance. A doctor was assaulted. Sources: Al Montasaf and Khabar Agency 29 August 2026: In Houthi-controlled areas, Houthi forces refused to allow the entry of a shipment of children's vaccines unless the UN reopened offices and resumed activities in areas under their control. The shipment was intended to be distributed free of charge to children amid shortages of vaccines and increased risks of diseases including measles and polio. The UN has demanded the release of detained staff, the return of seized assets and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian organisations' activities. Source: Al Montasaf and News Yemen The Americas Mexico 21 August 2026: In Atlitenco de Altamira neighbourhood, Chilpancingo city, Guerrero state, a doctor was shot and killed in her home by armed men who opened fire at her. Sources: Infobae and Reforma 25 August 2026: In Arenillas city, Chihuahua state, a man purchasing medication at the pharmacy of Arenillas Basic Hospital was killed by an unidentified armed perpetrator in front of the facility. National Police officers consequently cordoned off the area. Source: Jubones Public Radio As reported on 27 August 2026: In Tijuana city, Baja California state, a patient who was being treated for an earlier gunshot wound was killed in the emergency room of Tijuana General Hospital by a man disguised as a health worker in the daytime. Source: Complaints IMSS Mexico

ReliefWebReliefWeb•Insecurity Insight11 Sept