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Trump campaigns in Mississippi as Republicans face a tough Senate race

Trump rallied in Corinth for Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, whose race against Democrat Scott Colom is unexpectedly competitive. Voters will decide the seat on Nov. 3.

“Cindy's doing great but I've just got to make sure”
Donald TrumpUS president

High prices challenge Trump as US midterms approach

Prices remain high despite economic growth and low unemployment, putting pressure on President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the US midterm elections.

Appeals court questions Trump administration bid to set aside California ballots

A Ninth Circuit panel questioned the Justice Department’s bid to make California set aside mail ballots linked to people it suspects are noncitizens. The court has not yet ruled.

Record early voting as US midterms could shift control of Congress

More than 16 million people have voted early in the US midterms, with records set in some states. Democrats are favored to gain ground as voters weigh the economy and the Iran war.

El-Sayed says Trump's anti-Muslim attacks distract from voters' concerns

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said President Donald Trump's attacks on his faith and name distract from issues such as prices. El-Sayed is in a close race with Republican Mike Rogers.

Blanche defends lawsuit seeking to block Alaska Senate result certification

Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department’s Alaska lawsuit is not an effort to give Trump control of state elections. The suit seeks to halt certification if Republican Dan Sullivan loses.

Judge extends limits on Trump’s East Potomac Golf Course renovation

A federal judge extended a block on tree removal at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Course and ordered advance notice before major changes while a lawsuit continues.

A federal judge extended a block on further tree removal at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump’s administration wants to renovate the century-old public course and turn it into a championship-level course.

The dispute escalated after workers cut down more than 400 trees on the grounds with little notice.

Judge Ana Reyes also ordered the administration to give 10 days’ written notice before making major changes to the course while the lawsuit is active.

The D.C. Preservation League and two golfers argue the work is causing irreversible damage to the park.

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Nicki Minaj endorses Trump and urges support for Republicans at Michigan rally

Rapper Nicki Minaj joined Donald Trump at a Republican rally in Port Huron, Michigan, and urged voters to elect Republican candidates in the midterm elections.

Minaj criticised Trump’s administration over its strict immigration policies, particularly the separation of children from parents at the US border.

Minaj travelled aboard Air Force One and joined Trump onstage at the Port Huron rally.

Minaj voiced support for Trump and urged voters to elect Republican candidates.

Africanews, Fox News and the Times of India published reports on the rally.

Maher says Trump is less of a threat as president attacks him online

Bill Maher said Donald Trump is a “way less” of a threat now and called him a lame duck. Trump later attacked the comedian in a lengthy social media post.

Trump’s Truth Social post
Reported as about 1,300 words; TheWrap gave its length as 1,323 words.
Maher’s podcast
Club Random, with guest Justine Bateman.
White House dinner
October 15; attendees included Trump, Maher, Kid Rock and Stephen A. Smith.
Maher’s TV show
Real Time with Bill Maher.

Trump offers $1 million for voter fraud tips leading to convictions

Donald Trump says he will pay $1 million for tips about voter fraud in past or upcoming elections if they lead to an arrest and conviction. He has not said where the money will come from.

Trump administration Critics of federal election actions

Election oversight

The administration says stronger measures are needed to ensure public confidence in elections.

Critics, including election officials and experts, say the measures amount to excessive federal interference.

Voter fraud claims

Trump is offering money for tips about alleged fraud in past and upcoming elections.

NBC News reports there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in U.S. elections.

US asks Washington state to set aside ballots from over 400 suspected noncitizens

The Justice Department asked Washington to set aside ballots cast in the upcoming midterms by more than 400 people it suspects are not US citizens. State officials are reviewing the request.

World

Cyclone expected to reach Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts on October 28

India’s weather department says a Bay of Bengal storm could strengthen into a very severe cyclone before reaching the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha coast on October 28. Odisha has activated its disaster response teams.

“Thereafter, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a deep depression on 25th October & into a cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal by 26th October morning.”
India Meteorological Departmentweather agency

North Korea Displays Artillery Near South Korean Border

North Korean artillery was spotted near the border as Pyongyang and Seoul traded accusations over a landmine blast and border activity.

Cyclone Arnab expected to reach Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28

Cyclone Arnab is forecast to reach the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are preparing shelters and response teams.

Charles begins Caribbean tour amid calls for slavery apology and reparations

King Charles is visiting the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda as Caribbean leaders and campaigners press Britain for an apology and reparations for slavery.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan hold Iran talks to ease regional tensions

Officials from the three countries met Iran’s leaders in Tehran to seek ways to reduce tensions, as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the risk of renewed US-Iran fighting fuel concern.

Turkey arrests 150 in operations targeting illegal betting and crime groups

Operations in three Turkish-led investigations targeted illegal betting and crime groups across several provinces. Authorities say 150 people were arrested and 23 companies placed under trusteeship.

Mein Schiff 3 collision cancels Canary Islands cruise

The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 hit two container ships in Bremerhaven, Germany, after a gust of wind pushed it sideways. No one was injured, but repairs forced its Canary Islands cruise to be canceled.

The Mein Schiff 3 cruise ship collided with two container ships while leaving Bremerhaven, a port in northern Germany, on Sunday evening.

Police said a gust of wind pushed the liner toward the moored vessels as tugboats were helping it depart.

The ship was carrying 2,428 passengers and 922 crew, and no one was injured.

The vessels sustained damage, including a torn-open section of the larger container ship and damage to the cruise ship’s lifeboats and hull; none took on water.

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Jordan strikes armed groups in Syria after deadly church attack

Jordan said it struck armed groups in southern Syria in response to an attack on a church in Karak that killed nine people. Syria reported civilian deaths in the strikes.

T-Online and Israelnetz said gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in the Karak region.

Jordan declared three days of mourning for the victims.

Jordanian authorities arrested three men in connection with the attack, the Guardian reported.

Jordan carried out airstrikes against armed groups in Syria, saying they were retaliation for the church attack.

Four of 17 prisoners who escaped Theni jail have been recaptured

Seventeen prisoners escaped from a jail in Tamil Nadu after allegedly faking a medical emergency and attacking staff. Police have recaptured four and are searching for the other 13.

Escapees
17 remand prisoners
Prison
Thekkampatti sub-jail
Location
Near Andipatti, Theni district
Arrests
Four, according to the IGP

Friend’s account of alleged confession challenged in Lamarre-Condon trial

A friend told the court that Beau Lamarre-Condon said he had killed two people. In a recorded meeting, Lamarre-Condon said the friend had misheard or misinterpreted him.

Lamarre-Condon Friend

Alleged confession

He said the friend had misheard or misinterpreted what he said.

The friend testified that Lamarre-Condon said he had killed two people and that the second person was not meant to be shot but could not be left as a witness.

Account of events

He argued he acted in self-defence and disputed the friend’s recollection.

The friend maintained his account, telling Lamarre-Condon, “don't you dare switch up”.

UN Inquiry Says Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy System Were War Crimes

A UN-backed inquiry says Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure were war crimes and crimes against humanity, and found evidence of deceptive or coercive recruitment of men from 29 countries.

Business

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees as it seeks to contain costs while investing heavily in AI. Eligible staff have until early December to decide.

“The Voluntary Exit Offer is new for us”
Amy ColemanMicrosoft chief people officer

DoorDash in advanced talks to buy Instacart for about US$17 billion

DoorDash is discussing a possible purchase of grocery-delivery company Instacart for about US$17 billion. A deal could be reached this week, but talks may not result in an agreement.

Meta plans $95 billion stock sale to fund AI expansion

Meta plans to raise up to $95 billion through stock offerings to fund AI infrastructure and products. The plan includes an initial $35 billion offering and a later sale of up to $60 billion.

Audi plans $4.2 billion factory in Georgia, creating about 4,500 jobs

Audi plans to build its first US factory in Macon, Georgia, with capacity for 200,000 vehicles a year. The project is expected to create about 4,500 jobs.

Musk pledges a SpaceX share for every US child in 2027

Elon Musk says he plans to give one SpaceX share to every child in the US next year. The pledge could be worth more than $10 billion, but he has not explained how it would work.

Microsoft extends Arkane Lyon buyer search by one month

Microsoft has extended the search for a buyer for Arkane Lyon by one month and is exploring a partner to support work on Marvel’s Blade. The studio’s 217 jobs remain at risk.

SpaceX secures $40 billion commitment to finance AI chips and equipment

SpaceX secured a binding commitment for about $40 billion in financing for AI chips and data center equipment, with leases expected to begin as deliveries arrive in 2027.

SpaceX secured a binding commitment for about $40 billion to finance chips and related data center equipment for its AI business.

An entity managed by Apollo Global Management will buy the equipment and lease it to SpaceX.

The financing is intended to support SpaceX’s expanding computing capacity, including its Grok chatbot and cloud services.

SpaceX’s AI business generated $7.6 billion in third-quarter revenue, out of $14.6 billion in total company revenue.

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Ripple Gets Final Approval for Federal Trust Bank

The OCC approved Ripple National Trust Bank, which Ripple plans to use to support its RLUSD stablecoin and offer digital-asset custody to corporate clients. The charter gives XRP no direct role.

Ripple National Trust Bank received conditional approval.

The OCC granted final approval, which Garlinghouse announced on X.

US midterms may shift markets, but rates and profits remain key

The November 2026 US midterm elections could affect market expectations and some industries. Analysts say inflation, interest rates, company profits and AI investment are likely to matter more to stocks.

Election date
November 3, 2026
Possible Democratic gains
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate
Market return
S&P 500 averaged 15.5% in the nine months after Election Day through June 30, since 1950
Key economic factors
Interest rates, inflation and company earnings

US lifts some 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and adds new ones

The Trump administration removed 50% tariffs from some Canadian goods and added them to other products. The changes take effect October 30, shortly before the US midterm elections.

Trump administration and Susan Collins Democrats, including Richard Neal

Purpose of exemptions

Collins said they would support Maine farmers and growers who rely on Canadian equipment and materials.

Neal said the exemptions favored a political ally and reflected politicized trade policy.

Trade policy

Trump has argued tariffs are needed to address what he views as unfair Canadian trade practices.

Neal said the administration’s trade strategy was not grounded in anything legitimate.

Tesla beats third-quarter earnings estimates as SpaceX merger is explored

Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings as Elon Musk said its board and SpaceX’s board are exploring a merger. No deal terms have been agreed.

Science & Tech

PHP2Shell flaws exploited against websites and a European government entity

Researchers confirmed attacks using the PHP2Shell flaws, including a breach of a European government entity where attackers accessed password hashes and multi-factor authentication secrets.

“This is now confirmed RCE with usable memory disclosure, not just a crash followed by a suspicious process.”
Adel KarimiDetection and response lead at Perplexity

Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3.1 Pro, then restores paid users’ quota

Moonshot AI launched its Kimi K3.1 Pro model, which it says has 3 trillion parameters. After users faced rate limits and wasted quota, Kimi apologized and restored 25% of paid members’ monthly allowance.

Apple releases iOS 27.2 with new features and security fixes

Apple has released iOS 27.2 with new Siri features, app updates and security fixes. Sources give different counts for the iOS security fixes, saying more than 130 or more than 160.

Oxfam says super-rich profit from both pollution and climate disasters

Oxfam says the richest 0.1% contribute heavily to climate change and profit from industries that help communities prepare for and recover from its effects.

PHP flaws put widely used websites at risk as operators rush to patch

Researchers found two serious flaws in PHP, which powers about 70% of websites. Operators took some sites offline to apply fixes, while experts urged users to take basic security steps.

Australia warned to expect online outages as AI-powered cyber threats grow

The Australian Signals Directorate says AI is helping attackers find weaknesses faster and urges organisations to put system security ahead of keeping services online.

Elvis Presley music rights holders sue Anthropic over AI training

Rights holders accuse Anthropic of using 274 Elvis Presley songs to train its Claude AI models without permission. They seek $48.6 million in damages and an order to stop further use.

Elvis Presley music rights holders have sued Anthropic in federal court in California, accusing the AI company of copyright infringement.

They say Anthropic used 274 Presley songs to train its Claude models without permission.

The plaintiffs include Authentic Brands Group and music publishers and trusts that hold rights to Presley’s songs.

They also claim Anthropic kept copies for future training and that Claude can produce versions of songs that closely resemble the originals.

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T-Mobile will bundle Xbox Game Pass and other perks in new plans

T-Mobile’s T-Mix plans launch in the US in November, letting customers choose bundled services such as Xbox Game Pass. Plans start at $55 a month for one line.

T-Mobile announced its T-Mix plans.

T-Mix is due to become available, with eligible customers able to select Xbox Game Pass as a perk.

OpenAI launches lower-cost GPT-6.1 Terra model

OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Terra, a mid-range AI model with API prices 50% below GPT-6.1 Sol. The company says it can match GPT-6 Astra on some tasks at a tenth of the token price.

API input price
$1 per million tokens
API output price
$5 per million tokens
Price reduction
50% below GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-6.1 Sol
Low-effort error rate
16.7%, down from 53.6% for GPT-5.6 Terra

Netherlands pledges up to $500 million to protect tropical forests

The Dutch government plans to invest up to $500 million over 10 years in an international fund to protect forests worldwide.

India amends vehicle rules to allow certification for E100 flex-fuel cars

India has amended vehicle rules to recognise flex-fuel vehicles that can run on E100, nearly pure ethanol. E85 and E100 are only for vehicles designed and certified for those fuels.

Sports

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore ruled out for rest of 2026 season

Coach Dan Lanning said Moore has not been medically cleared after a September concussion and will not play again this season. Oregon is 4-3 and has used backup quarterbacks in his absence.

“If it was up to Dante in any shape, way, he would be out there playing for the guys”
Dan LanningOregon head coach

Rams beat Raiders 35-21 as Matthew Stafford sets team touchdown record

Los Angeles beat Las Vegas 35-21, ending a losing run. Matthew Stafford passed Roman Gabriel to become the Rams’ all-time leader in touchdown passes.

Cowboys and Eagles meet with both teams 2-4 in a struggling NFC East

Dallas and Philadelphia enter Monday night's game at 2-4, as the division-leading Giants sit above them. The winner can gain ground in a wide-open NFC East.

Cardinals receiver Jalen Brooks to miss rest of season with wrist injury

Jalen Brooks needs wrist surgery and will miss the rest of the season, leaving Arizona to fill his role at receiver by committee.

McCaffrey says he is not worried about thigh injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey left Sunday's game against Atlanta with a thigh injury, returned in the second half and said he expects to be fine.

Kirk Cousins remains Raiders’ starting quarterback against Jets

Coach Klint Kubiak said Kirk Cousins will start for Las Vegas against the New York Jets after the Raiders’ fourth straight loss. Rookie Fernando Mendoza will play eventually, but there is no timetable.

Cowboys beat Eagles on Monday night

Dallas bounced back to defeat Philadelphia on Monday Night Football. Saquon Barkley had been listed as questionable before the game with a hamstring injury.

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a Monday night game.

The result came after the Cowboys were described as bouncing back, though no score was provided.

Before the game, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was trending toward a return from a hamstring injury.

He had missed two games and was listed as questionable despite taking part in a full practice.

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McCarthy leads Giants past Texans in first start for New York

J.J. McCarthy threw for 252 yards without a turnover as the Giants beat the Texans in overtime. Cam Skattebo ran for 124 yards and a touchdown but was flagged for lowering his helmet.

After Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was injured and backup Jameis Winston started three games, Harbaugh promoted McCarthy.

McCarthy made his first start for the Giants against the Texans.

Skattebo was penalized for lowering his helmet to draw contact.

The Giants defense forced a stop, and runs by Skattebo and Singletary helped secure the win.

Harbaugh described the result as pivotal and McCarthy received the honorary game ball.

Rookie Kendal Daniels helps Falcons end 49ers’ unbeaten start

Atlanta beat San Francisco 29-20 as rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels returned from a neck scare to intercept Brock Purdy and recover a fumble.

Final score
Falcons 29, 49ers 20
49ers’ record before the loss
6-0
Falcons rookie
Kendal Daniels
Daniels’ solo tackles
9

NFL Players’ Union Seeks Investigation Into Jalen Hurts’ Medical Care

The NFLPA wants a full investigation into how the Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. The NFL defended the team and said it would not discipline the Eagles.

NFL Players Association NFL

Investigation

The union said a full investigation must take place before conclusions are drawn.

The league said it had been in contact with Eagles medical personnel and Cleveland Clinic London; it declined to discuss case details, citing medical privacy.

Care provided

The union said it was not aware of an NFL investigation and said the league had told it no review was planned.

NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills described the Eagles’ treatment as very conservative and patient-focused.

Panthers tackle Taylor Moton fractures fibula, will be out indefinitely

Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton fractured his fibula during a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will be out indefinitely, weeks after returning from blood-clot treatment.

Entertainment

Matthew Perry documentary features family and colleagues, not Friends co-stars

Netflix’s three-part documentary about Matthew Perry includes his sister and people who worked with him. His five Friends co-stars declined to take part.

“We did approach them about participation. They decided not to participate.”
Mary Robertsondocumentary director

Macklemore launches Free Palestine tour with Dublin concert

Macklemore opened his three-show charity tour in Dublin, weeks after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestinian comments. Proceeds will support organizations aiding Palestinians.

Prabhu Deva and Simran reunite for romantic film Kamal Sridevi

Prabhu Deva and Simran will star together again in the Tamil romantic film Kamal Sridevi. The film’s title-reveal video was released on October 25.

‘Mohra’ to return to cinemas in 4K remaster on November 6

The 1994 action thriller ‘Mohra’ will return to cinemas in a 4K remaster on November 6, one day after ‘Ramayana’ opens.

Chef Damu, Tamil television chef and Guinness record-holder, dies at 72

Chef K. Damodaran, known as Chef Damu, died in Chennai at 72. He set a Guinness record in 2010 and received the Padma Shri in 2025.

Neil Young Seeks $10 Million From Trump Committee Over Song Use

Neil Young is suing Trump 47 Committee Inc. over its use of “Rockin’ in the Free World” at rallies, alleging it broke a 2020 settlement. He seeks $10 million and a ban on further use.

Pokémon UNITE will shut down globally on March 23, 2027

The Pokémon Company says Pokémon UNITE will end service on March 23, 2027. Gem sales and new or renewing memberships have already stopped.

The Pokémon Company will end Pokémon UNITE on March 23, 2027 at 9 a.m.

Japan time.

The shutdown applies to the Nintendo Switch game and its iOS and Android versions, including the global service.

Pokémon UNITE is a free-to-play team battle game in which two teams of five compete using Pokémon.

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Clayface Leads Box Office With $43 Million Global Opening

The DC horror film Clayface opened with $24 million in North America and $19 million overseas, taking its global total to $43 million.

Clayface was released in theaters.

The film debuted at No. 1 in North America, earning $10.4 million, including $3.5 million from previews.

Clayface earned $24 million domestically and $19 million internationally, for a reported global total of $43 million.

Taylor Swift becomes youngest Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee

Swift, 36, was inducted in Nashville on Monday. She credited the city’s songwriters with shaping her early career and helping her learn the craft.

Age
36
Event
56th annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame gala
Venue
Music City Center, Nashville
Induction class
Class of 2026

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda respond to online criticism

After viewers criticised comments about their relationship on Koffee with Karan 9, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda posted messages saying they are happy together.

Critics of the couple Mandanna and Deverakonda

View of the relationship

Some users called Deverakonda a “red flag” and said the conversation suggested an imbalance in the relationship.

Mandanna said she was happy with Deverakonda and that they had chosen their life together; Deverakonda said they were “gloriously happy.

Online advice

Some users advised Mandanna to leave the relationship or choose someone better.

Mandanna thanked people for their concern but said they had not been there during hard times and that Deverakonda had.

Sai Pallavi plays officer investigating sandalwood smuggling in OM: Chapter 1

A new glimpse introduces Sai Pallavi as Nithya Reddy, an officer investigating illegal red sandalwood trade in Dhanush’s action film, due in theatres on November 20.

Health

Personalized mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by 42%

In a late-stage trial, a personalized mRNA vaccine given with Keytruda reduced the risk of melanoma returning or causing death by 42% compared with Keytruda alone.

“game changer”
Robert VonderheideDirector of Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center

KFSH earns ICHOM accreditation for its cataract surgery program

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh earned Level 1 ICHOM accreditation for its cataract surgery program, which measures clinical results and patients’ experience.

Brazilian woman with severe facial pain says euthanasia remains her only option

Carolina Arruda, 30, has lived with severe trigeminal neuralgia since 2013. She says access barriers to a costly drug and paperwork for assisted death in Switzerland leave her with few options.

China’s Glimmer Plan expands support for rare tumor patients

The second season of the Glimmer Plan is collecting stories from patients, families and doctors on two rare tumors to raise awareness and share information.

Kenya records second Ebola death, with seven patients still in treatment

A 65-year-old woman has died of Ebola in Kenya, bringing the outbreak’s death toll to two. Seven other confirmed patients are receiving treatment, with no evidence of community spread.

France reports first known human Shamonda virus infection

A severely immunocompromised patient in Lyon who died in early October was found to have Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock. Authorities say the case is exceptional and the risk to the public is low.

India to train 10,000 healthcare workers in addiction care by 2029

The health ministry has launched a programme to train 10,000 healthcare professionals in preventing and treating substance use disorders by 2029.

India’s health minister, J P Nadda, launched a national addiction-care training programme on Monday in New Delhi.

The programme aims to train 10,000 healthcare professionals by 2029 to prevent, identify and treat problems linked to alcohol and other drugs.

It is part of the government’s plan for a drug-free India and the 2026-2029 Vision Document on Narcotic Control.

Six central government institutions will deliver the training, with AIIMS’s National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre coordinating the work.

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Ebola patient evacuated from Nigeria to Switzerland

A woman with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was flown from Abuja to Switzerland for treatment. Her husband, a Swiss diplomat considered a close contact, was also evacuated and placed in isolation.

The woman arrived in Nigeria after travelling in Uganda with her husband.

Nigeria announced the woman’s Ebola diagnosis.

Nigerian health authorities said they had traced nine additional contacts.

The woman and her husband were flown from Abuja to Switzerland.

Divarasib cuts death risk in trial of previously treated lung cancer

In a Phase III trial, Roche’s divarasib lowered the risk of death by 44% compared with existing drugs for lung cancer with a KRAS G12C mutation. The drug is not yet approved.

Trial
Krascendo 1, Phase III
Participants
338
Progression or death risk reduction
42%
Death risk reduction
44%

Debate continues over health risks and definition of ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to chronic diseases, but experts disagree over how to define them and whether processing itself is the main health concern.

Public health proponents Skeptics of the ultra-processing debate

Health risks

They argue that ultra-processing contributes to diet-related chronic diseases and some call for a global halt to production and consumption.

They say the concern has become a moral panic and that some ultra-processed foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Definition

They focus on the nature and extent of processing as a factor in health.

They contest the definition of “ultra-processed.

Dementia caused more than 10% of Australian deaths in 2025

Australian data shows dementia caused 19,019 deaths in 2025, while asthma deaths reached a decade high of 484.