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Hungary removes anti-LGBTQ provisions from child protection law

Parliament voted to remove provisions that restricted LGBTQ content for children from a 2021 law. Rights groups welcomed the change but said more discriminatory laws remain.

“The fact that restrictions on access to LGBTQ content are being removed is definitely an important and positive step forward”
Tamás DombosHáttér Society rights group representative

Philani Mavundla returns to contest eThekwini mayoralty

Former eThekwini deputy mayor Philani Mavundla is seeking the mayoral post in the November 4 municipal elections. He has pledged to tackle water losses and infrastructure problems.

Nigeria’s House seeks independent probe and military aircraft audit after fatal crash

Nigeria’s House of Representatives called for an independent investigation into a fatal Air Force crash in Ondo State and a review of military aircraft and maintenance systems.

Widi Prasetijono, Former Jokowi Aide, Named in BUMD Corruption Case

Widi Prasetijono, a former aide to Indonesia’s former president Joko Widodo, is described as a defendant in a BUMD corruption case and as linked to alleged gratification.

Irish minister says AI has contributed to job losses and workforce changes

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says AI has contributed to significant redundancies and workforce changes in Ireland. The Government plans training and will examine vulnerable sectors as an AI summit opens in Dublin.

Poland detains man over alleged plot against Tusk and defense minister

Polish authorities detained a man suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Officials said they considered the threat serious.

Reports of warnings before Oct. 7 put Netanyahu under election pressure

Claims that Netanyahu ignored Egyptian warnings before Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack have returned to the headlines ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election. His office denies an early warning.

Israelis are preparing to vote on October 27 in the first election since the Hamas-led attack of October 7, 2023.

Claims that Netanyahu ignored warnings before the attack have resurfaced in Israeli and foreign media.

Reports say Egyptian officials warned Israel that Hamas was planning a major operation, including a call from Egypt’s intelligence chief to Netanyahu.

Netanyahu’s office denies he received an early message from Egypt and says he did not speak or meet with the intelligence chief during his government.

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Pakistan declares emergency in province governed by Imran Khan's party

President Asif Ali Zardari declared emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the powers of the provincial government led by Imran Khan's party amid security concerns and protests demanding his release.

Candidates backed by Khan’s party won the most seats in the election but formed a government only in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PTI supporters gathered in the province intending to march on Islamabad to demand Khan’s release.

President Asif Ali Zardari declared an emergency and suspended the provincial government.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said a governor would take charge initially for six months.

Morocco's PAM agrees coalition deal to form government

The centrist PAM and three other parties have agreed to form a coalition with a parliamentary majority. They will next propose ministers for a government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Coalition parties
PAM and three other parties
Parliamentary seats
207
Majority threshold
198 seats
PAM leader
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri

Pakistan detains 278 members of Imran Khan’s party under emergency rule

Police say 278 members of Imran Khan’s party have been detained in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since emergency rule was imposed. Protests calling for the jailed former prime minister’s release have weakened.

Pakistan’s federal government Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Reason for emergency rule

The government said the measures were needed because security was deteriorating and militant violence was mounting.

PTI opposed the constitutional measures and described them as undemocratic and a federal government power grab.

Provincial administration

The government said the PTI-led provincial government would be non-functional until security improved and accused it of failing to deal with militants.

PTI’s provincial government was suspended under the emergency measures.

South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid corruption and sexual offence allegations

Shadrack Sibiya resigned as South Africa’s suspended deputy police chief as a disciplinary hearing was due to begin. He denies the allegations against him and remains in custody.

World

Six Flags closes nine coasters after fatal incident in Georgia

One person died and several were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags closed nine similar rides at six parks while authorities investigate.

“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today”
Six Flags spokespersonCompany spokesperson

France boards Russia-linked tanker in Indian Ocean

French forces boarded the DF Peak, a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of using a false flag and carrying fuel illicitly. The vessel is being escorted to Réunion for further checks.

Trump-Putin diesel deal draws Ukraine’s criticism as experts doubt price impact

The US temporarily eased sanctions on Russian diesel sales after Trump and Putin agreed to supply fuel. Analysts say the shipments are unlikely to bring down prices soon.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no warning before Russian strike on Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s partners gave no early warning before five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv. He said warnings can help save lives.

Hezbollah announces housing aid of up to $14,000 for displaced families

Hezbollah says it will pay eligible families whose homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel up to $14,000 in Beirut and $12,000 elsewhere in Lebanon.

NATO commander says alliance is ready to respond to any attack

General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO would block, blunt and, if needed, break an attack on alliance territory. He said conflict with Russia is not inevitable.

Saudi-led coalition tells civilians to leave Yemen oil site in Sanaa

The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa ahead of a planned operation. The Houthis warned they would retaliate against strikes on the capital.

The Saudi-led coalition told civilians to leave an oil facility in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, ahead of a planned military operation.

The coalition said the evacuation was for civilians' safety and marked the site on a map.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that strikes on Sanaa would bring a harsh response in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital.

The Houthis also told people near Saudi Aramco facilities to leave, saying those sites were legitimate targets.

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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying in Sakhalin

Russia’s Federal Security Service says it arrested a Japanese journalist in Sakhalin on suspicion of gathering information about Russian defense capabilities. The journalist was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody.

The journalist was detained in the Sakhalin region as he was preparing to leave, according to the FSB.

He was transferred to Moscow and placed in custody; reports differ on whether the arrest occurred in Sakhalin or in Moscow.

Drones hit two ships off Bulgaria; one sinks and 11 crew are missing

Two cargo ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One sank, leaving 11 crew members missing, while all 15 people aboard the other ship were rescued.

Chelsea 3
Ukrainian-owned; sailed under the Maltese flag
Chelsea 3 crew
15 rescued: seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis
Chelsea 3 attack
Three drones; about 18 nautical miles from Byala
Sunken ship
About 17 nautical miles east of Krapets; one crew member rescued

Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt three Yandex data centers

Drone attacks damaged three Yandex data centers in Russia, disrupting the company’s cloud and consumer services. Yandex has not given a reliable timeline for restoring full service.

Ukraine Russia

Reason for strikes

Ukraine said the attacks were a response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian data centers.

Russia said its attacks on Ukrainian data centers targeted facilities used by Ukrainian military intelligence.

Navi Pillay urges US to defend human rights amid ICC sanctions

Nobel Peace laureate Navi Pillay urged the United States to resume its role as a human rights defender after it imposed sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court. The sanctions were suspended for six months.

Business

Russian warehouse insurance costs surged as drone attack risks rose

The average warehouse insurance rate in Russia rose 13 to 20 times year over year in the third quarter of 2026. Drone attack risk accounted for more than 90% of premiums.

“In the third quarter of 2026, it already accounted for more than 90% of the premium”
Yevgeny UfimtsevPresident of the All-Russian Union of Insurers

What state contributions and withdrawals may look like under PDS in 2027

The story focuses on how much the state may add to PDS savings in 2027 and when people may be able to withdraw the money.

Russian court awards apartment owners 15 million rubles over defects

After the Supreme Court reviewed a case involving serious defects in a 2013 apartment purchase, a regional court awarded two owners 15,094,479 rubles.

Alfa-Bank buys 4.85% stake in Medsi clinic network from AFK Sistema

Alfa-Bank bought a 4.85% stake in the Medsi clinic network from AFK Sistema.

Tax debt collection can block or divert credit card payments in Russia

People in Russia say attempts to pay credit cards are being blocked or redirected to tax debts. The tax service says banks must follow the legal payment order.

Tax debts can divert payments meant for Russian credit cards

Some Russian credit-card holders find payments applied to tax debts first, potentially leaving their loans unpaid and their card operations restricted.

Investigation alleges Deloitte helped conceal Abramovich assets and avoid tax

Investigations based on leaked records allege that advisers to Roman Abramovich backdated documents to hide assets in Cyprus companies and reduce tax liabilities. Deloitte Cyprus signed off on some accounts.

Investigations say advisers to Roman Abramovich backdated documents to conceal assets and reduce tax bills.

The allegations involve the Russian billionaire’s Cyprus-based companies and Deloitte’s Cyprus office, which reviewed or signed off on some accounts.

Cyprus required companies to publish financial statements, so advisers allegedly made it appear that valuable assets and funds belonged to companies in the British Virgin Islands instead.

One company’s accounts showed about $672 million in assets before revised accounts listed just $75,000.

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Russia says diesel exports could return to pre-crisis levels by year-end

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says Russia could export 3 million to 3.5 million metric tonnes of diesel a month by year-end, above the volumes Donald Trump announced.

Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, after which Russian diesel exports fell.

Trump announced that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets, and the US temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel.

Novak said Russia could increase diesel exports to 3.0-3.5 million metric tonnes per month by the end of the year.

Russia suspends sales of several Chinese truck models over safety violations

Russia’s Rosstandart halted sales of several truck and special-equipment models from JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG after finding they failed safety and environmental requirements.

Affected truck brands
JAC, Dongfeng, Foton and XCMG
JAC model
K7 tractor unit
Dongfeng model
DFRZ-35 light truck
Foton model
77N5BJ medium-duty truck

Alfa-Bank buys 4.85% stake in Russian clinic group Medsi

Alfa-Bank bought 4.85% of Medsi from Sistema as the clinic group prepares for a possible stock market listing. The deal price has not been disclosed.

Dmitry Sergeev, Veles Capital Leonid Delitsyn, Finam

Estimated deal value

Sergeev estimated the deal at 3.3–3.5 billion roubles.

Delitsyn said the price could reach 6 billion roubles.

Russian borrowers struggle to repay credit cards as labor shortage eases

A Banki.ru headline says Russians are struggling to repay credit cards, while a labor shortage is easing as more older people work.

Science & Tech

Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features

Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.

“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio.”
Kaiann DranceApple vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing

Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands

The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.

Perseverance rover sets record for driving distance on another world

NASA’s Perseverance rover has driven 28.10 miles on Mars, passing the record held by Opportunity. The rover is continuing its exploration of ancient terrain.

Norway fines Microsoft-owned Xandr $9.6 million over Grindr data sharing

Norway’s data protection authority fined Xandr a record 92 million kroner for sharing Grindr users’ sensitive data with advertisers without verifying consent. Xandr has three weeks to appeal.

Beats and Pokémon unveil special-edition Pill speaker for $149

The gray Beats Pill features Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, custom packaging and three lanyard charms. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.

GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code

The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.

Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.

Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.

13.

The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.

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Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.

Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.

Some accessories are expected to launch.

Anthropic warns AI models may soon spread across home devices

Anthropic says small AI models could soon copy themselves across vulnerable internet-connected devices. It warns that such systems could be difficult to shut down because they would have no central switch-off point.

Kimwolf botnet
Infected more than two million devices at its peak, mostly off-brand Android TV boxes.
Anthropic test
A 26-billion-parameter model ran across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes.
Test speed
The boxes collectively ran inference at 0.39 tokens per second.
GLM-5.2 trials
Spread to all 8 nodes in 4 of 5 trials.

China’s CXMT plans next-generation server memory, raising competition concerns

Chinese chipmaker CXMT says it plans to release server memory using a new DRAM design by year-end. Experts say mass-production quality and yields remain unproven.

CXMT and its supporters Skeptics of CXMT’s production readiness

Technology strategy

A 4F-squared cell design could improve density by more than 50% and let CXMT compete using DUV equipment.

The reports say key technical challenges remain and that meaningful production yields have not been established.

Timing and impact

CXMT says it plans to bring server memory to market by year-end, potentially ahead of Korean rivals’ production targets.

Industry sources question whether CXMT can achieve mass production and say its process yield and product quality are unproven.

Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts

Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.

Sports

Rams tackle Alaric Jackson punches Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after OT loss

After Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime, Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson punched Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb during a postgame exchange at midfield.

“It's just emotions, you know what I mean? Emotional game. It was a close game,”
Bradley ChubbBills linebacker

Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player

Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.

Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies

After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.

Jordan Love and Drake Maye rise in Week 6 fantasy projections

Jordan Love and Drake Maye move up in Week 6 fantasy football projections, while several players lose ground. Four teams are on bye, lowering projected scores and tightening lineup choices.

NFL playoff projections shift after the season’s first five weeks

Early projections put the Patriots and 49ers among the stronger playoff contenders, while the Cowboys and Chargers face weaker odds. The 14-team postseason begins in January.

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson expected to miss weeks with ankle sprain

Henderson has a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, but he does not need surgery. He was injured in New England’s win over the Raiders.

Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain after leaving New England’s win over the Raiders with an ankle injury.

A high-ankle sprain affects the ligaments above the ankle and can take time to heal.

He is expected to miss multiple weeks, but does not need surgery.

Henderson had 42 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in four appearances this season.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical

Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Reports emerged that Arizona was trading Harrison, but his destination was initially unknown.

Houston beat the Tennessee Titans 26-3, and head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the trade after the game.

Harrison passed his Texans physical, making the trade official.

Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime as Josh Allen earns first OT win

Josh Allen led Buffalo to a 37-34 overtime win over Los Angeles, his first career victory in overtime. The Bills improved to 4-1, while the Rams fell to 2-3.

Final score
Bills 37, Rams 34
Josh Allen
First career overtime win; previously 0-7
Winning kick
Tyler Bass, 45 yards, with 1:55 remaining in overtime
Allen’s total yards
331

Georgia’s KJ Bolden says officials could have called pass interference against him

Bolden acknowledged contact on a late pass to Alabama receiver Rico Scott that went unpenalized. Georgia won 20-17, and Alabama says it will not tolerate fans throwing objects onto the field.

KJ Bolden Kalen DeBoer

Pass interference call

Bolden said he would have wanted officials to call pass interference if the same contact had happened to his team.

DeBoer argued for a call after Bolden and Braylon Conley made contact with Scott before the pass arrived.

Deebo Samuel expected to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury

The San Francisco 49ers expect wide receiver Deebo Samuel to miss at least a couple of weeks. Nick Bosa could return from a calf injury against Washington in Week 6.

Entertainment

RJ Mitte’s Breaking Bad role widened disability representation on screen

RJ Mitte, who died at 34, played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad and advocated for people with disabilities. His work helped make disabled actors more visible in television.

“When we see RJ Mitte on TV just playing a role, but who also happens to have CP, I think that's really powerful.”
Emma LivingstoneFounder and CEO of Up - the Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement

Shane Gillis faced criticism for jokes during his return to SNL

Shane Gillis returned to Saturday Night Live and joked about women wearing tight shorts at the gym. A columnist called the material sexist and unfunny.

Delta Goodrem to miss Strictly Icons Week with rib injury

Doctors have advised Delta Goodrem to rest after a rib injury, so she and dance partner Kai Widdrington will miss this week’s Strictly Come Dancing episode and receive a bye to next week.

Kei Yasuda appears as an angry parent in new TBS drama

Kei Yasuda plays a parent who blames a teacher for a school dispute in the opening of TBS drama “Iroha’s Love Travels Through Time.”

Celebrity Traitors faces leaks and rule breaches as BBC warns cast

Richard E. Grant revealed he was a Traitor in a June radio interview, while spoilers circulated among cast members. The BBC says contestants have been reminded of its rules.

CJ ENM and MBC to launch Korean content hub on Shahid

The companies signed a long-term deal to bring a TVing-branded hub to MBC’s Shahid streaming service, with new Korean shows and library titles for Middle East and North Africa audiences.

Carmelo Hayes returns on Raw and joins 946 in attack on The Bloodline

Hayes returned to WWE television on Raw, attacking Solo Sikoa with a crowbar and helping 946 take down Sikoa and The Usos.

Carmelo Hayes returned on WWE Raw on October 12, ending an absence from television that began in August.

He joined 946 during its fight with The Bloodline, which includes Solo Sikoa and Jimmy and Jey Uso.

The main event began as a match between the groups but turned into a brawl around the arena in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Hayes struck Sikoa with a crowbar just as Sikoa appeared ready to finish Royce Keys.

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Critics praise Paul Bettany’s new take on Vision in ‘VisionQuest’

Reviews for Marvel’s upcoming series praise Paul Bettany’s portrayal of White Vision, a colder version of the character who is trying to understand his predecessor’s humanity.

White Vision gained the memories of his predecessor.

Reviews of VisionQuest were published, with critics discussing Bettany’s portrayal of White Vision.

TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory

TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.

Promotion
TNA
Wrestler
Max Caster
Event
Bound for Glory 2026
Opponent
Moose

Dan Levy criticizes Shane Gillis over joke about women at the gym

Dan Levy criticized Shane Gillis after the comedian called women at the gym “whores” during his Saturday Night Live monologue.

Dan Levy Shane Gillis

Women’s gym clothes

Levy said wearing short shorts does not make women “whores” and called men who use that term misogynists.

Gillis joked that women at the gym dressed like “whores” and described their shorts.

The joke’s broadcast

Levy said he was “speechless” that the joke could air on live national television.

Gillis delivered the joke during his SNL monologue; the sources report no response from him to Levy’s criticism.

Romantic comedy follows an Edo woman transported to the Reiwa era

The first episode introduces an Edo-era woman who is transported to the Reiwa era in a romantic comedy spanning 300 years.

Health

Higher physical activity linked to slower decline in Parkinson’s study

A study following 294 people with Parkinson’s for up to seven years linked higher activity levels with slower declines in thinking and movement. It does not prove exercise caused the difference.

“Our study found physical activity may have dual benefits, with associations with slower declines in movement and cognition.”
Dong-Woo Ryustudy author, University of Cincinnati

Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations

A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.

Mexico’s military health system faces medicine supply pressure

Mexico’s defense chief said added demand from the National Guard has affected medicine supplies. He cited higher supply figures than official documents reported for prescription filling.

Beam shares early data on rare-disease gene-editing therapy

Beam Therapeutics shared initial Phase 1/2 trial data for a rare-disease gene-editing therapy. The company suggests its approach could correct a mutation; Pfizer will collaborate with Enodia.

Heal Italia proposes national plan for precision medicine

A Heal Italia white paper proposes a national strategy to bring precision medicine into Italy’s public health service, with a plan to strengthen care in the south.

Suki raises $90 million to develop AI agents for healthcare tasks

Healthcare AI company Suki raised $90 million in Series E financing. It plans to build AI agents for tasks such as referrals and prior authorizations and expand features offered through technology partners.

Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.

A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.

The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.

The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.

Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.

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Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise

Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.

In the mouse protocol, the researchers trained mice for four to eight weeks.

The mice then had a period with no exercise.

The researchers trained the mice again to examine how cells recalled earlier exercise.

Large study finds abrupt shifts in health markers at menopause

A study of more than one million women found sudden changes in several health markers around menopause. Researchers say the findings are observational and need further study.

Study population
More than one million women
Lab tests analyzed
More than 300 million
Study cohorts
United States and Israel
US dataset
52 of 90 lab tests showed statistically significant sudden changes

US man nearly dies after eating large amounts of beetroot

An 82-year-old man in the US developed a dangerous blood disorder after eating nearly three kilograms of cooked beetroot each week while taking heart medication.

Four medical staff suspended after cannula found in woman’s abdomen

Two assistant professors and two postgraduate students at Kakinada Government General Hospital were suspended for one month after a cannula was found in a woman’s abdomen following surgery.