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Spanish royals visit Ceuta after July migration crisis

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia began a visit to Ceuta, where thousands welcomed them as the city faces the aftermath of a mass crossing from Morocco and strained ties with Rabat.

“The sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country are not negotiable: they are indisputable.”
Felipe VIKing of Spain

Pedro Sánchez jokes he must stay in Spain after Littizzetto’s invitation

Luciana Littizzetto invited Spain’s Pedro Sánchez to lead Italy’s centre-left. He replied that he must stay in Spain and said Elly Schlein was a better choice for Italy.

Spain’s judicial council postpones Supreme Court appointments amid division

Spain’s judicial council failed to agree on six Supreme Court appointments and committee renewals. Members also split over a proposed statement supporting Judge Beatriz Biedma.

Macarena Robles resigns from Andalusian parliament to focus on Almonte

The PSOE’s candidate for Almonte mayor, Macarena Robles, has resigned her Andalusian parliamentary seat. Francisco Baluffo will take the seat while keeping his Huelva city council role.

Canary Islands seeks guarantees on Spain managing Sahara airspace

The Canary Islands wants guarantees about Spanish management of the Sahara's airspace. No details about the arrangements or next steps are provided.

Polls project a PP-Vox majority ahead of Spain’s November election

Recent polls put the conservative PP and Vox near 200 seats in Spain’s 29 November election. The PSOE is seeking support across regions, while left-wing groups negotiate over whether to unite.

PSOE spokesperson defends partner’s rental business amid eviction reports

Montse Mínguez said her partner’s property company follows Spanish housing law after reports that it owns at least 30 rental homes and pursued evictions over unpaid rent.

PSOE spokesperson Montse Mínguez defended her partner’s rental business after reports about its properties and evictions.

Her partner, Sergi Vélez, runs Nest Capital, a property group that buys, renovates and rents homes in Lleida, Spain.

Reports say the group has at least 30 rental apartments and went to court to recover homes after tenants fell behind on rent.

Mínguez called the coverage a personal attack and said the company is family-run, pays taxes and follows housing law in Catalonia.

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Spain’s Supreme Court keeps voting suspension for some new citizens

The court rejected a government appeal and kept a suspension affecting some Spanish citizens who gained nationality through the descendants-of-exiles law. The measure could exclude many from the November 29 election.

The Supreme Court provisionally suspended voting rights for some beneficiaries and required more evidence of their ties to victims of repression.

The Supreme Court rejected the State Attorney’s Office appeal and kept the suspension in place.

Overseas residents’ councils defended affected citizens’ voting rights, while the Spanish government criticized what it called the political use of the issue.

The deadline for requesting changes to the electoral register is due to expire, according to El Mundo.

Spain is scheduled to hold a general election.

Spanish left-wing coalition proposes Ada Colau as candidate for prime minister

Four parties in Spain’s Frente Amplio have proposed former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau as their candidate in the November 29 general election and invited Podemos to join.

Candidate
Ada Colau
Proposing parties
IU, Más Madrid, Movimiento Sumar and Comuns
Election date
29 November 2026
Coalition registration deadline
16 October 2026

Spain actively backs Hernández de Cos for European Central Bank presidency

Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo says Spain is actively supporting Pablo Hernández de Cos for the ECB presidency. He would be the first Spanish president of the bank.

Spain’s Hernández de Cos bid Klaas Knot’s bid

Candidate

Spain is actively backing Hernández de Cos, whom Cuerpo called an excellent candidate with a chance of winning.

Knot, the former governor of the Dutch central bank, is described as a direct rival with a strong reputation and experience in monetary policy.

Reported support

Cuerpo cited Spain’s economic performance and role in European discussions as strengths.

The article says France and Germany reportedly view Knot favourably, and that he has secured support among some EU member states.

Ex-judge denies allegations as court investigates claims against judge Biedma

A Spanish court has summoned former judge Luis Sáenz de Tejada as an investigated person over alleged actions against judge Beatriz Biedma. He denies the accusations and says investigators wrongly implicated him.

World

Argentina asks tribunal to halt UK-authorised Falklands oil activity

Argentina has asked a UN maritime tribunal to temporarily stop UK-authorised oil activity near the Falkland Islands. The dispute centres on the Sea Lion field and competing claims over the area.

“seeks to preserve Argentina’s sovereign rights over its continental shelf and prevent activities authorised unilaterally and illegally by the United Kingdom from exacerbating the dispute recognised by the United Nations”
Argentina’s governmentStatement

Tropical Depression Twenty-One-E forms off southern Mexico

Tropical Depression Twenty-One-E formed in the Pacific south of Mexico and was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Trudy. It was not then considered a danger to Mexico, but could increase rain in the south and southeast.

Teenager wakes in coffin during family wake in Guatemala

Yuleidy Ixcotoyac, 15, began moving during her wake in El Jocote, Guatemala, after her family believed she had died. She had not been examined by a doctor.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes southern Panama; no damage reported

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southern Panama on Monday evening, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage, three days after a damaging quake.

Hurricane Simon weakens to Category 3 but threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast

Simon weakened from Category 4 to Category 3 as it moved parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Authorities issued high alerts and closed Puerto Vallarta’s airport temporarily.

Milei visits Washington to deepen ties with Trump administration

Argentina’s president is in Washington for meetings with business leaders, a speech at the US Chamber of Commerce and events on Hispanic heritage and Holocaust remembrance.

Truck driver dies after crash and fire on BR-116 in Muriaé

A truck and an empty trailer collided on BR-116 in Muriaé, Brazil, and caught fire. The truck driver died and two other people were injured.

A truck and an empty trailer collided on BR-116 near Muriaé, in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.

The crash happened on Tuesday night on a stretch of road in the Serra do Belvedere area.

The truck was carrying frozen chicken and travelling downhill when it lost control; a mechanical fault is an initial suspicion, not a confirmed cause.

Both vehicles caught fire after the impact, and the truck driver died at the scene.

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Maceió installs educational speed monitors on its waterfront cycle path

Maceió’s transport department installed speed monitors at four points along the waterfront cycle path. The devices display speeds and collect data but do not issue fines.

DMTT held an educational activity near the equipment in the Nova Orla area of Pajuçara.

Reports said speed monitors had been installed at four points on Maceió’s waterfront cycle path.

Simon and Rachel leave five dead and six missing in Mexico

Storms Simon and Rachel caused deaths and flooding along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon remained offshore, with heavy rain and possible flooding still forecast.

Deaths
At least five reported in the latest CBC and Guardian accounts
Missing
CBC reported six people missing in Baja California; other reports gave different totals
Ensenada rescue
32 people rescued by helicopter, including 22 foreigners
Chilpancingo death
A 71-year-old man

A supposed Baphomet statue in Mexico City drew scrutiny online

Photos of a Baphomet statue said to be in Mexico City's El Pedregal neighborhood spread online. A video linked to the claim showed a boulevard several miles from the nearby Legionaries of Christ house.

Iguazú Falls briefly closed as river flow surged after heavy rain

Authorities in Argentina closed tourist access to Iguazú Falls after the river’s flow topped 12,000 cubic metres per second. The park said it would reopen on Tuesday as water levels declined.

Business

Hot US inflation reading pushes Treasury yields higher and stocks lower

September inflation was hotter than expected on an annual basis and in core prices. Treasury yields rose as US stock futures fell.

“The consumer price index was a little hotter than expected, but not scorching hot.”
Brian JacobsenChief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management

Delta One to get new meals, bedding and in-flight entertainment

Delta is overhauling its Delta One business-class service, with changes to dining, drinks, bedding and entertainment. The rollout starts this fall on select flights from Los Angeles.

U.S. inflation data could shape the Fed’s next rate decision

The Fed is weighing whether to delay a rate hike, while rising U.S. inflation is making the decision less certain. This week’s inflation data could affect the call.

Trump says Taiwan will buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

Trump said Taiwan agreed to buy 30% of the gas from an Alaska LNG project and invest $4.4 billion. Taiwan’s economy ministry did not immediately comment, and it is unclear whether a final deal was signed.

Character.AI files for bankruptcy and plans asset sale to Disney

Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agreed to a $20 million lead bid from Disney for some assets. The company says it will keep operating during the sale process.

Getty Images plans Chapter 11 restructuring and move to private ownership

Getty Images plans a Chapter 11 restructuring to cut debt and go private after its planned merger with Shutterstock fell through. The company expects the process to finish by year-end.

Six major US banks earn $145.6 billion through September

The six largest US banks reported combined net profits of $145.6 billion in the first nine months of 2026, led by JPMorgan Chase.

The six largest US banks earned $145.6 billion in net profit from January through September 2026.

They are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley.

JPMorgan Chase led with $52.95 billion in profit, while Bank of America ranked second.

The banks’ combined revenue was $507.6 billion, with financial-market activity and resilient consumer spending helping support results.

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Bank of America profit falls 17% as penalty and weaker trading weigh

Bank of America reported third-quarter profit of $6.93 billion, down 17% from a year earlier, after a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty and weaker dealmaking and trading revenue.

U.S. regulators charged Bank of America $1.2 billion in fines over failures in safeguards against money laundering and other illicit financial activity.

Bank of America reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results.

Judge grants Apple early access to some OpenAI records in trade secrets case

A judge ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with selected hiring records and other evidence in a trade secrets lawsuit. Apple did not get early access to all the material it sought.

Ruling date
October 13, 2026
Judge
Edward Davila
LINE messages
Conversations between Chang Liu and Alyssa Peng since January 1, 2026
Depositions
Chang Liu, Tang Yew Tan and Alyssa Peng

Tesla is set to unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster

Tesla plans to unveil the Roadster on October 15, nearly nine years after first showing it. The company says deliveries are expected next year, but its timeline has repeatedly shifted.

Tesla Electrek

Purpose of the event

Tesla has billed the occasion as an unveiling of the next-generation Roadster.

Electrek says the event appears built around a stunt rather than presenting the production car reservation holders expected.

What the demo means

Tesla has teased a Roadster demonstration involving SpaceX cold gas thrusters.

Electrek argues a remote-operated prototype that briefly hovers would not meet the expectations of people who reserved a car.

US banks post mixed third-quarter results as trading gains lift profits

Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo beat earnings expectations, while JPMorgan Chase missed analysts’ profit forecast. Strong stock trading helped banks amid market volatility.

Science & Tech

Epic previews a faster, AI-assisted games launcher with Linux support

Epic Games has released a preview of a redesigned PC launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux, saying AI helped speed development. The company also plans to bring Fortnite to Linux through the app.

“We used AI as a tool for this”
Martin KeelyEpic Games Store general manager

Microsoft-led action disrupts phishing network behind more than 1 billion messages

Microsoft and partners seized domains and disabled accounts linked to a cybercrime marketplace that sent more than 1 billion malicious messages since January 2026.

Microsoft launches Xbox Labs to explore new ways to make and play games

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a small team to experiment with game decompilation, ports and remixes. The group will be led by Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet.

Microsoft’s October update fixes more than 1,400 security flaws

Microsoft’s October security update fixes a record number of vulnerabilities, including a Windows flaw already exploited by attackers. It also addresses bugs in Windows features and other products.

Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets

Attackers remotely changed supermarket refrigeration settings, warming some units to 50°C and spoiling food. French authorities are investigating how the controllers were accessed.

Samsung expands language support for Galaxy AI and Bixby

Samsung is adding languages to Galaxy AI tools and Bixby. Bixby support starts now, while Galaxy AI updates are due in the coming weeks.

Ukraine says Starlink speed limits disrupted military drone missions

Ukraine says SpaceX restricted speeds on military Starlink terminals without warning, disrupting several missions. Poland’s foreign minister questioned Elon Musk over whether the move was political.

Ukraine says SpaceX restricted speeds on military Starlink terminals used by its forces, without warning, on Tuesday night.

The limits reportedly affect StarShield, a military version of the satellite service used by drone operators.

A Ukrainian presidential adviser said the restriction disrupted several missions, while another account said drones lost their connection and could not complete a mission.

Ukraine uses these connections to guide drones in Russian-occupied areas, including in strikes that disrupt Russian logistics.

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Mont Blanc measures 4,807.47 meters, nearly two meters taller than in 2023

A new survey puts Mont Blanc at 4,807.47 meters, 1.88 meters higher than in 2023. Experts say its snow and ice cover shifts with wind and weather.

Mont Blanc was measured at a height 1.88 metres below the latest reading.

Surveyors, guides and scientists reached the summit at daybreak and took measurements for more than two hours.

French surveyors announced the new measurement of 4,807.47 metres.

Albert Heijn restores some systems after detecting suspicious hacker traffic

Albert Heijn detected suspicious traffic from servers in several countries and shut down some systems. Stores are being restocked as the company begins a controlled restart.

Affected services
Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall websites and apps
Reported server locations
United States, Poland, Moldova and Turkey
Customer data
Albert Heijn said no customer data appeared to have been taken
Delivery status
Albert Heijn said it was not delivering online orders

Nothing is reportedly developing two types of smart glasses

Nothing is reportedly preparing two smart glasses models: one with a camera and ChatGPT features, and another focused on calls and phone voice assistants. A launch has been reported for 2027.

GSMArena account 9to5Google account

Audio glasses' AI capabilities

They may allow users to use an AI assistant.

They would lack direct AI integrations but could interact with a phone’s voice assistant.

Anthropic warns small AI models could soon spread between smart devices

Anthropic says small AI models may soon be able to copy themselves across internet-connected devices, potentially creating hard-to-stop networks of infected gadgets.

Sports

Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia postponed until December

The Riyadh tennis exhibition has been moved from next week to late December, days after deadly attacks on the city’s airport. Organisers cited logistical reasons.

“If I was in this thing, I wouldn’t even go near it.”
Andy RoddickFormer world No 1 tennis player

Rays beat Guardians 3-1 to tie the ALCS

Tampa Bay beat Cleveland 3-1 in Game 2, tying the best-of-seven ALCS at one win apiece. Freddy Peralta pitched six innings, and three unearned runs followed two Jose Ramirez miscues.

Gaël Monfils retires from professional tennis at 40

The former world number six has been added to the ITIA’s retired-player list and withdrawn from the ATP 250 event in Lyon.

Vasco da Gama beats Boca Juniors 1-0 in Sudamericana semifinal first leg

Adson’s first-half header gave Vasco da Gama a 1-0 win over Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires. Vasco will take the lead into next week’s return leg in Rio de Janeiro.

Hamilton takes responsibility for costly Singapore GP strategy call

Lewis Hamilton said his decision to stay out during a Virtual Safety Car period cost him a podium in Singapore. He finished sixth and apologised to Ferrari.

Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 after falling behind in Istanbul

Barcelona came from behind to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in the Champions League. Lamine Yamal created chances for three second-half goals.

Persib Bandung beat The Cong-Viettel 1-0 to lead ACL Two group

Mariano Peralta scored a penalty as Persib Bandung beat Vietnam’s The Cong-Viettel 1-0 in Bandung. Persib have six points from two Group E matches.

Persib Bandung beat Vietnam’s The Cong-Viettel 1-0 in an AFC Champions League Two Group E match in Bandung, Indonesia.

Mariano Peralta scored the only goal from a penalty just before half-time.

The match was played at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, where both teams later had a player sent off after receiving second yellow cards.

Persib now have six points and lead Group E, after also winning their opening match against FC Seoul.

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Ohtani to start for Dodgers in Game 3 despite injuries and batting struggles

Shohei Ohtani will be in the Dodgers’ lineup for Wednesday’s NLCS Game 3 against the Brewers, despite knee and biceps injuries and a difficult postseason at the plate.

The Dodgers lost Game 2 to the Brewers 7-4, and Ohtani went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Roberts said the team would have a conversation about Ohtani’s place in the lineup.

Roberts announced that Ohtani would start Game 3.

Game 3 is scheduled to be played at Dodger Stadium.

Jeonbuk Hyundai lose 2-0 away to Vissel Kobe in Asian Champions League

Jeonbuk Hyundai lost 2-0 to Vissel Kobe in Japan, extending their winless run to five matches across the K League and Asian Champions League.

Final score
Vissel Kobe 2, Jeonbuk Hyundai 0
Competition
2026-2027 Asian Champions League Elite league stage
Match date
October 14, 2026
Jeonbuk shots off target
Hit the post twice

Wardley welcomes underdog role in rematch with Dubois

Fabio Wardley says he feels freer as the underdog ahead of Saturday’s rematch with Daniel Dubois at London’s O2 Arena, with Dubois’s WBO heavyweight title at stake.

Fabio Wardley Daniel Dubois

Underdog status

Wardley says he welcomes being expected to lose, saying it feels more natural and freeing.

Dubois says he always feels like the underdog and carries that mentality.

Rematch outcome

Wardley is seeking to recapture the title he lost and says being relaxed improves his chances.

Dubois is defending the WBO title after stopping Wardley in their first fight.

Nippon-Ham opens Pacific League playoff final against SoftBank

Nippon-Ham faced three-time league champion SoftBank in the Pacific League playoff final, with manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo choosing Sachiya Yamasaki to start Game 1.

Entertainment

Ocarina of Time remake updates the classic for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake refreshes the 1998 Zelda game with new visuals and smoother controls. Preview players say it keeps the original’s story and dungeons while adding modern features.

“Ocarina of Time controls like a dream on Switch 2”
Polygon reviewerpreview writer

Thélyson Orélien denies AI wrote his novel and apologizes for plagiarism

The Haitian-Canadian writer says no machine wrote any sentence of his debut novel, but admits to past plagiarism. The book was removed from the Goncourt shortlist.

Three Game Boy Advance Classics Join Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo added Monster Rancher Advance, Metal Slug Advance and Kururin Paradise to its Game Boy Advance library for Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.

Big Naughty announces marriage to longtime love

South Korean singer Big Naughty told fans he would spend his life with the person featured in songs including “Vancouver.” One headline says the couple have completed their marriage registration.

Led Zeppelin approves ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Narnia film trailer

Greta Gerwig secured Robert Plant and Jimmy Page’s approval to use “Stairway to Heaven” in the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. It is not yet known whether the song is in the film.

Rockstar Rejects $1.5 Billion GTA 6 Budget Claim but Gives No Figure

Rockstar says GTA 6 did not cost more than $1.5 billion to make, rejecting an online claim. The company has not disclosed the game's actual budget.

Ocarina of Time remake trailer reveals boss replay room ahead of Switch 2 launch

Nintendo’s new overview trailer for the Switch 2 remake reveals a Hall of Fallen Foes where players can revisit defeated bosses. The game launches on November 5, with pre-orders open.

Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which is coming exclusively to Switch 2.

The game retells Link’s adventure through Hyrule, where he sets out to stop Ganondorf from taking the Triforce.

Its trailer reveals the Hall of Fallen Foes, a room displaying monsters Link has beaten.

Players can read information about these creatures and learn where to find them again.

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Marvel’s VisionQuest follows White Vision as he searches for his identity

The Marvel series began with two episodes on Disney+, following White Vision as he tries to understand who he is while people seek to capture him. The remaining episodes are scheduled to arrive weekly.

The Vision Wanda created disappeared when her hex collapsed, after transferring his memories to White Vision.

Thomas Shepherd’s identity struggles began after a near-death incident in a pool, according to TheWrap.

Exame reported that the first two episodes would become available at 10 p.m. on Disney+.

TheWrap and TechRadar reported that the two-episode premiere was available on Disney+.

Singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro reportedly split

Dutch singer EliZe and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro have reportedly ended their relationship. EliZe is said to have a new love, but the available details do not identify that person.

People
EliZe and Hedwiges Maduro
Reported event
Split
New relationship
Headlines refer to a new love interest for EliZe
Publication date
14 October 2026

Paul McCartney asks Sam Mendes not to make him look shorter in Beatles films

McCartney says actor Paul Mescal looks shorter than the actor playing John Lennon in a filming still. He texted director Sam Mendes, who said it was due to the actors’ stride pattern.

Paul McCartney Sam Mendes

Depiction of McCartney’s height

McCartney objected to a still in which the Paul character appeared markedly shorter than the John character, saying the Beatles were about the same height.

Mendes reassured McCartney that the difference in the still was due to stride pattern and shared another picture in which they appeared equal in height.

Jailer 2 advance sales point to a major opening for Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 opens in cinemas on October 15. Strong advance sales have prompted forecasts of a worldwide opening above ₹125 crore, though these are estimates.

Health

Verastem reports early results for experimental cancer drug

Verastem said its experimental drug showed signs of activity in a small study involving three types of cancer. The company plans larger trials, starting with pancreatic cancer.

“a competitive profile”
Leonid TimashevRBC Capital Markets analyst

WHO vaccine trial for Ebola in Congo set to begin before October ends

The WHO says the Tumaini clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to start before the end of October, initially using the Ervebo vaccine. The outbreak has caused more than 9,000 cases and 4,000 deaths.

Japanese comedian Koisan to pause work for throat cancer treatment

Koisan of comedy duo Shampoo Hat said he has oropharyngeal cancer and will stop working from Oct. 19 to focus on treatment. He says he is feeling well but needs to regain weight.

About 1 in 5 Giardia infections in cats may involve human-infecting types

A study of more than 157,000 cat stool samples found Giardia in 6.3% of samples. Nearly one in five positive samples carried types that can infect people.

Davina McCall describes severe memory loss after brain tumour surgery

The presenter says she struggled to remember people and recent events after surgery to remove a benign brain tumour in 2024. She described 2025 as a very difficult year.

ICMR official urges more research into elderly care and medical devices

At Kerala University of Health Sciences’ Research Day, an ICMR official called for more research into age-related illness, while the university urged young researchers to develop medical devices in India.

Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 9,000 confirmed cases

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 9,066 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths. Fear of infection is also keeping some women and children from routine healthcare.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 9,066 Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths, according to Health Ministry figures released Tuesday.

The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across seven provinces and is the country’s largest and deadliest on record.

There is no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain, and fighting, shortages and mistrust are hindering efforts to contain it.

Fear of Ebola is also leading some women to skip prenatal care or give birth at home, while children miss routine vaccinations.

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Walmart to make more than 250 medicines free for employees in 2027

Walmart will cover more than 250 prescriptions at no cost for employees in 2027, including some insulin, inhalers and diabetes drugs. Its coverage will not include GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss.

Walmart confirmed plans to make more than 250 prescriptions available to employees at no cost in 2027.

Open enrollment for Walmart employees is due to close.

The expanded no-cost prescription coverage is planned to begin.

Lancet commission warns nuclear war and malicious AI could threaten humanity by 2100

A Lancet commission says nuclear conflict and malicious uses of AI carry a small but non-zero risk of human extinction this century. It lists 15 other major health threats that policy could help reduce.

Threats identified
17
Threats with extinction potential
Nuclear conflict and malicious use of artificial intelligence
Nuclear conflict
Action could avert an estimated 133 million deaths and 9.35 billion years of healthy life lost by 2100
Malicious AI
Action to reduce risk could avert an estimated 10.4 billion years of healthy life lost

Nutrition expert says healthy eating is simpler than it seems

Stanford nutrition professor Christopher Gardner says people can rely on straightforward, science-backed advice and try to eat well 80% of the time. His book Food Sense brings together guidance from his decades of research.

US dietary guidelines advisory committee Robert F Kennedy Jr and his team

Committee report

The committee submitted a 400-page report recommending updates to the official dietary guidelines.

Kennedy and his team dismissed the report.

Argentina bans Pinch Family squishy toys over excessive phthalates

Argentina has banned sales of Pinch Family squishy toys after tests found phthalate levels more than twice the permitted limit. Sellers must remove and destroy their stock.