Endless massacre in Plateau, Benue question authorities’ capacity, sincerity
…IGP’s repeated visits yet to bring protection, relief …Residents live at killers’ mercy despite govt assurances Across Northern Nigeria, from
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What is holding up the US-India trade deal?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India for the second time this year, as Washington seeks to bolster ties with a strategic partner despite months of friction over a trade deal.
Gabriel Pirani scores equalizer in four-goal first half as Galaxy and San Diego play to 2-2 draw
- Gabriel Pirani equalizes in fourth minute of first half
- LA FC and San Diego FC end match 2-2
- Pirani scores fourth goal in ten matches this season
US wants Israel to 'crack down' on settler violence in West Bank, Rubio says
WASHINGTON: The United States wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the occupied West Bank, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday. “We’re very disturbed by those images and what we’re seeing,” Rubio said.
Three suspects arrested over the murder of Ndivhuwo Khadzianii
"Skeem Mafenya" was found lying on the ground near a doctors' surgery with multiple stab wounds.
2027 presidency: Atiku's ex-ally warns candidates against self declaration of result
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Rivers govt tasks stakeholders on out-of-school children
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China Condemns Japan’s ‘Negative Moves’ Over Yasukuni Shrine
China strongly condemned what it called Japan’s “negative moves” concerning the Yasukuni Shrine, saying the actions were a provocation against the postwar international order, according to a Saturday…
Princess Aiko visits Tottori Prefecture, tours 'Case Closed' exhibition
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, traveled to Tottori Prefecture in western Japan on Saturday to at
- Princess Aiko visits Tottori Prefecture for disaster prevention conference
- She toured Case Closed exhibition, author's hometown
- Attended conference with female firefighters and disabled support facility
DCI recovers UK-stolen Land Rover in nationwide vehicle crackdown
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 — Detectives have recovered a Land Rover Discovery stolen in the United Kingdom during a nationwide crackdown on motor vehicle theft that involved checking more than…
In 2000, cats were eradicated from Macquarie Island; after rabbits and rodents were removed by 2014, blue petrels grew by an estimated 14% a year
Blue petrels increased about 14% annually after cat eradication on Macquarie Island, while a later pest removal program helped restore damaged habitats.
South African rugby player Hyron Andrews dies on eve of Champions Cup match
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent South African rugby lock Hyron Andrews died on Friday morning in France at the age of 31, casting a heavy shadow over today’s European club…
Tee off in Europe’s most underrated golf holiday destinations
If you’re looking to book a European golfing holiday away from the traditional hotspots, then pack your clubs and head to underrated destinations like Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Gimsøya in…
Figures on poisoning: Several hundred severe mushroom poisonings per year
Caution is advised when collecting mushrooms. What looks like an edible mushroom can also be a poisonous one - it just looks similar. How many people poison themselves is not easy to determine.
Data Centers, Aerospace, and Machined Parts: This Company's Earnings Just Made the Bull Case for U.S. Industrials
Fastenal's results signal a strong ongoing U.S. industrial recovery in 2026 even as interest rates rise.
What actually motivates AI talent to work for companies
Mark Zuckerberg hand-delivered homemade soup to OpenAI researchers’ front doors in an attempt to recruit them. Elon Musk pledged to personally read every SpaceX AI application—no résumé required…
Watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 2nd Test: Live Streams
All the ways to watch the South Africa vs Australia 2026 2nd Test for free from anywhere, as the Proteas aim to avoid a series defeat in Port Elizabeth.
AI, trust, and the future of journalism
In a keynote address marking PR Worx’s 25th anniversary, Dr Iqbal Survé argues that AI should assist journalism, not replace human judgment, accountability and original reporting.
I’m a personal trainer for seniors — this exercise should be a non-negotiable for anyone in their 40s
Here's the exercise everyone in their 40s should be doing, according to our resident personal trainer
7-Eleven adds hot-food counters at 16 Singapore stores as DFI Retail sharpens growth focus
In Singapore, ready-to-eat products already account for a double-digit percentage of sales and are recording double-digit sales growth
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv faces tough winter amid continued Starlink restrictions, depleting Patriot missile stocks
Ukraine’s air defences are under pressure as Starlink restrictions hamper drone interceptions and Patriot missile stocks reportedly run out.
Can Nifty, Sensex rally further or will bears reign in? 5 factors to steer market this week
Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a second straight session on Friday, led by IT stocks, which rose for a fourth consecutive session, along with buying in auto, metal and PSU banking stocks.
ICICI Bank profit spurts 20% on NII; core profitability a tad lower on FCNR(B)
ICICI Bank reported a 20% rise in second-quarter net profit, helped by an 18% increase in core net interest income. However, core profitability edged lower as FCNR(B) deposits weighed on margins.
Daniel Dubois' five options after Fabio Wardley knockout - from Filip Hrgovic to Tyson Fury
Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight belt with a one-sided and devastating second-round stoppage of fellow Briton Fabio Wardley in their world title rematch on Saturday.
Saudi OpenAI Employee's Arrest Revives Fears US Tech Companies Are Hiring Spies
That Saudi national working at OpenAI and arrested by the FBI "has not been charged with foreign espionage," writes the Washington Post, "and the U.S.
- Saudi national arrested at OpenAI revives US tech espionage fears
- FBI investigation ongoing, DOJ's Counterintelligence section involved
- Middle East expert suggests Saudi government likely played role
The S&P 500's "Average" Year Almost Never Happens. Here's How Often It Actually Lands Near 10%.
Most years miss the long-run average by a lot. More of them miss on the high side.
- Only 4 out of 69 years had returns between 8% and 12%
- 15 years saw losses, and 25 years had gains over 20%
- 10% return represents long-term trends, not yearly performance
Sebastian Fundora Scored Buzzer-Beater TKO — But Terence Crawford Says It Shouldn’t Have Counted
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Cherish peace and stability, John Lee urges Hongkongers during Chung Yeung Festival
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PM orders probe into vaccine procurement for pilgrims
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AEW WrestleDream 2026 Results As Will Ospreay Predictably Wins Clockwork Carnage
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IPL 2027: Yuvraj Singh, Sourav Ganguly and Zaheer Khan lead coaching shake-up
IPL 2027 will be the 20th edition of the T20 league, with the Indian cricket board planning to celebrate the milestone moment on a big scale. The teams too are busy.
RETIRE IN STYLE: Dealing with unexpected health emergencies that can shatter retirees’ plans
Elana Botes, who has worked with cancer patients for three decades, and LeeAnne Whitfield, who specialises in patients with dementia, share their experience and provide valuable insight.
CANCER IN SOUTH AFRICA: Behind each cancer statistic is a person who needs the best care on offer
Too much focus on the question of whether cancer diagnoses are on the rise misses the point. More important is when a diagnosis is made, and the patient’s options and access to them.
APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars
The post APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars appeared first on NASA Science .
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- Scientists sonify celestial wonders to create auditory experience
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Exclusive: Documents Show How Israel Steered Qatari Payments to Gaza
Letters obtained by TIME reveal Israel played a bigger role in the payments than Netanyahu has acknowledged
3 new to Paramount+ thriller movies to watch this weekend — including a brutal and brilliant Denzel Washington sequel
Paramount+ has updated its collection of flicks for October 2026, with fresh arrivals that include a kickass Denzel thrill ride.
‘I felt disgusted’: MEP speaks out over nude deepfakes and urges EU action
Lena Schilling of Austrian Greens says images are ‘digital violence against women’ and a threat to democracy An Austrian MEP has spoken out about her experience of being “stripped naked” online without her consent and has urged the EU to take action, as a report found that one in six female MEPs had been targeted by sexualised…
Every Major Game Releasing in November That Isn’t GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't the only game coming out in November. Here's what's daring to share space with Rockstar's latest.
Harvard and Cambridge to attend Hong Kong forum on role of humanities in AI age
The organiser of a forum that will bring together Hong Kong and overseas universities later this month has said it hopes to spark debate on the role of humanities programmes in an era increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Giving AI a “crystal clear” view of the materials world
New research can help AI models understand crystalline materials in 3D and reason about their properties.
Alabama Football Faces Harsh Reality After Second Straight Loss
Alabama suffers its first back-to-back regular-season losses since 2007 after Tennessee's dominant 26-10 upset.
Dubai Police reveal 10 AI technologies set to reshape policing
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Cybersecurity flaw discoveries soar to record high with use of AI: data
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The number of publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities hit a record high in 2025 and continued rising rapidly in the first ha
Hackers are getting faster: “Today, an AI can find a vulnerability in seconds”
Attackers steal pension funds or sensitive data from the online platform Ricardo, and in French supermarkets, refrigeration units are breaking down. AI is accelerating cybercrime. This raises the question: Where are our data actually still safe?
Álex Corretja: “One of the most important things in tennis and in life is knowing how to erase what has just happened”
He was several times close to being the first Spanish tennis player to be number one in the world and was the last of our players to lift the Masters Cup, in 1998.
Top pharma firms in new batch of strategic businesses
The director-general of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (Oases) on Sunday said the next batch of strategic enterprises would include top pharmaceutical companies, which would conduct…
- 10 to 20 pharmaceutical firms selected for strategic enterprises in Hong Kong
- Selection based on alignment with industrial policy and ecosystem growth
- Five-year plans required, including investment amounts and job creation projections
42 Years Later, the Definitive Sci-Fi Action Thriller is Free to Watch on YouTube
James Cameron's genre-redefining sci-fi thriller The Terminator is currently free to stream on YouTube
Korea's growth momentum to strengthen amid chip boom: finance minister
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Islamabad reports 42 dengue cases so far this year
ISLAMABAD: The District Health Office has intensified dengue surveillance across the capital after 42 cases were reported in Islamabad since January, with authorities focusing particularly on…
World's oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
A shipwreck off the coast of Turkey is the oldest shipwreck in the world, our team of archaeologists believes. There's little left of the ship itself, but based on clues from its cargo—including pottery vessels—a research team I was part of has tentatively dated the wreck to around 2700–2400 B.C.
Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder
A review is underway after more than 3,000 emails, including 16 urgent referrals for elective surgery, were found in an unmonitored email inbox months after they were sent.
Theta sequences support real-time spatial memory retrieval
Oscillations play a critical role in orchestrating the timing of neural activity during cognitive processes. In the hippocampus, place cells encode spatial locations, and their activity is organized…
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), estrogen receptors, and mossy cells
Dentate gyrus (DG) function depends on the neurotrophin brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which shows robust synthesis in the principal cells, the granule cells (GCs).
Spatiotemporal transcriptomic dynamic across the auditory pathway from young to old age in 5xFAD Alzheimer disease mice
Auditory dysfunction can precede clinical dementia, but the molecular progression of Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology from the sensory periphery to auditory cortex remains poorly resolved.