Research into weight-loss drugs tipped for Nobel as award week opens
The most keenly anticipated award is that due on Oct 9, the peace prize. Read More
Britain’s reliance on US cloud giants alarms its politicians
Some of Britain’s most critical public services such as health, defence and tax administration are migrating to US clouds. Read More
Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
A survey found nearly all midwives and doctors had cared for mothers or babies suffering from extreme heat. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 5, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 5, 2026. Read More
Brazil’s Bolsonaro takes slim early lead as results trickle in for high-stakes election
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro led with 51.09% of the votes to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s 40.67%. Read More
Austrian government’s No. 2 figure says he will step down
VIENNA, Oct 4 – Austrian Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler said on Sunday he would quit as the second-highest government official and as leader of the ruling Social Democratic Party next…
Five quakes rattle south Turkey, no injuries reported
Four of the earthquakes shook the Saimbeyli district in Adana province, with the tremors also felt in northern Syria. Read More
Netanyahu orders security review of flights to Israel after flydubai attack
Israeli media have reported that pilots from countries hostile to Israel have repeatedly flown into the country in recent years. Read More
Iran’s oil minister resigns, no reason given
DUBAI, Oct 4 – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned and Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the government-owned National Iranian Oil Company, will be in charge of the ministry…
Merz unveils fresh military aid in Kyiv, says Germany won’t be intimidated
Merz said Moscow was trying to break the morale of the Ukrainian people, and announced €350 million for repairs in the energy sector. Read More