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Egypt court orders closure of independent outlet MadaMasr; detains editor
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was fined $53,400 after being convicted of operating a website without a licence.
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WorldIsrael election: Palestinian citizens face dilemma over voting amid political exclusion
Palestinian citizens make up roughly 17 per cent of Israel’s electorate and could influence the election, but many see voting as a risk of legitimising a system that limits their political voice.
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LifestyleWhy can’t we stop laughing? The surprising science behind helpless laughter
Researchers have identified two distinct brain networks linked to laughter: one associated with spontaneous, joyful reactions and another involved in voluntary laughter during conversation.
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WorldWorld’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
Researchers have tentatively dated the wreck near Kekova to 2700–2400 BCE, with pottery vessels offering clues to ancient trade networks.
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WorldSnakebites are a bigger global problem than official figures suggest: New study
A global study estimates up to 7 million snake envenoming cases annually, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing 45% of the burden and deaths and disabilities likely undercounted.
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LifestyleGut health and muscle strength: What research says about fermented foods
After fermentation microbes can break down proteins and other components in food, potentially making the protein easier to digest and the amino acids more readily available for our body to use.
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WorldApple’s age checks could change how kids stay safe online
Its device-level approach could reduce privacy risks linked to third-party identity providers while making child safety the default.
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WorldWhat we know about the Russian lab worker’s plague death
Darya Shipilova died after falling ill at a Siberian research institute, while officials have not confirmed whether plague caused her death.
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WorldWhy the Milky Way may be a safer haven from the universe’s cosmic catastrophes
Researchers used simulated universes to identify the places least exposed to cosmic catastrophes — and found that our Milky Way offers surprisingly favourable conditions for life.
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LifestyleThree myths about ageing and mobility: Why growing older does not mean slowing down
Retirement, driving and ageing at home can reshape mobility, but older adults continue adapting how they travel, live and stay connected.
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LifestyleWhat spaceflight reveals about sleep and the body clock
Astronauts face repeated disruption to their sleep cycles, while Mars simulations test how humans adapt to a 24-hour, 40-minute day.
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LifestyleCalorie-restricted diets can help you lose weight. But what happens next?
Calorie-restricted diets can help with weight loss, but keeping the weight off can be harder. Experts explain the risks, benefits and sustainable approaches.
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LifestyleHow warming oceans are changing Earth’s tides
The Moon and Sun drive tides, but ocean depth, coastlines and warming seas also shape how tides behave around the world.
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LifestyleApple’s always-listening watches are raising a new privacy question
Apple says its new listening features protect privacy, but critics question what always-on listening means for conversations in shared spaces.
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WorldTrump-Xi summit to revisit trade, Taiwan and AI tensions
Trade, Taiwan and technology are expected to dominate the Trump-Xi summit, with artificial intelligence adding a new layer to US-China tensions.
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LifestyleSleep talking explained: Why your brain speaks while you sleep
Sleep psychologists say talking in your sleep is common and usually harmless, with the phenomenon linked to different parts of the brain staying active at different times.
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World25 years of 9/11: Can people truly walk away from terrorism?
Research into an Australian rehabilitation programme shows how some terrorism offenders can disengage from extremism and rebuild meaningful lives.
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BusinessWhy does Sweden have so many billionaires? The country’s surprising wealth shift
Sweden has emerged as a surprising billionaire hub, despite its long-standing reputation for equality and social democracy.
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LifestyleScience reveals how brain interprets artistic beauty
New research finds the brain separates visual content from pleasure when interpreting beauty, while art expertise influences how these responses are represented.
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LifestyleDog parks offer an antidote to social media-fuelled isolation
Dog parks and other third places can bring together people who might otherwise never meet, creating opportunities for empathy, trust and connection.
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LifestyleYour personality may influence how you use AI, study suggests
A 2026 study found that people may prefer AI systems that mirror their wider Big Five personality profile.
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CEC row: INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of Gyanesh Kumar on October 30
Opposition leaders will hold a mock parliamentary proceeding on October 30 before marching to Ramlila Maidan on November 1.
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Ebola: Cases top 10,000 in DR Congo
The eastern province of Ituri remained the epicenter, accounting for 71.7% of all confirmed cases.