News from Sunday, October 4, 2026

Israeli embassies in UK, US promote copycat NAZA weeks after original's Venice triumph Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 10/04/2026 - 03:02 The film's website says the directors cannot be named for security reasons and nam…

State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.

Saudi-led coalition dismisses Houthi claim of attack on Riyadh By claiming an attack on Riyadh, Houthis were “attempting to divert attention from the scale of the losses and the growing public anger against them”, the S…

The mood is better but ‘overhyped’, says one Conservative MP as party remains a distant third in pollsThe forthcoming Conservative conference will be, almost everyone in the party agrees, notably more upbeat and unified…

Those who have stepped in to keep young family members from going into care in England and Wales say the decision has brought them joy and hardshipClive vividly remembers the day when, without warning or time to work ou…

Bosnians are heading to the polls Sunday in elections that ​could impact the influence Russia seeks over the small Balkan nation with separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik dominating the campaign despite his ban from pub…

Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election

Israel says 1, 318 personnel killed since 7 Oct Hamas attack Israeli defence ministry has said that a total of 1,318 Israeli personnel have been killed since Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack. The figures include all soldie…

Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars.

The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.

European destinations scored highly in a new global retirement ranking, with six countries among the top ten, as people looking to retire abroad weigh higher taxes against quality of life.

Somalia’s president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb

‘AbortOmat’ in Warsaw offers novel way to challenge country’s restrictions and allow women swift, anonymous access They call it the “world’s first parcel locker for abortion pills”. Polish campaigners have launched a ne…

Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measuresBritain’s car industry is grappling with a “difficult trade-off” between China and Europe, as manufacturers str…

Fancy a fright? These European destinations, hotels and Halloween events promise everything from Gothic legends to full-blown horror.

Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.

Iran opens military centre for citizens, 'training 1,000 battalions' Iran opened a military training centre in Tehran on Saturday, which is said to be aimed at preparing citizens to confront US and Israeli forces in the…

Israeli forces, settlers continue campaign of detentions and attacks in West Bank Several Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces, while settlers continued attacks on Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank sin…

The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.

Bosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problems

US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.

Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.

An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.

The current war with Iran and its chaotic unfolding open a door of great danger for the U.S. and the planet. At best, we are condemned to negotiations dominated by personal and political imperatives that seem to fit wit…

Iran arrests 31 people linked to 'US-Israel sabotage networks', report says At least 31 people linked to four networks backed by the US and Israel have been arrested in Iran on charges of fomenting unrest and carrying o…

Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes.

Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, appears in court on dangerous driving offences after car struck Knights supporters lining streets to farewell their team A driv…

A study by three Spanish institutions shows that specific hippocampal neurons safeguard existing memories even as new information about events is stored.

'See what was done to Gaza': Angelina Jolie shares images of destruction American actress Angelina Jolie has posted before-and-after Google Maps satellite images showing the scale of destruction across Gaza. "You can no…

Yemeni government forces carry out 97 anti-Houthi operations, spokesman says Yemeni military spokesman Brigadier General Majid Abdullah Al-Nuzaili said the government forces forces have carried out 97 “precision targeti…

One person has died and two others have suffered burns in a fire near the main access route to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Treasurer says ‘very substantial and intensifying pressure’ on federal budget as he points finger at private sector for driving up inflation amid Middle East conflictGet our new political email, free app or daily news p…

Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attack Australian security agencies have launch…

Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.

Sen. Mitch McConnell closed a loophole in the hemp law he championed

Everything changed when Jake Hutzler came across a viral video of a man flying a paramotor to McDonald’s

Forty-year-old victim declared dead at the scene in East Acton in a ‘senseless act of violence’A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a “senseless act of violence” during a mem…

President Donald Trump has once agian promised voters $5,000 checks if they vote for Republicans in the midterm elections next month

President Trump says he's been having success winning races in Latin America. As Brazilian voters go to the polls, they're also deciding how much influence Trump should have in their country.

High school students say their classrooms are overcrowded, teachers are missing and buildings need repairs. The protests have spread to cities across France, and some 5,000 people have been arrested.

Twenty-three years after President George W. Bush's campaign of "shock and awe," the U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq.

Brazil's election enters its final day of campaigning as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro make their last pitches to voters. Brazilians explain what worries them, and why some still can't choose.

Days after President Donald Trump signed a voluntary pact with artificial intelligence giants, a former OpenAI worker said his industry needs the same safeguards as nuclear power or aviation.

The drug is targeted at Bundibugyo virus, which is responsible for the fast-moving outbreak and is without an approved vaccine or treatment. The trial began in July and is one of several studies launched to find some pr…

Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.

On Saturday, October 3, the Power to the People festival, organized by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, took over the stage at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in…

Flight data shows the jet dropped at least 9,000 feet over two minutes, then leveled off for several more minutes, before disappearing.

The storm's maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph.

America's multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed it to flourish.

A reporting trip to a sauna conference in Oslo found NPR's Will Stone in a sauna with his clothes and recording gear. In this reporter's notebook, he explains how he investigates the science behind wellness claims.

Mariann Budde gained national attention for calling on US president to consider immigrants and LGBTQ+ peopleRev Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington DC who gained national attention when she called on…

CNN published an investigation earlier this week detailing how an investment fund operated by Jared Kushner, who has acted as a key Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiator and leader on Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” also…

Saturday's rally is just outside Dayton, Ohio, where he'll stump for key candidates in competitive races for the House, Senate and the governor's mansion in Columbus.

The one-time Medicare payment is less than half a standard monthly Part B premium, arrives just before the midterms

Kelvin waves are not like tsunamis, and they don't curl over and crash on the beach. A better image is water sloshing in the bathtub or a swimming pool during an earthquake. In the ocean, they are bulges of water that l…

Kelvin waves are not like tsunamis, and they don't curl over and crash on the beach. A better image is water sloshing in the bathtub or a swimming pool during an earthquake. In the ocean, they are bulges of water that l…

Over the past six months, Americans have become increasingly aware of automated license plate readers, used by almost 80 percent of American police departments to trace vehicles and their drivers without the hassle of a…

His religious affairs office reports directly to him, allowing for "spiritual readiness" of the military

"For some reason, Tom is stopping the Bill and, in the Senate, it's very easy to do, it only takes one!" Trump wrote on social media, noting that passing the bill would give professional golfers more time on the greens.

The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez appeared in court in a wheelchair Wednesday, the bullet still lodged in his spine.

Advocates say the case is an alarming example of the prevalence of unsubstantiated forensic science.

Zeteo’s weekly round-up of the stories you may have missed out of occupied Gaza and the West Bank, as Israel continues its genocidal war and apartheid policies.

A new report says the Trump administration has broken with key MAHA priorities, potentially creating an opening for Democrats.

This year's election is a test for the working-class coalition that lifted Trump into the White House and gave majorities to Republicans in the House and Senate.

U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday

As we head into the election that will define our nation’s future, let us reflect upon the wisdom of our dearly departed Dolly Parton.

A scenic cliff on the wave-swept coast of Hawaii’s Big Island has collapsed

Jake Hutzler spends his workdays directing planes from an airport tower

Critics spotted some major irony in the vice president’s prediction.

Rhonda Jewell was sentenced to 17 years for forgetting 10-month-old Ariya in car’s back seat, leading to child’s deathA state appeals court in Florida reversed the felony murder conviction of a woman who accidentally le…

President says payments, to be sent in early October, are meant to offset cost of monthly insurance premiumsDonald ⁠Trump has said the US government will send a one-time $90 payment to more than 20 million Americans enr…

Temperatures expected to hover around 100F in downtown LA and even hotter inland, raising concerns about wildfiresSouthern California faced scorching heatwaves this summer that made locals wonder what happened to their…

Few registered voters think either party is able to solve important problems or help Americans like them.

We look at how some concerning economic indicators as well as the ongoing war in Iran might affect the midterm elections.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As we begin mental health awareness month, one organization hosted a walk to recognize mental health. For nine years, NAMI Capital Region has held the NAMI walk. The event raises money to suppor…

Intentionally integrating trees and shrubs into farming creates both aesthetic and practical benefits for farmers in the region

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the recipients of more than $2 million in land trust grants.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Attention tech lovers and luddites alike — the 5th annual Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium is coming to the Capital Region October 13, taking place from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Rivers Casino a…

This program provides practical training for those interested in working as frontline public health professionals

A Brunswick fundraiser is bringing people together this weekend to support breast cancer research and families affected by the disease. The event is happening Saturday at Capital Combat Zone, with paintball, raffles, fo…

The Cloudsplitter Foundation began in 1986 on the premise of helping neighbors and sustaining the Adirondack community

A couple of mornings next week could dip into the 30s, with areas of frost.

As seasons change, so do the cheeses.

From Mario Cuomo to Zohran Mamdani, governors and mayors have all been targets of fodder.

Advocates praised the return of option three on the 988 lifeline, the option that specifically serves LGBTQ+ youth.

The hunt is on at the “World’s Largest Garage Sale” in Warrensburg.

The State Senate has passed the bill multiple times.

As Halloween spending nationwide is projected to hit $13.5 billion this year, a new haunted attraction hopes that scares will be good for business.

A local soldier is being remembered through family stories and a fundraiser that aims to support military families coping with loss. The post John Grassia III’s family honor him at fundraiser for military families appea…

Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. has opened a new taproom and brewery in Scotia, expanding the local business with more space, more jobs and a full kitchen. The post Wolf Hollow Brewing opens new taproom in Scotia appeared first…

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —A major tax increase could be coming to Schenectady as the city tries to close a multi-million-dollar budget gap. Mayor Gary McCarthy is proposing a roughly 43% increase in the city tax levy,…

I recently typed a simple question into Google search: How much screen time is too much for teenagers? Instead of presenting links, as Google had been doing for many years, it gave me an AI-generated answer. The artific…

He started by filming himself picking up litter near his apartment in Washington Heights, a neighborhood in northern Manhattan. Now, he’s raised over $55,000, rallied a network of volunteers, and transformed an entire b…

Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat—and even partly reverse the bleaching, according to a new study by Florida scientists. Temporary shades placed over particularly vulnerable Caribbean corals can m…

A 5th-century Christian heritage site has reopened to visitors in Aleppo, Syria, after rehabilitation, restoration, and clearing the remnants of war. Syria’s Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums officially reo…

If you thought adults sloths were cute, wait 'til you see this baby.

"You feel comfortable talking to them, and you find yourself sharing things with them that you don’t typically share."

Elementary school teachers make an average salary of $63,820.

Helmuth von Moltke, born in 1800, is the oldest known person to have their voice preserved.

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4,483 years ago today, or so it’s said, the sky above the Korean Peninsula opened and Hwanung, the mythical progenitor of Korean People descended from heaven. Today, it’s marked as National Foundation Day in both the So…

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In the mid-19th century, some 400,000 people traversed the Oregon Trail to settle in the American west. Given that this migration occurred nearly two centuries ago, none of the settlers who made the journey are alive to…

Just days after she was born, Twiggy was found hiding amongst a herd of zebras for protection.

Climate Reserve is quietly building a lifeline for America's lost climate workforce, one job at a time.

Jane Doe’s lawyer alleged that Cornell University refused to refund her tuition following the assault outlined in her new lawsuit.

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BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Researchers at the University of Manchester developed a non-invasive womb cancer test that correctly identified most cancers and returned a negative result for 93 percent of women wh…

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Portugal has released 30,000 sterile male mosquitoes in Lisbon as part of a push to bring down populations of the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), a species that can carry de…

The right to vote, the right to freedom of speech, the right to due process, and … the right to read? You may not think of the ability to dive into a good book as a civil right, but one nonprofit does — and it’s changin…

If you’ve been through a wildfire, you may never forget the torrid heat, the acrid smell of smoke and the threatening sight of flames closing in. On January 7, 2025, the Goodyear family joined 200,000 other Angelenos in…

Listening is often overlooked as a leadership skill, but it can challenge assumptions and lead to better decisions

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every fall, the same conversation starts about how to stay well through cold and flu season. Most of the advice points to supplements: vitamin C, zinc, elderberry. Useful, but not th…

What changes when you swap the daily doomscroll for journalism that asks not just what’s wrong, but what’s working? Oliver Balch finds out The post I stopped reading bad news for 48 hours. Here’s what happened appeared…

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If you're looking into a new sound system, you may be wondering if you need an amplifier as well. Here's how to tell and why amps even matter.

Explore how Apple's Mac Studio has evolved, with internal upgrades, performance gains, and subtle design changes shaping each new generation of the desktop.

Battery capacity often plays into battery life, but an impressive capacity stat doesn't translate to excellent battery life.

Here's a product feature which the world is going to need a whole lot more of over the coming months and years: default hard budget caps. I'm talking about the feature of pay-by-usage services and APIs that lets you say…

Is it too much to ask for some more colorful laptops?

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More than a billion people are suddenly talking to AI chatbots designed to connect with us. We are sharing with them our deepest secrets, trusting them with our wellbeing and acting on their advice. Across two powerful…

David Robinson joins other insiders in urging industry to take more care over rapidly developing technologyA safety leader at OpenAI has quit the company, warning that its culture was broken and that AI firms were not “…

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The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.

The state, which is home to many AI companies, is one of the first to roll out workplace regulations targeting the technology California’s laws aimed at protecting workers from the impacts of artificial intelligence cou…

We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.

The estimated lifespan of the outer solar system has been downgraded from 100 billion years to just a few billion years, according to a study that probed “terminal instability” during the Sun’s death.

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I must be getting old, because the concept around most IoT injections into otherwise perfectly usable home devices has me wanting to get all these smart-devices off of my lawn. Call me a luddite if you like, but I just…

Meta wants Muse in your TV and your toaster, so it's giving the code away for free.

Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. In the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, how is the U.S. government performing in terms of human rights…

Sean Parker, who once taught the music industry what asking for forgiveness looks like, is now back with the labels' blessing and money.

Flock’s nationwide network is quickly “approaching dragnet-type law enforcement practice” and the cop should have got a warrant, the judge wrote.

Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.

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Nvidia’s chip-smuggling problem won’t go away as arrests continue.

The massive FBI hack; a company wants to add facial recognition onto Flock; and Muse in some cases is actually just people.

This week, we discuss inbox slop, Claude cults, and more.

Initially launched in 2019, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro now retails for $299.99.

Google has launched an experimental satellite that will test the feasibility of putting AI data centers in space.

The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission in the Biden administration, about her op-ed "There Are Plenty of Laws on the Books to Check the A.I. Giants. Use Them."

The fridge-size satellite with AI chips on board is part of Project Suncatcher, the company's moonshot effort to put AI data centers in space and harness solar energy.

A National Trust manager says recent summers have "brought home" the impact of climate change.

The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 4 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograp…

The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.

Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.

Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans. The enzyme, called UBE2N, helps liver cells clear aw…

ESA’s Juice spacecraft raced past Earth on September 28, using our planet’s gravity to dramatically reshape its path toward Jupiter without burning much fuel. The flyby changed its direction by 20 degrees and increased…

Scientists studying Chang’e-6 lunar soil have discovered a previously unknown magnetic mineral in natural Moon samples: a form of metallic iron called γ-Fe. Found inside tiny impact-glass particles, the nanoscale iron c…

Ultra-detailed simulations are showing how the first stars lit up the dark Universe and seeded space with elements such as carbon, oxygen, and iron. The MEGATRON project could bridge JWST observations of the earliest ga…

The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project aims to restore some of Sussex's ancient woodland.

The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being destroyed. The discovery reveals a new connection between nutrition and metabolism that could e…

Scientists have linked a gut bacterial compound called ImP to greater Alzheimer’s risk, harmful brain protein buildup, and faster cognitive decline. The finding raises the possibility that reducing ImP in the blood coul…

Researchers have demonstrated that quantum fluctuations in supposedly empty space can strengthen superconductivity, raising the transition temperature of an ultrathin material by as much as 5.4%. The discovery opens the…

Shoppers are switching from traditional product despite little evidence alternative is saferBacon has long been a favourite of carnivores, but there is growing consumer concern about the health risks posed by nitrites,…

The annual event brings together delegates to share ideas and develop joint projects.

Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as AberdeenshireBritish farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the…

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 3 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograp…

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is ending, with the crew scheduled to return in early October. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut A…

The engineering development unit for NASA’s DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) probe is photographed prior to a major thermal evaluation. The DAVINCI team put the yoga b…

Lee esta nota de prensa en inglés aquí. La NASA busca líderes para uno de los puestos más prestigiosos de la Tierra en el ámbito de los vuelos espaciales tripulados: director de vuelo en el control de misión del Centro…

Groundbreaking tests at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, are paving the way for new wind tunnel capabilities for designing the aircraft technologies of the future. In a first-of-its-kind test in NASA…

NASA is seeking leaders for one of the most esteemed positions on Earth for human spaceflight: flight director in mission control at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. This role is critical to advancing Ameri…

Steve Backshall says growing up with rescue animals helped inspire his passion for nature.

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope has demonstrated remarkable pointing stability and given its powerful planet-imaging coronagraph its first look at the cosmos. The telescope can already stay locked on a target with precisio…

The world-famous Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London is about to undergo a massive makeover.

One of the best-known meteor showers is now active until 7 November.

The Palm House at Edinburgh's Botanic Garden is finally restored and ready for the public.

Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica WatkinsFour astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday after launching on an eight-h…

NPR's Short Wave podcast talks about really loud birds, the benefits of eating with company and what asteroid samples could tell us about the early Earth.

Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.

The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Melbourne researchers behind previous BV transmission breakthrough turn attention to understanding why some cases are harder to cure Australian scientists have identified two contributors to recurrent bacterial vaginosi…

Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenchin…

Explore the flavours of medieval food, from exotic spices and elaborate dishes to the unusual ingredients that delighted diners in the Middle Ages.

Greek PM hopes handover of Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria will persuade Britain that time has come for ‘truth, reason, justice and morality’In a ceremony replete with the sort of fanfare usually reserved for great events, Gree…

Across the medieval world we can find various writings aimed at giving advice and wisdom. Here is some poetic wisdom from the ninth-century Middle East.

Renovation work at Żupny Castle in Poland has uncovered stone fortifications believed to date from the 14th century.

Medieval China is where printing was first invented. But what kinds of works were printed there? This book focuses on the 10th to 12th centuries, revealing how the state made use of this technology and how the spread of…

SAXONY-ANHALT, GERMANY—According to a statement released by the State Office for Heritage Management and ARCHAEOLOGY

SIOUX CITY, IOWA—Siouxland Public Media reports that traces of a worker camp have been uncovered

LISMORE, SCOTLAND—The Independent reports that traces of an early Christian monastery have been found on

Filipino komiks have long drawn on mythology to create larger-than-life champions for ordinary people.

Six Viking gold arm-rings weighing more than 750 grams have been discovered in Denmark, revealing new evidence of wealth and power in the tenth century.

Archaeologists in Cyprus have uncovered an underground chamber that began as a Hellenistic quarry and was later transformed into a Byzantine church.

The Cheka (Vecheka) Secret Police was created by Vladimir Lenin's Soviet government in December 1917 to ruthlessly stamp out all opposition to the Bolshevik Revolution. During the Russian Civil War, the Cheka operated w…

Artwork created in Tahrir Square for Chinese president’s state visit to Egypt is painted over amid allegations it revived Afrocentric claims about pharaohs’ originsOn the eve of the Chinese president Xi Jinping’s state…

Fifty-five years ago, Soul Train began broadcasting nationally. The show's dance coordinator speaks with a dancer about the show's legacy, as part of StoryCorps' Brightness in Black project.

From legal reform and royal government to the conquest of Wales and war in Scotland, explore the turbulent reign of Edward I.

NAJU, SOUTH KOREA—A weapon discovered in 2023 on Mount Geumseong in southwestern South Korea has

CHALCATZINGO, MEXICO—Phys.org reports that Christophe Helmke of the University of Copenhagen and his colleagues mapped

In this collection of resources, we examine the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381, a popular uprising that sought dramatic social changes such as the removal of the poll tax, an end to the cap on labour wages, redistr…

Call for Papers for the 5th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea, taking place in Istanbul in June 2027.

Louis-Marie, Viscount de Noailles, served during the American, French and Haitian Revolutions. "He fights wherever France fights, because he's a soldier and he believes in France," a historian says

A collection of stories tracing how queer people have built communities, challenged norms, and preserved their histories.

Anglo-Saxon coins discovered near the Vatican reveal new evidence for Rome’s medieval English community and its connections with England.

The Dialogue of Pessimism (circa 1000 BCE) is a Babylonian poem featuring a master and his slave in ten exchanges during which the master proposes an action, and the slave gives reasons for and against its pursuit. The…

BARI, ITALY—The remains of a woman holding a child have been unearthed at the site

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI—According to a statement released by the University of Mississippi, Jesse Tune of the

Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor (1741-1790), was the son and successor of Maria Theresa (1717-1780) and Francis Stephen, aka Francis I (1708-1765), of the imperial house of the Habsburgs. He governed as co-ruler with his…

Erasmus called them “little moons” and George Puttenham praised them as “figures of tolerable disorder” (if used not too often “nor too thick”). For Philip Sidney, they were simply indispensable. Florence Hazrat introdu…

Choice excerpts from *Leaves of Grass* that speak to Whitman’s conception of immortality.

How Southeast Asia’s famously pungent fruit became a source of cultural identity and global demand.

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, northern India. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to inter and memorialise his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the building is the finest complete example of M…

In the NHS as in the private sector, the measure of success should be customer satisfaction and not just box-tickingAndy Burnham said he wanted to “rewire” the economy. Then he seemed to slam on the brakes, kicking most…

For years, eating was something to control, fear or regret. After I hunted my first deer, I started to see fat, hunger and my own body in a different lightI muffled my sobs with a pillow so my family couldn’t hear me fr…

Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

A great blender is a kitchen workhouse – I tested more than a dozen options including the Vitamix and Breville for budget, size, mulch factor, speed and whether they had plastic or glass jarsIn the UK? Check out Filter…

Experts say that if you’re eating any berry – strawberries, blackberries, currants, raspberries, blueberries – you are benefitingSprinkled on top of yoghurt, blended into smoothies or baked into crumbles, berries are am…

Chris Kamara has helped launch 'Here for Chris' a new men's mental health initiative in Guernsey.

Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June. A medication his doctor prescribed days earlier to ease his breathing problem…

While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage i…

Britain’s nursing union axes Teva UK as commercial partner over links to Israel’s military and corporate track recordBritain’s nursing union has cut its ties with an Israeli drug company over the firm’s links to the cou…

‘Day-to-day’ symptom of harmful emissions, which in turn can disrupt sleep, can be overlooked, say researchersNew research has found that increased air pollution is associated with more night-time coughing, leading to d…

Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.

Metro Phoenix has so far seen twice as many heat deaths as this time last year. Authorities are trying to understand why and how to intervene.

The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?

Rebuilding a complex and broken system into one that’s fair for all, and in the face of steely opposition: that will be the PM’s real challengeHere is rare clearcut proof of the power of political persuasion. Party conf…

Readers respond to George Monbiot’s article about how those with myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome, have been failed by the health systemGeorge Monbiot (Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is…

The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.

Emma said donating her breast milk had been "such a worthwhile thing to do".

Disability rights advocates are angered by the latest reversal but are rallying behind proposed legislation and working with states to strengthen protections for community integration.

Getting financial assistance from hospitals often involves filling out cumbersome forms. Some states now require hospitals to identify and automatically enroll patients eligible for charity care.

Think you can terrify us in 17 syllables? KFF Health News’ eighth annual Halloween haiku contest is now open. Send us your most haunting healthcare verses.

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

After a botched lethal injection in May, dozens of Tennessee medical professionals told the governor that healthcare professionals shouldn't help with executions, no matter the method.

When Dean Perryman's best friend Rob Clancy took his own life, he wanted to create something positive from an unimaginable loss. His idea was simple; reserve an empty chair in a pub and invite anyone who needed a conver…

Charlotte Howard has been turned down for breast reduction surgery by the NHS, despite daily pain.

President Donald Trump has championed sprawling health policy changes under the Make America Healthy Again movement, but a KFF-Associated Press survey of rural voters found people aren’t seeing the initiatives reach the…

In most states, people with Medicaid coverage will have to prove they're working, volunteering or studying, starting Jan. 1. But Montana is starting that early, and it's sowing confusion and anxiety.

The Congressional Budget Office estimated 100,000 more immigrants will be uninsured by 2034 because of Medicaid eligibility changes under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that take effect Oct. 1. A KFF Healt…

Disabled kids make up the largest group in foster care. They have the worst outcomes. They stay in foster care longest. They're the most likely to die.

The 20 best residential gardens have been revealed in the first-ever Landscape Australia awards shortlist. Jury chair Emily Wong said each project was a response to urgent issues like the climate crisis, fire and flood…

The partners behind a project in suburban Denver think they’ve found a way to accelerate the adoption of residential geothermal heating and cooling.

After years trudging through marshes around San Francisco Bay studying conservation practices, coastal ecologist Megan Kelso realized that one of the largest determinants of wetland health may not be an invasive species…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to scrap a rule that allows shareholders to formally petition companies, one of the ways that shareholder advocacy groups have pressed for more action on climate and sus…

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with author Craig Childs. Think about the darkest sky you’ve ever seen. Did you see the Milky Way…

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be the impact on the we…

Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots The easy thing for the people who live on the banks of the River Dart in Devon might have been to…

A caiman wearing a wig, two brown bears laughing and a leopard doing a handstand feature in the selection of finalists from this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards. Winners will be announced on 8 December Continue read…

EL PASO—Federal Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction Friday to halt construction on the border wall in Texas’ expansive Big Bend sector, including the national and state parks. Cardone read a brief or…

During this past summer of climate extremes, more than half of Europe experienced dangerous levels of heat stress, the combined effect of temperature, humidity, wind and sunshine on the body’s ability to cool itself. In…

The so-called “lame duck” session of Congress after November’s midterm elections could be momentous for clean energy as lawmakers are set to consider a long-sought bipartisan deal to speed permitting of large energy and…

More than 20 states, including North Carolina, New York, California and Pennsylvania, as well as several cities, are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its repeal of most greenhouse gas emissions standa…

A New Jersey county has become the latest local government to sue major oil and gas companies, seeking to recover costs from damage caused by worsening flooding and other climate change impacts. The filing comes just da…

As nations met this week in Bangkok for informal meetings on a United Nations plastics treaty, more than 70 developing countries supported addressing all causes and drivers of plastic pollution, environmental advocates…

Imagine the UK with a 20-year investment plan, with green homes and fast transport. We already have the tools to make it happenYou’ve just left school. What’s your future?I know a physics graduate making flat whites; a…

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway, spearfish alongside Great White sharks, surf in Santa Cruz, dive for lobster, cast a line or set a crab pot: California is defined by its 840-mile coastline. Managing the miles of beach,…

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisisStates and cities sued the Trump administration on Thursday for repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhous…

The federal government has scrapped its rules lowering vehicle emissions, and it's going after California's.

The state is the biggest to approve solar panels that plug into walls, giving residents a cheaper way to generate their own electricity.

Lake Mead is at its lowest level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, Lake Powell also at a historic lowIt was 42C (108F) degrees as we motored across Nevada’s Lake Mead in our rented pontoon boat. Colby Pellegrino…

A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won't be match…

A legacy of deforestation has left Ethiopia struggling with more intense flooding and drought. The country is trying to restore its native forests through one of the world's most ambitious and well-funded tree-planting…

Ranchers, conservative legal scholars, and former Republican EPA chiefs are siding against oil companies. Here's why.

Traditional knowledge and specialized training are helping people adapt to a changing landscape as polar bears appear in new places and at different times.

Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.

August and September passed without a single Atlantic hurricane, thanks in part to a powerful El Niño. Forecasters are now raising the prospect that the season could conclude with zero Atlantic hurricanes.Read more on E…

New York’s "climate superfund” law has suffered two losses in court, while a U.S. Supreme Court case next week could determine the fate of similar efforts nationwide.

Cities like New York are bouncing back faster from major rainfall and flash flooding, thanks to smart, low-cost climate solutions.

Minimum temperatures have shot up, presenting an overlooked threat to people, livestock, and crops.

The storm's remnants battered the U.S. Southwest, flooding roadways and forcing residents in small New Mexico towns to evacuate over concerns about a dam failing.

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

John Steinbeck’s hometown of Salinas is the least affordable city in the US for the middle class, a recent Brookings Institution analysis found Nestled between two mountain ranges at the crook of central California’s co…

Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

The facility offers essential items for free, including clothes for babies and small children.

Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.

Leaders agree a coordinated drawdown after surge in prices and Donald Trump’s threat to cut off US suppliesLeaders of G7 nations are to release up to 100m barrels of their emergency diesel and crude oil stockpiles after…

Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.

The rise in global oil prices has been pushing up the pump prices of petrol and diesel in the UK.

U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.

The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at an all-time high of 200.01p, according to the RAC motoring body.

Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of…

Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.

The minimum price of alcohol (MUP) in Wales has risen by 30%.

The craft beer market is saturated and tastes are changing. Brewers are coming with innovative ways to attract customers.

The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.28%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%.

A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump's policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness w…

Layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security.

High yields slow the economy by making it more expensive for everyone to borrow money, while undercutting prices for stocks and other investments.

Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese importsDrivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras an…

Agriculture experts say high egg prices were the result of severe avian flu outbreaks, but the Trump administration's tariffs and the war with Iran have also put pressure on farmers.

This South Florida community is typically a refuge for Canadians fleeing cold weather, but trade tensions between the United States and Canada mean fewer are coming.

Prices fell by 0.2% month on month in September as average price of a home slipped to £274,251, says NationwideBusiness live – latest updatesAnnual house price growth halved in the UK last month, as economic uncertainty…

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Sass Jordan announces that the singer, songwriter, Juno Award winner and longtime "Canadian Idol" judge died peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her…

The Manic Street Preachers were the most controversial British rock band of the early 1990s – and their debut album Generation Terrorists is a classic

Dave Grohl, Dave Matthews, Joan Baez, and the rest of the day's performers took the stage over the course of the eight-song set. Bruce Springsteen Leads All-Star Jam Session to Close Power to the People Fest Alex Young

Released the same year as The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper, Procol Harum’s debut album helped push music into a bold new era – but no one talks about it today

Dave Grohl also paid tribute to his late mother during Foo Fighters' set. Dave Grohl Dedicates “My Hero” to “New Friend Jack” at Power to the People Alex Young

The all-star performance took place at Morello's Power to the People fest on Saturday. Jack Black, DMC, Tom Morello, Cypress Hill, Scott Ian, and Chuck D Perform “Walk This Way” at Power to the People Fest Spencer Kaufm…

Canada's cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD have canceled their previously announced 10-city U.S tour in October. Support on the trek, which was scheduled to kick off on October 8 in Youngstown, Ohio, was supposed to come…

As Human turns 35 this month, we look at how Chuck Schuldiner thirst for revenge helped redefine the sound of death metal

He recalls making way for Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, what Glenn Danzig was really like, the songs he wishes he’d recorded, and the problem with his Gibson Explorer

The special tribute set featured performances of "Loud Love," "Outshined," and "Spoonman." Taylor Momsen, Mike McCready & Matt Cameron Stage Suns of Soundgarden Performance at Power to the People Fest Alex Young

Queens Of The Stone Age mainman Josh Homme can't get over how great Dave Grohl is at drumming

Nick Carpenter, who makes music as Medium Build, talks about his new album "King of Having Fun" and finding moments that make him feel like a kid again.

A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", received its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last month. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of the mus…

Having already transformed bass design with Stuart Spector, Ned Steinberger turned his attention to eliminating the headstock altogether – only to discover that Les Paul had beaten him to it

Fan-filmed video of TWISTED SISTER's October 2 concert at The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts can be seen below. In a recent interview with Podcast Rock City Live, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke…

In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, WARRIOR SOUL frontman Kory Clarke spoke about the status of the recording sessions for the band's new album, tentatively titled "Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em". The upcoming LP wi…

There’s a reason his legacy is so enormous, his shadow so large. But how well do you know him?

Henry Rollins will open his vast punk rock archive to the public with ‘Cool Evidence,’ featuring rare items from Black Flag, The Cramps and more.

Basilio will be joined by Joan Osbourne, Wendy Parr and more at the ceremony, which takes place during NAMM 2027

Mike Patton brought Mondo Cane — his project covering Italian pop songs from the ’50s and ’60s — to Mexico for the first time Thursday (Oct. 1) as part of Festival Internacional Cervantino’s Circuito CDMX-INBAL. The pos…

It's full of treasures, a sweeping double-LP that Jeff Lynne dubbed "probably the hardest work I have ever done, but the most satisfying." The post Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Out of the Blue’: The Masterpiece from Muni…

Charli XCX headlined the first night of Austin City Limits on Friday (Oct. 2), and as usual, she brought a surprise. After co-headlining The Sweat Tour with Troye Sivan last year, the British pop star brought out the Au…

On Friday (Oct. 2) in New Jersey, Foo Fighters filled in for the Pretty Reckless for a second time on AC/DC's Power Up tour. When the Australian rock legends played their hit "Highway To Hell," they brought out Dave Gro…

The Beatles' 1965 album was a turning point in their career, musically and personally.

Before the decade was over, glam rock had left its fingerprints all over popular music

At one point in the show, Dave Grohl joined the band for a rendition of a big hit.

His songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, U2, Jefferson Starship, Bruce Springsteen, the Byrds and Woody's own son Arlo.

It only recently occurred to the singer to discuss their signature song with his colleagues.

23-year-old replacement for Jizzy Pearl delivers debut performance with 14-song set.

Black Country, New Road formed in Cambridge in 2018 and quickly became one of the most distinctive bands to emerge from the South London scene centered around venues such as The Windmill in Brixton. The original lineup…

Lambert started out as a scrappy country singer with a me-against-the-world attitude. How did she end up making lush disco songs and writing one of the biggest pop hits of the year?

Google adds fact-checking to its AI content guidance, Gemini links show UTM tags, desktop CTR fell in Q2, and a judge dismisses two AI suits. The post Google Wants AI Content Fact-Checked, Gemini UTM Tags – SEO Pulse ap…

Shopify merchants: your agentic storefronts setting now shares products with Meta and unnamed startups. Leave it on, and watch what Shopify adds. The post Shopify Now Enrolls Your Store In Every New AI Shopping Channel…

Google recently made substantial updates to my favorite piece of search documentation: Creating helpful, reliable, people-first content. For years, this has been my favourite Google documentation because it reflects the…

Wil, take me right to the KPI for long term sustainable GEO visibility!!

Andrej Karpathy suggests asking LLMs to explain topics in an aerospace writing standard, or to answer with diagrams, HTML pages, or custom explainer videos. The post OpenAI Founding Member: Make LLMs Write Like An Aircr…

Google's people-first content guidance now warns site owners against fabricated author profiles, a form of deception its rater guidelines already described. The post Google Adds Fake Author Warning To Helpful Content Gu…

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today...

This week, we covered the first impact felt by the Google September 2026 spam update. And then on Wednesday and Thursday we had the second impact of this spam update. Remember the AI contribution report...

Google made several changes to the about merchant loyalty program within the Google Merchant Center help documentation. The key changes are that Loyalty Customer Match expanded to AI Mode and Gemini and to more regions,…

That prompted us to investigate AI Overviews for branded searches on a larger scale. We found that AI Overviews now appear for 83% of branded queries, potentially reducing clicks to brands’ own websites and giving third…

Microsoft Bing is testing a new'ish section labeled "Recommended by" followed by the company making the recommendations. The weird thing is, the specific product thumbnails link to various retailers and not the place th…

SaaS loses a third of its Google visibility in a year, Realtor.com and Amazon hit record lows, Homes.com hits a record high, X jumps 33%, LinkedIn holds its June step, Reddit falls to a March low, Zoo

But easier to build doesn’t necessarily mean easier to optimize. WordPress and other CMSs quietly handle many SEO basics through plugins and built-in functionality, from canonicals and sitemaps to redirects, metadata, s…

Learn how Google Search can help you improve your morning cup of coffee.

Struggle to network at SEO events as an introvert? Discover 21 actionable tips from real marketers to ease anxiety, spark connections, and thrive in any crowd.

KPIs are at the top of all of our clients’ minds these days. That’s what we’re hearing about on every call as we discuss their business goals. What do we measure now in this new age of AI Search and what are these measu…

On International Translation Day, learn how members of our team bring cultural nuance to Translate to connect people globally.

301 respondents shared what they’re using AI for, how it affects their productivity, their favorite tools, and more. AI use in content creation is almost ubiquitous, with 93% of respondents saying they utilize it Claude…

Your brand might be missing from important conversations, losing recommendations to competitors, associated with the wrong topics, or described using outdated information. AI assistants may even struggle to access your…