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Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in Germany, Austria and Hungary
Sharp metal objects including needles, nails, and screws have been discovered in Halloween sweets across Germany, Austria, and Hungary, prompting police warnings and investigations.
UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees
The UN refugee agency has criticized UK plans requiring refugees to wait up to 30 years for settlement permission, calling the policy likely to harm their sense of security and ability to integrate into communities.
Accor Builds Caution Into Outlook Over France Unrest and Middle East
Accor has built caution into its full-year outlook due to recent riots in France and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, guiding to flat fourth-quarter growth globally.
Southeast Asia’s Haze Lands on Malaysia’s Already Flat Tourism Year
Malaysia’s tourism industry faces additional pressure from Indonesian haze as the country falls short of its 47 million visitor target, with tour operators reporting November cancellations across the region.
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Alien signals may be hiding where we rarely listen
Researchers suggest higher radio frequencies may contain overlooked signals from extraterrestrial civilizations, as most SETI searches have concentrated on a narrow spectrum band.
A forgotten fossil just revealed a new Triassic predator from 210 million years ago
Yale researchers identified a previously unknown proto-crocodile species from 210 million years ago in New Mexico, revealing early crocodile relatives were already developing distinct hunting strategies.
Here’s how ‘parasite’ went from a laughing matter to a serious biological threat
Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite causing cyclosporiasis, has sickened thousands of Americans across multiple states. The article explores how the term ‘parasite’ evolved from ancient comedic theatrical characters to describing serious biological threats.
Scientists found evolution repeating itself in the Galápagos Islands
Scientists studying Galápagos giant daisies found evolution repeating itself through different genetic pathways, mirroring Darwin’s famous finch observations and revealing nature’s flexibility in solving environmental challenges.
This 4,000-year-old city defied the rules of history
New research on the 4,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro reveals that wealth became more equally distributed as the ancient urban center grew, contrary to patterns seen in other early civilizations.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
Shift workers face significant health risks from disrupted sleep, including higher dementia and heart disease risk, but researchers are exploring whether biphasic sleep patterns might help mitigate these effects.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
More than half of midwives leaving the NHS in England are under 35, with nearly 1,700 departing during 2025-26 as burnout threatens maternity care quality and safety.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub in Medway to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A teenager in Australia died from tick-induced mammalian meat allergy in 2022, marking the first confirmed death worldwide from the condition. Scientists warn the allergy, triggered by tick bites, can be unexpectedly life-threatening despite being preventable.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with a 3% rise in risk for every 11.5dB increase in noise level.
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry examining deaths of over 2,000 mental health patients in Essex heard that monitoring technology widely used in psychiatric wards lacks strong independent evidence of improving patient safety.
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Bundibugyo species of Ebola
A 37-year-old British man received the first dose of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed using COVID-19 vaccine technology, marking the start of human trials.