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- Suspected Russian Plague Death: How Much Should We Worry?
on October 6, 2026 at 11:51 amA suspected case of pneumonic plague killing a laboratory technician in Russia has sparked global alarm about the possibility of wider transmission. RFE/RL spoke to Brendan Wren, a professor of microbial pathogenesis, about the situation and Russia's moves to deal with it.
- Macron makes unexpected appearance at missile test launch from nuclear submarine
on October 6, 2026The French president hailed it as 'a remarkable demonstration of credibility and an important milestone' at a time when Russia is stepping up its hybrid warfare against Europe and continuing to wield the nuclear threat.
- Stocks to profit from strategic materials
on October 5, 2026Three stocks to gain exposure to strategic materials in electrification, precious metals and the space economy, as […]
- Trump Condemned for Invoking Nuclear Attacks on US Cities to Defend Iran War
by Chris Walker on October 6, 2026 at 7:00 pmTrump’s attempt to defend the war comes as polling shows that the conflict is deeply unpopular among US voters.
- Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, October 6th
on October 6, 2026A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
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U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. [...]
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. [...]
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. [...]
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. [...]
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. [...]
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. [...]
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. [...]
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. [...]
CDT presents a monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often yielding the message “404: content not found”) from Chinese platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Douyin [...]
The post below, from WeChat account 白桦视界 Báihuà Shìjiè, or “White Birch Vision,” is a censored response to new restrictions on drone ownership and storage within the city of Beijing. Registration requirements and flight restrictions were already in place; the new, tighter measures followed the [...]
October skywatchers can see Saturn at opposition, catch meteors from Halley’s Comet during the Orionid peak, and watch the Moon sweep past the famous Pleiades star cluster. Moonlight may obscure some Orionids, but the best viewing should come before dawn after the Moon sets. [...]
Scientists found that prolonged fasting triggers major changes throughout the body, but many of the most interesting effects only appeared after about three days without food. The results suggest fasting may influence health in ways that go beyond weight loss and could eventually inspire treatments [...]
Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent osteoarthritis after ACL-like knee injuries, while human cartilage taken from knee [...]
Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have captured the clearest evidence yet that quark-gluon plasma, the scorching-hot matter that filled the newborn universe, behaves like a true liquid. By tracking individual quarks as they blasted through the plasma, researchers saw them leave behind ripples, splashes, [...]
Couples who exercise together report better communication, healthier conflict resolution, and lower marital stress than those who work out alone. Even something as simple as taking a walk together may create valuable opportunities to talk, listen, and feel more connected. [...]
Researchers have captured key steps in a chemical reaction that helps nature transfer energy with remarkable efficiency. Ultrafast X-rays revealed how changes involving electrons and protons are closely linked to the rearrangement of surrounding water molecules. Because similar reactions drive photosynthesis and other energy-conversion processes, [...]
Ancient pottery from Tampa Bay appears to have been made by migrant craftspeople who brought specialized Mississippian pottery-making knowledge hundreds of miles south. Remarkably, they even incorporated crushed fragments of older homeland pottery into new vessels, preserving a physical link to their past across generations. [...]
Predatory wasps are hijacking shelters built by tropical trees for their ant defenders, potentially disrupting an ancient partnership that protects the plants from hungry insects. The takeover is far more common in disturbed landscapes such as oil palm plantations and could have lasting consequences for [...]
In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war. [...]
Matsda2sh rejects the accusation by prosecutors that its entire newsroom belongs to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. [...]
Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait. [...]
Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment. [...]
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports. [...]
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition. [...]
The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets. [...]
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. [...]
Jakarta’s attempts to align with Washington face a growing backlash at home. [...]
In the film “NAZA,” Israeli soldiers reveal the workings of autonomous warfare. [...]
The vote’s timing makes it a litmus test for progressive politics across Europe. [...]
French religiosity is surging—in tandem with political extremism. [...]
Vladimir Putin’s latest plan for victory puts a cease-fire well out of reach. [...]
In the post-Trump era, Washington will need to regain credibility. Pluralism is where it should start. [...]
History suggests that when Washington loses interest, the Europeans step in. [...]
A Hebrew term for complacent blindness still captures Netanyahu’s policies. [...]
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported the crash on Monday morning, with the Nigerian Air Force saying the aircraft was travelling on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. [...]
[Ghanaian Times] THE government is advancing plans to transform the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully-fledged Ghana Space Agency to strengthen the country's participation in the emerging global space economy. [...]
[Premium Times] This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia's federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region. [...]
[Capital FM] Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease in Nairobi, ending months of heightened surveillance and preparedness following the spread of the deadly Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda. [...]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will deploy 342,005 contracted professionals to oversee national examinations and assessments involving 3,634,846 candidates between October 16 and November 20. [...]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. [...]
[HRW] Beirut -- Authorities Arrest Protesters [...]