Israel’s elections 2026 explained in maps and charts
Israelis vote on October 27 in the sixth election since 2019. Here’s how the system works and who gets left out.
Month: October 2026
US Supreme Court to hear case on race in school admissions
A group of parents claims local admission policy boosts Black and Latino students while constraining Asian applicants.
Japan launches historic mission to bring back Mars moon samples
Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.
How is the US economy really doing under Tweety McTreason?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the
Canadian tourist found guilty of animal cruelty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure
The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not
Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police
Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
Researchers use mitochondrial uncouplers to target breast cancer metastasis
Mitochondrial serine catabolic pathway (MSCP), also called serine, glycine, and one-carbon metabolism, is essential for cancer cells to produce amino acids, one-carbon units, and reducing
Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and enhances its metabolism, according to a preclinical
Study identifies initial cellular events in autoimmune kidney inflammation
When immunity works well, the body steers clear of infection and disease. However, when the immune system goes awry, healthy cells can often end up
Researchers capture clear images of complex cancer drug building enzyme
A joint research group led by Ryo Tanifuji and Hiroki Oguri from the University of Tokyo and Yoshikazu Tanaka from Tohoku University has successfully visualized
Study links DNA methylation to OCD psychotherapy treatment response
OCD is a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can severely interfere with everyday life. Exposure-based psychotherapy is one
Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu after Trump offers full support for re-election
Vance, who campaigned for ousted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán this spring, said he endorses American candidates.
Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series, will face Milwaukee Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series after the Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians to win the American