Trump dominates the Iowa Senate debate from afar
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek sparred about how to handle the president and other issues in a battleground debate Wednesday night.
US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds
Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice’s abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
France’s school protests: What lies behind the anger
Students’ blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France’s habit of settling policy on the street.
Gene therapy and special goggles give some blind people limited sight
Optogenetics, recognized by the 2026 medicine Nobel, makes cells respond to light, including eye cells that normally relay signals to the brain.
US puts inmate to death for first time since botched execution
A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection – despite objections following Christa Pike’s botched execution last week.
Alibaba’s Joe Tsai says open source is Europe’s only way to AI independence
Alibaba co-founder and chairman Joe Tsai says open-source AI is the only way for Europe to become independent in the technology. He spoke to founders
The 9 best accounts receivable automation software platforms for 2026
How nine AR automation platforms compare on collections automation and cash application, and which one keeps its AI inside auditable controls Allianz Research puts average
Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire
Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.
US bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to China
The State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.
Optogenetic therapy improves light sensitivity in people with retinitis pigmentosa
An international research team has reported new results from the first clinical cohort of blind people treated with an optogenetic therapy for advanced retinitis pigmentosa.
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says
The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Flexible mesh could power implantable electronics without batteries
A team of engineers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has designed an ultrathin, flexible mesh that seamlessly integrates electronics with human cells to
Single tRNA controls prostate cancer identity and treatment resistance
Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have identified a previously overlooked molecular regulator that helps determine whether prostate tumors remain sensitive to treatment or evolve