News for October 10, 2025

Rhythm and religion keep history alive in Brazil's Salvador

National Geographic
The country’s Afro-Brazilian centre tells the tale of an enslaved population’s struggle for survival.
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Rebuilding Gaza: don't sideline Palestinian scientists, say experts

Nature.com
Researchers warn against ‘top down’ solutions as US President Donald Trump brokers first phase of peace deal.
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Bengaluru-based iD Fresh Food eyes ₹1,200-cr funding; Carlyle, Kedaara among suitors

The Times of India
iD Fresh Food is reportedly in talks with several private equity firms, including Carlyle and Kedaara, to raise approximately ₹1,200 crore. The funding round, potentially involving smaller cheques from high-net-worth individuals and family offices, is expecte…
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India, UK look to double trade in 5 years, says PM Modi

The Times of India
India and the UK aim to double bilateral trade to $112 billion by 2030, with Prime Minister Modi expressing confidence in achieving this goal early. Agreements were signed to boost trade and a $350 million contract for UK missile supply to India was finalized…
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The world’s first plastics treaty is in crisis: can it be salvaged?

Nature.com
Hopes of securing a United Nations treaty on plastic pollution are fading after the final round of negotiations ended without an agreement.
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Population-scale gene-based analysis of whole-genome sequencing provides insights into metabolic health

Nature.com
Analyses of whole-genome sequencing data from UK Biobank and All of Us identify rare variant burden signals associated with metabolic health, including effects of protein-truncating variants in IRS2 on type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease risk.
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Clinical use of polygenic risk scores: current status, barriers and future directions

Nature.com
This article reviews the current state of implementation of polygenic risk scores in the clinical setting, highlights key challenges and outlines future directions for the use of such scores to improve disease risk prediction and to enable personalized p…
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In this Canadian province grown-ups can dig up dinosaur fossils

National Geographic
Dinosaur stories are often written for children, with a cast of neon cartoon characters or animatronic models. But for adults who never outgrew their fossil fascination, the Canadian province of Alberta offers a chance to explore the truth behind the fiction,…
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'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley

BBC News
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
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'New era' for British passports as King's coat of arms appears on cover

Sky.com
The King’s coat of arms will be on the front of all new British passports from December, the Home Office has announced.
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Jennifer Aniston makes rare comment about secret 20-year struggle to have kids

Livejournal.com
Jennifer Aniston slammed accusations that she didn’t have children due to her busy Hollywood career.The “Friends” alum addressed her secret 20-year struggle to start a family in a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK“They didn’t know my story, or what I’d be…
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King's coat of arms to feature on new UK passports

BBC News
The full redesign, coming into effect from December, will be the first since passports turned dark blue after Brexit.
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FIS Says Issuer Solutions Acquisition on Track as UK Regulator Seeks More Information

pymnts.com
FIS said Friday (Oct. 10) that its planned acquisition of Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions business remains on track despite the company’s need to refile information with a U.K. regulator. “In the normal course of the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (…
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Sparkle Pop/Diamond II Lawsuit Claims Dynamite Owes Them $1.7 Million

Bleeding Cool News
In a recent federal lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Sparkle Pop/Ad Populum has sued Dynamite Entertainment, also known as Dynamic Forces, claiming that the publisher owes them $1.7 million. Ad Populum/Sparkle …
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Brit becomes fourth UK EuroMillions ticket-holder to scoop jackpot

Sky.com
It is the fourth time this year that a UK ticket-holder has won the top prize – as Friday’s draw numbers have made one lucky winner £25m richer.
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Surge in Chagos arrivals prompts row over housing costs

BBC News
Dozens of Chagossians have flown in to Heathrow Airport this week, putting pressure on housing services.
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British passports to feature His Majesty’s Coat of Arms

Www.gov.uk
New British passports featuring His Majesty’s Coat of Arms to launch in December.
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Women risking breast cancer by 'always putting ourselves last', says Liz Hurley

Sky.com
Liz Hurley has encouraged women to check themselves for breast cancer – and warned some are not because they “are scared that it’s self-indulgent to spend time on themselves”.
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With the unionist vote split, the SNP won't need to do much to stay in power

Sky.com
John Swinney’s party has endured everything a government would normally dread in recent years, but with Reform taking centre stage and Labour losing momentum, the unionist vote is fragmented.
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Trump, AstraZeneca announce US drug pricing deal at White House

Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump unveiled a deal with UK-based drugmaker AstraZeneca on Friday under which the company will sell some medicines…
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Who is WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman, and why she detained by US border agents in Chicago

The Times of India
A WGN-TV producer, Debbie Brockman, was detained by US Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago. She was arrested for allegedly assaulting a federal law enforcement officer. Video of the incident shows masked agents restraining her. The Department of H…
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At Jaishankar-Muttaqi meet in Delhi: Two Afghanistan flags, no women journalists — and the Bamiyan Buddhas

The Indian Express
At the meeting between Muttaqi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Hyderabad House, there were no flags of either side — thus evading a diplomatic challenge. The Indians addressed him as Foreign Minister of Afghanistan — not getting into the Repub…
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Trump's Rare Earth Tariff Threats Shake Stock Markets—Is Your Portfolio Ready for a China Shock?

International Business Times
Trump’s tariff threats over China’s rare earth exports spark market turmoil. Learn how this geopolitical shock could impact your investments.
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Why Is Charlie Kirk's Accused Killer Under Suicide Watch? Tyler Robinson Locked Up 23 Hours Daily

International Business Times
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, remains under ‘special watch’ in Utah County Jail following his arrest after a 33-hour manhunt. Officials say the isolation is for safety, not punishment.
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New James Bond producer 'up for the challenge'

BBC News
The producer was speaking for the first time about taking on the next 007 film for Bond’s new owners Amazon MGM.
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Michelle Obama, Barack Obama $70M Divorce Looms? Ex-FLOTUS 'Couldn't Stand' Her Husband

International Business Times
The Obamas are reportedly facing a looming $70 million divorce, with claims their bond has quietly fractured beyond repair.
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Is Joe Biden Broke? Ex-POTUS Reportedly Faces 'Financial Troubles' Amid Cancer Battle

International Business Times
Joe Biden faces mounting medical costs amid cancer treatment, sparking speculation over his finances despite pension income and past book deals.
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Citadel's Ken Griffin Worried About the Trend of Investors Viewing Gold as a Safer Asset Than the Dollar

International Business Times
Citadel Advisors’ Kenneth Griffin believes that the current immigration policy, fiscal policy, and monetary policy appear to be fostering a ‘very pro-inflationary environment.’
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Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth: After Becoming Football's First Billionaire, Soccer Superstar Shares Stunning Retirement Revelation

International Business Times
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire, with Bloomberg confirming his staggering net worth — Will the global soccer icon finally retire? CR7 answers the burning question.
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'She's Gone Too Far': Furious MAGA Fans Accuse Taylor Swift of 'Losing the Plot' Over Her Risqué New Album

International Business Times
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ has provoked a conservative backlash calling the record ‘vulgar’, even as she defends the album and posts record-breaking sales; an investigation into the interviews, critics and figures behind the controversy.
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Trump Declares Economic War on China With Shock 100% Tariff That Will Leave You Reeling

International Business Times
President Trump escalates the US-China trade war, announcing a new 100% tariff on Chinese goods set for November 2025. Read the full details on the escalating economic conflict, new export controls, and the impact on global markets.
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Is Tylenol Unsafe? RFK Jr. Links Painkiller to Autism in Circumcised Boys

International Business Times
Health Secretary RFK Jr. claims Tylenol may be linked to autism in circumcised boys, citing two studies. Medical groups reject the claim, calling it unproven and dangerous.
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[Prime] The Dreamers (4K) $25.07 Delivered (-48%) @ Amazon UK via AU

Ozbargain.com.au
The Dreamers is a beautifully indulgent fever dream of youth, cinema, and rebellion. The kind of film that feels both intimate and mythic. Michael Pitt delivers a quietly magnetic performance, …
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TrumpRx makes more drug pricing moves and strikes a deal with AstraZeneca

Business Insider
Trump’s pharmaceutical venture strikes a deal with AstraZeneca.
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Is it acceptable to scatter a loved one's ashes in the countryside?

BBC News
Some hillwalkers are concerned they are coming across piles of ashes during treks in wild areas of Scotland.
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Investors react to Trump's massive increase in China tariffs​

Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump on Friday said he was increasing tariffs on Chinese exports to the U. to 100% and imposing export controls on “any and all critical…
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How John Swinney plans to put his stamp on the SNP as election looms

BBC News
There is a renewed emphasis on independence as the party meets less than a year before the Scottish election.
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A Single Stolen iPhone Uncovers Massive UK iPhone Smuggling Ring

Mactrast.com
UK police have uncovered a massive international network that smuggled 40,000 stolen phones from London to China.Read More…
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Friends: Jennifer Aniston Shuts Down Future Reboots, Remakes, Sequels

Bleeding Cool News
While Friends vaulted Jennifer Aniston to superstardom and Rachel Green, a permanent fixture in pop culture history, the actress is happy to remain retired as the character. The Morning Show star spoke with the UK-based Harper’s Bazaar about having no interes…
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NATO weighs armed drones, loosening restrictions on shooting down Russian aircraft

New York Post
In recent months, there has been a marked upsurge in Russian provocations.
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Tasmania accuses GFG of failing to meet loan conditions over ore supply

ABC News (AU)
Australia’s only manganese smelter is at the centre of a dispute, after failing to restart a troubled smelter in Tasmania’s north despite being given a $20 million loan from the Tasmanian government.
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2 Surprising Facts About People Who Have Never Had Sex, By A Psychologist

Forbes
Sexlessness is possibly as big a taboo in our world as sex itself. Here are two new findings from a University of Amsterdam study that might change your opinion on it.
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FSG could launch brand NEW Liverpool team

Anfieldwatch.co.uk
FSG have faced some critics at Liverpool but in truth they have been the key to the club’s growth over the last decade. When the Reds’ US owners took over at Anfield, the club was on a decline. Liverp…
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Sources: Paramount will stop airing five UK MTV channels at the end of 2025 but keep its flagship channel; some other non-US MTV channels are also set to close (Mark Savage/BBC)

Mediagazer.com
Mark Savage / BBC: Sources: Paramount will stop airing five UK MTV channels at the end of 2025 but keep its flagship channel; some other non-US MTV channels are also set to close  —  MTV, the world’s first 24-hour music broadcaster, is to stop showing rolling…
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Mayor Bans Disturbed’s Belgium Show Over Safety Risks Surrounding David Draiman’s Support of Israel

Consequence.net
Photos of Draiman signing IDF missiles apparently had a major influence on the decision. Mayor Bans Disturbed’s Belgium Show Over Safety Risks Surrounding David Draiman’s Support of Israel Heavy Consequence Staff
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Spectrum brings NBA games in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro

Macdailynews.com
Basketball fans will soon be able to experience NBA games like never before in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro, with a selection of live… The post Spectrum brings NBA games in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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Daybreak Weekend: US Bank Earnings, New Energy Summit, Gold’s Future

Omny.fm
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we’ll be tracking in the coming week.
  • In the US – a look ahead to earnings for U.S banks.
  • In the UK – a look ahead to the annual New Energy Finance summit i…
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Supporters of Palestine Action: Who backs the UK's proscribed anti-Israel organization?

The Jerusalem Post
BEHIND THE LINES: In the past, far-left political violence in the UK was almost unknown, confined to a tiny lunatic fringe. But the hard core of Palestine…
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Trump to announce US drug pricing deal at White House, MSNBC says it is with AstraZeneca

Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement on Friday about lowering U. drug prices, according to a White House official…
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Red Carpet Rundown: A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Los Angeles Special Screening

tomandlorenzo.com
The large (and largely unknown) cast of A House of Dynamite came out in fits that were a bit too low-key for the premiere. Let’s be annoying about it.   Kaitlyn Dever This is elegant, unphotogenic, and a bit too mature for her. At the very least, a big honkin…
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Canadian broadcaster tried to cover up Ukrainian fighter’s swastika tattoo (VIDEO)

RT
CBC news blurred the Nazi symbol in an aired report but left it visible in the video’s thumbnail Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK, France, Germany say they hope to restart Iran nuclear talks

Al Jazeera English
Joint statement comes more than a month after E3 countries triggered mechanism reinstating UN sanctions against Iran.
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“It’s Like Winning The Lottery”: Kalyani Priyadarshan And Santhy B. On Lokah | Beyond Bollywood

Forbes
Hollywood has superheroes in DC and Marvel. Mollywood has Lokah, the ambitious, folklore-rooted launchpad for the first major superhero franchise in Malayalam cinema.
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