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– Spot gold held above $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday, October 28, edging up 0.1% to $4,061.86 by 00:36 GMT. The move followed a gain of more than 1% in the previous session. US gold futures for December delivery were
Health
– Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for pioneering discoveries that established the field of optogenetics. The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet announced the honor on October 5. Their groundbreaking
A comprehensive study, conducted in partnership with national health agencies and published through scientific collaboration, has established a definitive connection between environmental exposure, daily lifestyle choices, and accelerated physiological decline in adult populations. As reported by the Emirates News Agency,
– The World Health Organization has introduced new guidelines aimed at assisting countries and event organizers in minimizing heat-related health issues during mass gatherings. These recommendations target major sporting, religious, and cultural occasions. They emphasize safeguarding spectators, workers, volunteers, and
– A naturally occurring compound associated with pomegranates has shown improvements across multiple indicators of cardiac performance in experimental HFpEF models. Urolithin A, the compound in question, facilitated more effective relaxation of the heart between beats. Additionally, it diminished fibrosis
– As El Niño intensifies and approaches very strong levels, global health organizations are calling for enhanced preparedness to tackle increasing climate-related health challenges. The World Meteorological Organization predicts the event will reach peak strength before the end of 2026.
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Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
Following months of talks between management and employee representatives, Porsche announced a major labor deal on Monday to cut a further 5,000 positions by 2035. Combined with earlier downsizing measures, the agreement expands total headcount reductions to nearly 9,000 jobs—representing
The FIA has restated its commitment to bring V8 engines back to the FIA Formula One World Championship, placing power unit rules at the center of debate before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said
Automakers reduced their in-house discounts on electric vehicles in Germany in May, narrowing price support at a time when state purchase aid has returned for eligible private buyers. The average discount on the 20 best-selling electric models fell to 18.6%
Porsche has presented a one-off 911 GT3 RS created through its Sonderwunsch programme, combining the track-focused sports car with a bespoke design treatment inspired by haute couture. The vehicle is finished in Macadamiametallic from the Paint to Sample range and
EuroWire, BRUSSELS: EV sales across Europe’s main auto markets rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as higher pump prices pushed more buyers away from petrol and diesel models. New battery-electric registrations climbed 29.4% from a year earlier to

