Science Study suggests animal origins may reach back 800 million years An Oxford-led study challenges fossil dating assumptions and places possible animal origins 800–700 million years ago, while stressing that proof remains elusive.
Politics Latvia votes for parliament as Russian security concerns loom Latvians elect 100 lawmakers as Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs seeks a full term amid concerns about Russia.
Health WHO reports life expectancy recovery as healthy years lag behind New WHO estimates put global life expectancy at 73.3 years in 2023, near its pre-pandemic level, while healthy life expectancy recovers more slowly.
Environment Amazon forest protections face test in Brazil’s presidential election New reporting highlights rival deforestation pledges before Brazil’s October 4 vote, with conservation groups warning that enforcement will be decisive.
Entertainment Taylor Swift scores UK chart double as Patient Zero debuts at number one Patient Zero becomes Swift’s third UK number one of 2026 as The Life of a Showgirl returns to the album chart summit.
Business US hiring slows to 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rises to 4.2% September hiring slowed sharply and earlier gains were revised lower, easing expectations of another Federal Reserve rate increase.
World Russian Drone Strikes Disrupt Kyiv Bridges and Kill One Resident Drone strikes disrupted three Dnipro crossings in Kyiv on Friday, while a separate strike on an apartment building killed one person, officials said.
Technology OpenAI Alerts More Than 100 Organizations Over Agent Activity OpenAI says it has notified more than 100 organizations while reviewing unintended activity by its AI agents; a notice does not establish a breach.
Sports India tops Asian Games boxing table with three gold medals India led the Asian Games boxing medal table with three golds, secured by Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal.
Science Florida Keys study finds temporary shades reduce coral paling during heat stress A field trial found that small underwater shades helped two brain coral species retain or regain color during a marine heatwave, but researchers say the method is limited to selected colonies.
Politics India election chief faces resignation calls as voter roll protests spread Student groups protested in New Delhi and a youth movement planned a Mumbai rally over India's voter roll revisions; the election commission denies wrongdoing.
Health Thousands Flee Ebola-Hit Congo Camp, Disrupting Contact Tracing An Ebola-affected displacement camp in eastern Congo has emptied after clashes, leaving health teams struggling to locate exposed residents.