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Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege
Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies in Gaza.
Your gut bacteria may reveal how quickly your brain is ageing; it effects memory, focus and mood
A groundbreaking study by UCLA Health highlights the intriguing link between gut bacteria and brain ageing in healthy adults. Analyzing brain scans and gut health of nearly 1,500 participants, researchers identified a correlation between the Brain Ageing Index and certain gut microbes. This suggests that optimizing…
Kelowna grower Abbate’s giant pumpkin weighing 1,485 pounds, wins British Columbia’s 2026 contest
Kelowna grower Jordan Abbate won the 2026 B.C. Giant Pumpkin Contest with a 1,485-pound pumpkin, beating the runner-up by just one pound. The victory followed six months of daily care, including watering, pruning and soil preparation. The contest also saw two new B.C. records in other giant vegetable categories.
Egypt’s early kings were buried with servants; skulls revive sacrifice theory

Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.
'Germany at risk': Spy chief warns Russia's shadow war may trigger 'violent' conflict
Wisconsin turned foundry sand into road material for major highways

Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.

Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to residence searches
A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had filed a claim with the High Court in London and a hearing would take place Thursday.

Three win Nobel Prize in Medicine for research into brain activity
Yemeni forces reclaim Dhubab, key positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis
Army of internationally recognised gov't claims key gains near strait before Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials meet.