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World Politics & Diplomacy 04 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

At Least 17 Killed in Kenya Highway Crash as Catholic Pilgrims Among the Dead

At least 17 people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on a highway in Kenya, with most of the victims identified as Catholic pilgrims traveling to a prayer site. The collision has renewed scrutiny of road safety on major Kenyan transport corridors, where heavy traffic, long-distance travel and dangerous overtaking maneuvers have repeatedly contributed to fatal crashes.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Oct 2026, 04:03 PM IST

Nature Study Finds Gut Diet-Microbe Synergy Shapes Bacteroidales Rivalry

A new Nature study reports that interactions between Enterobacteriaceae and diet can alter competition among dominant Bacteroidales in the human gut, adding a fresh layer to how microbiome balance is understood. The findings suggest that food intake and microbial cross-talk may jointly influence which bacterial groups gain an advantage, with implications for nutrition science and future microbiome-based interventions.

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World Sports03 Oct 2026, 08:56 AM IST

Astronomers Rule Out Giant Planet in Nearby Binary System After 171-Year Search

Astronomers have closed the book on a long-running claim that a giant planet orbits the nearby binary star system 70 Ophiuchi, ending a search that dates to the 19th century. New analysis suggests earlier signals were not evidence of a planet at all, but the result of stellar activity and observational noise. The finding sharpens the challenge of detecting worlds in complex multi-star systems, where false positives can persist for generations.

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Global Markets & Equities11 Oct 2026, 08:31 PM IST

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Slips to Near-Record Lows as Inflation Fears Reignite

U.S. consumer sentiment weakened further in the University of Michigan’s preliminary October reading, underscoring persistent household strain from inflation and elevated borrowing costs. The deterioration adds to concerns that consumer spending, the main engine of the American economy, could slow into year-end and unsettle risk assets.

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Global Markets & Equities11 Oct 2026, 02:41 PM IST

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Slips Again as Cost Pressures Keep Households on Edge

US consumer confidence weakened further in the latest University of Michigan survey, underscoring how persistent inflation and elevated borrowing costs continue to weigh on household psychology. The decline adds to evidence that Americans remain uneasy about the economic outlook even as growth has held up better than many feared.

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