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India news: Vehicles major cause of Delhi pollution, top court says
The Supreme Court implored responsible Diwali celebrations as the Indian government sets out to tackle the country's severe air pollution crisis. DW has more.
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Major trial challenges how doctors decide who really needs statins
A study of nearly 5,800 adults found that heart scans measuring calcium buildup in the arteries led to the same observed rate of major cardiovascular events as traditional risk assessments, despite recommending statins to far fewer patients. Surprisingly, patients advised to take statins based on their scans were nearly three times as likely to stick with their medication, raising intriguing questions about how doctors should identify and treat heart disease risk.
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Turkey: Ex-minister arrested in a major fund manipulation scandal
Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya, a former deputy chair of President Erdogan's party, was arrested in a major funds scandal. The opposition claims Sayan Kaya and her husband cashed in shares worth millions in the illegal scheme.
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US Republicans face reckoning after major midterm election defeat
Following the Democrats' sweeping victory in Tuesday's US midterm elections, Republicans are facing a moment of reckoning. With Donald Trump now a "lame-duck" president, the party must find a way forward after a historic electoral setback. The GOP faces major questions about how to win back voters and who will lead the party, with the next presidential election just two years away.
World
Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.
Science
Midwestern City Lights
City lights from the Midwestern United States to the East Coast sparkle across the landscape a couple of hours before sunrise on Oct. 18, 2026. Major urban areas visible in the photograph include Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; and the New York metropolitan region. The International Space Station was orbiting 259 miles above Earth when this […]
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Investigation into 'major fish kill' after pollution incident
The pollution caused the death of brown and migratory sea trout in the Inler river.
Sports
FA and WSL launch major study into ACL injuries in women's football
The Football Association and WSL Football launch a major research project to better understand why ACL injuries occur in women's football.
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The new Congress may struggle to push a progressive agenda
Major change on key issues, such as Israel-Palestine, will be limited by the president and the Democratic establishment.
Business
Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.
Sports
Murchie demands major improvement in Wales defence
Defence coach Peter Murchie wants a vast improvement in his area of the game when Wales host Japan on Saturday.
Science
Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK
The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.
World
Hormuz shipping still faces major risks
The Strait of Hormuz remains dangerous and costly for shipping, despite US claims that it is open.
World
Binance resumes crypto withdrawals after major hack blamed on North Korea
Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, on Sunday said it would resume withdrawals after a suspension due to a major hack, which the FBI has tied to North Korea. The exchange said it covered 95% of the $6.3 billion in tokens stolen from its platform in the world's largest digital heist.
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India news: Opposition holds major rally in Delhi over voter roll revisions
Thousands are expected to take part in the Indian opposition's planned mega march in New Delhi over a controversial revision of electoral rolls.
Health
How major policy shift is changing police response to mental health call-outs
999 calls will be triaged and if there is any risk of harm or to life, or if a crime is involved, the police will still attend.
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Intel plunges on a major guidance miss. What went wrong — and how to proceed
Further downside is certainly possible, but selling now won't erase the losses we've taken.
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Further delays for major council overhaul in nine of 14 proposed areas
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger unitary authorities were put on hold last month.
Business
Jim Cramer sees major implications from SK Hynix's home-run quarter
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said SK Hynix’s blockbuster earnings showed that AI stocks can still rally.
Business
As holiday shopping approaches, seasonal hiring gives 'mixed signals,' experts say
Companies have posted more seasonal jobs in 2026 than in 2025, boosted by non-retail jobs. Major retailers are, instead, relying on permanent staff.