Scientists discover a surprising 'brain' hidden inside the heart
Times of India •

Scientists discover a surprising 'brain' hidden inside the heart

A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell. It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ during physical or physiological stress situa...

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経済財政白書 中東情勢の影響を分析 個人消費の動向注視を

政府は今年度の「経済財政白書」で中東情勢の緊迫化が日本経済に与える影響について分析し、原油価格の上昇がさまざまな製品の値上がりを通じて家計の所得を押し下げる要因になるとして、個人消費の動向を注視すべきだと指摘しています。

South Korea’s SK Group chief ordered to pay ex-wife US$644 million in record divorce case

South Korea’s SK Group chief ordered to pay ex-wife US$644 million in record divorce case

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A ⁠South ⁠Korean court ⁠on Friday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former ‌wife Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won (US$644 million) in a divorce-related property division case, lower than a previous 1.38 trillion won ⁠award that had drawn scrutiny of his stake in the group’s holding company. If finalised, the ruling from the Seoul High Court would be South Korea’s most expensive divorc...

Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

The Guardian •

TGA says product information for some diabetes and weight loss drugs updated with warning of NAION disorderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s medicines regulator has issued warnings for several type 2 diabetes and obesity-related treatments – including Ozempic and Mounjaro – over the potential to cause a “rar...

China’s Kimi K3 ‘significantly below’ US rivals in hacking power, study shows

China’s Kimi K3 ‘significantly below’ US rivals in hacking power, study shows

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Chinese unicorn Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model trails far behind top American rivals in its ability to launch cyberattacks, joint British-US government research shows, challenging Washington’s brewing anxiety over the rapid rise of Chinese open-source artificial intelligence. The model, currently considered China’s most powerful large language model, performs “significantly below the most recent fron...

China’s Kimi K3 ‘significantly below’ US rivals in hacking power, UK-US study shows

China’s Kimi K3 ‘significantly below’ US rivals in hacking power, UK-US study shows

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Chinese unicorn Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model trails far behind top American rivals in its ability to launch cyberattacks, joint British-US government research shows, challenging Washington’s brewing anxiety over the rapid rise of Chinese open-source artificial intelligence. The model, currently considered China’s most powerful large language model, performs “significantly below the most recent fron...

Super El Nino: is 2026 an ‘extremely destructive’ prelude? Next year might be worse

Super El Nino: is 2026 an ‘extremely destructive’ prelude? Next year might be worse

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From massive typhoons and severe floods to scorching heat, China is being hit by a barrage of extreme weather events. Behind this surge in volatility lies a brewing “super” El Nino, according to researchers. Scientists warn that we are only seeing the prelude, and with the current event already rivalling historic climate disasters, it signals a potentially perilous future for the nation and the gl...

Cathay to raise passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% amid Middle East tensions

Cathay to raise passenger fuel surcharges by up to 41% amid Middle East tensions

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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will raise fuel surcharges by up to 41 per cent on most passenger flights from August, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline said on Friday that the higher passenger and cargo fuel surcharges would take effect on August 1, following a brief period of declines after prices peaked in April. “This is the first increase to passenger an...

Woman arrested over power theft after Hong Kong flat fire kills 5 pets

Woman arrested over power theft after Hong Kong flat fire kills 5 pets

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A Hong Kong woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity after a fire broke out in her Mong Kok flat, killing three cats and two dogs. Investigators said on Friday that the 56-year-old, surnamed Chan, had left her Tung Choi Street flat at about 6pm the previous day with the air conditioner switched on. The flat was believed to have caught fire due to a short circuit. She was apprehen...

Bangladesh president quits, leaving Hasina isolated ahead of return from exile

Bangladesh president quits, leaving Hasina isolated ahead of return from exile

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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will resign on Friday halfway through his term, according to his spokesman. The president’s office is a largely ceremonial post and Shahabuddin is quitting much before the end of his tenure in April 2028. The decision comes after Hasina announced her plan to return in December to surrender following a ...

Thousands of fans throng 5-day animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong

Thousands of fans throng 5-day animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong

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Thousands of visitors have flocked to an animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong, drawn to Hello Kitty plush toys, Spider-Man figurines and spinning top contests, among other collectibles and interactive activities. The five-day Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong fair opened on Friday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, with many attendees seeking to buy limited-edition mer...

岐阜 三重で40度超 酷暑日国内で4日連続 関東など大雨のおそれ

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24日も東海から九州を中心に気温が上がり岐阜県と三重県では40度以上を観測して「酷暑日」となりました。国内で「酷暑日」となるのは4日連続で、各地で危険な暑さとなっていて熱中症に厳重に警戒してください。一方、前線の影響で関東甲信越では今夜遅くにかけて非常に激しい雨が降って大雨になるおそれがあり、低い土地や地下施設の浸水、川の増水に警戒してください。

Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at Russian e-commerce giant's warehouse near Saint Petersburg

Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at Russian e-commerce giant's warehouse near Saint Petersburg

France 24 •

At least three people were wounded after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries near Saint Petersburg early Friday, regional officials said. Kyiv has struck five Wildberries warehouses since July 18, killing eight night-shift workers in a warehouse outside Moscow on Saturday and wounding dozens more.