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world-news2 min read10/22/2026UN estimates sea smuggling payments reached $509 million
Migrants paid smugglers an estimated $388 million to $509 million on sea routes to Europe in 2025, with the Central Mediterranean recording the most crossings.
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business2 min read10/22/2026Tesla and SpaceX consider joining together
Special committees are examining a possible merger supported by Elon Musk. However, no terms have been agreed, and approval from Tesla shareholders remains a major requirement.
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curious2 min read10/22/2026Videos reveal how tiny snakes roll to escape danger
Researchers filmed three snake species rolling at speeds of about six to 13 kilometres per hour and identified the movements behind their unusual escape method.
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environment2 min read10/22/2026Bulldog enjoys a new life after losing weight
Peggy Sue has found a new home after losing weight through gradual exercise and a strict diet. She now enjoys walks and exploring water.
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technology2 min read10/22/2026BETA receives approval for electric aircraft demonstration flights
US officials have allowed BETA to carry potential customers on demonstration flights. The approval expands testing opportunities but does not permit regular commercial services.
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sports2 min read10/22/2026Jota finds new strength after a difficult injury recovery
The Celtic player says his 18-month absence helped him grow and appreciate football more. His love of the game motivated him throughout his recovery.
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ai2 min read10/22/2026Spotify stops recommending millions of AI and spam tracks
Spotify has excluded more than 50 million tracks from its recommendations this year, but has not deleted them. Its changes aim to give human artists more attention.
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food2 min read10/22/2026Food type matters in study of processed foods and bowel cancer
Researchers found no overall association between ultra-processed food intake and bowel cancer. However, wholegrain and dairy products had different links from meat.
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travel2 min read10/22/2026Airbnb restricts cleaning requests before checkout
Airbnb’s new policy limits the cleaning tasks hosts can request and requires house rules to appear in a dedicated section of each listing.
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culture2 min read10/21/2026Microscope photograph of printer ink wins Nikon competition
Design student Ole Bielfeldt captured ink droplets in flight to win the 2026 Nikon Small World competition. A jumping spider and a mouse’s eye also feature among the recognised photographs.
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health2 min read10/21/2026Researchers propose a body-clock-related form of depression
An Australian study identified a possible depression subtype involving sleep and seasonal mood patterns. Participants in this group reported poorer results from common antidepressants.
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careers2 min read10/21/2026UNICEF urges action on child marriage and education in Bangladesh
Following a three-day visit, Catherine Russell called for greater investment in children and continued international support for refugees and local communities.
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ai2 min read10/21/2026Anthropic plans public benefit fund as sales rise
Anthropic's quarterly revenue rose by about 46% before a planned stock market listing. Separately, the company proposed a fund holding 5% of its shares to support projects that benefit society.
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curious1 min read10/21/2026Record pumpkin weighs more than 3,000 pounds
Ron Wallace’s 3,156-pound pumpkin broke a record set only a week earlier by British grower Ian Paton.
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environment2 min read10/21/2026EU Arctic plan focuses on security and stronger connections
The EU has updated its Arctic strategy in response to growing security concerns. Plans include more icebreakers, cable protection and renewable energy.
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technology2 min read10/21/2026Meta’s Petal cable aims to double undersea data capacity
The planned cable will connect the US and France in 2029, using two light-carrying paths inside each glass fibre to increase capacity.
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sports2 min read10/21/2026Purdy becomes the NFL's career passer rating leader
After reaching 1,500 pass attempts, Brock Purdy leads the career passer rating rankings with 105.6, ahead of Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers.
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entertainment2 min read10/21/2026Why horror films can hide danger in plain sight
Film-makers use the limits of attention and the way our eyes respond to movement and faces to build fear.
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ai2 min read10/21/2026Britain’s growing empire relied heavily on nearby trade
A new database of historic shipping records shows that European markets remained central to British trade as its empire expanded.
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food2 min read10/21/2026Traditional Breton sausage caught in food safety dispute
Sausage producers face strict limits on substances created during smoking, while politicians urge France to request an exception available under EU law.
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