Oregon State Researchers Develop Solar Hydrogen Material Using MOF
Researchers at Oregon State University developed a new family of metal-organic framework materials that use sunlight to convert water into hydrogen fuel efficiently.
Israeli air strike kills two Christian women in Gaza City
Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar were among five Palestinians killed in an Israeli air strike that hit the ground floor of a residential building in the Remal neighbourhood of Gaza City on Saturday, October 2, 2026. The attack, which also claimed the life of academic Dr. Yasmin Khamis Al-Bobo and her mother … Read more
Philippines Arrests 244 in Major Online Scam Crackdown
Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign workers during simultaneous raids on two municipalities in Zamboanga Sibugay on October 2, 2026, in what immigration officials termed the largest crackdown on illegal online gaming operators this year. The Bureau of Immigration reported that the operations targeted suspected offshore hubs in Barangays Kimos of Siay town and Tandiong Muslim … Read more
RHS Chief Responds to Chelsea Flower Show Traffic Backlash
The UK government has awarded £2.3m in compensation to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) following a three-year traffic jam outside RHS Garden Wisley caused by roadworks on the A3 and M25, theguardian.com reported. The horticulture charity estimated it lost £13m due to the disruption, with annual visitor numbers dropping by 350,000 during the upgrade project. … Read more
The Weeknd Concert at the National Stadium
Global superstar The Weeknd performed his first-ever Singapore concert on December 5, 2018, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium before returning on October 2 and 3, 2026, to play the National Stadium for his After Hours Til Dawn Tour, nylon.com.sg reported. Giant gold robot statue anchors National Stadium stage The Singapore production closely matched the artist’s … Read more
Sale Beats Saracens Despite Vermeulen Red Card
Sale secured an unexpected victory over Saracens in north London, overcoming a first-quarter deficit of two players and a first-half red card to triumph on a sunny afternoon. Sale Overcomes First-Half Red Card to Defeat Saracens Brendan Venter watched from his new vantage point as head of culture and technical director while Sale demonstrated exceptional … Read more
Young Adult Stroke Rates Jump Over 30 Years
National stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over a three-decade period, climbing from 33.9 cases per 100,000 person-years in 1993-1994 to 62.2 cases per 100,000 person-years in 2020, according to data from the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study published in Neurology. Researchers report that ischemic strokes caused by blocked blood flow … Read more
PBNU establishes 2026-2031 leadership with 210 officials
The Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) officially established its leadership composition and personnel for the 2026–2031 service period on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in Jakarta. Documented under official decree Surat Keputusan PBNU Nomor: 2/PB.01/A.II.01.01/99/09/2026, the appointments were signed by Rais Aam PBNU KH Miftachul Akhyar, Katib Aam PBNU Prof Muhammad Nuh, Ketua Umum PBNU KH … Read more
Irkutsk hospitals quarantined after specialist death may be pulmonary plague
A 28-year-old laboratory specialist at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died in late September after being hospitalized with severe illness, sparking regional health restrictions and conflicting official accounts, la.lv reported. Her death has caused several days of anxiety across the Irkutsk region. Quarantine Measures Imposed Across Irkutsk Medical Facilities Medical facilities across the region enacted strict … Read more
Plovdiv hosts diverse cultural events and concerts in October 2026
October brings a packed cultural calendar to Plovdiv, featuring performances by Papi Hans, Capella, C+C Music Factory, and Magic Affair, alongside premieres at the State Opera and various festivals across the city, as reported. Station Street Festival ends as touring acts arrive Station Street Festival 2026 concludes its final evening on Sunday, October 4, at … Read more