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Left-leaning independent Catherine Connolly won Ireland's presidential election with 63% of first-preference votes, becoming the 10th president. Her platform, focusing on domestic reforms and critiquing the Gaza war, resonated deeply with voters.
The US federal government is in its 25th day of a shutdown, the second-longest ever, causing widespread disruptions from delayed economic reports and threatened food aid to major air travel delays due to unpaid air traffic controllers. Partisan gridlock over FY2026 spending leaves a swift
UCLA astronomers achieved the sharpest-ever view of a distant star's disk using a novel photonic lantern on a single telescope, revealing an asymmetrical hydrogen disk around beta Canis Minoris. This breakthrough bypasses complex multi-telescope arrays, revolutionizing astronomical imaging.
England's water companies received their lowest environmental performance score on record in 2024, with a 60% surge in serious pollution incidents leading to their worst results since 2011. Critics blame privatization and underinvestment for the sector's alarming decline.
IBM successfully ran a crucial quantum error correction algorithm on readily available AMD chips, a breakthrough that makes quantum computing more viable and accelerates IBM's Starling project by a year. This milestone demonstrates that complex quantum systems can be stabilized using accessible,
New Rice University simulations reveal Jupiter's early gravity acted as a "cosmic traffic jam," preventing inner planets from spiraling into the Sun and enabling Earth's formation. This groundbreaking research redefines our understanding of solar system architecture.
US and Chinese officials are meeting in Kuala Lumpur to avert a trade war escalation, aiming for a Trump-Xi summit. This follows new tariff threats and China's rare earth export controls.
Indonesia will mandate a 10% ethanol blend (E10) in vehicle fuels starting 2027 to cut emissions and boost energy independence. The nation is partnering with Brazil and plans to use local crops for domestic production.
Breakthrough! Researchers linked CPD gene mutations to congenital hearing loss and discovered potential treatments like arginine restoration or sildenafil, paving the way for new therapies.
India's Navy commissioned 'Mahe' on Oct 25, 2025, its first indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship built in Kochi. This pivotal vessel significantly boosts coastal defense and naval self-reliance.
Indian scientists discovered baker's yeast can survive Mars-like conditions, thanks to protective RNP condensates. This breakthrough offers insights into extraterrestrial life and future space missions.
The Trump administration sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and Interior Minister on October 24, 2025, over alleged failures to curb drug trafficking, freezing their U.S. assets. Petro condemned the "paradoxical" move, intensifying a bitter feud between the leaders.