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– Russia’s total gas production rose 3.3% to 495.4 billion cubic metres in the first nine months of 2026, official statistics showed. The Ministry of Finance separately reported that dividend payments had brought 722 billion roubles into the federal budget
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– The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreaking work that established the field of optogenetics. Announced on October 5 by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska
Recent scientific studies, conducted in collaboration with national health agencies, have established a definitive connection between environmental exposures, daily habits, and accelerated physiological decline in adult populations. As reported by the Emirates News Agency, clinical researchers found that specific combinations
– Effective heat safety measures are now emphasized at mass gatherings, thanks to new guidance issued by the World Health Organization. Designed to support countries and event organizers, these recommendations aim to minimize heat-related health issues during large-scale sporting, religious,
– Improved heart relaxation and reduced tissue scarring were observed in experimental models treated with a compound linked to pomegranates. These findings suggest that urolithin A, a natural metabolite, supports better diastolic function by helping the heart relax more efficiently
– The intensification of El Niño is escalating health risks worldwide, prompting urgent calls for enhanced readiness from global health organizations. The World Meteorological Organization forecasts the phenomenon to reach very strong levels by the end of 2026. Major concerns
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Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
Following months of talks between management and employee representatives, Porsche announced a major labor deal on Monday to cut a further 5,000 positions by 2035. Combined with earlier downsizing measures, the agreement expands total headcount reductions to nearly 9,000 jobs—representing
The FIA has restated its commitment to bring V8 engines back to the FIA Formula One World Championship, placing power unit rules at the center of debate before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said
Automakers reduced their in-house discounts on electric vehicles in Germany in May, narrowing price support at a time when state purchase aid has returned for eligible private buyers. The average discount on the 20 best-selling electric models fell to 18.6%
Porsche has presented a one-off 911 GT3 RS created through its Sonderwunsch programme, combining the track-focused sports car with a bespoke design treatment inspired by haute couture. The vehicle is finished in Macadamiametallic from the Paint to Sample range and
EuroWire, BRUSSELS: EV sales across Europe’s main auto markets rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as higher pump prices pushed more buyers away from petrol and diesel models. New battery-electric registrations climbed 29.4% from a year earlier to

