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Global Health & Biotech 15 Oct 2026, 12:20 AM IST

Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case as Relative of First Victim, Raising Cross-Border Alarm

Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case involving a relative of the man who died last week after arriving in the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The development has intensified public health concerns over possible local transmission and the challenges of detecting imported infections quickly enough to prevent wider spread. Authorities are now under pressure to strengthen tracing, isolation, and surveillance measures as the outbreak threat moves from a single fatality to a confirmed family-linked case.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 06:08 PM IST

BBC Analysis Finds Mourners Killed by Kenya Police at Raila Odinga Farewell Were Not in the Violence

A BBC Africa Eye investigation has found that the mourners killed by Kenyan police during Raila Odinga’s national farewell were not involved in the clashes that erupted at the event. After reviewing 1,500 videos and images, the investigation concluded the victims were far from the scuffles when they were shot, intensifying scrutiny of police conduct at one of Kenya’s most politically charged public gatherings.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM IST

BBC Analysis Finds Mourners Killed at Raila Odinga Farewell Were Not in the Violence, Raising Fresh Questions Over Kenya Police Use of Force

A BBC Africa Eye investigation has found that people killed by Kenyan police during the national farewell for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga were not involved in the scuffles that erupted at the memorial. After reviewing about 1,500 videos and images, the investigation concluded that the victims were far from the main confrontations, intensifying scrutiny of police conduct at a politically sensitive public event. The findings are likely to deepen pressure on Kenyan authorities to explain the use of force and to account for the deaths.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

At Least 17 Killed in Kenya Highway Crash as Catholic Pilgrims Among the Dead

At least 17 people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on a highway in Kenya, with most of the victims identified as Catholic pilgrims traveling to a prayer site. The collision has renewed scrutiny of road safety on major Kenyan transport corridors, where heavy traffic, long-distance travel and dangerous overtaking maneuvers have repeatedly contributed to fatal crashes.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:35 PM IST)

Ruto Cites Dangote’s ‘Reckless’ Gamble as Kenya Pushes for Mega-Refinery in Lamu

Kenyan President William Ruto has held up Aliko Dangote’s refinery project as proof that bold industrial bets can reshape a country’s economic future, even when they appear reckless at the outset. The remarks come as Kenya seeks to advance a major oil-refining project in Lamu, a plan that has already drawn scrutiny over land, environmental, and financing concerns.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 10:32 PM IST

Paras Healthcare sets Rs 660-693 IPO band, targets Rs 1,450 crore as issue opens October 21

Paras Healthcare has fixed the price band for its initial public offering at Rs 660-693 per share, setting the stage for a Rs 1,450 crore fundraise when the issue opens on October 21. The hospital chain plans to use proceeds primarily for debt repayment and general corporate purposes, a move that could strengthen its balance sheet and support expansion across its Indian network.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

Zelenskyy Uses NPR Interview to Press Ukraine’s Case as Vatican Health Rumors Swirl

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appearance on NPR underscores Kyiv’s continued effort to keep U.S. public attention focused on the war, military aid, and the political stakes of Western support. Separately, reports circulating around Pope Leo’s alleged lung cancer diagnosis have injected a new layer of uncertainty into Vatican affairs, though the claim remains unconfirmed in the source framing provided.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 07:48 PM IST

Hiyd Seeks to Turn Any Watch Into a Health Tracker Without Magnets or Adhesives

Former Apple engineers have introduced Hiyd, a biometric sensor designed to attach to an existing watch without magnets, adhesives, or a dedicated wristband. The concept targets a large consumer gap: people who want continuous health tracking without replacing the watch they already wear. The product positions itself at the intersection of wearable hardware, sensor miniaturization, and frontier AI-driven health monitoring.

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Global Markets & Equities15 Oct 2026, 07:27 PM IST

Endeavor Health and Rush Propose Chicago Health System Merger, Signaling a Major Regional Consolidation Push

Endeavor Health and Rush University System for Health have announced a proposed merger that would create one of the Chicago area’s most prominent nonprofit healthcare systems, pending regulatory review and final approvals. The deal underscores the accelerating push among U.S. hospital operators to scale up amid rising labor costs, reimbursement pressure, and intensifying competition for patients, physicians, and capital.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 05:23 PM IST

Stanford Study Finds Bleached Corals Can Recover Through Contact With Healthy Neighbors

Stanford researchers have identified a striking recovery pathway for heat-stressed corals: brief physical contact with healthy coral can help bleached colonies regain color and function. The finding adds a rare note of optimism to reef science, suggesting that some corals may be more resilient than previously understood if they are given the right biological conditions to rebound.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

Tiny Human Organs Head to the ISS in a Bid to Advance Space and Earth Health Research

A new SpaceX cargo mission to the International Space Station is carrying miniature human brain and heart tissue models designed to help scientists study disease, aging and the effects of microgravity. The work, led by U.S. researchers with international partners, could improve medical care for astronauts while also accelerating insights into neurodegenerative and cardiovascular conditions on Earth.

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