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Testosterone levels decline with age, not menopause, despite what youโ€™ve heard

Testosterone is widely promoted as an essential part of menopausal hormone therapy to treat low mood, brain fog and low energy. But new research challenges this.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

A decade of Tarnanthi: how a festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art creates a new national art history

The 2025 Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander at the Art Gallery of South Australia is titled Too Deadly.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

โ€˜We just have to be defiantโ€™: irrepressible environmentalist Bob Brown reflects on a life of activism

There is no creeping conservatism about the octogenarian Bob Brown. In his new book, he evokes the great tradition of non-violent political action.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

In her revenue era: the economics behind Taylor Swiftโ€™s 34 versions of The Life of a Showgirl

The album was released in dozens of different formats. Other artists have done this before, but rarely at this scale or with such an intense response from fans.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

There is little evidence AI chatbots are โ€˜bullying kidsโ€™ โ€“ but this doesnโ€™t mean these tools are safe

The internet long ago extended cruelty beyond the school gate and into bedrooms and group chats. The powers of AI extend this reach.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Most Australians agree thereโ€™s a housing crisis. But they differ on whatโ€™s causing it โ€“ and how to fix it

New research shows older voters believe immigration is crunching housing supply, while young voters blame high interest rates and low wage growth.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Solid majority of Americans support recognition of Palestinian state, poll finds

Solid majority of Americans support recognition of Palestinian state, poll finds The majority of Americans support recognising a Palestinian state, according to a new poll released by Reuters and Ipsos. The poll found 80 percent of Democrats and 41 percent of Republicans support the move. The six-day poll closed on Monday.It found that 59 percent of respondents backed US recognition of a Palestinian state and just 33...

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Friendship and fetishwear: a look back at Sydneyโ€™s queer and kink subcultures โ€“ in pictures

Photographer Jamie James chronicles Sydneyโ€™s queer and kink performance cultures of the 1990s and early 2000s in Breathing Archive, co-created with dramaturge and performer Victoria Spence. Hosted by Performance Spaceโ€™s Liveworks festival at Sydneyโ€™s Carriageworks on 22-25 October, Breathing Archive combines storytelling, projections, performance and community voicesSydney Contemporary 2025: Photo Sydney โ€“ in pictures...

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

US Army Bombs Boat Off Colombian Coast

This is the 8th small motorboat attacked during Trumpโ€™s alleged war on international drug trafficking. On Wednesday, the New York Times reported that the U.S. military attacked another vessel allegedly linked to international drug trafficking while it was sailing off the coast of Colombia in the eastern Pacific. RELATED: Petro describes the attack on a [โ€ฆ]

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Syria arrests ex-military official in charge of notorious Sednaya prison

The official, Akram Salloum al-Abdullah, is accused of executing detainees, and other 'serious violations'.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Putin directs Russian nuclear forces drills as summit with Trump is on hold

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the countryโ€™s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Belarus: Sakharov Prize for imprisoned journalist

The Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut is in prison because of his outspoken criticism of the Lukashenko regime. Now the European Parliament has awarded him the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Honduran President Calls To Quell Electoral Conspiracy

Xiomara Castro accuses business sectors of concentrating national assets and hindering governmentโ€™s social reforms. On Wednesday, Honduran President Xiomara Castro reminded the economic and political elites that her administration is at the service of the people, not them. With 38 days apart from general elections, she called on the Armed Forces to defend sovereignty from [โ€ฆ]

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

USDA reopening some offices during government shutdown to give farmers access to $3 billion in aid

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

mRNA COVID vaccines may be helping some cancer patients fight tumors, researchers say

People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certainimmunotherapy drugslived substantially longer if they also got a Pfizer or Moderna shot within 100 days of starting treatment, according to preliminary research being reported Wednesday in the journal Nature.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

After ICJ ruling, can UN relief agency UNRWA resume full Gaza operations?

ICJ states Israel must allow aid into Gaza, ensuring food, water, medicine, and shelter for the Palestinian population.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Cameroon judges reject election-rigging complaints

Results will be announced on Monday, prolonging the uncertainty with the opposition claiming victory.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Qatar denounces Israeli Knesset's vote on annexing West Bank

Qatar denounces Israeli Knesset's vote on annexing West Bank Qatar condemned on Wednesday the Israeli Knesset's votes approving two laws that call for the annexation of the occupied West Bank. "The State of Qatar considers this a blatant violation of the historical rights of the Palestinian people and a challenge to international law and relevant resolutions," the statement said. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls...

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Amazon introduces 'Blue Jay' warehouse robot that performs multiple tasks at once

The robotics system is called Blue Jay, and Amazon said it's already being deployed in one of its South Carolina warehouses.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The biggest crypto wipeout was led not by bitcoin, but much smaller tokens. Here's what happened

More than 1.6 million traders suffered a combined $19.37 billion erasure of leveraged positions over a 24-hour period beginning Friday, Oct. 10.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US conducts eighth strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific

The strike was the first to take place in the Pacific, signalling an expansion of Donald Trump's military campaign.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump defends record after possible plan to buy Argentine beef draws pushback

President Donald Trump, facing criticism from beef producers and ag-state Republicans on his proposal to purchase beef from Argentina, boasted Wednesday about his record for Americaโ€™s ranchers.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Borrowing costs fall in boost for UK chancellor

Softer than expected September inflation reading could weigh on OBR forecasts as chancellor prepares for โ€˜toughโ€™ Budget

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Lawyers and accountants warn Reeves against tax raid on partnerships

Chancellorโ€™s move would damage cornerstone of UK economy, partners argue

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Discarded electronics from U.S. causing ‘e-waste tsunami’ in Southeast Asia, watchdog says

A report says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month. It says that much of it goes to Southeast Asian countries not prepared to safely handle hazardous waste.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

ICJ tells Israel it must not use โ€˜starvationโ€ฆ as a method of warfareโ€™

The ICJ warned Israel that it must do more to supply Palestinians in Gaza with food and other survival essentials.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

For the First Time, Central Asiaโ€™s Defense Ministers Meet

Security cooperation at the military level is a further step down the regional cooperative road.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Palestinians hold mass funeral for 54 unidentified prisoners

Palestinians prayed at a mass funeral for 54 prisoners Israel returned to Gaza under the new ceasefire.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Farage: Reform UKโ€™s crypto support is โ€˜a trade that works for both of usโ€™

Populist party leader tries to emulate Donald Trumpโ€™s success in attracting backing from digital asset investors

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Ecuadorโ€™s Indigenous Movement Ends National Strike After Deadly Crackdown

Earlier, President Noboa hinted at eliminating road protests in less than 48 hours. On Wednesday, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) announced the end of the national strike that began a month ago in protest of President Daniel Noboaโ€™s decision to eliminate the diesel subsidy. RELATED: Ecuadorian Educators Condemn Daniel Noboaโ€™s Criminal Policy [โ€ฆ]

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Brazil Resumes Key Dialogue over Equality

Click to expand Image The opening ceremony of the 4th National Conference on the Rights of LGBTIQIA+ People in Brasilia, Brazil on October 21, 2025. 2025 Human Rights Watch This week Brazil is hosting the 4th National Conference on the Rights of LGBTQIA+ People, an ambitious effort to chart new directions for public policy on equality and inclusion. Beyond its national scope, the conference underscores Brazilโ€™s...

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Democratic senators urge Trump to oppose West Bank annexation

Democratic senators urge Trump to oppose West Bank annexation Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 16:37 Letter signed by 44 senators comes as US vice president meets with Israeli leaders, and the Knesset passes preliminary annexation bill US Vice President JD Vance, left, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, on 22 October 2025 (Nathan Howard/Reuters)...

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Samsung and Google attempt to one-up Apple with Galaxy XR AI-powered headset

Samsung and Google see the Galaxy XR as a stepping stone to AI glasses they plan to launch in the future.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Norway plans UN vote to demand Israel allow aid into Gaza

Norway plans UN vote to demand Israel allow aid into Gaza Norway is planning a resolution for the United Nations General Assembly to vote on demanding that Israel lift restrictions on aid to Palestinians in Gaza, according to the country's foreign minister. Norway led the call for a UN resolution asking the International Criminal Court to issue an advisory opinion on Israelโ€™s obligation to allow aid into Gaza....

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Africa: Insecurity Is Threatening Africa's Ability to Finance Its Own Development, Warns New Mo Ibrahim Foundation Research Brief

[Mo Ibrahim Foundation] London -- The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released a new research brief, Africa's natural resources and conflicts: a vicious cycle, examining how growing competition over natural resources is fuelling conflicts across the continent - and how these conflicts are, in turn, undermining Africa's ability to leverage its own wealth for development.

Published on: October 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica