Tibet earthquake, Taiwan’s typhoon, India’s cancer drug margin cap
Chinese state media say a magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet has killed at least 16 people, with rescue crews facing blocked roads and damaged infrastructure. Typhoon Champi has killed at least one person in Taiwan, where authorities report 171 injuries. India has extended a 30% cap on medicine sellers’ margins to 137 additional cancer drugs.
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Earth
Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 in Tibet, authorities report
A magnitude 7 earthquake killed at least 16 people in Tibet on 22 October, according to Chinese state media. BBC and DW accounts put injuries at 65, including 11 serious cases, while local media report more than 12,400 relocations as rescue crews face blocked roads and damaged infrastructure.
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Storm Austen left hundreds of UK homes without power on 24 October
Hundreds of UK homes remained without electricity after Storm Austen on the morning of 24 October. Enedis said about 59,000 French homes remained disconnected at midday on 25 October, while Freiburg-Breisgau’s main hospital in Germany said a blackout had forced it to accept emergency cases only.
Updated since this editionTyphoon Champi leaves one dead and 527 injured in Taiwan
Typhoon Champi has killed one person and injured 527 in Taiwan, the fire department says. Taiwan’s Transport Ministry reports 259 flight cancellations on 24 October, down from almost 1,000 on 23 October, while United Daily News, cited by DW, reports electricity restored to 80% of affected households.
Updated since this editionFour Corners floods force evacuations and rooftop rescues
Four Corners floods forced evacuations and rooftop rescues on 23 October. By 25 October, the National Weather Service had issued a flood watch, and San Juan County reported sewage-contaminated mud and power outages. County spokesperson Devin Neeley said residents would probably wait a few days for electricity to return.
Updated since this editionResearchers find persistent chemicals in 83% of tested US waterways
Researchers found PFAS in 83% of 1,602 tested US waterways and roughly 96% of 23 tested in Florida. These surface-water findings do not establish treated tap-water exposure or illness; the report recommends reducing PFAS releases and continuing monitoring.
Sri Lankan elephant Kavantissa dies after a gunshot wound
Kavantissa died on October 16 despite treatment for a gunshot wound. Official figures cited by DW put annual deaths since 2019 at 370 elephants and 125 people; conservationists are calling for stronger habitat protection alongside Sri Lanka’s existing action plan.
Health
Flu rises early in western US as California test positivity hits 9.65%
Flu is rising unusually early in the western US. H1N1 accounts for most influenza viruses reported by public health laboratories, while a university microbiologist says two vaccine components appear well matched to circulating strains and advises early vaccination.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports severe gaps in breast cancer care
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports severe shortages of breast cancer medicines and diagnostic services, alongside unavailable radiotherapy and halted surgery for advanced tumours. Patients describe prolonged waits for care abroad, with travel still requiring Israeli security screening and approval.
Updated
Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case
Kenya’s nine confirmed Ebola cases belonged to one cluster. Uganda has since banned non-essential travel to and from Congo and requires all entrants to complete locator forms; its separate 21-day quarantine order applies to returning Ugandan citizens.
Updated since this editionIndia extends 30% trade-margin cap to 137 more cancer drugs
India has extended its 30% trade-margin cap to 137 additional cancer medicines. The Department of Pharmaceuticals projects price cuts of up to 70% and annual patient savings of 25 billion rupees. Separately, the Supreme Court has given the government until 27 October to explain why the cap should not cover all non-patented medicines.
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US research hospital CEO says vaccine-injury study remains under review
The US research hospital’s CEO says the announced vaccine-injury clinic is a study still under review, not an approved new clinical service. Its oversight board also endorsed concerns about the ribbon-cutting’s message; the study must complete scientific and ethical reviews before implementation.
Space
US auditors warn smaller weather satellite plan could put data at risk
US auditors warn that NOAA’s smaller satellite replacement programme could put weather observations at risk. An independent estimate of its projected $13 billion lifetime cost remains unfinished, and the audit recommends revised contingency plans and documented checks of instrument readiness.
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River Taff fuel leak stops, Welsh environmental body says
Health
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African and European medicines agencies issue Ebola trial guidance
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Prime Medicine reports first in-body prime-editing treatment
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Christa Pike returns to prison after hospital care, lawyers say
US disease agency declines high-volume measles test validation, states say
Microsoft reports higher diagnostic accuracy in tests of past cases
Reports on this date
AveNewsChinese state media report at least 16 deaths in Tibet’s magnitude 7 earthquake
BBC and DW report 65 injuries from the Tibet earthquake, including 11 serious cases, while blocked roads and damaged infrastructure hinder rescue crews. Russia and Ukraine have confirmed an Oleshky ceasefire agreement intended to allow aid and voluntary evacuations. Agencies say SafePay has breached at least 600 organizations across four continents.
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TechnologyOfcom finds no significant overall change in UK children’s exposure to harmful content
Ofcom assessed the first nine months of UK child-safety duties, while the government plans an under-16 social-media ban from spring 2027. Agencies say SafePay has breached at least 600 organizations across four continents. Greece’s parliament approved a social-media ban for children under 15, starting January 1, 2027.
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4 min26 sources
BusinessDisrupted trade and domestic charges raise electronics costs in Iran
A Tehran teacher told Al Jazeera she would need to sell her current phone, use savings and borrow from her parents to buy a replacement. Ofgem has approved an agreement to preserve winter gas import capacity through a Belgian pipeline. EU leaders have commissioned work on a proposed power to block China’s EU market access without adopting restrictions.
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CultureFrance’s Culture Ministry plans four Paris museum closures for October 24
The ministry says the closures aim to protect visitors, staff and artworks during demonstrations. A US appeals court has upheld Apple and M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant copyright victory. Armenia’s government has approved funding to acquire two manuscripts for the Matenadaran.
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4 min19 sources
SportsBBC reports Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for at least six weeks
BBC reports that the injury against Bayern Munich could keep Saka out of England’s Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Noah FC’s lawyer disputes the Armenian football federation’s interpretation of a court decision and plans to appeal. Nottingham Forest has banned a supporters’ chant and warns that continued use could expose the club to sanctions.
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PoliticsRussia and Ukraine agree to an Oleshky ceasefire for aid and evacuations
Russia says its halt will start at 01:00 GMT on 27 October, earlier than the White House’s announced 29 October date. The Guardian reports a temporary court halt to demolitions in Hebron. England’s care regulator says 80,000 children and young people have waited over a year for community healthcare.
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