ArrayPatch, a Cork-based biotech company, has developed DerMap, a dissolving microneedle patch that delivers medicine without injection pain. The polymer-free technology converts medicine into a glassy needle structure, with human trials planned for 2027.
BusinessZimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, 42, died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe alongside his wife Lucy Muteke and four others. President Ruto mourned his 'dear friend' and expressed condolences to affected families.
Politics & GovernanceEight Asia-Pacific countries are launching an international framework in October to strengthen pandemic preparedness through vaccine development cooperation and disease surveillance, led by Japan's SCARDA initiative.
Health & MedicineNintendo released system update 23.0.1 for both Switch and Switch 2 consoles on October 1, with patch notes now available across multiple gaming outlets.
General NewsNintendo released firmware version 23.0.1 for Switch and Switch 2, addressing a bug from v23.0.0 where games took excessive time to start, pause, or close.
TechnologyResearchers found lower cerebral blood flow in long COVID patients experiencing persistent fatigue, with differences correlating to slower reaction times and attention difficulties.
Science & SpaceAn Israel-bound FlyDubai flight was diverted after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other in the cockpit. Witnesses reported hearing distressing sounds and observing unusual aircraft behavior.
War & ConflictAstronomers using South Africa's MeerKAT telescope detected radio signals from exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, achieving the first direct measurement of an exoplanet's magnetic field, which is thousands of times stronger than Earth's.
Science & SpaceNintendo Switch 2 players can claim The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered for free if they own the original version, with physical cartridges unlocking digital copies across multiple accounts.
TechnologyCommonwealth Bank commits to keeping 600+ regional branches open until December 2030 and maintaining cash access despite declining usage, as digital banking accelerates.
General NewsThe Jonas Brothers speak with CBS News about their new tour, podcast, and recent induction into the Disney Legends Hall of Fame.
Media & EntertainmentThe Reserve Bank warns that nearly 1% of Australian homebuyers are in negative equity as property prices fall and interest rates rise, with first-home buyers most vulnerable to financial shocks.
Economy & FinanceA FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a violent cockpit stabbing incident, forcing an emergency landing. The attacker's motive remains unknown as authorities investigate.
War & ConflictAsian stock markets declined following a turbulent September, with investors shifting attention to bond markets. The shift reflects broader market volatility and changing investment sentiment.
Economy & FinanceAsian stocks remained weak Thursday after September's turbulent month, with softer US inflation data reducing rate hike expectations but Treasury yields staying elevated, pressuring global sentiment.
Economy & FinanceA TikTok couple was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after allegedly setting an abandoned West Virginia home on fire, causing over $10,000 in damage to a nearby church.
Crime & JusticeKenya records 2,000 annual rabies deaths, mostly from infected domestic dogs. Immediate wound washing and post-exposure treatment are critical, as rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear.
Health & MedicineNew Zealand will expand access to HIV prevention medicines to all residents regardless of visa status, effective December 1, 2026, removing immigration-based eligibility barriers to PrEP and PEP.
Politics & GovernanceFuel giant Ampol has acquired Evie Networks for $225 million, tripling its EV charging bays to 1,425 as Australian electric vehicle sales surge to 25% of new car market.
EnergyUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in generals and admirals, citing accountability, while also establishing a new drone command and an Elon Musk-led task force to assess future warfare capabilities.
War & ConflictDemocratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 8,116 confirmed cases and 3,924 deaths as of September 27, with escalating attacks on health workers and officials undermining response efforts.
Health & MedicineAlec Bohm's 10th-inning home run lifted the Philadelphia Phillies past the Atlanta Braves in Wild Card playoff action, forcing a decisive Game 3.
SportsCanadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to launch Thursday aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon for a six-month mission to the ISS as mission specialist for NASA's Crew-13, following technical reassignments and minor station systems issues.
Science & SpaceMicrosoft launched Xbox disc-to-digital conversion on 30 Sept 2026, letting owners claim free digital entitlements from physical discs. The feature covers 1,578 games but contrasts sharply with PlayStation's fragmented upgrade paths and Steam's permanent no-resale policy.
Politics & GovernanceTrump dismissed leaked audio of Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton telling donors the midterm convention hurt his polling numbers, claiming the event was successful while Paxton's team called the recording manipulated.
Politics & GovernanceIran says it has received a U.S. counterproposal responding to its 7-day ceasefire plan, which Trump had previously rejected. Negotiations continue as Washington withdraws from Iraq and tensions remain high.
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