Kennedy Center Honors 2026: Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell to Be Honoured

Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will receive the 49th Kennedy Center Honors on 7 December at the Capital One Arena.

Winter Sun Seaside and Island Escapes: From the Maldives to Santorini and Bali

A themed guide to the world's best seaside and island escapes for late autumn and winter sun, from the Maldives and Santorini to Bali, the Amalfi Coast, the Algarve, Barbados and Zanzibar.

Smoked Fish Recalled in Three US States Over Botulism Risk

Haifa Smoked Fish has recalled more than 560 pounds of Cold Smoked Sprats sold in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania after an FDA inspection found missing safety controls against botulism.

CDC: Drug-Resistant Germs Cause 9.7 Million US Infections a Year

The CDC's 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report estimates 9.7 million drug-resistant infections and 50,800 deaths a year in the US, naming four germs as urgent threats.

Luxury by Landscape: Six Breathtaking Destinations, From Islands to Alpine Peaks

A luxury travel guide organised by landscape: the Maldives, Santorini, the Amalfi Coast, the French Riviera, Zermatt and Kyoto, with what to see and why each place is special.

MICHELIN Guide Honours Louisiana Restaurants for a Second Year

Louisiana's culinary scene has earned a fresh round of national recognition, as the MICHELIN Guide honoured 40 of the state's restaurants for a second year at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, on 21 October 2026. New Orleans once again leads the list, with Emeril's holding two stars and Dakar NOLA earning its first star. The

Most People Carry High Genetic Risk for Three Diseases — and That Is Normal

Most people, it turns out, carry a high genetic risk for about three common diseases — even if they never develop any of them. That is the striking finding of a new study of nearly one million genomes, led by the University of Exeter and published in Genome Medicine, which describes the “average” human genome

World Tourism Roundup: From Paris to Samarkand, the Destinations to Visit Now

India’s Rice Production Set for First Decline in a Decade After Weak Monsoon

India's rice production is set to fall this year for the first time in a decade — and by the most in nearly 20 years — as below-normal monsoon rainfall during the crop's critical growth period threatens to cut yields, industry officials and analysts say. The India rice production decline marks a sharp reversal from last season's record harvest and matters far beyond India's borders: the country is the world's biggest rice producer and exporter.

WHO: Inequality Is a Major Factor in the Impact of Noncommunicable Diseases

Inequality is a major factor shaping who falls ill and who gets care from noncommunicable diseases, the World Health Organization says in a new global report published on October 20, 2026. The WHO NCD inequality report — the most comprehensive global assessment of country-level inequalities in these diseases to date — finds that where people live, their income, gender and education determine their chances against conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease.

Luxury Destinations 2026: Banff, Florence, Rote, London, Rome and Austin Lead October’s New Openings