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From festivals in Florida to touring Dracula’s digs in Romania, we round up the best destinations to visit this October. As summer abandons Europe again this October, eke out the last of the rays and raves in Ibiza, where nightclubs will be going out with a bang for the winter break. When the party finally stops head to the island’s north.

Colombia used ‘excessive force’ against protesters, says human rights report

An international human rights body has accused Colombia's security forces of applying "disproportionate and excessive force," in dealing with street protesters, more than two...

Capitol riot: Policeman tells 6 January hearing he feared he would die

A police officer who defended the US Capitol during a riot by Donald Trump supporters on 6 January has said he feared he would...

Amazon’s Best-Selling Blouse Is the “Perfect Weight” for Spring, and It Starts at $19

When it comes to shopping for spring blouses, breathability is my number one criterion. Of course, style is a close second, but there’s nothing...

‘Construction flaws’ caused deadly Mexico City metro crash

A preliminary report into the deadly collapse of a metro overpass in Mexico City last month has found that it was caused by flaws...

Xi stresses loyalty as Chinese Communist Party prepares for 100th anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Chinese Communist Party members to remain loyal and continue to serve the people as he awarded a...

Jill Biden cheers on Team USA as Olympic Games get underway in Tokyo, Japan

First lady Jill Biden spent her final day in Japan cheering on Team USA at three Olympic events as the Games got underway in Tokyo on Saturday. With fans...

U.S. general: ‘wildfire of terrorism’ on march in Africa

A senior U.S. general warned Friday that the “wildfire of terrorism” is sweeping across a band of Africa and needs the world's attention. He...

US-China: Soon neither country will have ambassadors in each other’s capitals. Will it make...

China's longest-serving ambassador to the United States, Cui Tiankai, has announced he is standing down after eight years, adding another layer of uncertainty in the relationship...

Microsoft says error caused ‘Tank Man’ Bing censorship

The phrase relates to the iconic image of a lone protester standing before tanks in China's Tiananmen Square during demonstrations in 1989. On Friday users...

US Capitol: Police officer dies after car rams security barrier

An attack at the US Capitol complex in Washington DC has left one police officer dead and another in hospital with injuries. A car crashed...

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Dole Food Co. announced it is now offering high quality dragon fruit to consumers across the western United States and Canada. As the year...

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As many ramp up to make drastic changes to their diets in the new year, a new study explores the benefits of following a...

Thalamus targeted deep brain stimulation improves cognition in brain injury patients

The study objective was to use thalamic DBS electrodes to create a therapy for persistent cognitive impairments in msTBI patients. The lateral section of...