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Scientists have identified five major phases of brain development across the human lifespan, with key transitions occurring around the ages of 9, 32, 66 and 83, according to a large new study. Researchers analysed brain scans from nearly 4,000 people ranging from infancy to 90 years old. They found that brain development does not follow a smooth, gradual path, but instead shifts through clear “epochs” marked by major changes in neural organisation. The five phases identified were: During childhood, the brain undergoes “network consolidation”, where excess neural connections are trimmed and more active pathways are strengthened. In adolescence, white matter…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is undergoing a structural reorganization, highlighted by the creation of a new Second Amendment Rights Section within its Civil Rights Division. Officials say the move signals federal action and responsiveness, particularly on contentious constitutional issues such as gun rights. The Second Amendment Rights Section will focus on cases involving alleged violations of Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The office will investigate complaints, review evidence, and, if necessary, pursue legal action to protect gun rights. DOJ officials emphasized that the office is meant to enforce existing constitutional protections rather than introduce new…

Protesters in Paris drew attention to major shortcomings in France’s response to domestic violence as new figures alarmed the public. Dozens gathered in central Paris on Tuesday night and condemned the surge in gender-based violence while they honoured women recently killed by partners or former partners. Activist Marie-Josée, aged 78, expressed deep concern as the crowd remembered five women murdered last week. Demonstrators voiced outrage only hours before the government received a major report urging drastic changes in how the justice system manages domestic abuse cases. Officials received the document on Tuesday, and the authors called for testing a new…

Idrissa Gueye was given a round of applause by his Everton teammates after apologising for the incident that saw him sent off during Monday’s win over Manchester United. The midfielder became the first Premier League player in 17 years to be dismissed for striking a teammate when he slapped Michael Keane during a heated exchange at Old Trafford. The flashpoint followed Gueye’s misplaced pass inside Everton’s penalty area that nearly led to a goal for Bruno Fernandes. Despite playing with 10 men for over 85 minutes, Everton produced a heroic performance to secure a 1–0 victory, giving David Moyes his…

Japan introduced a new strategy to ease overtourism in cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. The Japan National Tourism Organisation and All Nippon Airways now offer free domestic flights to UK and European travellers across ANA’s full regional network. The initiative runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026 and encourages visitors to explore lesser-known regions. It forms part of the “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” offer, which lets eligible economy passengers book up to two free domestic flights on an international ticket by 31 January. Travellers can take these domestic flights anytime after 31 January. The scheme means travellers pay…

Ash From Hayli Gubbi Reaches Busy International Routes Air India and Akasa Air cancelled a new round of flights after the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia sent a large ash plume drifting into air corridors linking the Gulf region with India. Authorities issued warnings to all carriers, stressing that volcanic ash can impair engines and onboard instruments, prompting airlines to modify operations until conditions stabilize. Carriers Pause Services and Examine Aircraft for Possible Exposure Air India said several planes were temporarily grounded for detailed safety assessments to rule out any contact with ash at altitude. Akasa Air suspended operations on…

People who stop using the weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) not only tend to regain lost weight but also lose related health improvements, according to new research. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, analysed data from the Surmount-4 clinical trial. Participants first took tirzepatide for 36 weeks, then were split into two groups: one continued the drug for another year, while the other switched to a placebo. Among those who stopped the medication after losing at least 10% of their body weight, 82% regained 25% or more of the weight they had lost within a year. Researchers also found that…

As the UN’s main climate summit failed to outline a fossil-fuel phase-out plan, the European Union now stands increasingly isolated in a world retreating from earlier climate goals. COP30 in Belém ended with a final declaration that omitted any strategy to eliminate fossil fuels, provoking critics who labelled the result a “hollow outcome” and a “moral collapse”. The United States abandoned global climate negotiations, leaving a political and financial gap after President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job”. Fossil-fuel-dependent states such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates openly rejected targets that aimed to reduce or…

Diplomatic Tensions IntensifyChina has urged its citizens to reconsider traveling or studying in Japan, fueling diplomatic strains that followed comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on a potential Taiwan conflict. In response, Tokyo is arranging a high-level envoy visit to Beijing to attempt to calm relations and prevent further escalation. Markets React to Potential Drop in Visitor SpendingThe travel advisory sent Japanese stock markets tumbling, particularly hitting firms dependent on Chinese tourists. Retail chains, department stores, and travel-related businesses saw steep declines as investors reacted to the prospect of fewer visitors and diminished revenue in key commercial and tourist…

Thousands of young people filled Mexico City’s streets on Saturday during a nationwide demonstration against corruption, government inaction, and escalating violence. Protesters marched with urgency and frustration, forming one of the largest youth-driven mobilizations in recent years. The march concluded in the Zócalo, where clashes erupted, injuring 20 civilians and more than 100 police officers and resulting in roughly 20 arrests. Organizers from Mexico’s Generation Z coordinated parallel marches across 52 cities in the country and in nations such as the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, and Germany. What began as a calm, unified show of civic pressure at the…