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A drone attack in Bulgarian waters on the Black Sea has left a ship sunk, according to Bulgarian news outlet Novinite. The incident marks an escalation in the region, where vessels have previously been targeted amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Details on casualties or the ship's ownership have not yet been confirmed.
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Alfa-Bank has published a list of what it calls the most reliable bonds for October 2026, with the author saying they plan to put their entire salary into these securities. The pick is drawing attention as Russian retail investors look for stable fixed-income options, and interest in bonds is rising heading into the new month.
- 3ALFA Positions Itself as Digital and Physical Solutions Builder●ALFA: Turning Ideas Into Real Solutions — Digitally & Physically Build. Grow. Monetize. In a world where technology is c
ALFA is being promoted as a venture that helps people turn ideas into real solutions, both digitally and physically, covering business building, property buying, service marketing and new opportunities. The messaging argues that in a technology-driven economy, having an idea alone is no longer enough, and emphasises building, growing and monetising as the core steps for turning concepts into tangible results.
- 4Player finishes Final Fantasy IV for the first time●I have completed # FinalFantasyIV That was truly an epic journey I have officially completed my first ever # FinalFantas
A gamer has completed Final Fantasy IV, calling it an epic journey and noting it was their first ever Final Fantasy game. They played a version available on PSP and SNES, and shared their achievement with the retro gaming and JRPG community, celebrating a milestone in a classic series first released in 1991.
- 5Streamer launches literary playthrough of Final Fantasy VII Remake●What's the emote-per-word count on this kid? Come join our # literary # stream , where we take a look at # FinalFantasyV
A streamer is going live on Twitch to play Final Fantasy VII Remake under a literary-themed format, joking about the game's frequent emotive reactions with a quip about 'emote-per-word count'. The session invites viewers to join a 'literary stream' framing the role-playing game as a text worth analysing. The event has drawn modest attention so far, with a small number of likes on the announcement.
- 6Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Grows to 76 Illnesses Across 16 States▼Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Grows to 76 E. coli and Salmonella Illnesses in 16 States as Seed Recalls Widen
An outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 76 people in 16 US states, and recalls of sprouting seeds are widening as investigators trace the contamination. Health officials are urging consumers and retailers to avoid affected sprout products while the source is confirmed. Coverage focuses on the scale of the outbreak and expanding recall lists.
- 7Broadway Cast Announced for 'Here There Are Blueberries'▼'Here There Are Blueberries' Broadway cast set with Michael Cerveris, Brandon Flynn, Conrad Ricamora, Kathleen Chalfant, more
The Broadway production of 'Here There Are Blueberries' has announced its cast, led by Michael Cerveris, Brandon Flynn, Conrad Ricamora and Kathleen Chalfant, among others. The documentary drama, based on real photographs from a Nazi album, moves to Broadway following acclaimed runs, and the casting news has drawn attention from theatre fans anticipating its New York arrival.
- 8Genome Editing Exposes Alfalfa's Drought-Control Switch▼Genome Editing Exposes Alfalfa’s Drought-Control Switch
Researchers have used genome editing to identify a genetic switch in alfalfa that controls the plant's response to drought. The finding could help breeders develop alfalfa varieties that stay productive under water stress, with implications for livestock feed and agriculture in drought-prone regions.
- 9Walking Alfama, Lisbon's Oldest Neighbourhood●Walking Through the Oldest Soul of Lisbon, Alfama!: There are places where you simply walk through a city, and then ther
A travel writer has described walking through Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon, portraying its steep cobblestone streets and weathered façades as a place where the city itself seems to walk alongside you. The essay highlights the neighbourhood's historic charm and enduring appeal as one of Portugal's most atmospheric destinations.
- 10Renalfa and Eurowind inaugurate 242MW solar-storage project in Bulgaria▼Renalfa IPP, Eurowind inaugurate 242MW solar-plus-storage project in Bulgaria
Renalfa IPP and Eurowind Energy have inaugurated a 242MW solar-plus-storage project in Bulgaria, marking one of the country's larger combined renewable energy and battery storage developments. The commissioning adds significant clean generation capacity to Bulgaria's grid and highlights growing investment in hybrid solar-storage projects across southeast Europe as the region accelerates its energy transition.
- 11CDC links E. coli and Salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts●CDC: E. coli, Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts
The CDC says an outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella infections has been tied to alfalfa sprouts, prompting warnings to consumers. Health officials are urging people to avoid eating raw alfalfa sprouts while the investigation continues, as sprouts are a recurring source of foodborne illness. Coverage is spreading across US news outlets as the agency works to identify affected suppliers.
- 12BioMarin Presents Five-Year Phase 3 Data for Pombiliti Therapy▼BioMarin Announces Five-Year Phase 3 Data for POMBILITI® (cipaglucosidase alfa-atga) + OPFOLDA® (miglustat) at World Muscle Society Annual Congress
BioMarin announced five-year Phase 3 data for Pombiliti (cipaglucosidase alfa-atga) combined with Opfolda (miglustat), presented at the World Muscle Society Annual Congress. The long-term results concern the company's enzyme replacement therapy for late-onset Pompe disease, and the announcement was issued via press release. The new data points were shared with clinicians and researchers attending the congress.
- 13Winter reveals Lisbon's quieter side for off-season travellers●Winter reveals a quieter side of Lisbon. Wander Alfama and Graça without the peak-season crowds, discover colorful stree
Travel writers are highlighting Lisbon as a winter destination, pointing out that neighbourhoods like Alfama and Graça can be explored without peak-season crowds. Off-season visitors are encouraged to enjoy the city's street art, historic churches, scenic miradouros and museums while temperatures stay mild, making the Portuguese capital an appealing cool-weather city break.
- 14Bottas warns brake issues must be fixed to survive race●Bottas: Brake issues will be solved 'if we survive here'
Valtteri Bottas says his car's brake problems will be resolved, but only 'if we survive here', suggesting the issue is severe enough to threaten his race. The Alfa Romeo driver's comment highlights reliability concerns heading into the grand prix, with fans and pundits weighing whether the team can keep the car running long enough to implement a fix.