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A photograph of the so-called human shadow — a silhouette left on the stone steps of the Sumitomo bank, about 260 metres from the hypocentre of the Little Boy atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima — is being widely shared. The image, held at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, shows where a person sat on the steps at the moment of the August 1945 explosion, their body shielding the stone from the flash.

Japanese Yen futures have retreated from a one-month high as traders await upcoming central bank meetings, with currency markets cautious ahead of key policy decisions. The pullback suggests investors are holding back on yen positions until there is more clarity on interest rate paths from major central banks.

Telecinco has confirmed the withdrawal of 'Rueda la Letra' from its weekend schedule, cancelling two broadcasts of one of the season's flagship shows as of October 31. The move follows falling performance, including Lilit Manukyan's departure after losing to Fran González's new rival. After 30 episodes, Manukyan said she 'could have done better'.

Vinbull Trading Academy is running a live trading session focused on gold and crypto markets, dated 20 October. The session has drawn significant engagement, with more than 166,000 likes, indicating strong audience interest in real-time trading instruction. Viewers appear to be following the academy's live market analysis under hashtags promoting its brand and live trading format.

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions met in a Week 7 matchup of the 2026 NFL season, with the league releasing full game highlights. The NFC North rivalry clash is drawing heavy attention from fans replaying the key plays and debating the result. Specific score and standout performers were not included in the highlight release, so the outcome and turning points remain to be confirmed.

The Philadelphia 76ers faced the Detroit Pistons on October 25, 2026 in an NBA regular season game. Highlights of the full matchup have drawn strong attention from basketball fans, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with footage of the game. The early-season meeting has become a talking point among followers of both teams.

India hit back at Pakistan during a United Nations exchange, reportedly telling Islamabad to 'look in the mirror' while accusing it of betraying its own troops. The sharp retort, highlighted by Indian outlet Firstpost, framed Pakistan as hypocritical in its criticisms of India. The fiery language and the UN setting have drawn wide attention, with viewers weighing in on the diplomatic spat between the two neighbours.

The Eagle's Nest, Hitler's mountaintop retreat in the Bavarian Alps above Berchtesgaden, Germany, is reported to be 'completely ablaze'. The site, now a tourist attraction and historical landmark, was where the Nazi leadership gathered during the Second World War. No details on casualties or the cause of the fire were given, and it is not clear whether any damage estimates are available.

Historic illustrations of pufferfish and related species by artists Joseph Drayton and Alfred Agate, drawn during the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-42, are being shared from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives via the Biodiversity Heritage Library. The drawings come from 'Drawings of Tetradons and Diodons', part of the expedition collection spanning 1838-1885, and document marine life encountered on the landmark scientific voyage.

The makers of Pokémon Unite have announced that the multiplayer battle game will end service on 23 March 2027. The free-to-play title, available on iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch, will therefore have run for nearly six years. Fans are sharing the news and reacting to the long lead time before the shutdown.

Bitcoin held firm around $80,400 on Oct. 26, 2026, as traders adopted a wait-and-see stance ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. The cryptocurrency has been moving in a narrow range, with investors cautious about macroeconomic signals. Meanwhile, oil prices retreated, easing pressure on inflation-sensitive assets and adding to the cautious mood across financial markets ahead of the central bank announcement.

Aleks Petrovic is a name circulating in German celebrity news, linked to the announced boxing event "Fame Fighting 2026". Outlets report that reality TV personality Georgina Fleur praised Petrovic, reportedly shouting him out enthusiastically during promotional appearances tied to celebrity bouts. Details about the event line-up and Petrovic's exact role remain limited in current coverage.

Researchers have developed a novel method for retracing RNA's steps, offering a new way to follow RNA molecules and understand how they move and change inside cells. The approach, highlighted by BioTechniques, could help scientists study gene expression and cellular processes in greater detail. The technical details and research team behind the method remain unclear from available information.

Metro's Games Inbox asks readers whether Marvel's Wolverine, Insomniac's PlayStation title, deserves more credit than it received. The discussion invites opinions on whether the game was underrated at launch, with readers' letters and responses set to feature in the paper's regular gaming section.

Czech President Petr Pavel said a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was "quite close" until US President Donald Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel. Pavel suggested the sanctions relief undermined momentum toward ending the war. His remarks add to debate over whether American concessions on Russian energy exports are weakening pressure on Moscow just as peace negotiations had gained ground.

A Japanese university hospital has published a 12-year retrospective study examining how Kampo medicines, traditional Japanese herbal formulas, were prescribed within its psychiatry department. The research, released in the medical journal Cureus, documents prescription trends over more than a decade, offering rare long-term data on how traditional medicine is integrated alongside conventional psychiatric treatment in Japan.

The BBC has announced a major change regarding the act that will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2027. Details of the change were reported by the Metro, drawing attention from Eurovision followers curious about how the UK will select or present its entry for next year's contest.

Vinbull Trading Academy is running a live crypto trading session focused on gold on 21 October, drawing more than 186,000 likes from viewers. The stream is part of the academy's live trading series under the Vinbull Live brand, where traders follow market moves in real time. Interest reflects ongoing appetite for live crypto and gold trading guidance.

Coastal communities are being urged to start planning a managed retreat from vulnerable coastlines immediately, with warnings that delaying action will drive up future costs. Rising sea levels and intensifying storms linked to climate change are putting low-lying settlements at growing risk, and experts argue that early, planned relocation is far cheaper than emergency responses later.

A research paper published by Cambridge University Press examines secular trends in dietary intake and how they relate to anthropometric measures such as body size, comparing data from the United States and China. The work tracks how eating patterns in both countries have changed over time and links those shifts to changes in population-level body measurements.

A study by the UT San Antonio Health Science Center has found that the San Antonio region has the highest endometrial cancer rates in Texas. The findings put a spotlight on local cancer incidence and may prompt questions about risk factors, screening access and health disparities in the area. Local health officials and researchers are expected to use the data to guide prevention and early detection efforts.

The Simpsons' long run in the UK is ending after 36 years, according to Metro. The long-running animated family sitcom has been a fixture of British television since the early 1990s, and the change marks the close of a significant chapter for UK viewers. Details on the exact nature of the change remain limited.

Gold prices pulled back as the US dollar strengthened, with investors holding off ahead of the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting. Traders are waiting for signals on the pace of interest rate cuts, since higher rates tend to lift the dollar and weigh on bullion, which pays no yield. Analysts expect volatility in gold and currency markets until the Fed's decision and guidance are released.