Nearly one in three deaths in Singapore is linked to heart disease or stroke. Because cardiovascular conditions can affect Asian patients differently, while much research has relied on animal models and Western populations, Singapore’s new Centre for Integrative Human Cell Research and Translation (CIPHER) aims to address the gap. CNA speaks with deputy director Assistant Professor Chrishan Ramachandra.

CCNA2026-10-16 15:11

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia on Friday, calling it “inappropriate.” Trump had said he finds Zelenskyy harder to deal with than Russian President Vladimir Putin.

CCBC News2026-10-16 15:11

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killed three children and a teacher. Student parent Mindy Miranda tells NBC News how she learned about the attack and how the community is coping afterward.

NNBC News2026-10-16 15:06

Ten years after French police dismantled the notorious Calais “Jungle” camp, FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin returns to the region to examine what has changed for migrants. She discusses migration routes and their growing role in European political debate with Annette Young and Cambridge University’s Dr Marissa Quie.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-16 15:06

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said that, as US-Ukraine tensions continue, Zelenskyy now has only one ally: the Europeans. He spoke in an exclusive live interview on the second day of the European leaders summit in Brussels.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 15:01

CoinDesk’s hosts first discuss a CFTC interim final rule and a report alleging that major US banks systematically debanked lawful businesses. They then interview Michael Passalacqua, an adviser to CFTC Chair Mike Selig and head of the agency’s Innovation Task Force, who outlines a backup approach to crypto regulation after the CLARITY Act stalled.

CCoinDesk2026-10-16 15:00

After wildfires destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026, BBC presenter Mary Rhodes spoke with residents, firefighters and experts about lessons from the especially destructive event. With scientists predicting climate change will make UK wildfires more frequent and severe, the BBC examines whether warnings and preparedness are adequate, from national policy to household action.

BBBC News2026-10-16 15:00

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left four people dead and two in critical condition.

FFox News2026-10-16 15:00

The program covers children among the victims of a deadly Oregon elementary school shooting, Russell Brand’s UK trial on alleged rape and sexual assault, Anna Nicole Smith and a controversial new film, and Harry and Meghan’s royal return.

AABC News2026-10-16 15:00

Ibrahim Mahama's monumental installations dig into Ghana's past while laying firm foundations for its artistic future. He has represented Ghana at the Venice Biennale and established three cultural hubs in northern Ghana to nurture creative communities for generations to come.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-16 14:55

The Land Transport Authority says traffic near Ang Mo Kio Hub will be reconfigured from Nov 14 after unexpected obstructions were found during Cross Island Line tunnelling. The arrangement is expected to last 18 months and could add up to 15 minutes to peak-period travel times.

CCNA2026-10-16 14:55

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said AI could be the most consequential change to the US and global economy in his lifetime, describing it as a positive supply shock over the medium term. He spoke at an IMF event in Bangkok, moderated by IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 14:47

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says investment is surging in the United States, partly because of sound macroeconomic policy and strong microeconomic foundations. He called it one of the global economy’s most important positive developments.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 14:46

Shopping malls are closing some entrances and windows and suspending outdoor facilities to keep haze out. Indoor air quality checks are increasing as conditions in buildings worsen; experts say particulate levels are five times the baseline recorded when haze is little or absent.

CCNA2026-10-16 14:45

An investigation is underway after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school killed three children and a teacher. Senate candidates clashed in key debates with 18 days until the midterms, while the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach their first World Series in more than four decades.

NNBC News2026-10-16 14:43

Authorities say Singapore has sufficient N95 mask supplies despite a recent surge in demand that temporarily left some vending machines out of stock. All 37 machines are expected to be deployed by Oct 17 to support vulnerable residents, and another distribution round may follow if needed.

CCNA2026-10-16 14:39

Venezuela hopes to revive its struggling economy through oil, but Lake Maracaibo, once central to the country’s oil wealth, faces a severe environmental crisis. Fishermen say pollution, insecurity and dwindling catches are putting their livelihoods at risk.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-16 14:39

Singapore’s National Environment Agency says signs suggest smoke from fires on land owned or occupied by seven Indonesian companies may have reached Singapore. The firms received notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and must act immediately to tackle the fires. Singapore renewed its offer to help Indonesia.

CCNA2026-10-16 14:32

Netflix is replacing its chief creative officer with veteran television and film executive Peter Rice as it seeks growth and new hits. Rice will oversee scripted and unscripted series, films and live events across all regions.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-16 14:31

FIFA President Gianni Infantino apologised for his World Cup sell-off plan at the first council meeting since it was scrapped. His leadership remains divisive ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March next year.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-16 14:27

Haze in Singapore may worsen before easing. Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu warned it could persist for some time and reach hazardous levels, describing conditions as fluid, with air quality expected to fluctuate with the weather.

CCNA2026-10-16 14:26

Richard “Alex” Murdaugh appeared at a pretrial hearing ahead of his retrial. He had been serving two consecutive life sentences for allegedly killing his wife and 22-year-old son in June 2021, but South Carolina’s highest court overturned his murder conviction in May.

RReuters2026-10-16 14:25

A detective devised an unusual way to catch a killer: secretly collecting his DNA with chewing gum. Peter Van Sant reports on the undercover operation that helped solve the cold-case murder.

CCBS News2026-10-16 14:17

Alex Murdaugh is due back in a South Carolina court as prosecutors face a request to hand over evidence that could be vital to his defense in his second double-murder trial.

FFox News2026-10-16 14:15