Europe

Folsom, Calif. – October 29, 2026 -- A handful of walnuts, about 12–14 halves, delivers 2.5 grams of plant-based omega-3 ALA, and new research links higher prenatal ALA levels to better attention in early childhood.

The study, published in the European Journal of Epidemiology and funded by the California Walnut Commission, examined how omega-3 fatty acids measured at birth related to children's thinking skills years later. It is described as the first to assess cord plasma ALA proportions against cognitive trajectories in offspring.

Mainz – October 29, 2026 -- Two new episodes of ZDF's "Terra X: Chemie des Kochens" (Chemistry of Cooking) air on Sunday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Both are already available in the ZDF streaming portal.

Two new films follow the hit episodes "Feuer" and "Wasser"

The episodes are titled "Erde – wo Geschmack entsteht" (Earth – Where Flavor Begins) and "Luft – die unsichtbare Zutat" (Air – The Invisible Ingredient). Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim investigates the often overlooked forces that shape the aroma, texture and taste of food.

Truffles, sourdough and cream puffs anchor the questions

Why do truffles smell so intense? Why does sourdough bread rise? How does a cream puff get its characteristic hollow? Nguyen-Kim shows that the decisive processes often happen out of sight, deep in the soil or in the air.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Fifteen people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy had received the investigational gene therapy SGT-003 in the INSPIRE DUCHENNE clinical study as of August 12, 2025, according to developer Solid Biosciences.

Ten trial sites span four countries

The multi-center, open-label trial now runs 10 active clinical sites in the United States, Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom. More sites are expected to open later this year.

Solid Biosciences expects to have treated at least 20 patients aged 0 to under 12 by the end of 2025. It anticipates widening enrollment to older patients in 2026.

New York – October 22, 2026 -- Luxury travelers are booking private jets in 2026 to gain vacation time, skipping crowded airports, connections and fixed airline schedules, according to an analysis of booking patterns and client activity from SELECT Private Jets by Internova.

Direct flights on the traveler's own timetable

The analysis finds travelers choosing private aviation less for exclusivity and more to simplify journeys. Kate Scott, Vice President of SELECT Private Jets by Internova, says the aim is spending less time in transit and more at the destination, whether for a family holiday, a milestone celebration, a major event or a business trip.

Australia – October 19, 2026 -- A study published this year found that four in five Australian teens under 16 got onto platforms barred by the country's 2024 social media ban. In an opinion piece, researchers Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia and Danah Boyd argue that tightening enforcement would make kids and adults less safe online.

Bans are spreading, and so are workarounds

France joined Australia in July by barring under-15s from major platforms, though the country's top court blocked the ban on human rights grounds. The UK aims to bar under-16s in early 2027, and the EU has announced its own plan for under-15s. Teens in Australia have used a sibling's face for ID checks and even drawn fake facial hair.

Katowice – October 13, 2026 -- AutoFull's M6 Ultra massage gaming chairs, used at every match of ESL Pro League Season 24, are now sold across Europe through autofull.com and Amazon, with regional fulfillment and warranty service in major EU markets.

Pro players sat in the M6 Ultra series for the whole tournament

The event, EPL Katowice 2026, ended on October 11 in Poland. AutoFull supplied its flagship M6 Ultra series, which it calls the world's first massage gaming chairs with cooling and heating seats.

The company became the Official Gaming Chair Partner of ESL Pro Tour in April 2026. The deal covers IEM, ESL Pro League and ESL Challenger League through 2027. Katowice was its fourth major stop this year, after IEM Rio, IEM Atlanta and IEM Cologne Major.

Amsterdam – October 08, 2026 -- Subway is rolling out a redesigned restaurant concept called Blueprint to every new location and remodel across Europe, the Middle East and Africa starting January 1, 2027.

The first Blueprint restaurants already opened this summer in the Netherlands and the UK, giving an early look at what guests across the region can expect over the coming years.

Restaurants get digital ordering options and a redesigned layout

Blueprint locations feature warmer, more modern interiors with salad ingredients, sauces and freshly baked bread displayed at the center of the store. Guests can order at the counter with a Sandwich Artist, use self-order kiosks, or order ahead through the Subway app or delivery. An order-ready screen and a marked collection point are meant to speed up pickup.

Geneva – October 02, 2026 -- Verisure is expanding its AI-powered GuardVision Outdoor video detector to more customers, bringing advanced outdoor protection to 12 of its 18 markets.

The device is the first of its kind to combine certification with embedded AI

GuardVision Outdoor is the world's first EN50131 Grade 2-certified device with embedded Computer Vision AI, according to Verisure. It integrates directly into the company's home alarm system to flag early signs of a threat before someone enters the house, using HD video, infrared night vision, image capture and two-way audio.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day, marked every September 30, turns 10 this year, and Olive Oils From Spain is using the milestone to push American cooks beyond their single go-to bottle.

The campaign, dubbed a Spanish Flavor Renaissance, highlights that Spain grows more than 200 olive varieties across a production history spanning 3,000 years. Flavor profiles range from delicate green apple and almond notes to bold, peppery finishes.

Spain supplies nearly half the world's olive oil

Spain is the top global producer, accounting for close to half of worldwide supply, grown across 360 million olive trees described as the largest man-made forest on Earth. Four signature varieties define the range: the bold Picual, the sweet Arbequina, the balanced Hojiblanca, and the herbaceous Cornicabra.

Chicago – September 15, 2026 -- Great Rail Journeys, formerly known as Vacations By Rail, has launched a new Landmark Collection of premium escorted vacations, now open for booking through 2027.

The portfolio spans Europe, Canada, Africa and the United Kingdom, with itineraries running 7 to 17 days and combining iconic train routes, luxury hotels and small-group touring.

Five signature itineraries anchor the new collection

The 8-day Premium Glacier Express tour crosses the Swiss Alps in a privately chartered Excellence Class car, with guaranteed window seats, welcome Champagne and a five-course wine-paired menu. The 17-day Premium Canada Coast to Coast Tour pairs Goldleaf Class travel aboard The Rocky Mountaineer with stays at Fairmont properties in Québec City, Toronto, Jasper, Banff and Vancouver.