French astronaut Sophie Adenot returns after record-breaking 237 days in space
ESA's Sophie Adenot splashed down on 8 October 2026 and reached Cologne on 10 October after a 237-day ISS mission that set a European endurance record.
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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games close with records, empty seats and a test of the low-cost model
Japan's Asian Games ended on 4 October 2026 with China dominant and dozens of world records, but complaints over housing, transport and attendance have turned the event into a test case for cheaper multi-sport festivals.
Kenya’s central bank holds key rate at 8.75% as inflation nears top of target range
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