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Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses
Chinese researchers have identified a new tick-borne virus, named the Asian longhorned tick nairovirus (ALTNV), after investigating years of unexplained illnesses in patients bitten by ticks. The virus, part of the orthonairovirus group, causes flu-like symptoms, fatigue, gastrointestinal upset, reduced blood platelet counts and signs of liver inflammation, and its discovery highlights how many undiagnosed…
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Casio ‘CasioNaut’ G-Shock GMC-2500 GAC-2500 Series: Price, Specs, Availability
Casio appears set to introduce a genuinely new G-Shock design, with leaked images pointing to upcoming GMC-2500 (metal) and GAC-2500 (resin) series that bear a strong resemblance to Patek Philippe’s Nautilus, thanks to prominent “shoulders” on either side of the case. This follows the brand’s popular “CasiOak” model, which echoes Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, suggesting…
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Fan Bingbing Sparks Carnal Desire in Invalid Father-in-Law in Wayne Wang’s ‘Diary of a Mad Old Man’ (Exclusive Toronto Clip)
Director Wayne Wang’s new film “Diary of a Mad Old Man”, starring Fan Bingbing and Lily Franky, is set to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, with a newly released exclusive clip showing its provocative central dynamic. The film adapts Jun’ichirō Tanizaki’s classic Japanese novel about a stroke-afflicted elderly patriarch whose…
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Japan’s Biggest Farming-Sim of 2026 Is Finally Coming to the US
Nippon Ichi Software’s farming sim Village in the Shade, already a hit in Japan, is set for release outside Japan on 27 October, having quickly become one of the studio’s most popular titles in recent years. Polygon attended a hands-off preview ahead of a PAX West demo, previewing a game that blends familiar Stardew Valley-style…
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“Now I can step back. Congratulations.” Journey frontman Arnel Pineda hints at exit as the hard rock legends invite tribute band vocalist onstage at two Japanese shows
Journey frontman Arnel Pineda has hinted he may be ready to step back from the band after they invited long-time tribute act vocalist Hugo Valenti to sing lead alongside them at two shows in Japan. The move, part of the band’s Final Frontier farewell tour, comes as Journey continue a run of shows featuring rotating…
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4 Power Pop Hits From the 1980s From Decidedly Non-Power Pop Artists
This article rounds up four 1980s songs written in the power pop style by artists not typically known for that genre. The piece argues that while power pop’s heyday was the 1970s (with acts like Badfinger, The Raspberries and Cheap Trick), the style persisted into the following decade through unexpected contributors, including a Southern rock…
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Japan Is Launching a Probe to Collect the First-Ever Samples From a Martian Moon
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, is preparing to launch its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe on a mission to collect the first-ever samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, and return them to Earth. The mission could help settle a long-standing debate about how Phobos and Deimos formed, either from debris after a massive collision…
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Body of NHS doctor who died while descending Pakistan mountain is discovered
The body of Dr Asma Mushtaq, a 34-year-old NHS obstetrics and gynaecology doctor at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, has been recovered after she died descending Spantik, a 23,000ft peak in Pakistan, on 20 August. She fell ill with a serious high-altitude medical emergency at around 6,400m shortly after reaching the summit, and despite her guides’ efforts…
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Mandhana becomes all-time leading women’s run-scorer
India’s Smriti Mandhana became the all-time leading run-scorer in women’s international cricket after hitting a century against Hong Kong at the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. The left-hander’s innings pushed her past former India captain Mithali Raj’s long-standing record, marking a landmark moment that Mandhana herself said she had “never imagined” achieving, given Raj’s status…
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The must-see Bayeux masterpiece, Colombia’s chronicler and a Manchester odyssey – the week in art
This week’s Guardian art roundup highlights the arrival of the Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum from 10 September, showcasing the medieval masterpiece’s vivid depiction of battle, betrayal and everyday medieval life, alongside a National Gallery comparison with Francesco Pesellino’s 15th-century painting The Story of David and Goliath. Other exhibitions featured include a retrospective of…