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Scientists have discovered 3.4 billion-year-old layered rock in eastern India showing signs of microbial life, suggesting a much more distant and organic origin for Earth. Spectroscopic analyses confirmed the presence of photosynthetic processes and complex metabolic pathways in these primordial microorganisms.

An overnight Russian missile barrage struck Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring 33, damaging residential buildings, a medical facility, and an educational institution. Emergency crews rescued people trapped under rubble as Russia intensified ballistic missile attacks to deplete Kyiv's air defense stocks.

An experimental personalized cancer vaccine developed by Merck and Moderna showed positive initial results in its late-stage trial for melanoma patients, significantly extending the time patients lived without their cancer returning. This breakthrough caused Moderna's share price to surge by 177% and Merck's by over 12%.

The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, doubling in less than a decade due to years of heavy government spending and higher interest payments. This milestone reflects increased borrowing under both the Trump and Biden administrations, prompting fresh warnings of a brewing fiscal crisis.

Uber has launched Baidu's fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles on its platform in Dubai, marking the first market for this multi-year strategic partnership. Riders can now be matched with an autonomous vehicle when booking Uber Comfort or UberX, or by selecting a dedicated "Autonomous" option.