A worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has died from a suspected pneumonic plague infection, prompting Russian authorities to place nearly 200 of her contacts under immediate medical ob…
UK patients are increasingly purchasing shingles vaccinations, driven by emerging research suggesting the jab may lower the risk of developing dementia. This shift in public behaviour is evident in…
A medical tribunal has ruled that a general practitioner remains impaired after treating 22 patients while under the influence of drugs. The decision confirms that the doctor’s fitness to practise …
Nepal has formally requested $20 million from the United Nations’ loss and damage fund to assist with recovery efforts following the glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border three weeks ago. The …
People who regularly consume very hot beverages face a tripled risk of developing oesophageal cancer, according to the world’s largest study published this week. The research confirms that both the…
The UK government has abruptly halted plans for a major restructuring of local councils, withdrawing previously announced decisions following new legal advice. This reversal stops the clock on stru…
Jamaican delegates arrive in the United Kingdom this Monday to present a landmark petition to King Charles III, demanding formal recognition and reparations for the centuries of slavery that define…
A melting glacier in Nepal’s Himalayas collapsed, unleashing a torrent of rock and ice down the Bhote Kashi River that swept away villages and left dozens of families waiting for news of missing re…
Prime Minister Mark Carney has triggered a fresh trade dispute with Washington by refusing to mirror US tariffs on Chinese goods, a move that invites immediate economic penalties from the Trump adm…
The Productivity Commission has spoken out against Western Australia Premier's derogatory remarks directed at its recent report on the state's Goods and Services Tax (GST) agreement. The report, wh…
Donald Trump has announced a significant new trade measure, imposing a 50% tariff on cars, trucks, automobile parts, and steel imported from Canada. The tariffs, set to take effect on 1 January 202…
A devastating landslide in the Central African Republic (CAR) has claimed the lives of over 100 people following the collapse of an artisanal goldmine. The tragic event occurred on Tuesday afternoo…