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The New York Times – World · US
Citing national security, an unusual executive order gave protection to the herbicide Roundup. It also protected the U.S.’s only supply of a controversial, hig…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: Campaigners urge Keir Starmer to back ‘Philomena’s Law’ to protect payments for up to 13,000 survivors living in BritainSurvivors of Ireland’s mothe…
BBC News – World · Europe
Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s new budget is positioned to foster high-quality, inclusive growth through innovation and finance. Ahead of projections, a surplus of HK$2.9 billion…
Times of India – World · India
Women relying on morning-after pills face health risks, doctors warn. Frequent use disrupts hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, with potential long-term rep…
BBC News – World · Europe
Four people were killed in Michigan and two died in Oklahoma, officials say, as severe storms swept across parts of the US.
The Guardian – World · Europe
California state superintendent says mother and sons arrested during ICE check-in and deported to ColombiaCalifornia’s superintendent is calling for the return…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Singapore is moving to ban caged lorries used to transport migrant workers in a bid to reduce safety risks in emergencies, but activists say the change does no…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Authorities have launched an investigation into a potential food poisoning cluster that has affected 53 trainees understood to be from the Hong Kong Police Col…
Times of India – World · India
The upcoming patent expiry for Ozempic in India is set to dramatically lower the cost of semaglutide, making this once-premium diabetes and weight-loss drug ac…
Times of India – World · India
A 26-year-old teaching faculty member died under suspicious circumstances after allegedly consuming bhang during a Holi gathering with students. Krishna Nayak …
The Guardian – World · Europe
Vinay Prasad to leave in April after decisions involving vaccine reviews and specialty drugs for rare diseasesThe top vaccine official at the Food and Drug Adm…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Malawi has introduced a ban on dual practice, blocking public health workers from holding private medical jobs. The government says the move tackles corruption…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Chief medical officer warns of side-effects and calls for action on junk food advertising and making food healthierWeight-loss drugs cannot rescue the UK from …
South China Morning Post – World · China
China has for the first time included commercial health insurance in its 2026 government work report, signalling efforts to strengthen the country’s social saf…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Head of government-commissioned review says adult social care is held together by ‘sticking plasters and glue’England’s “creaking” adult social care system is …
The New York Times – World · US
After a long battle with drug addiction, Sae Joon Park felt settled in a new life. But he was deported last year and is now fighting to get back to Hawaii.
Times of India – World · India
Fuel stations in Kolkata and Howrah experienced unusually long queues as motorists rushed to fill their tanks amid rumours of an impending petrol shortage or p…
South China Morning Post – World · China
London’s child population is collapsing faster than anywhere in Britain as unaffordable housing and childcare costs drive young families away, a report by the …
The Guardian – World · Europe
Global health body investigating reports that four medics are among the 1,230 people killed in Iran since start of warMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: Member of working group behind questionnaire had no idea it would eventually be underpinned by ‘ridiculously simplistic’ algorithmGet our breaking n…
The Guardian – World · Europe
As number of cases climbs past 1,000, experts say CDC is not taking obvious steps amid funding cutsExperts say that the Trump administration has failed to take…
Times of India – World · India
Deaths from negligence, from construction site hazards to contaminated water and adulterated medicines, highlight a severe public safety crisis. Ignored warni…
The Guardian – World · Europe
At one store trialling the gates, a customer said ‘if you wanted to enter without hitting your child, you’d have to go in backwards’Get our breaking news email…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Financial abuse is a factor in more than half of deaths related to domestic abuse but is often misunderstoodEconomic abuse from a partner contributes to one de…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Research challenges idea of ‘generation sensible’ as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage yearsBinge drinking rates among gen Z have risen sharply since…
The New York Times – World · US
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Campaigners say ‘hard-hitting, clear-sighted and damning’ inquiry – the most expensive in history – ‘absolutely has been worth it’‘A new normal’: inquiry’s key…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong has launched its first action plan on weight management, aiming to reduce the proportion of people who are overweight or obese to less than half the …
South China Morning Post – World · China
A record number of people under the age of 20 in Japan were arrested for cannabis offences last year, with experts on social norms attributing the sharp rise t…
Times of India – World · India
In today's fast-paced world, factors such as chronic stress, sleepless nights, and excessive screen time play a pivotal role in weight gain, especially around …
The Hindu – World · India
Israeli government agency COGAT said it will reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing starting on Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip
Wired · Global
Missile and drone attacks have disrupted daily life, but delivery drivers are still diligently navigating streets to drop off orders across the region.
South China Morning Post – World · China
In a year already brimming with threats of war and unrest, 2026 has brought some health scares for Asia. In January, two cases of the deadly Nipah virus emerge…
Times of India – World · India
- India sees ~6 lakh congenital anomaly births annually but lacks a national tracking system. - No centralized registry hampers data collection and healthcar…
The Hindu – World · India
The WHO spokesperson said that it is working to verify reports about alleged damage to the Motahari Hospital in Tehran and emergency medical centres in Sarab…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Activists who dispute safety of vaccines are pushing to limit immunization requirements in schoolsAs South Carolina grapples with a measles outbreak that has i…
The Hindu – World · India
The Hezbollah attack and the Israeli retaliatory strikes expand the ongoing war gripping the Mideast after America and Israel launched an airstrike campaign ta…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead Follow our Aust…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Regulator says Prof Jacob George will no longer be involved after gender-criticial social media posts from last yearA health official who reportedly intervened…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ex-official calls transfer of unaccompanied girls as young as 13, many pregnant due to rape, a human rights violationAll unaccompanied immigrant children who a…
Times of India – World · India
A four-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after being attacked by stray dogs in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed cal…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Alan Nicolle was already approved for urgent aged care supports, but delays and confusion under a ‘Kafkaesque’ system made his final days exhausting and painfu…
The Guardian – World · Europe
Experts say global measles vaccination rates are falling as Trump officials signal a deprioritization of the virusThe US government has amplified anti-vaccine …
The Guardian – World · Europe
Project Play finds UK taxpayers are funding ‘record child fatalities’ and ‘repeated violence’ against children in northern FranceThe deaths of 22 children whil…
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