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Geopolitics

GoFundMe for actor Eric Dane’s family raises nearly $350,000 after his death

The Guardian – World · Europe

Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria actor died on Thursday less than a year after he publicly revealed ALS diagnosisA GoFundMe campaign meant to provide financial supp…

Geopolitics

‘Stuff of nightmares’: calls for help surge by 50% after Australia launches aged-assistance tool

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Assessors unable to override algorithm-based tool, leaving people at risk of being pushed into aged care homes before they are readyGet our breaking…

Geopolitics

Ramadan in Gaza: Cost of iftar doubles as genocidal war devastates economy

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera analysis shows cost of a basic Ramadan meal in Gaza doubles under Israeli siege.

Geopolitics

Gaza child dies waiting for Israeli permission to leave for treatment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel continues to block thousands of Palestinians from seeking medical treatment abroad through Rafah crossing.

Geopolitics

Gaza child dies after Israel blocks medical evacuation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian boy Nidal Abu Rabeea died in Gaza after waiting months for Israel to allow his medical evacuation.

Geopolitics

Fears of polio resurgence as US vaccine adviser questions need for childhood shots

The Guardian – World · Europe

Survivors say US healthcare system not ready for new cases – ‘the only thing to fix polio is the polio vaccine’With preventable infectious diseases surging and…

Geopolitics

Open recruitment for hygiene chief ‘can attract innovator for tech push’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s civil service chief has defended the decision to open up recruitment externally for the role of food and environmental hygiene director, saying the…

Geopolitics

Bengaluru: Ambulance rushing to attend critically ill patient stopped midway, driver abused

Times of India – World · India

An ambulance responding to a critical patient faced a 15-minute delay near Alliance University after grazing a car. The car driver, allegedly with students, bl…

Tech & Startups

What to Know About At-Home STI Tests: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations (2026)

Wired · Global

It's easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should.

Geopolitics

Eight bodies found in Libya, Greece as Mediterranean death toll rises

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bodies of five asylum seekers wash ashore in Libya as three others die in a separate incident off the coast of Greece.

Geopolitics

Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular drinks amid health drive

The Guardian – World · Europe

Major chains agree to halve default sweetness, but street vendors and cafes remain outside sugar tax rulesA crowd of customers, holding phones aloft, watch int…

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s vape ban plan leaves 1.4 million users in regulatory limbo

South China Morning Post – World · China

The vapes used to be obvious. Bright displays of flavoured liquid, a shop just down the road, a transaction as unremarkable as buying shampoo. Batrisyia, 28, r…

Geopolitics

1 in 7 stroke patients in India under 45 years

Times of India – World · India

Over Half Dead Or Disabled In Three Months

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s tuberculosis cases rise to above 3,000, health ministry flags risks

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Malaysians flock to Ramadan bazaars and breaking fast gatherings, the health ministry is reminding the public to observe tuberculosis (TB) precautions, espe…

Geopolitics

Decline in remote jobs risks shutting disabled people out of work, study finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Research project warns fall in homeworking roles could undermine efforts to reduce unemploymentA decline in the number of jobs for people who need to work remo…

Tech & Startups

The CDC Has a Leadership Crisis

Wired · Global

A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it’s had only acting directors—and the White…

Geopolitics

What a ‘good’ cholesterol test can still miss about your health: Doctor explains

Times of India – World · India

Doctors caution that a seemingly 'normal' cholesterol report can be misleading. It's not just about the cholesterol levels; factors such as inflammation, LDL p…

AI / Deep Tech

Measles cases are rising. Other vaccine-preventable infections could be next.

MIT Technology Review · Global

There’s a measles outbreak happening close to where I live. Since the start of this year, 34 cases have been confirmed in Enfield, a northern borough of London…

AI / Deep Tech

Community service

MIT Technology Review · Global

The bird is a beautiful silver-gray, and as she dies twitching in the lasernet I’m grateful for two things: First, that she didn’t make a sound. Second, that t…

Geopolitics

Massive fire at Hyderabad coaching centre triggers chaos; 40+ students trapped

Times of India – World · India

A major fire erupted at a Hyderabad coaching centre in Ameerpet, trapping over 80 students on the fourth floor. Terrified students were seen on balconies as th…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong public hospitals report decline in emergency visits over Lunar New Year

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s public hospitals recorded a year-on-year decline of up to a 15 per cent in the number of patients seeking emergency treatment during the first thre…

Geopolitics

Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year

BBC News – World · Europe

India’s real philanthropy engine isn’t billionaires - it’s everyday household giving, a new survey finds.

Geopolitics

Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt.

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