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Geopolitics

‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures

The Guardian – World · Europe

Legal challenges launched over accommodation ‘adequacy’ as UK government closes more asylum hotelsHuda and her two children aged 10 and 12 had been living in t…

Geopolitics

U.S. to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The Hindu – World · India

Earlier on July 13, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed an order citing increased Ebola risks, including the spread of the…

Geopolitics

Bangkok bar fire: death toll reaches 30 as police investigate negligence as ‘primary theory’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bar owner in Thailand offers ‘deepest apologies for this tragic incident’ as police investigate whether exits were either blocked or hard to accessThe Bangkok …

Geopolitics

US plans to bar its citizens in Congo from flying home directly amid Ebola outbreak

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, offering diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, they provide tim…

Geopolitics

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

BBC News – World · Europe

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

Geopolitics

How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.

Geopolitics

Michigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreak

The Guardian – World · Europe

Authorities said inquiry into cyclosporiasis outbreak was continuing but early results pointed to salad greens and lettuceWhat is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic…

Geopolitics

UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is ‘national embarrassment’Children in the UK will grow up to be one of …

Geopolitics

Australia banned vape ads more than two years ago – so why are they still all over social media?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Posts promoting illegal products appear across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as expert says platforms ‘aren’t doing the job they promised they would do’Follow …

Geopolitics

Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths

The New York Times – World · US

While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.

Geopolitics

EU eyes social media curbs for children

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European ⁠Union will move to limit young ⁠children’s access to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen s…

Geopolitics

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show

The Hindu – World · India

Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, with ‌older people among the most vulnerable

Geopolitics

Over 2,700 may have died due to heatwaves in England: researchers

The Hindu – World · India

The study estimates that around 550 people died as a result of the heat between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 died between June 18 and 28 in England and Wales

Geopolitics

Blackout, smoke, locked exits: How 27 died inside Bangkok pub

Indian Express – World · India

- Singer Sukanya Wongwongwai and bandmates were at a Bangkok pub when a fire killed one bandmate, injured three, and left one missing, with victims trapped in …

Geopolitics

More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council

The Guardian – World · Europe

Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safetyMore than 16,000 refugees have been unable to…

Geopolitics

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths in late-June heatwave

South China Morning Post – World · China

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during ⁠the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed ⁠the west of the continent in ⁠late June, officia…

Geopolitics

Flames, blackout, chaos: Videos show panic among people fleeing Bangkok fire that killed 27

Indian Express – World · India

- **Fire incident**: A pub fire in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district killed 27, injured 63, with many critically hurt; smoke and panic trapped victims in restrooms.…

Geopolitics

Restaurant pullouts from dog-friendly scheme ‘responsible’, 20 complaints recorded

South China Morning Post – World · China

Limited manpower, space constraints and cautious diners have led some restaurants to make a “responsible move” by withdrawing from Hong Kong’s new dog-friendly…

Geopolitics

Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday.

Geopolitics

At least 27 dead as fire engulfs popular Bangkok pub near Chatuchak market

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured, many critically, after a fire ripped through a popular pub in Bangkok.

Geopolitics

Vietnam boat tragedy eyewitnesses claim crew negligence, treatment delays

Times of India – World · India

Eyewitnesses blamed crew negligence and delayed medical care for the Vietnam boat disaster. Rough seas and gusty winds caused the speedboat to overturn within …

Geopolitics

Bangkok fire: distraught relatives search for loved ones after 27 confirmed dead

South China Morning Post – World · China

A blaze that ripped through a packed Bangkok bar has killed at least 27 people and left nearly two dozen more in critical condition, with distraught relatives …

Geopolitics

Two men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beach

The Guardian – World · Europe

Youngsters confirmed safe but men pronounced dead after being brought out of water at Seaton Carew, HartlepoolTwo men have died after going into the water at a…

Geopolitics

Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave

The Guardian – World · Europe

Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years, as extreme temperatures in Europe force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the largest propo…

Geopolitics

Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulatorFollow our…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme has sparked a fierce online debate over public hygiene and pet behaviour, while a cafe chain branch opted out of the…

Geopolitics

How can Hong Kong age well?

South China Morning Post – World · China

- Hong Kong's aging population faces health challenges. Health Matters series examines solutions for older adults and retirees to maintain quality of life. -…

Geopolitics

‘I’m lonely’: why do Hong Kong’s elderly feel isolated – and how can they be helped?

South China Morning Post – World · China

In the first of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Fiona Sun examines rising social isolation among the elderly, its serious he…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities are reviewing whether any civil servants neglected their duties in a 15-year delay by the Medical Council in handling a complaint against…

Geopolitics

Wombs for hire: the painful price of Asia’s baby trade

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the car bounces along a rural Thai road, a baby just a few months old watches the emerald green countryside rush by from Nicha’s* lap, oblivious to the coun…

Tech & Startups

What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science

Wired · Global

A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart ra…

Geopolitics

Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters

South China Morning Post – World · China

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks to the tens of th…

Geopolitics

Confirmed Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 600

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The number of deaths comes as healthcare workers threaten to walk off the job over a delay in payments.

Tech & Startups

The DEA Plans to Ban Opioid-Like Kratom Compound 7-OH

Wired · Global

The federal agency says it will temporarily schedule the drug, which has been called “gas station heroin,” as a controlled substance—a boon for MAHA and the ma…

Geopolitics

France reports first Congo outbreak linked Ebola case

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The infection comes weeks after European health authoriti…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong official urges vaccinations as early summer flu season and peak likely

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong may enter its summer flu season earlier than usual this year, with a peak likely to occur later this month, health authorities have said, urging unva…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to target flavoured tobacco in next phase of controls: health chief

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities will crack down on flavoured tobacco substances in the next phase of their enhanced smoking control measures, with the health minister de…

Geopolitics

African Union's health agency vows Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine by end of 2026

The Hindu – World · India

Head of Africa CDC said he had received a message from the Russian Health Ministry claiming to have already developed a vaccine against the strain; Uganda’s co…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh probes hospital deaths of 6 newborns

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least six newborn babies died in the same hospital ward in Bangladesh within hours of each other on Wednesday, said health officials, who launched an invest…

Geopolitics

Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring DR Congo for four weeks in an effort to contain an Ebola outbreak.

Geopolitics

Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO

The Guardian – World · Europe

Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate actionThe World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outb…

Geopolitics

Are We Pandemic Ready?

The New York Times – World · US

Hantavirus and Ebola are reminders that outbreaks are inevitable, and that the world must work together to contain them and prevent the next pandemic.

Geopolitics

How can Hong Kong help mothers of infants reverse falling breastfeeding rate?

South China Morning Post – World · China

For Hongkonger Annyee Chan, the decision to stop breastfeeding her son at eight months was a pragmatic response to a city that often feels at odds with the nee…

Geopolitics

Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC

The Guardian – World · Europe

Situation described as ‘deeply worrisome’ by officials as aid cuts and community distrust impede respondersThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the…

General

Ebola treatment center set alight in Congo

NBC News – World · US

An Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of Congo was set alight as a group tried to retrieve the body of a person who died of the virus. The treat…

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