Australia's TGA has issued a safety warning for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy, linking them to non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a rare eye disorder causing potential permanent vision loss. Experts advise caution but not panic, stressing consultation with prescribers.
Five years after a landmark report warned of safety risks, women in the UK armed forces continue to report being issued ill-fitting kit, including body armour not designed for female bodies. The MoD plans new flat ballistic plates by 2028 and curved ones from 2029, while supplying curved armour to Ukraine.
A devastating landslide near a tunnel construction site in Wayanad, India, has claimed at least three lives, with rescue operations ongoing for the missing. Political leaders expressed grief and pledged support, while the state government alleged ignored safety warnings, sparking a row over potential negligence.
A Swansea University study found that warnings about SUVs' increased danger to pedestrians and cyclists had a negligible effect on purchasing decisions. Researchers suggest financial penalties are needed to reduce the number of large vehicles on roads.
Dangerous "internet challenges" like "pull-ups on a hilltop archway" and "cross-legged hugging a pillar" are going viral, leading to injuries and requiring rescue by firefighters. Experts warn of severe risks including sprains, joint damage, and suffocation, urging the public to avoid blindly imitating online trends.
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company concealed safety risks of ChatGPT and put children at risk. This follows a criminal investigation into the chatbot's role in a Florida State University mass shooting.
At least 16 people were killed in weekend Russia-Ukraine strikes across both countries, including nine in Dnipro and casualties in Sevastopol, Luhansk, Belgorod, and Yaroslavl. The attacks coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, as President Zelenskyy warned Russian attacks risk repeating history and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged immediate repairs to the plant's damaged containment shell, noting €500 million is needed but only €100 million committed.
