Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist searching for her disappeared son, has died at 95. She was a symbol of resistance against Argentina's dictatorship and continued her advocacy until her final days.
Lidia Almeida, president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and a lifelong human rights activist, has died at 95. She spent over 50 years searching for her son, Alejandro, who was forcibly disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship. Almeida became an emblem of the fight for justice, continuing her activism until her final days.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, involving 147 passengers and crew from 23 nationalities, has been successfully contained. Spain's leadership in docking and managing disembarkation, WHO's technical guidance, and UKHSA's repatriation efforts were crucial. This success highlights effective international cooperation in public health.
China National Nuclear Corporation announced the successful mass production of a high-purity silicon-28 isotope, achieving over 99.99% isotopic abundance. This marks China's first independent large-scale production, addressing a critical gap in its quantum technology supply chain previously dominated by overseas players.
Stanford researchers have identified a new type of immune cell in planarian flatworms called 'ruptoblasts' that defend the body by exploding and releasing toxic substances, destroying dozens of nearby cells. This ancient immune strategy, named 'ruptosis,' is remarkably fast and may offer insights for future medical treatments.
Victorian government ministers and opposition members participated in the second annual Parliamentary Big Freeze, taking ice baths to raise funds for Neale Daniher's FightMND charity. Organized by MP Emma Vulin, who has MND, the event aimed to raise up to $30,000 and highlighted community unity.
Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
A new report by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) shows a 40% surge in global attacks on education, with over 8,556 incidents and 10,600 students and staff harmed in 2024-2025. Attacks were reported in 83 countries, with Ukraine and Palestine seeing high incidences.
New research reveals a 40% surge in global attacks on education, with over 8,556 incidents and 10,600 students and staff harmed in 2024-2025. Attacks occurred in 83 countries, notably Colombia, DRC, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine, and Ukraine. Military occupation of schools doubled, and women/girls and students with disabilities were specifically targeted.
Bitcoin covenants, a concept revived for protocol development, could enable new layer 2 solutions, non-custodial vaults, and efficient payment channels. However, most implementations require a soft fork, a contentious process given the diversification of consensus clients and advocacy for protocol ossification by figures like Michael Saylor. Covenants aim to allow users to impose future spending restrictions on coins, a feature absent in current Bitcoin Script.
Research reveals UK patients with hypermobility conditions wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, facing chronic pain, dislocations, and mental health issues. Low awareness among healthcare professionals contributes to fragmented care and significant impacts on employment and education.
US naval forces rescued 14 Indian seafarers from the sinking vessel Virat-1 off the Oman coast on Sunday after it suffered mechanical failure. All crew members are safe and en route to Mumbai.
Researchers warn AI's biggest threat isn't killer robots but the gradual erosion of human critical thinking and reasoning abilities. A pre-print paper highlights "epistemic risks" to our collective understanding and decision-making.
US export controls have restricted access to advanced AI models like Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5, impacting even US engineers and signaling conditional trust for partners like India. This move spurs global efforts for independent AI capabilities, urging India to diversify partnerships and leverage its talent to avoid dependency.
Professor Richard Scolyer, a renowned pathologist, documented his battle with glioblastoma and became 'patient zero' in a radical immunotherapy trial. Despite his diagnosis, he pursued ambitious goals, including a 100km daily bike ride and completing 280 parkruns, inspiring many with his determination and openness.
Professor Richard Scolyer, a renowned pathologist, died of brain cancer after documenting his fight and becoming 'patient zero' in a radical treatment. He also completed a challenging bike ride and inspired many with his determination and openness.
A traffic stop on I-5 led to a six-hour manhunt on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of approximately 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl from their vehicle.
DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds in Tuscany shows Roman-era vineyards were part of a sophisticated agricultural network. Research revealed white grapes dominated the Chianti site, contrary to today's red wine fame, suggesting continuity from Etruscans to Romans.
A 27-year-old woman, Snehal Sawant, was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times in the neck and waist in Palghar, Maharashtra. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred Friday evening near Gold Cinema. Police suspect a personal dispute and are searching for the absconding accused.
Head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urges joint maritime emergency drills with China. The Taiwan Strait is a high-risk zone, and cooperation stopped in 2016.
The head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urged Beijing and Taipei to resume cooperation on maritime emergencies. Joint drills ceased in 2016, impacting safety in the busy Taiwan Strait.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members aboard. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
