Lake Highland Preparatory School student Aakash Manaswi has developed a carbon dioxide-based mite blower that effectively combats Varroa mites in honeybee colonies while remaining cheaper and safer than chemical pesticides.
Senator Elizabeth Warren requested an explanation from the US Commerce Department regarding policy shifts granting the UAE greater access to AI chips following investments in the Trump-backed cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial.
Former Sydney Swans coach John Longmire revealed in his autobiography his regret for not doing more to protect Adam Goodes from targeted booing and racism during the final years of his career.
TikTok creator Sydney Towle, 26, has entered hospice care surrounded by family and friends, as shared by her brother Austin, after a public three-year battle with rare bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma).
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
A BBC investigation reveals that animal dewormer fenbendazole and ivermectin are being unlawfully sold and promoted as unproven cancer treatments by a stairlift salesman and online platforms, raising severe concerns among senior doctors.
Current Nice guidelines used by GPs in England miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer, research from the University of Cambridge and ICR suggests.
Three lionesses have died at Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo from suspected heatstroke following sudden high humidity and soaring temperatures across Japan.
More than £17bn was wiped off AstraZeneca's market value after reports it is discussing a takeover of US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400bn deal.
AstraZeneca's shares fell over £17bn after reports of talks to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, potentially creating a near $400bn pharmaceutical group. Analysts and shareholders question the deal's rationale due to regulatory hurdles and portfolio overlap.
Benjamin Lewis, 48, fascinated by vampires and blood, was detained in a hospital after leaving stolen sheep and deer corpses at New Forest churches, frightening parishioners and farmers. DNA evidence led to his arrest for religiously aggravated harassment and theft.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
Britain’s AstraZeneca is reportedly in discussions to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb, a deal potentially creating a nearly $400bn pharmaceutical group. The news caused AstraZeneca's shares to drop, while BMS's rose, with analysts questioning the rationale and regulatory hurdles.
Queensland's Health Minister ordered a review of fertility clinic guidance after a new interpretation of donor family limits was deemed discriminatory, affecting lesbian couples and patients like Deborah Poerio who faced treatment delays using their existing embryos.
Massive Attack expressed surprise and disappointment after Singaporean authorities detained band members, searched rooms, and confiscated passports following a pro-Palestine demonstration at their July 29 concert. The city-state banned the band indefinitely for violating laws on public speech and foreign flags.
Philip Kong, a 75-year-old Hong Kong retiree, discovered that prostate surgery at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital could cost nearly 90% less than in Hong Kong, highlighting significant healthcare cost disparities between the two cities.
Hong Kong retiree Philip Kong, 75, discovered he could reduce his prostate surgery bill by up to 90% by opting for treatment at the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital rather than a Hong Kong facility, prompting him to reflect on local healthcare costs.
Three UK couples share their weekly expenses, leading to unexpected discussions about spending habits, financial priorities, and relationship dynamics.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, as the country's largest. With 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as of July 30, the outbreak is intensifying, hampered by insecurity and population displacement in areas like Ituri province.
An Australian woman named Lauren, who suffered from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, died in Malaysia in 2022 while undergoing unproven hyperthermia treatment for "chronic Lyme disease." Her cousin, Hannah McElhinney, highlights how Lauren was drawn into dangerous alternative therapies and believes the healthcare system failed to adequately support her.
Ten families are suing Whitefield special school in north London after a BBC investigation revealed CCTV footage of autistic children being abused and locked in calming rooms. The civil claim alleges false imprisonment and human rights breaches, following a police investigation that ended without charges.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2018-2020 epidemic's case count, with 3,532 confirmed cases and 1,556 deaths across five provinces. It is now the world's second-largest and fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic, complicated by ongoing conflict in the eastern regions.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when a marine policing unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. The incident, at around 3:40pm on Friday, saw officers enter the water before being rescued. Injuries are being treated, with no public casualties reported.
England's men's artistic gymnastics team won silver at the Commonwealth Games after a dramatic final marked by a serious injury to teenager Gabriel Langton, who fell from the high bar and was taken away on a stretcher. Canada secured gold with 241.400 points, ahead of England's 238.250.
