The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is contemplating a total ban on alcohol for international players following recent incidents involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. Managing director Rob Key expressed concerns about player trustworthiness and the impact on regaining public trust.
US President Donald Trump is in 'excellent health' according to his doctor, Sean Barbabella, after a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, despite gaining weight and having some health concerns noted.
Archaeologists used advanced CT scans and 3D digital reconstruction to identify a Pompeii victim from 79 CE as likely a Roman doctor. The analysis of a plaster cast revealed a case with medical instruments, challenging previous assumptions about the victims.
Mayo Clinic developed AI model REDMOD that detects pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before clinical diagnosis by analyzing routine CT scans, achieving 88% specificity. The system identified cancer an average of 475 days early and was nearly 3 times more accurate than radiologists for cases detected over 2 years before diagnosis.
Alibaba's research arm Damo Academy has developed an AI model called Coca that detects early-stage colorectal cancer from CT scans with 86.6% sensitivity and 99.8% specificity. In tests on over 27,000 people, the model identified five previously missed cases and outperformed 10 radiologists by 20.4%, offering a non-invasive alternative to colonoscopy.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension after he was charged with violating the Public Finance Management Act. The charges relate to his alleged failure in oversight duties regarding a $21m health contract awarded in 2024, which was cancelled in May 2025 amid a criminal investigation. Masemola denies the charges and is the third South African police chief to face criminal investigation while in office.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed South Africa's top policeman, Gen Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension after he was charged with failing in oversight duties related to a controversial $21m health contract awarded in 2024. The contract to Medicare24 Tshwane District was cancelled in May 2025 and is under criminal investigation. Masemola denies the charges and is the third police chief to face criminal investigation while in office.
Scientists using advanced CT and 3D scanning technology have examined ancient Egyptian mummified remains dating from 401 to 259 BCE, revealing unprecedented internal details without unwrapping. The scans uncovered a foot with a missing big toe, bones showing signs of osteoporosis, and remains from multiple individuals of different ages. The research was conducted at a medical research centre linked with Semmelweis University.
Banham Zoo in Norfolk has used a CT scanner for the first time to examine animals including penguins, a vulture, a cheetah, a tiger and a sloth. The equipment produces detailed images of bones, organs and soft tissue, allowing vets to identify complex or long-standing conditions. Zoo director Ross Snipp said the team was excited to use specialist equipment to check many animals in one day, with findings to be shared with animal and veterinary colleagues worldwide.
