The NHS has announced access to the HIV drug lenacapavir in England, but campaigners warn that global access remains unequal. Despite clinical trials in countries like Brazil and Mexico, high costs prevent widespread availability, prompting calls for UK diplomatic action.
The Busselton Health Study in Western Australia is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Started by Dr Kevin Cullen in 1966, it has tracked over 20,000 participants and shaped global clinical guidelines.
A 15ft reticulated python named Jodie Foster at Chester Zoo has become the first snake in the world to receive electrochemotherapy, a pioneering human cancer treatment, to remove a malignant jaw tumour.
British fashion retailer Boohoo has been fined €2.3m by French regulators for deceptive practices, including fake discounts and misleading product labelling. The company, now known as Debenhams Group, stated the issues occurred under previous management.
Russians withdrew approximately €24.4 billion from banks in the first seven months of 2026, driven by fears of state asset seizures and economic instability caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine and infrastructure attacks.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan reflects on the success of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) following a new Queen Mary University study showing significant improvements in children's lung health and air quality across the capital.
The US President has ordered a substantial reduction of troops in South Korea, citing cost concerns, a gesture toward North Korea, and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts regarding Iran. The move sparks regional security concerns ahead of a visit by China's Wang.
Startup JetZero presented its Z4 blended-wing-body aircraft project at the Farnborough International Airshow, with Japan Airlines joining to provide operational input ahead of a planned 2027 prototype flight.
Donald Trump urged the Senate to pass a bill making daylight saving time permanent, ending the biannual clock changes. However, the legislation faces steep opposition from Senate GOP leadership, including Majority Leader John Thune.
Novak Djokovic suffered an early-round defeat at the Cincinnati Masters after battling physical illness and vomiting on court, casting further doubt on his future participation in non-Grand Slam events as he prioritizes major tournaments.
Working parents in the UK face significant financial and career challenges during the 13-week summer school holidays, with childcare costing up to £1,145 per child and forcing many to adopt creative workarounds.
An analysis by consultancy Baringa reveals that GLP-1 weight-loss medications act as a regressive tax, as individuals need a discretionary income of nearly £100,000 to save money after covering the drug's £1,200 annual cost.
Derrick Moore, a 47-year-old father of four from Georgia, died after entering a dangerous rip current at Myrtle Beach to save a young girl. Moore successfully got the girl to safety before being pulled under.
Veterinarians and volunteers at the New England Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital are preparing endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles, including one named Lucky, for release after rescuing them from cold-stunning on Cape Cod beaches.
Rising property prices, persistent gender pay gaps, and lower lifetime earnings make home ownership significantly harder for women in Europe and the UK, exacerbating a growing gender housing gap.
The US Treasury Department and IRS have proposed rules enabling employers to contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually to employees' dependent children's Trump Accounts, with employees also able to make pre-tax contributions via payroll.
Renewable energy technologies like solar panels and EV batteries rely on 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), sparking a debate as the EU proposes broad bans while the chemical industry pushes back over climate goals.
While vulture populations across Africa face near extinction due to traditional medicine, poisoning, and habitat loss, residents in the Nigerian town of Awka-Etiti are successfully protecting the birds through sacred traditions and community action.
Record heatwaves across East Asia, including South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, have caused widespread crop failures, livestock deaths, and record-breaking temperatures, prompting calls for urgent climate action.
Sam’s Club offers bulk purchasing savings, 60% off clearance items, Sam’s Cash rewards, and discounted memberships for healthcare workers, military, first responders, and college students.
Households within 500 metres of new power pylons in the UK will receive £250 a year off energy bills under a new government plan to upgrade national grid infrastructure for renewable energy.
Andy Burnham has adopted a strategy of 'everyday fixes' to tackle minor voter frustrations through small policy tweaks, mirroring advice from Martin Lewis, though the approach carries political risks.
A study reveals that AI-driven productivity gains in the fossil fuel sector generate more planet-heating emissions than the climate benefits they provide to renewables, increasing annual net carbon pollution by 0.47-1.8 gigatonnes.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accused opposition lawmakers of staging political drama after they walked out of a special parliamentary session on a royal inquiry into the Tabung Haji Muslim pilgrimage savings fund.
