Flash floods in Weiyuan county, Gansu province, China, have killed 25 people and injured 23. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention has called for an investigation, while the Ministry of Water Resources activated a level 4 emergency flood control response for Heilongjiang and other provinces due to heavy rainfall.
Beijing has condemned the White House's decision to add 43 Chinese companies to an import blacklist, citing alleged forced labour in Xinjiang. This move, described as "economic coercion" by China, marks the third set of US sanctions against China this week, expanding the entity list under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act.
European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib calls southern Europe's destructive wildfires "the biggest wake-up call," dismissing climate sceptics. She emphasizes climate change is present, urging greater EU investment in prevention and preparedness, as cross-border requests for aid increase.
The White House added 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act, citing alleged forced labor in Xinjiang. Beijing condemned the move as a "classic act of economic coercion," marking the third US measure against China this week.
Experts at the Aids 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro warn that US foreign aid cuts, particularly the dissolution of USAID, are hindering global access to new HIV prevention innovations like lenacapavir, jeopardizing efforts to reduce new infections, especially in vulnerable populations.
China's CDC reports Omicron NB.1.8.1 variant at moderate transmission level, with 16.3% positive rate for Covid-19 tests (up 4.3% from previous week) and advises vulnerable groups to take precautions.
Jordan Devey, a 38-year-old retired NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, died by suicide, leaving behind a wife and four children.
England has launched a national strategy to combat drowning, a "public health disaster," following a surge in water-related deaths, including two recent fatalities in Essex. Measures include water safety education for children and assessing climate change risks.
Maria's experience with an abusive son-in-law in Brisbane in 2022 highlights the growing issue of elder abuse in Australia. Advocacy groups call for increased government funding, better data collection, and criminalization, citing a lack of public understanding and ageism.
China's top flood control body held an emergency inter-agency meeting to coordinate disaster prevention for an expected 12th named storm, as widespread intense rainfall and saturated soil increase the risk of flash floods and landslides nationwide.
Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention drug requiring only two doses annually, offers a significant advantage over daily pills by improving adherence. Despite its potential, access remains limited due to high costs and exclusion from supply deals in several vulnerable regions, including parts of Latin America.
Official data reveals over 10,000 excess deaths in Europe during the late June heatwave, with more than 9,000 among those aged 65+. Scientists attribute the extreme heat to human-caused climate change.
Cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty explains that many heart attacks in India are silent, with nearly 50% of patients having no symptoms, especially diabetics. He emphasizes that feeling healthy doesn't guarantee a healthy heart and urges routine screenings for early detection.
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack, 27, has been adjourned again, with the coroner citing the need for further evidence following new document disclosures. The hearing, which began in June, will not resume until at least December 7.
Dr. Devi Shetty recommends early cardiac screening for all young Indians starting at age 17 due to silent blockages and the high prevalence of diabetes. Routine annual tests are advised to prevent sudden collapses, even in fit individuals.
A former club chaplain at Sheffield United told an inquest that Maddy Cusack asked him not to inform the club about their conversations. Dr. Delroy Hall stated Cusack felt pressure from juggling football and marketing careers. The inquest also heard from club officials about delays in transitioning the women's team to full-time status.
A WHO report reveals that despite scientific advances, millions face severe consequences from cancer due to global inequities in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment access. Poorer countries have significantly lower survival rates and drug availability, leading to financial hardship and treatment abandonment.
A new WHO report reveals that despite scientific advances, millions globally face severe physical, emotional, and financial burdens from cancer due to persistent inequities in care. Access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment varies drastically between rich and poor countries, with many patients abandoning treatment due to high costs.
The Trump administration abruptly canceled $66 million in Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants, affecting dozens of organizations nationwide. Grantees, who had adapted curricula to meet previous federal requirements, were stunned by the immediate termination, citing "misalignment with agency priority, specifically normalizing sexual activity for minors."
Former Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025, was diagnosed with early stage CTE. His family announced the findings from Boston University researchers, hoping to raise awareness about the brain abnormality linked to repetitive head trauma.
An inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack heard that Sheffield United's transition to a full-time women's team in 2023 was poorly managed. General manager Ian McCallum stated the club "let people down," including Cusack, and was "naive" about the requirements for full-time football. The club's handling of the women's game and the appointment of manager Jonathan Morgan were also discussed.
Over 50 days into the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, clinical trials are underway for new treatments against the rarer Bundibugyo virus. Two drugs, remdesivir and MBP-134, are being tested for treatment, while obeldesivir is being studied for post-exposure prevention. The trials face challenges including ongoing conflict and community mistrust.
A new poll reveals 75% of Americans support restoring US disease prevention aid for the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, despite prior foreign aid cuts. 90% back overseas disease prevention programs.
China has issued its highest flood alert in Guangxi province as a typhoon approaches. Authorities are urging local governments to enhance disaster prevention and relief efforts, with 70 monitoring stations on 55 rivers already exceeding warning levels. A central government task force has been dispatched to oversee the situation and coordinate rescue operations.
