Australian TGA testing reveals many sexual enhancement supplements contain undeclared prescription medications like sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), posing serious health risks due to potential interactions and lack of medical oversight.
UK ministers are scrapping requirements for companies to prove green values to win £90bn in government contracts, doubling the weight given to job creation and youth employment instead.
Sri Lanka has closed schools in its central highlands after torrential rains and mudslides killed at least seven people, injured several, and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 residents.
Several individuals have been arrested in Egypt for allegedly running a scam where they impersonated judges and staged fake court scenes to defraud citizens of money by falsely promising government housing allocations.
An influential 1999 book co-authored by PLA strategist Qiao Liang argued that China should develop asymmetric advantages rather than matching the US weapon for weapon, emphasizing finance, cyberspace, and psychological operations.
SpaceX released its first quarterly report showing a 92% revenue increase to $7.8bn alongside a 550% spending spike to $18.3bn and a $2bn net loss, causing shares to fall in after-hours trading.
One person was killed and five others were injured in a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, damaging a private house and setting warehouses ablaze amid escalating civilian casualties.
Kosovo authorities have identified a third potential mass grave site as investigations continue into war crimes from the 1998-99 war. The remains of 11 people have been uncovered and sent for DNA testing, while 1,600 people remain missing.
We joined commuters on the 5.46pm London Euston to Crewe train, identified as the busiest commuter-only service in England and Wales with severe overcrowding.
Palestinian tech workers in Gaza are turning to remote freelancing and digital economies to survive amid ongoing conflict, severe unemployment, and destroyed infrastructure.
A 41-year-old Hong Kong civil servant, Law Yui, is charged with misconduct for issuing fake HK$3,000 littering fines to 5 people without cause, resulting in a wrongful arrest, as revealed by the ICAC after an FEHD internal investigation.
Hong Kong's new combined taxi and ride-hailing driver test attracts over 1,000 registrations on its first day, with lawmakers anticipating increased sign-ups to meet future demand under the upcoming regulatory regime.
Over 148,000 students in Scotland receive their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and vocational awards results, with support lines available for guidance and appeal processes outlined for disputed grades.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) criticizes a passed bill removing the prosecution's direct investigation authority, warning it may weaken victim protection and potentially aid President Lee Jae Myung in pending trials.
An immigrant from El Salvador, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, died at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, a detention facility that has been the site of ongoing protests over living conditions and medical care. Officials state he received medical care, but politicians and advocates question the facility's oversight and care standards.
Used electric car leasing in the UK surged by 170% over the past year as drivers sought cheaper transport options to counter rising petrol prices driven by conflict involving Iran.
Seoul faces its first severe heatwave warning as record-breaking temperatures sweep South Korea, causing 16 fatalities and straining power grids while officials deploy emergency cooling measures.
Russia's defence ministry reports downing 320 Ukrainian drones overnight across 19 regions, resulting in six deaths near Moscow and Belgorod. Meanwhile, Russian strikes in Sumy kill three, and a cargo ship is struck in the Black Sea.
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy shares his experience living with stage 4 prostate cancer, advocating for better screening and raising funds for research while navigating his own health challenges and family life.
At least seven people, including three children, died after a drone crashed onto a beach near Gelendzhik, Russia. Russian officials labeled the incident a deliberate attack on civilians, while Ukraine has not commented. Additional attacks were reported in Crimea and Vladimir.
Over 148,000 students in Scotland receive their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and vocational awards results, with digital and postal delivery; support lines open for queries and appeals.
Despite Gaza's devastation, young Palestinians like Walaa Volidis and Tarik Zaeem pursue careers in the digital economy, freelancing abroad to support families amid 80% unemployment and infrastructural challenges.
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela (7.2 & 7.5 magnitude) killed 6,125, with 17,000-29,500 unaccounted for. 200 buildings collapsed, mostly in La Guaira, with 16,200 structures deemed unsafe. Cleanup efforts continue, aided by new rental law for displaced victims.
Cruise ship entertainment has transformed, featuring high-end productions like Olivier award-winning musicals and immersive theatre, attracting new audiences and offering performers varied roles, despite logistical challenges and concerns over working conditions.
