Ecuador's Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France with a commanding breakaway in the French Alps. Overall leader Tadej Pogacar maintained his yellow jersey lead, but his UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad is experiencing sickness, leading to Brandon McNulty's abandonment.
England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed Declan Rice was sick in bed for three days before their World Cup quarter-final win against Norway. Rice started the match but was substituted at halftime due to illness and struggling in the heat.
England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed Declan Rice was ill and spent most of the three days before their World Cup quarter-final win against Norway in bed. Rice started the match but was substituted at halftime due to his condition and the heat.
Former Rajasthan pacer Abhimanyu Lamba discusses his move to the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket, citing limited opportunities in India. He shares challenges of adapting to US life, the role of part-time coaching, and his ambition to represent the USA internationally.
Former Rajasthan pacer Abhimanyu Lamba discusses his move to the USA for cricket opportunities, playing for Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket, and his ambition to represent the USA internationally. He shares insights on adapting to life in America, the growth of cricket infrastructure, and the support from his family.
Residents in Nigeria's Niger Delta are experiencing severe health issues and collapsing livelihoods due to a continuous oil well fire at Ororo-1 since April 2020. The pollution causes respiratory problems, skin irritations, and impacts fishing, with no government health monitoring.
The CDC is investigating a parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, causing severe diarrhea, with over 400 cases across 18 US states. The parasite spreads via contaminated produce and water. Michigan and New York are particularly affected, with unusually high case numbers.
Jiang Mingdian, a 77-year-old from Quanzhou, China, has written over 100,000 letters for families to relatives overseas in a career spanning 59 years. This tradition stems from Fujian's history of emigration, where letter writers bridged the communication gap for illiterate relatives.
Encephalitis lethargica, a mysterious neurological illness dubbed the 'sleeping sickness,' emerged during the 1918 flu pandemic, causing extreme sleepiness and immobility. Survivors often developed Parkinson's-like symptoms, and its cause remains unknown over a century later, baffling scientists.
South West Water fined nearly £2m after cryptosporidium parasite contaminated Brixham's water supply. The incident caused over 140 sickness cases, hospitalised four, and led to a 54-day boil water notice. A judge called it a 'major public health incident' with 'systemic failure of governance'.
South West Water fined £1.853m for contaminating Brixham's water supply with cryptosporidium. The incident led to over 140 sickness cases, hospitalizations, and extensive disruption.
Leaked documents show mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia, purchasing polluting trucks and scrapping greener facilities. Experts warn this could have global implications. The Pope also denounced AI.
Leaked documents reveal mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia. Pope Francis has criticized AI, while Australia's David Pocock discusses a potential 'teal' political party. The world's longest golf course and other news are also covered.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, overcame motion sickness and other challenges to be selected for China's Shenzhou-23 mission. The 43-year-old mother of three credits sheer willpower for persevering through gruelling training.
Over 1,000 passengers on the cruise ship Ambition were held in Bordeaux after a norovirus outbreak. 49 fell ill, but all non-symptomatic passengers are now free to leave or continue with the cruise.
Analysis from the Health Foundation reveals a devastating two-year decline in healthy life expectancy in Britain, with the UK now ranking 20th out of 21 high-income countries, just above the US. Worsening mental health among younger adults shows the sharpest deterioration, while the pandemic is not to blame. By 2028, when retirement age rises to 67, the average person will be in poor health over six years before stopping work. Huge geographical disparities exist, with London improving while Blackpool and Hartlepool see steepest declines.
Three elephants from Malaysia's Zoo Taiping and Night Safari have been relocated to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka under a breeding and research programme, sparking backlash over animal welfare concerns. Social media footage shows Dara, Amoi, and Kelat responding to Malaysian visitors, with users claiming one appeared to be weeping. Critics have also raised concerns about concrete enclosures and damage to Kelat's tusks, turning the relocation into a wider debate over wildlife welfare and Malaysia's responsibility for animals sent overseas.
Sloths are unable to regulate their body temperature as well as other mammals.
Coco Gauff defeated Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 at the Madrid Open despite suffering from a stomach virus that has affected multiple players in the tournament.
