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UN warns Ebola may not have peaked in DR Congo, despite falling cases

Times of India • 1 month ago

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo shows early signs of slowing. Daily infections have decreased from approximately 120 to about 80 cases. However, transmission continues to rise in some areas, officials caution. Mobile data tracks population movements to predict future virus spread. Kisangani has emerged as a key area of concern due to its transport hub status.

Lucy Letby inquiry finds some babies killed could have been saved – latest updates

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Long-awaited Thrilwall inquiry finds three babies may have survived if hospital had acted over concerns raisedThree babies may have survived if hospital had acted over Lucy Letby concerns, inquiry findsThe judge said that her report, which has been laid out to parliament, describes “dysfunctional management and governance, a gulf between hospital leadership and clinicians and failure to understand...

Benchmark US government bond yield hits 19-year peak as oil prices surge

Al Jazeera • 1 month ago

The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 5.02 percent on Tuesday for the first time since the 2007 global financial crisis.

Three babies might have survived if hospital had acted over Lucy Letby concerns, inquiry finds

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Lady Justice Thirlwall condemns ‘complete failure’ to protect babies on neonatal unit at Countess of Chester hospitalLucy Letby public inquiry report published – latest updatesThree babies might have survived and seven others could have been protected if hospital bosses and doctors had taken action over concerns about the nurse Lucy Letby, an official inquiry into the deaths has concluded.A public...

Three babies may have survived if hospital had acted over Lucy Letby concerns, inquiry finds

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Lady Justice Thirlwall condemns ‘complete failure’ to protect babies on neonatal unit at Countess of Chester hospitalLucy Letby public inquiry report published – latest updatesThree babies may have survived and seven others could have been protected if hospital bosses and doctors had taken action over concerns about the nurse Lucy Letby, an official inquiry into the deaths has concluded.A public i...

Arizona’s Apache trout neared extinction; after recovery, a new barrier protects 22 miles of habitat

Times of India • 1 month ago

Arizona's Apache trout has seen a stunning recovery from the brink of extinction, largely due to the proactive conservation efforts spearheaded by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Officially taken off the list of federally protected species in September 2024, this fish now thrives in its natural habitat, shielded from invasive trout by a newly erected barrier. Ongoing management and monitoring of ...

RMIT researchers turn cigarette butts into bricks, reducing firing energy use by 10%

Times of India • 1 month ago

Researchers are developing methods to recycle discarded cigarette butts into lightweight bricks. This innovative approach aims to reduce environmental pollution from cigarette waste. Incorporating butts into bricks can also lower energy requirements during production. The research explores collecting and processing cigarette filters on an industrial scale. This initiative could significantly decre...

A Brooklyn bodega cat was stolen – and a community has rallied to try to find him

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Two people appeared to take three-month-old Jabal the kitten in plain view of a surveillance cameraOwners of a New York City bodega on Monday were holding out hope that they would be reunited with their store’s kitten after a couple passing by the store days earlier appeared to abduct the cat in plain view of a surveillance camera and ignited an intense grassroots search effort.The plight of three...

Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Kasim and Sulaiman Khan tell Guardian they believe ex-PM is being ‘slowly killed’ by harsh treatment, driven by Asim MunirThe sons of Imran Khan have accused Pakistan’s powerful army chief of a “personal vendetta” against the incarcerated former prime minister and expressed fears their father is being “slowly killed” in jail, as international pressure mounts over his prison conditions.Kasim Khan, ...

Iran’s top diplomat heads to China for talks as Middle East diplomacy falters

SCMP • 1 month ago

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in China on Wednesday, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East. The meeting comes during the countdown to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States for a summit next week with his US counterpart Donald Trump, when the war on Iran and disruption of energy shipme...

ECB invites Europeans to vote on future banknote designs as deadline approaches

Euronews • 1 month ago

The European Central Bank is inviting people across Europe to vote on the designs for future euro banknotes before its public survey closes on 21 September.

Mainland Chinese joint venture launches new electric taxi in Hong Kong

SCMP • 1 month ago

A mainland Chinese joint venture has launched an electric taxi in Hong Kong next month, but a lawmaker warned that the lack of quick charging stations remained the biggest challenge to the government’s target of introducing 3,000 such cabs by next year. SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors China and Guangxi Automobile Group, on Tuesday unveiled its Darion Taxi, a new ...

Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed

Al Jazeera • 1 month ago

The Pentagon watchdog's report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region.

Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

Euronews • 1 month ago

London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost.

EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s

SCMP • 1 month ago

The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP. A proposed new law – to be formally presented on Thursday – would mean banning minors under 15 from opening their own accounts, with a tiered system of access under parental supervision for younger ...

Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?

Al Jazeera • 1 month ago

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students.

Man arrested after HK$1 million in gems stolen from hotel guest asleep in lobby

SCMP • 1 month ago

Hong Kong police have arrested a man and recovered uncut gemstones worth nearly HK$1 million (US$127,500) that were allegedly snatched from an overseas businessman as he slept in a hotel lobby. The force said on Monday that the suspected theft happened a day earlier while the businessman, a 29-year-old jeweller from Sri Lanka, was in the city for the “Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong September” tra...

Romanian President warns Ukraine war could last at least another year

Euronews • 1 month ago

In an interview with Euronews, President Nicușor Dansaid while Russia's economy is under strain and Ukraine has demonstrated an ability to strike deep into Russian territory, neither development has brought Moscow closer to the negotiating table.

Taiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones to counter PLA ‘grey-zone’ operations

SCMP • 1 month ago

Taiwan has begun flight testing its newly acquired MQ-9B drones, giving the island a long-range reconnaissance platform capable of monitoring People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and grey-zone activities across vast stretches of surrounding waters. The first two of four MQ-9B SeaGuardians ordered from the United States took off from Hualien Air Base in eastern Taiwan on Monday, according to military sou...

Who will shoulder the debts behind Indonesia’s China-backed Whoosh railway?

SCMP • 1 month ago

Indonesia’s finance ministry is preparing to absorb debt payments for Whoosh, the China-funded high-speed railway connecting Jakarta and Bandung, in a move officials say will ease financial pressure on the state-owned enterprises that built and operate the line. The government has argued that the burden is manageable after the debt was restructured over 80 years, requiring annual instalments of ab...

How did Greece end up borrowing more cheaply than France?

Euronews • 1 month ago

Greece now pays less than France to borrow despite carrying more debt. Here’s how Athens rebuilt market trust while Paris lost fiscal credibility.

Catherine Ringer, iconic singer of French rockers Les Rita Mitsouko, dies aged 68

Euronews • 1 month ago

The iconic singer of the French duo Les Rita Mitsouko has died from a sudden, aggressive form of cancer.

Catherine Ringer, iconic singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, dies aged 68

Euronews • 1 month ago

The legendary singer from the duo Rita Mitsuko has died from a rapidly advancing cancer.

Clues in the Blood: Solving the Mystery of Cancer of Unknown Origin

SCMP • 1 month ago

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]  Imagine a detective who finds clear clues at a crime scene but has no idea where the crime actually took place. Medicine faces this exact mystery: patients can actually be diagnosed with a specific condition called Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)—when standard procedures like medical imaging and tissue biopsies fail to id...

Channel 4 poaches Paramount’s £300m-plus TV ad sales business from Sky

The Guardian • 1 month ago

Exclusive: Move is a big boost for Channel 4, days after it announced it is to cut 340 jobsBusiness live – latest updatesChannel 4 has poached the Channel 5 owner Paramount’s £300m-plus TV advertising sales business from Sky, in a huge boost days after the broadcaster announced it is to cut 340 jobs.The win is a big win for Channel 4, which relies on advertising for about 90% of its £1bn in revenu...