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Deadly fungus and lung parasites are hammering wild rattlesnakes

A sweeping new study of wild snakes in the southeastern US has revealed a hidden health crisis slithering beneath the surface. Researchers found that many …

Earliest use of anaesthetics uncovered in Chinese doctor’s tomb

Residues on medical equipment reveal that physicians in China over 600 years ago used aconitine, a highly toxic plant chemical, to alleviate pain during surgical …

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor

The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor

The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.

Emerging Currencies Slide as Iran War ‘Confusion’ Jolts Markets

Most emerging-market currencies weakened on Tuesday as overnight clashes near the Strait of Hormuz offset signs of progress toward a US-Iran peace deal, even as …

Taiwan Overtakes India in Stock Market Value (Video)

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Uber president says AI spending is getting ‘harder to justify’

After reportedly exhausting its annual AI budget just four months into 2026, Uber is now questioning whether it's actually seeing meaningful returns on its investments. …

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats

US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence". It comes as senior Iranian negotiators are in Qatar for talks to end the war.

Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola at Man City manager’s farewell

The NBA great was among several high-profile names who saluted Guardiola's tenure after 10 years in charge at the club.

Palestine weekly wrap: Ben-Gvir’s abuse of flotilla detainees causes outcry

Israel's president condemns settler violence as international outrage mounts over treatment of Gaza aid activists.

FirstFT: US strikes Iranian missile sites

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Will lab-grown sperm let infertile men have children of their own?

Men who do not produce sperm can’t be helped by existing fertility treatments, but a start-up is now claiming it can grow their sperm in …

Attack on Iran’s oil released as much pollution as a volcano

Airstrikes on Tehran earlier this year emitted a plume containing almost 30,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide that reached Asian countries

China executes man for poisoning billionaire gaming tycoon

The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.

China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon

The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.

A battery-powered Starlink Mini is likely on the way

Code in recent Starlink firmware suggests that SpaceX might soon release a version of its smallest internet dish with an integrated battery. A battery-powered Starlink …

Turning Neets into engineers

Nmite in Hereford connects students to employers early and helps people imagine alternatives to the academic track

Venomous Himalayan pit viper was actually 5 different species all along

Hidden deep in the towering mountains of the Himalayas, one of Asia’s most mysterious venomous snakes has been keeping a major secret for over 160 …

ICE agents use pepper spray on protesters outside detention centre

Dozens of ICE agents clashed with protesters using pepper spray to disperse crowds outside a detention centre.

Philippines ends rescue efforts for 16 missing after building collapse

Recovery efforts begin after building collapse in city of Angeles, near Manila, kills at least four people.

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Bodies with names: Inside Gaza’s cemetery of the missing

Gaza’s cemetery of unidentified bodies reflects toll of Israel's war as families search for disappeared relatives.