Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails
Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.
Month: January 2026
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul
An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
No, accused drug lord Ryan Wedding isn’t posting pics on Instagram while fleeing the FBI
Tens of thousands of Instagram users appear to have been duped by an account purporting to belong to Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding. Instead, a CBC
Britain calls some anti-Israel protests a form of terrorism. Is it state overreach?
A trio of British hunger strikers is taking food again last week, after claiming victory in a standoff with the U.K. government over the group
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
The study examines groundwater chemistry’s role in children’s lead exposure, stressing the importance of monitoring and effective water treatment strategies.
Shingles vaccination may slow biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older adults, according to a new USC Leonard
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A nationwide Australian pilot screened more than 10,000 adults aged 18–40 years for high-risk genetic variants linked to hereditary cancer and familial hypercholesterolaemia, identifying clinically
Adding lean pork to a plant-forward diet supports healthy aging biomarkers
A randomized crossover feeding trial in adults aged 65 years or older found that plant-forward diets incorporating either minimally processed lean pork or lentils produced
Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?
Environmental change is reshaping food availability, nutrient quality, and health risks, exposing major gaps in how nutrition science addresses climate-related stressors. This perspective argues that
Incest couple discover they’re brother and sister after 19-year relationship
Adriana and Leandro have been a couple for almost 19 years and have a daughter together, but they were left stunned when they discovered they
More than 100 vehicles pile up on US motorway after crash
Jack-knifed trucks were left strewn across the road after heavy snow in Ottawa Country, Michigan.
Nigeria remembers master wood carver
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after
Ros Atkins on…Tweety McTreason’s year in numbers
Executive orders, pardons, trips and Truth Social posts – the BBC’s Analysis Editor breaks down Tweety McTreason’s first year back in office, in numbers.
Greenland ‘will stay Greenland’, former Trump adviser declares
Tweety McTreason’s former chief economic adviser said the US president’s actions are a negotiating tactic.