Power lines and power struggles: Unpacking Syria’s push towards unification
As government takes control of resource-rich areas, rebuilding trust will be key to achieving a united Syria.
Month: January 2026
Deadly high-speed train collision in Spain kills dozens
Rescue efforts continue after high-speed train crash in southern Spain kills at least 39 and injures more than 150.
New storm to hit Gaza, piling on suffering for thousands of displaced
Nearly all of the flimsy tents in displacement camps have been rendered unusable due to the harsh winter conditions.
Death toll climbs to 39 in high-speed train collision in Spain
Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed train collision the previous night in the south of the
Students who game the most show lower diet quality and higher BMI, study finds
A national study of Australian undergraduates suggests that spending more than 10 hours a week gaming is associated with poorer diet quality, higher body weight
Research suggests bamboo-based foods could support metabolic health
This systematic review synthesizes human, in vitro, and food-processing studies on bamboo consumption, finding limited but suggestive evidence for metabolic, digestive, and antioxidant benefits when
Pulse oximeters miss hypoxemia more often in people with darker skin, study finds
This large prospective UK study compared five low-cost fingertip pulse oximeters with arterial blood gas measurements and found that readings varied systematically by skin tone
Trial launched to ‘help spot health risks early’
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
I’m allergic to cold – anything below 12C and I break out in hives
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a “normal life”.
Alzheimer’s finger-prick test could help diagnosis
An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.
The Rise of Prediction Markets
Billions of dollars are trading hands on sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, where people bet on everything from Taylor Swift’s wedding date to election outcomes.
High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 39
More than 400 passengers were on board the trains that derailed near the city of Córdoba, in Spain’s worst rail crash in more than a
China’s birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink
Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.
Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash
Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety.