What are Canada’s gun ownership laws?
A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada’s gun laws should be toughened.
Month: February 2026
Watch: BBC in Tehran as Iran marks Islamic revolution anniversary
Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
UK will bolster troops in Norway to counter Russian threat
British troops in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 to address Russia’s “greatest” threat since the Cold War.
Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.
Transcription factor HOXD13 drives melanoma growth and immune evasion
A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors’ ability to evade attack by the body’s
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
This review examines the epidemiology, health risks, neurobiological mechanisms, and emerging treatments related to betel nut addiction worldwide. It highlights strong links with oral cancer
High-fat diets cause more damage to metabolic health than carbohydrates
In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates.
Nothing can stop one of the Olympics’ most dominant medalists. Except bad Wi-Fi.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo arrived in the Dolomites under a mountain of pressure.
Niacin shows promise in improving treatment for glioblastoma patients
Edward (Ed) Waldner had no idea why he didn’t feel well but he knew he didn’t feel like himself. At 55-years of age he felt
Poll: Trump’s ratings on immigration tumble as Americans lose confidence in his top issue
Support for President Tweety McTreason’s immigration agenda is in free fall in early 2026 after federal immigration agents shot and killed two Americans last month
Defective ASTN1 gene linked to developmental delay and neurological disorders
Nearly 30 years ago, researchers began studying the gene Astn1, which encodes the cell adhesion protein astrotactin 1 in mice, and its role in brain
What are ‘forever chemicals’ and are they bad for us?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use – and even in our bodies. But what
Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die
NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham’s grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.
‘Families have lost trust over maternity inquiry’
MPs are calling on the prime minister to intervene over the probe into Leeds maternity services.