Medline shares rise 41% amid year’s largest IPO
The share price of medical supplies titan Medline rose by 40% during Wednesday’s trading on the first day of its initial public offering.
2025 was tumultuous year at U.S. health agencies under Trump, RFK Jr.
U.S. health agencies led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., were beset by multiple controversies during 2025.
US-Iran strikes intensify after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz
President Tweety McTreason earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about
Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
‘Doctors strikes’ and ‘paw prints in space’
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Salesforce acquires m3ter to add consumption-based billing to Agentforce
Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire m3ter, a London-based metering and rating platform built for consumption-based billing. The deal will integrate m3ter’s infrastructure
Munich startup ERC System unveils Victor, a heavy-lift cargo eVTOL, at ILA Berlin
Munich-area startup ERC System has unveiled Victor, an uncrewed hybrid-electric cargo eVTOL designed for defence, logistics, and disaster response, at ILA Berlin 2026. The company
Brazil intercepts 108 Cuban immigrants amid growing asylum applications
Last year, for the first time in a decade, Cuban asylum applications exceeded Venezuelan ones in sign of growing strain.
Iran war live: US strikes after downing of helicopter, Tehran vows response
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666 dead.
US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.
James Comer mocked for eye-popping claim on Fox News: ‘Not even trying to mask it’
Political analysts and observers referred to a GOP lawmaker as a “racist” after he made remarks that seemed to reveal his thinly veiled thoughts. Rep.