Far-right politician prompts fury with burqa antics in Australian parliament
Pauline Hanson’s provocation was part of a long-running campaign to ban the traditional Muslim garment in public.
No, there is no ceasefire in Gaza
Israel’s bombing of Gaza is not a ‘violation of the ceasefire’. It is a continuing genocide under diplomatic cover.
US plan to stop Ukraine war is “not reasonable”
“Trump has squeezed and pushed the Ukrainians very, very hard.”
Suicide bombers kill 3 at Pakistan paramilitary headquarters
Three suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on Monday, killing three personnel and wounding at least five, authorities said.
RSV hospitalization rate for seniors is 10 times higher than usual for this point in the season
The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children’s hospitals in many parts of the country — especially with respiratory
Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low
Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday
Stoke Space goes for broke to solve the only launch problem that “moves the needle”
LAUNCH COMPLEX 14, Cape Canaveral, Fla.—The platform atop the hulking steel tower offered a sweeping view of Florida’s rich, sandy coastline and brilliant blue waves
Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra dies at 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India’s “most handsome actor”.
Daughter of South Africa’s ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot
Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.
S Korea’s most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison
“Pastor” Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors.
Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62
Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.
Hearing loss emerges as a key early warning sign for Alzheimer disease
Hearing loss also predicts a significantly higher risk of dementia, especially in APOE ε4 carriers, highlighting its value as an early risk marker.
Study finds GLP-1 drugs improve strength and reverse aging biology in mice
Researchers showed that GLP-1 receptor agonism counteracts aging across multiple organs in mice, improving strength and reversing molecular aging signatures without meaningful effects on body
Does coffee truly boost memory and focus or is it all hype?
Coffee’s bioactive compounds, especially caffeine, show potential cognitive, neuroprotective, and neuroplasticity benefits across animal and human studies. However, most findings are observational, mechanisms remain uncertain