Geneva talks on global plastic pollution treaty collapse without a deal
Several delegates express dismay at the failure to break a deadlock at the sixth round of talks in under three years.
Palestinians condemn Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Marwan Barghouti threat
Footage shows far-right minister taunting 66-year-old Palestinian leader during jail visit.
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Eleven International Space Station crew members gather inside the International Space Station’s Unity module for a portrait on Aug. 3, 2025.
Respiratory viruses awaken dormant breast cancer cells and raise relapse risk
Respiratory viruses such as influenza and COVID-19 can reactivate dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, raising the risk of metastasis. The process is driven
Eating over 60g of almonds a day may protect DNA and cut oxidative damage
A meta-analysis of eight clinical trials found that almond supplementation, especially at doses above 60 g/day, significantly reduced oxidative DNA and lipid damage and improved
How moving to a walkable city can add 1,100 steps to your day
Moving to a more walkable city boosts daily step counts by around 1,100, with gains lasting at least three months and consistent across most demographic
GIPR signaling opens brain’s gate for GLP-1 weight-loss therapy
A Cell Metabolism study reveals that GIPR signaling in oligodendrocytes enhances brain access and weight-loss efficacy of GLP-1R agonists by increasing vascular permeability and targeting
Study finds vegetarians less likely to develop several common and rare cancers
A large North American cohort study found that vegetarian diets were linked to lower risks of several cancers, including colorectal, stomach, breast, prostate, and lymphoproliferative
Inside the border command center tracking migrants with drones
Far from ICE raids in Los Angeles and other cities, the Trump administration’s war on illegal immigration involves high-tech drones, which monitor the U.S.-Mexico border.
Home Depots across L.A. become battleground in new phase of ICE raids
Immigration raids have slowed since a federal judge temporarily barred agents from targeting people solely based on race, language, vocation or location. But some higher-profile
My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach
Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan.
Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided
The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.
Large community health checks can identify heart disease risk
Pop-up screening for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk held at community pharmacies and large-scale sporting events can identify people with uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors, according
Research reveals impact of Great Irish Famine on human height
New research from the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University and Queen’s Business School in Belfast has examined the impact of the Great Irish Famine