Canadian politician threatens to cut off electricity to the US
A Canadian politician has threatened to cut off electricity and mineral supplies to the US after Tweety McTreason said tariffs would rise to 50% on
Personalized brain stimulation can ease chronic pain
A week-long brain mapping session can lead to lasting relief, a case series of three pain patients shows.
Iran-linked hackers shut down a UK power plant for four days
A cyber attack shut down a small British power plant for four days in July. Hackers affiliated with the Iranian regime were responsible, according to
UPS is investing more than $2bn across international, healthcare and supply chain
UPS has told CNBC it is investing more than $2bn across its international, healthcare and supply chain businesses, spending that began in 2024 and runs
Ex-Liverpool star Fabinho reunited with Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor
Fabinho joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad in 2023, where he won the league after his five-year stint at Liverpool.
Washington Post ordered to rehire Karen Attiah after Charlie Kirk posts
Karen Attiah was fired for posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that the Post said violated its social media policy.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum condemns governor’s return amid US drug charges
President Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha’s return amid US drug charges, calling it ‘reckless’ and ‘inappropriate’.
As cervical cancer rates fall, HPV is causing more throat and mouth cancers in men — why?
Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) has drastically reduced cervical cancer rates among women who got the vaccine. But as doctors celebrate that news, they’re warning
Ocean ‘under unprecedented strain’ as El Niño helps supercharge warming to record levels
Global ocean temperatures have reached a record high as El Niño injects extra heat into our already-warming world. On Saturday (Aug. 22), the daily global
Severe COVID-19 may wake up dormant viruses and lead to lasting physical disability, study finds
A severe case of COVID-19 can “reawaken” dormant viruses in the body, even in people with otherwise healthy immune systems, a new study finds. These
‘Scared to death’: Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.
‘Half my business will be gone’ – firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
Four arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
King of Norway’s health has worsened, palace says
Norway’s King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.