North Korea needs China for survival: Why does Beijing need Pyongyang?
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea as Beijing aims to boost ties amid growing Pyongyang-Moscow relations.
Doctors need to understand patients’ lived experiences to treat them well — but medical schools may stop requiring that training
The board that accredits medical schools is poised to take away requirements that doctors learn about factors, such as income, neighborhood, and culture, that can
This yeast-based 3D printed biomaterial could one day replace your wallpaper and drapes
Researchers have made a new biomaterial that has a similar tensile strength as a fruit roll-up and could help reduce waste produced from indoor decor.
Roman bath clog: The world’s oldest shower shoes were found at a fort along Hadrian’s Wall
The Romans were the first to wear clog-style footwear to the baths to protect their feet from the hot floor and to better navigate slippery
Tony Awards 2026 Highlights: See Biggest Wins and Performances
The stars of the stage celebrated the biggest shows on Broadway at the 2026 Tony Awards ceremony with host and music superstar P!nk. Josh Gad
Spencer Pratt Drops to Third Place in LA Mayor’s Race
Votes are still being counted in the closely-watched primary races in California, including for mayor of Los Angeles. Conservative reality TV star Spencer Pratt has
Watch: Why is China’s Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
Armenia’s pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
Knicks’ long-awaited NBA run electrifies NYC, with Trump set to attend key game
The Knicks’ stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at
DNA study links BRCA genes to aggressive early-onset breast cancer in black women
Black women experience disproportionately elevated risks of developing and dying from early-onset breast cancer. New research published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal
Improved non-invasive brain stimulation targets deep-seated neurological disorders
Brain stimulation techniques can correct abnormal activity in the neural circuits involved in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and depression. However, current transcranial stimulation methods
Researchers develop compound 10 to slow Alzheimer’s disease progression
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows down the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice. This new substance protects nerve
Lightweight polymer protects X-ray workers from chronic pain and lead toxicity
A light, flexible polymer material developed at the University of Waterloo could replace the lead in heavy X-ray aprons, providing the same protection from harmful