Twelve schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa
The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.
China demands Taliban protect its citizens after deadly Kabul blast
The Islamic State group says they were behind the blast in Kabul, but police say they are still investigating the cause.
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.
Where tech leaders now choose to meet
For a long time, tech events were built around scale. The bigger the crowd, the stronger the perception of success. Attendance numbers became a proxy
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem
The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails
Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul
An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
No, accused drug lord Ryan Wedding isn’t posting pics on Instagram while fleeing the FBI
Tens of thousands of Instagram users appear to have been duped by an account purporting to belong to Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding. Instead, a CBC
Britain calls some anti-Israel protests a form of terrorism. Is it state overreach?
A trio of British hunger strikers is taking food again last week, after claiming victory in a standoff with the U.K. government over the group
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
The study examines groundwater chemistry’s role in children’s lead exposure, stressing the importance of monitoring and effective water treatment strategies.
Shingles vaccination may slow biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older adults, according to a new USC Leonard
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A nationwide Australian pilot screened more than 10,000 adults aged 18–40 years for high-risk genetic variants linked to hereditary cancer and familial hypercholesterolaemia, identifying clinically
Adding lean pork to a plant-forward diet supports healthy aging biomarkers
A randomized crossover feeding trial in adults aged 65 years or older found that plant-forward diets incorporating either minimally processed lean pork or lentils produced
Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?
Environmental change is reshaping food availability, nutrient quality, and health risks, exposing major gaps in how nutrition science addresses climate-related stressors. This perspective argues that