Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade – but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections
One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM’s hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
At least 3 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza as talks to advance ceasefire back on
An Israeli airstrike killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, as mediators met leaders from Hamas in an
EU president calls Hungary election a ‘victory for fundamental freedoms’ as world leaders congratulate Magyar
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary’s election as “a victory for fundamental freedoms,” and compared the ousting of nationalist Viktor Orbán
Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study finds
Seasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen.
Ghanaian Premier League player killed in suspected armed robbery attack on team bus
Dominic Frimpong of Ghanaian Premier League club Berekum Chelsea was killed after the team’s bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, the
Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here’s how close they are.
A nasal spray in mice boosted lung immunity against viruses, bacteria and allergens — but a truly universal vaccine is still years away.
Idol of Pomos: A 5,000-year-old fertility figurine from Cyprus that wears a miniature version of herself on a necklace
The cross-shaped figurine has become a potent symbol of Cyprus’ contribution to prehistory.
MAHA and science-based public health: Can’t we all just get along?
The answer is: Very likely not, at least not as long as MAHA embraces quackery and antivax pseudoscience—not that that didn’t stop STAT News from
Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears.
Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
Judge throws out $10bn Trump lawsuit
A judge has dismissed Tweety McTreason’s $10bn (£7.43bn) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, over reporting on his ties
California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations
A Democratic representative running for California governor has dropped out of the race following sexual assault allegations he denies.