Blocking platelet-activating factor reduces liver damage in cirrhosis
Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural liver damage and improve hepatic vascular function
Trump administration criticised over partial Epstein files release
The Trump administration’s release of just some of the files related to Jeffrey Epstein was criticised as failing to “comply with law”.
Anthony Joshua beats Jake Paul in heavyweight fight in Miami
Former British heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul as he won their much-anticipated showdown.
Bangladesh holds state mourning, funeral for slain uprising activist
Police fill the streets of Dhaka ahead of Sharif Osman Hadi’s funeral at Bangladesh’s parliament house.
How chess helped me understand grief
A personal reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet lessons of chess.
UN’s top court to hold Myanmar genocide hearings in January
Witnesses from Myanmar’s Rohingya community will also address closed-door ICJ hearing.
Breaking Ground Crossword
Solve the crossword from our January 2026 issue, in which we take a crack at geological principles
His brutal attack left a gay elder in a coma. Now he’s facing hate crime charges.
Fifty-seven-year-old Alvin Prasad exited the Badlands nightclub with his adult daughter and friends, enjoying a Halloween night out in Lavender Heights, Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ district. But
Hope, Evidence, and Hard Questions in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
I’ve been reflecting on the disappointing outcomes and the reaction to Sarepta Therapeutics’ recently announced clinical trial results for its Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatments, AMONDYS
Removed Ben & Jerry’s chair says Magnum aimed to ‘smear’ her
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls
The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
‘Since having Covid my life has completely changed’
A teenager has told the Covid-19 inquiry she often feels “left out” after missing so much school.
One day of planning went into Covid school closures, inquiry hears
This part of the inquiry is looking at the impact the pandemic had on children and young people.
Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears
Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about “asymptomatic transmission” between staff and patients.