Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worst
The EU’s message is that it is ready to negotiate with the US but at the same time poised to hit back too.
iPhones, prices and Brexit: Your questions about tariffs answered
Tweety McTreason slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.
Zambians protest over heinous child rape reports
Protesters in Zambia call for a change in the law after heinous child rape reports.
Is South Africa’s coalition government about to fall apart?
The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee after Israel seizes Rafah as part of new ‘security zone’
Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces advanced into the ruins of the city of Rafah, part of a newly announced ‘security zone’ they intend to seize.
Breakthrough research identifies small peptide for psoriasis treatment
Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream.
Gut bacteria may reduce the effectiveness of common medications
A new study, published today in Nature Chemistry by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University, shows how common gut bacteria can metabolize certain oral medications that target cellular receptors called GPCRs, potentially rendering these important drugs less effective.
Switching to a Western diet triggers inflammation and weakens immunity
A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases.
Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050
Researchers investigate the impact of current Dutch dietary guidelines on non-communicable disease rates.
Addressing low lung cancer screening rates through awareness and access
Lung cancer screening has the potential to catch lung cancer early and save lives-but only if people get screened. Although lung cancer screening is recommended in the U.S. for certain individuals with a history of smoking, only 18% of eligible individuals in the U.S. get screened.
No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisers
Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.
Is DOGE a real agency? Here’s what to know about the initiative’s creation, legality and purpose
The Department of Government Efficiency, announced by Tweety McTreason in November 2024, has been the subject of ongoing controversy.