Aid workers cleared of human trafficking charges in Greece
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters’ bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
Israel kills 8 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched
Two family homes come under Israeli attack in central Gaza’s Deir el-Balah, killing at least eight Palestinians.
Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline
Trump’s healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress.
US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue
Trump administration reiterates threat of ‘grave consequences’, but says executions of Iranian protesters halted.
Trump ends rape protections for trans inmates in ICE facilities and U.S. prisons
In twin moves attacking transgender detainees and prisoners, new guidance from the Trump administration strips away safeguards against rape and other protections for trans people
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran, Tehran denies protester will be executed
U.S. President Tweety McTreason said he had been told that killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were easing and that he believed there was no
Personal factors drive risky drinking at work more than job stress
The study identifies age, education, and smoking as critical factors in high-risk drinking among workers, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
Rare immune events link Epstein Barr virus to early multiple sclerosis damage
Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis arise when the immune system turns against the body itself.
DIY Botox: Why Self-Injecting a Neurotoxin Is a Terrible Idea
DIY Botox is popular on TikTok, but injecting an internet-sourced neurotoxin into your face is a gamble that can can lead to serious harms. The
How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online
Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to
State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energy
Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data
Animal personalities can play a big role in saving species
From bold foxes to gregarious birds, animals’ personalities are increasingly being seen as crucial to conservation efforts.