Can Asian economies cope with the fallout from the Iran war?
Fuel costs, inflation and debt pressures are testing Asian economies.
China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China’s military.
Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship ‘not infectious’ after first death
YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.
Three women linked to Islamic State arrested in Australia on return from Syria
Three women who allegedly supported IS were arrested after they flew home to Australia for the first time in years.
US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein’s purported suicide note
Epstein’s former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.
Trump & GOP’s anti-trans politics are driving suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, policies, and political rhetoric are a significant driver of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among LGBTQ+ youth, according to The Trevor Project’s annual
Birth weight predicts kidney function during endurance exercise
Researchers investigate how birth weight determines kidney function changes following prolonged physical activity in different environmental conditions.
Reverse ecology approach reveals hidden complexity in gut microbiome
The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism.
Appalachian Mountains lithium deposit could replace 328 years of imports, USGS says
While the figure is an official USGS estimate, extracting the mineral poses major technical and environmental challenges.
Largest blood protein genetics study reveals new precision medicine opportunities
Involving a collaboration with 118 investigators contributing from 89 institutions, scientists from Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare University Research Institute and Berlin Institute
Did Vivek Ramaswamy once say Ohio was ‘a good state’ but not ‘the best’?
Ramaswamy, a Republican running for Ohio governor in 2026, made the comment during a 2023 speech at Michigan’s Hillsdale College.
TSMC taps wind power as AI chip demand soars, Taiwan feels energy crunch
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC is raking in record profits during the AI boom—but it is also racing to help Taiwan develop wind power and other energy
GLP-1 drugs may reshape how brain values rewarding foods
A new study from the University of Virginia reveals that a widely used class of weight-loss drugs does more than suppress appetite-it directly alters brain
Court strikes down FCC anti-discrimination rule opposed by Internet providers
An appeals court today struck down federal rules that prohibit discrimination in access to broadband services, delivering a victory to telecom and cable lobby groups.