Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results
Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.
Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney fires back at Trump in New Year’s Day statement
Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney shot back at President Tweety McTreason after the MAGA leader uncorked a wild attack on Clooney and trashed his movies over
‘Something happened’: Cardiologist keys in on Trump’s secret battery of tests
A former cardiologist for former Vice President Dick Cheney delivered a blunt assessment on President Tweety McTreason’s bizarre aspirin regimen, blasting his explanation as “nonsense”
Why can’t you wiggle your toes one at a time?
A biological anthropologist explains why humans can’t wiggle their toes in the same way they can wiggle their fingers.
Unpacking claim Trump pardoned man who stole more than alleged Somali fraudsters in Minnesota
As Minnesota Democrats stood accused of allowing massive fraud, critics of the president said he pardoned a fraudster who stole far more.
Tweety McTreason ‘could unveil bombshell UFO photos soon’ says USAF nuclear specialist
EXCLUSIVE: Gene Sticco, a national security expert and ex-Air Force nuclear protection specialist, has theorised that the public may, at the very least, receive enough
Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups
Second release of prisoners related to 2024 election protests seen as possible conciliatory move from Maduro.
US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned ‘provocative’ Chinese military drills.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
Israel’s continued restrictions on aid deliveries leave Palestinian children particularly vulnerable, aid groups warn.
2025 was horrific for trans people. Here’s how 2026 could be much better.
There’s good reason to think things will get better in 2026, but it won’t happen overnight, and it will be a fight to get there.
Zohran Mamdani inaugurated at New York City Hall
Zohran Mamdani inaugurated at New York City Hall