Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
The BBC’s Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country’s energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
Aging lung cells drive severe inflammation in flu and COVID
Older adults are much more likely to become seriously ill from flu or COVID because aging lung cells can drive excessive immune responses, according to
Diverse biobank study links genetics to disease risk and treatment
A new study by UCLA Health published in Cell presents a major advancement in the future of personalized medicine by pinpointing new connections between people’s
Study reveals how a promising bacterial therapy reduces recurrent bacterial vaginosis
A new study from the Kwon Lab at the Ragon Institute, published in Cell Host & Microbe, provides the most detailed picture yet of how
Did Iranian media release animated ‘Lord of the Straits’ video? We investigated
It appears the video originated from a pro-government Iranian social media user.
Tiny device with engineered cells acts as internal drug factory
A multi-institutional team of scientists, co-led by Northwestern University, has taken a crucial step toward implantable “living pharmacies” – tiny devices containing engineered cells that
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs air defence deals with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour
Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations.
Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.
Israeli forces intensify attacks on Beirut
Israeli forces launched renewed attacks in southern Beirut, as the UN warns of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe.
What happens after communism? Cubans face huge challenges, big decisions
Cuba appears to be tottering toward some kind of political transition. Some Cubans are concerned that the residents own nothing and are too impoverished to
Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in Florida
Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.
Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing
The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.