‘More egalitarian’: How Nepal’s Gen Z used gaming app Discord to pick PM
It was a first for an electoral democracy. Backers say it’s more transparent than what politicians do. But it has risks.
Lula hails Bolsonaro verdict, tells Trump Brazil’s democracy not negotiable
In NYT op-ed, Lula praises ‘historic’ sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder has ‘leftist ideology’, Utah governor says
Governor Spencer Cox says the 22-year-old suspect spent time in ‘dark places’ online.
WHO launches vaccine campaign to combat DRC Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization announced Sunday that a vaccination campaign for frontline workers and people infected with Ebola has begun in the Democratic Republic of
Hospital opens room for miscarriage support
The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.
Struggling with brain fog? Here’s how to fix it
It’s common to become forgetful or mentally sluggish but there are easy ways to cut through the haze.
The junior doctors’ strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Overweight and obesity don’t always increase the risk of an early death, Danish study finds
It is possible to be “fat but fit,” new research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)
Cannabis use associated with quadrupled risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study of over 4 million adults
Cannabis use is linked to an almost quadrupling in the risk of developing diabetes, according to an analysis of real-world data from over 4 million
Charlie Kirk suspect ‘was in romantic relationship with transgender roommate’
The suspect accused of shooting dead right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was in a romantic relationship with his transgender roommate, Utah’s governor has said.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,299
Here are the key events on day 1,299 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match hit by ‘no handshake’ controversy
Indian captain Yadav and his squad did not indulge in the customary post-match handshakes with Pakistan.
Israel kills 53 in Gaza, flattens more towers as toll from famine rises
Israel intensifies its bombardment of Gaza City, levelling 16 buildings, including three towers, and killing dozens.
Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo
The World Health Organization says vaccination has begun for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers in southern Kasai province