Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled

When Daneka Etchells was 12, her period arrived – and she immediately knew something wasn’t right. Unlike many of her friends, hers were extremely heavy and she experienced excruciating pain.…

What Phoenix can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

It has been a blisteringly hot summer for much of the US and Europe, pushing human endurance and infrastructure to their limits. Scientists have issued dire warnings that these extreme…

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

Nigel Farage, a figure synonymous with Euroscepticism and anti-establishment politics in the United Kingdom, stepped down from his parliamentary seat on July 7th. His resignation followed a period of intense…

Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17

The UK government has unveiled a controversial proposal for an overnight social media curfew targeting teenagers aged 16 and 17, aiming to curb excessive screen time and improve their well-being.…

Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu after explosive diarrhea link

In a move prompted by a concerning link to a parasitic outbreak causing severe gastrointestinal distress, fast-food giant Taco Bell is enacting a significant menu change, removing lettuce from its…

Labour pins hopes on Andy Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz.

It must feel like one of the biggest weekends of Andy Burnham’s life, a culmination of decades of ambition and a sudden, unexpected twist of fate. Downing Street beckons for…

SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut.

The once-unyielding ascent of Elon Musk’s SpaceX has encountered a significant downturn, with its share price recently dipping below its initial public offering (IPO) valuation just over a month after…

US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction.

Four Republican members of Congress have launched a pointed accusation against Canada, claiming the nation has failed to implement sufficient measures to prevent pervasive wildfire smoke from drifting across the…

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off Mexico coast

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific and sending tremors felt across the region,…

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Under the new proposals, the strictures of the EU’s ETS would be eased, allowing certain industries to secure emission allowances for a longer duration, specifically until 2038 instead of the…