Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
In a cutting-edge laboratory on the western periphery of Paris, a city synonymous with art and culture, a different kind of revolution is brewing. Amidst the gentle flow of the…
Pakistan hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in BBC film.
Warning: This story contains details that readers may find distressing. Mohammed Amin was eight when he died shortly after testing positive for HIV. His fevers were so severe that he…
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England have commenced a six-day strike, marking their fifteenth industrial action in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA), representing doctors,…
Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI’s Sam Altman
A Texas man, identified as Daniel Moreno-Gama, is facing a litany of serious state and federal charges, including two counts of attempted murder, in connection with a brazen and disturbing…
Why hospitals can run more smoothly on strike days (but it’s no long-term solution)
"We sighed with relief – strikes act like a firebreak." This was how one hospital boss recalled hearing news of a walkout by resident doctors in England last December. Now…
Experts confirm fireball across England as meteor
A spectacular celestial event illuminated the skies above England and Northern Europe early Monday morning, as a brilliant fireball, later confirmed by scientists to be a meteor, streaked across the…
Contraception on social media: Why posts are trying to scare me off
As a sex educator with six years of experience, Milly Evans is well-versed in the nuances of contraception. Yet, in the lead-up to getting a hormonal coil (IUS), she found…
Ghana’s Dominic Frimpong dies in attack on Berekum Chelsea FC.
A wave of shock and outrage has swept across Ghana following the tragic death of young footballer Dominic Frimpong, who was fatally wounded when armed attackers ambushed the team bus…
Nurse in trans dispute wins settlement from NHS employer
A dedicated nurse, Jennifer Melle, who faced a protracted and deeply personal dispute with her NHS employer over the use of transgender pronouns and subsequent media commentary, has successfully secured…
GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games has once again found itself in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, marking the second significant data breach to affect the gaming giant in just three…
















