07:57
Heathrow Shuts Down After Power Outage From Nearby Fire
A major fire at an electrical substation has forced Heathrow Airport to close all day Friday.
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05:22
Measles cases in Europe doubled in 2024, vaccination rates still lagging
Measles cases in the European region surged to a 25-year high in 2024, more than doubling from the previous year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF reported on Thursday, urging immediate action to restore vaccination levels that declined after the COVID-19 pandemic.
18:09
Measles
Measles infections likely to surge across Europe in the coming months
Cases in Europe are expected to rise in the coming months, the ECDC warned, citing seasonal trends and low vaccination rates. With over 32,000 cases reported in the past year—mostly in Romania—health officials stress the urgent need for higher immunization to prevent further outbreaks.
12:21
Pope Francis's medical condition shows slight improvements
Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.
17:26
WHO announces cuts after US funding withdrawal
The World Health Organization WHO has announced a road map for cuts and tightening as it navigates a different reality in the absence of US funding.
22:00
Science Discoveries
Diabetes breakthrough: Fish oil could potentially reverse insulin resistance
A recent Brazilian study suggests that fish oil may play a key role in reducing insulin resistance and improving glucose tolerance, offering hope for non-obese individuals with type 2 diabetes.
22:34
Pope Francis responds well to pneumonia treatment, Vatican says
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for double pneumonia, with his overall condition gradually improving, the Vatican said on Saturday. The 88-year-old has been in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for more than three weeks with a severe respiratory infection.
14:05
AstraZeneca to acquire EsoBiotec in $1 billion deal
AstraZeneca is acquiring Belgium-based EsoBiotec for $1 billion to expand its cell therapy capabilities, with the deal set to close in the second quarter.
21:48
WFP food aid cuts to impact over one million in Myanmar
Over a million displaced people in Myanmar are set to be affected by the World Food Programme’s cuts to food aid worldwide.
15:48
Sudan
Medics struggle to revive Sudan's hungry with trickle of aid supplies
In a Sudanese hospital, emaciated mothers cradle starving toddlers, their sunken eyes pleading for help. With war raging for nearly two years, food and medicine have all but disappeared. Doctors ration milk, families struggle to survive, and aid cuts threaten to make the crisis even deadlier.
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17:36
NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams return to Earth after prolonged mission
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams completed an unexpectedly long 286-day mission on the ISS, returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule after delays caused by technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner.
11:48
Chinese scientists
Chinese scientists develop cancer treatment that makes tumors mimic 'pork'
In a groundbreaking study published in Cell on January 18, Chinese researchers have unveiled a novel cancer treatment that ingeniously disguises tumors as pig tissue, triggering the body’s immune system to mount a hyperacute rejection response against the cancer cells.
20:46
Trump - Putin
Trump, Putin agree to Russia-Ukraine energy infrastructure ceasefire for 30 days
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said following a lengthy phone discussion between the leaders.
13:41
Armenian forces open fire on Azerbaijani positions near Goris
On March 16, at around 09:45, Armenian armed forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the direction of the Digh settlement in the Goris region, using firearms, according to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence.
19:10
Serbia
Serbia’s prime minister Vucevic Resigns, triggering 30-Day deadline for new government
Serbia’s parliament has officially accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, setting a 30-day deadline for the formation of a new government or the calling of snap elections.
16:30
measles cases
Texas, New Mexico report increase in measles cases
Health authorities in Texas and New Mexico have reported a significant rise in measles infections, with the combined total now reaching 228 cases. The outbreak, which began in West Texas in late January, has resulted in the first measles deaths in a decade in the United States.
11:44
Scientists reveal the structure of a crucial enzyme that could block the energy supply to cancer cells
Scientists have unveiled the structure of uMtCK, a key enzyme cancer cells use for energy, offering new insights for targeted therapies to slow tumor growth.
22:23
Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, Vatican says
Pope Francis remains in stable condition as he recovers from double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Sunday. The 88-year-old pontiff, hospitalized since February 14, no longer requires mechanical ventilation but continues to receive oxygen therapy.
06:29
Pope Francis placed on ventilation after respiratory episode
Pope Francis' respiratory condition worsened after a bronchospasm on Friday, prompting non-invasive mechanical ventilation. The Vatican says the Pontiff remains alert and responsive to treatment.
15:11
US
First U.S. measles death in ten years reported in Texas
A measles outbreak in West Texas has claimed the life of a child, the first U.S. fatality from the disease in a decade. With more than 120 cases now reported across Texas and New Mexico, health experts are raising concerns about the spread of the disease amid declining vaccination rates.
22:45
Cancer
Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO
Geneva, February 24, 2025 – A new analysis by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer agency, forecasts a significant rise in both breast cancer diagnoses and deaths worldwide by 2050.
12:03
Health News
Yogurt consumption linked to reduced risk of specific colorectal cancer types, study finds
A long-term U.S. study suggests that just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect against certain types of colorectal cancer, highlighting the potential health benefits of its living bacteria and the link between diet and gut health.
10:42
Cholera Outbreak
Sudan reports 1,351 Cholera cases in three days
Sudan is facing a worsening cholera outbreak, with 1,351 cases and 58 deaths reported in White Nile State over three days. Contaminated water, linked to conflict-related infrastructure damage, is fuelling the crisis.
21:02
Faithful Gather in Vatican to Pray for Ailing Pope Francis
Catholic faithful gathered in Vatican City on Saturday (February 22) to pray for Pope Francis as he continues receiving treatment for double pneumonia. Concerns over his health persist, though doctors assure there is no immediate life-threatening risk.
19:00
Pope Francis
Pope Francis will skip Sunday prayers for second week as hospitalization continues
Vatican City, February 20, 2025 – Pope Francis will not appear in public on Sunday to lead his customary prayer with pilgrims, marking the second consecutive week of absence, the Vatican announced on Saturday.
18:30
Cancer
Cancer death rates 60% higher in deprived UK areas, study finds
London, February 17, 2025 – A new analysis by Cancer Research UK has revealed stark inequalities in cancer mortality across the country, with death rates in the most deprived areas nearly 1.6 times higher than in wealthier regions.