48 m. ago Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall

Leading past donors including France, Japan and European Commission fail to contribute at pledging summitControl of the deadly infectious diseases HIV, tuberculosis and malaria “hangs in the balance” after a shortfall in donations to a leading global health fund, advocates have warned.Only $11.3bn of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria’s $18bn (£14bn) targeted budget for 2026 to 2028 has been confirmed so far. Continue reading...

Events

99 m. ago Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life

When Russians look back at 2025, they might remember it as the year when the government took even tighter control of the internet

Technology

2 h. ago Bird flu: first ever death from rare H5N5 strain is recorded in US

The man in Washington state had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials saidA US man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said on Friday the risk to the public is low.The man in Washington state, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a bird flu strain called H5N5 after becoming seemingly the first known human infected by the strain, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Health. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago 'Worrying new report' as 'slump' risks obesity, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes

New figures have shown a concerning trend, according to a physiotherapist involved

Events

3 h. ago Washington state man believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

A Washington state man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials say the risk to the public is low

Events

3 h. ago Chilling moment killer attacks OAP with screwdriver in botched car park robbery

Neil O’Donnell, 83, was treated in hospital for an arm injury caused by one of the attackers grappling with him but sadly his health deteriorated and he died a week later

Events

3 h. ago UN human rights rapporteur calls on United States to lift sanctions on Cuba

A United Nations human rights official is urging the United States to lift its sanctions on Cuba, saying they are impacting the island’s entire population, hitting sectors including health care, nutrition and education

Politics

3 h. ago Symptoms of hidden disease affecting one in 20 that takes 4.5 years to diagnose

Experts say the symptoms can be mixed up with others making it hard for it to be diagnosed

Science

4 h. ago NHS 'kidney' warning for people taking 'widely used' blood pressure drug

More than 34 million prescriptions of the medication were dispensed last year to tackle hypertension and heart failure

Events

5 h. ago Speedboat captain who killed CEO, 45, while drunk and high on cocaine off coast of Italy is jailed

A SPEEDBOAT captain that crashed and killed a mother while she was on holiday with her husband and two children has been found guilty of manslaughter. Elio Persico, 32, was sentenced to four years and nine months in jail after requesting a plea bargain on Friday. Adrienne Vaughan, a 45-year-old publishing executive, died after being...

Events

5 h. ago Abortion is illegal again in North Dakota after Supreme Court upholds ban

Doctors found in violation could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine

Events

5 h. ago Married British soldier accused of stabbing young mother to death in Kenya breaks his silence from behind bars as he fights extradition to Africa

An ex-soldier facing extradition over the 'murder' of a Kenyan mother has insisted he is innocent. Robert Purkiss, 38, has never spoken publicly. He is being held on remand.

Events

5 h. ago Revealed: The woman giving Harry and Meghan the royal life they can no longer afford

She appears to have become something of a mother figure to both the prince and Meghan. They were introduced to each other by feminist icon Gloria Steinem.

Politics

5 h. ago NHS says heat your home to exactly this temperature to avoid health issues

Brits are being urged to keep homes heated to a minimum temperature, with extra financial support available

Society

5 h. ago Children with gender dysphoria ‘could remain on puberty blockers after trial’

Plans for a puberty blockers trial were announced in 2024 following the publication of the Cass Review.

Politics

6 h. ago Rachel Reeves' mother Sally just can't stop reading the Daily Mail

Ms Reeves told The Times her mum enjoys the Mail's puzzles and quizzes, but was 'very angry' with the paper given recent coverage about her - but not angry enough to stop buying a daily copy.

Politics

6 h. ago Dying law could trigger exodus of NHS doctors as objecting medics would have no legal protection against being sacked

GPs who refuse to help end a life would 'receive no protection' from being dismissed by the health service, according to the opinion of a leading human rights barrister.

Society

6 h. ago Government slaps export ban on 'beautiful' Hindu paintings worth hundreds of thousands of pounds

The Devi Mahatmya - illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism - have been banned from leaving the country after the Government made them subject to an export bar.

Politics

6 h. ago Group of Epstein abuse survivors say they have received death threats

In a signed statement, 28 victims say they are bracing for blame for their abuse and threats of harmA group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have warned they have received death threats and are worried about an escalation as they wait for the release of the files related to the late paedophile financier.In a statement titled “What we’re bracing for”, the women said they had received threats of harm and asked police to investigate and protect them. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago World’s oldest known pygmy hippo turns 52: ‘Anyone who meets her falls in love’

Hannah Shirley, born in November 1973, was celebrated with Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed partyThe San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center is feeling festive, and it has nothing to do with Thanksgiving, but instead a birthday celebration for a hippo that turns 52.Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest known living pygmy hippopotamus, turned 52 years old on Thursday, and celebrated with a Hungry Hungry Hippos–themed party. Hannah was surrounded by guests as she played with different-colored balls and presents. Continue reading...

Politics