Health experts have expressed “alarm” at a resurgence in patients being treated for diseases associated with the Victorian era, such as rickets and malnutrition. Figures released today show since 2019 there has been a surge in conditions linked to pre-industrial poverty. Rickets,
The European Union announced Thursday an aid package for Lebanon of 1 billion euros — about $1.06 billion — much of which will go to boost border control to halt the flow of asylum seekers and migrants from the small, crisis-wracked country
Over 500 baby sea turtles, mainly endangered loggerheads, have been rescued in Cape Town after a rare storm. The Turtle Conservation Center is rehabilitating around 400 turtles, while sending the rest to two other aquariums to spread the load. The baby turtles
Recent figures indicate that more than 800 shops, bars, and other local businesses in Malaga, Spain, have been transformed into holiday properties over the past three years. According to property portal Idealista, citing data from the national land registry, 839 premises in
Brits might have to put away their suncream and cocktails almost as soon as they’ve got them out this spring, as a blast of cold air looks set to send temperatures tumbling to just 4C straight after a ‘mini heatwave’. Optimistic-minded people
Nearly 282 million people across 59 countries experienced acute hunger in 2023, according to the Global Report on Food Crises. Gaza had the highest number of people facing famine, data shows. The report noted a sharp increase in food insecurity, with 24
High pressure fronts could bring a 21C surge of warm air for the UK in a matter of days with Met Office experts saying the temperature will rise at least ‘1C a week’ from now into summer. The bouyant forecast for sun
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced her concerns about the security implications of Finland’s border closure with Russia. Finland extended border closures due to perceived risks orchestrated by Moscow, leaving only one checkpoint open for rail travel. Finland shares
The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that aims to address a surge in cases. The new vaccine uses fewer ingredients and can be made more quickly and cheaply. It remains effective at preventing
If the choice was death or a bullet to the leg, Yevgeny would take the bullet. A decorated hero of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Yevgeny told his friend and fellow soldier to please aim carefully and avoid bone. The tourniquets were ready.