Health

Kogi: Teacher Allegedly Beaten to Death after Disciplining pupil

Tragedy struck in Kogi State as a 22-year-old teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka-Igah, in Olamaboro Local Government Area, Maryam Usman, allegedly died after being assaulted by the father of one of her pupils over…

Several injured in lightning strike at Swedish amusement park

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Several people were injured, including one seriously, when lightning struck a tree at an amusement park in southern Sweden on Sunday, the park and officials said. “Today we had a severe thunderstorm over Tosselilla…

By The Way: Interesting Headlines You May Have Missed

Hacky sack makes a comeback, the US Men's National soccer team plays with some puppies, Doctors vs Podcast advise, and Robotaxi rules easing. Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura dive into the headlines you may have missed on…

Civilian plane crash kills 11 in France: local authorities

A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, local authorities said, in one of France’s deadliest light aircraft accidents. The crash killed five…

World Cup 2026 – Morocco vs. Haiti: From Rabat to Atlanta, when football brings life full circle

By Paul Lucky Okoku More than four decades after making my senior international debut against Morocco, I watched the Atlas Lions once again—this time from the stands—as football reminded me why memories outlive matches Some football…

Dogs Rescued In Animal Welfare Operation Over Suspected Neglect

Several dogs have been confiscated after they were allegedly found to be in urgent need of veterinary care, Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said has revealed. In a social media post, Bugeja Said said officials from…

Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet

Many seniors may be unaware of the landmark coverage shift starting on July 1, with limited advertising seen from the government or Eli Lilly and Novo.

Ticket pricing woes for travellers and World Cup fans: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records

France has experienced a surge in deaths during its record-breaking heat wave, according to the country’s public health agency

Rajasthan launches primary school mental health drive; student well-being improves by 69%

Bird flu on the rise in Kathmandu: Infection confirmed in 82 locations of 11 districts

File: Chickens affected by the bird flu infection in Chitwan Lalitpur, June 28 Bird flu cases are on the rise in Kathmandu, with infections confirmed in 82 locations across eleven districts of the country. According to the Department of…

Bandits gun down Imam, 3 others, Abduct Sokoto residents

By Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Imam and three other persons and abducted 12 residents an attack on Illelar Dawagware village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Residents said the…