Health

Portuguese man o' wars spread in Spain: what to do if you get stung

Euronews

Portuguese man o' wars spread in Spain: what to do if you get stung

The surge in jellyfish along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up advice on what to do if stung.

Euronews

After murder-suicide police chief asks 'did we get it right?'

ABC News

After murder-suicide police chief asks 'did we get it right?'

The actions of police in the lead-up to last week's murder-suicide involving a mother and her two young children will be considered as part of investigations, the state's police chief says.

ABC News

US Senator Mitch McConnell says he’s been released from rehab centre

South China Morning Post

US Senator Mitch McConnell says he’s been released from rehab centre

⁠Long-time Republican ⁠US Senator Mitch McConnell ⁠said he was released from a rehabilitation centre on Thursday and would continue his recovery from a fall and from pneumonia ‌at home. “On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an…

South China Morning Post

The Punch

BudgIT recognises Anambra first lady for health advocacy efforts

Anambra First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo, receives the 2026 BudgIT Active Citizens Award for her impactful health advocacy and community wellness initiatives. Read More…

The Punch

Abducted Ogun students regain freedom after eight days

Abducted Ogun students regain freedom after eight days

Seven kidnap victims, including students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA), Ogun State, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers last week, have regained their freedom. Daily Trust reports that the victims were abducted on…

72-year-old hiker attacked by grizzly bear in B.C.

72-year-old hiker attacked by grizzly bear in B.C.

The hiker was taken to hospital by air ambulance in serious condition, with lacerations on her body and a neck fracture, officials said.

Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces

France 24

Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces

At least 38 members of the Yemeni government forces were killed Thursday in drone and missile attacks carried out by Houthi rebels, according to medical sources. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed the attacks were in retaliation for what they…

France 24

U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

Reversing an earlier refusal, the FDA has approved Moderna's first mRNA flu shot for adults 50 and older. Here's what the major decision means as Health Canada considers its own approval of the vaccine.

Ex-National Assembly DG Adamu Fika dies at 86

Elder statesman and former Director-General and Clerk Designate to the National Assembly, Dr. Adamu Mohammed Fika, is dead. Fika, who held the traditional title of Zarma Kura of Fika, died at a hospital in Abuja, according to a statement…

Nearly 200 deaths linked to weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro in the UK

Times of India