Health

Patient arrested after bedding, restraint belts set ablaze at Hong Kong hospital

South China Morning Post

Patient arrested after bedding, restraint belts set ablaze at Hong Kong hospital

A patient has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to bedding and restraint belts at a Hong Kong hospital, with no injuries reported. Police arrested the 25-year-old man surnamed Wong at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for alleged…

South China Morning Post

I'd swell up once a week - now my life has changed

BBC

I'd swell up once a week - now my life has changed

Jack Cope has hereditary angioedema and is on a new trial at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

BBC

Police seek witnesses after man hit by car at ‘anti-social’ road meet

Police seek witnesses after man hit by car at ‘anti-social’ road meet

A man was located with extensive injuries and is currently in intensive care in Wellington Hospital.

RNZ

Man in critical condition after being hit by car in Manawatū

The man is in critical condition in Wellington Hospital. Police say there may be witnesses with video footage who are reluctant to come forward.

RNZ

'I fought cancer to see my son play for India': Saransh's long road to Test cricket

'I fought cancer to see my son play for India': Saransh's long road to Test cricket

After battling cancer for over a decade, Subodh Jain finally watched his son Saransh make his India debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. From wanting to quit cricket to becoming a domestic stalwart, Saransh's journey has…

Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: What Gill and BCCI said

Why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka: What Gill and BCCI said

Saransh Jain has stepped onto the field, marking his Test debut for India in the second match against Sri Lanka. With Kuldeep Yadav sidelined by a viral infection, the captain, Shubman Gill, opted to bat first after winning the toss on a…

Al Jazeera

In rural Chad, solar kiosks bring healthcare closer

Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.

Al Jazeera

‘Clinical’ All Blacks punish Boks: How world media reacted to stunning win

‘Clinical’ All Blacks punish Boks: How world media reacted to stunning win

“The Kiwis don’t have the raw power for the magnificence of the South African macho scrums but they have footballers who approach perfection on the front foot.”

France’s Macron hosts Saudi crown prince’s for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

Straits Times

France’s Macron hosts Saudi crown prince’s for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Aug 24.

Straits Times

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Lacson dismisses reports of Legarda seeking asylum as fake news

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Lacson dismisses reports of Legarda seeking asylum as fake news

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday denied reports that Sen. Loren Legarda, who is on medical leave, is seeking asylum, calling the claims fake news. “Wala, fake news ata ‘yon, hindi yan totoo. Wala pa naman syang…

Table-topping Warriors dealt blow as extent of flying winger's injury confirmed

Table-topping Warriors dealt blow as extent of flying winger's injury confirmed

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will require surgery on a broken collarbone.

‘Who would apply medicine to child’s blisters?’: Delhi techie killed by in-laws; wife, 3 held

‘Who would apply medicine to child’s blisters?’: Delhi techie killed by in-laws; wife, 3 held

A software engineer died after an argument over household chores escalated. His wife and her brothers allegedly attacked and strangled him at his home. The victim's family members were also assaulted during the violent altercation. Police…