Health

Ghana's community service bill: A fix for the prison crisis?

Ghana’s parliament recently passed the Community Service Bill, 2026. The piece of legislation is designed to introduce community service as an alternative to custodial sentences for minor offenses. The bill also seeks to ease pressure on…

Fujimori takes charge in Peru amid China, US balancing act

When Keiko Fujimori steps into the presidential office on Tuesday, she’ll bring back a political movement that hasn’t been in power for more than a quarter century. Fujimorism, a mix of neoliberalism, populism and strict government…

As father fights blood cancer, Rishikanta bags CWG silver

Rishikanta Singh Chanambam secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting competition. His family watched the event from Rajasthan while supporting his father's treatment. He dedicated his achievement to his parents and supportive…

New cervical cancer pill shows promise by stopping HPV from turning cancerous

Diljit Dosanjh reveals why he applies neem and mustard oil in his belly button every night

Poultry farmers required to create bird flu biosecurity plans under new regulations

"When H5 bird flu becomes widespread in wild birds, poultry operators will face a constant infection risk," the Minister says.

How Europe's heatwave is proving Americans right about air conditioning

Europeans are now buying air conditioning units in unprecedented numbers. This trend is driven by record heatwaves and rising health concerns across the continent. Manufacturers report significant sales growth for cooling solutions in…

IN post-colonial societies, police are averse to innovation

Conversely, militants opt for innovation and cultivate their following, using cyberspace, AI and information warfare innovatively. Is innovative policing (IP) viable under outdated laws, weak capacity, poor accountability and ill-equipped…

J&J offers $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has offered to pay $5.5bn (£4.13bn) to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits in the US alleging its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer.

Lapid, Villanueva vow to act on Marcos’ legislative agenda

MANILA, Philippines — Senators Lito Lapid and Joel Villanueva said they are ready to act on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s legislative agenda following his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday. “We accept the challenge of…

Australians in end-of-life agony can’t always see a doctor. Telehealth can help them die with dignity | Andrew Denton

A collision of state v federal law on voluntary assisted dying has had tragic consequences. And a Labor conscience vote that never reaches parliament is no conscience vote at all At last week’s ALP national conference, delegates changed…

Hepatitis patients battle stigma, cost, late diagnosis

By Seun Adeuyi (Abuja), Hope Abah (Makurdi) & Hassan Ibrahim (Bauchi) V iral hepatitis remains one of Nigeria’s most neglected public health challenges despite the availability of vaccines, effective treatment and growing awareness…