Health

‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico

Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, who have been trying to become parents since 2020, are now seeking help abroad Rise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’ Why Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global…

She needs $12K-a-month drug to treat incurable cancer, but insurance won’t pay

Sophie Djeme-Mi Koumazock’s doctor prescribed her a new drug to slow the progression of incurable breast cancer. But as a federal employee, her insurance plan through Canada Life won’t foot the monthly bill, which could be as expensive as…

Young people grew up in the digital age. So why do they love movies on film?

The entertainment industry was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the actors' and writers' strikes after that, leaving executives scrambling in the years thereafter to lure audiences back into theatres. Young people may be behind an…

Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to 930

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed 930 lives, the country's health ministry has said.

Afternoon Update: Spain claim World Cup glory; Derryn Hinch farewelled; and how John Carpenter learned to shock

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here , and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter . Good afternoon. Spain has defeated defending champions Argentina with a bruising 1-0 victory in…

Man found guilty of murdering 2yo boy found with brain injury

A jury heard the boy was rushed to hospital after he was found with a catastrophic brain injury and a fractured pelvis and rib.

Deepika Padukone’s reported pregnancy work routine sparks questions about third-trimester safety

'Feeling very fine': Wangchuk seeks discharge from hospital to join 'Chalo Sansad' march

Sonam Wangchuk feels well and seeks temporary hospital release to join a protest march. His supporters question the continued restrictions on his movement and communication. Wangchuk had previously threatened to end his hunger strike if…

Telehealth ban still standing between dying patients and their doctors

It's a crisp and bright Canberra autumn day. I am sitting outside at the Queen's Terrace Cafe in Parliament House with local family, Jason and Anthea Smith, and their adult children, Georgia and Brae.

‘Phantom’ council: Last moments of alleged middleman to Gbajabiamila

When the controversy over the phantom Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) erupted, public attention quickly shifted to two men at the centre of the dispute — the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila…

By 2050, one in five Indians will be over 60: Why is that a silver lining?

Police baton-charge supporters of India's cockroach movement as thousands gather for march on parliament

Police baton-charged supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement on Monday as they sought to march on parliament in the capital New Delhi, despite authorities denying permission for the protest. The months-old movement and the…