Health

Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows

The Guardian

Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows

John Thune says he spoke to McConnell on phone as secrecy over 84-year-old’s health prompts Maga backlash Republican leaders have moved to quash speculation about Mitch McConnell, the former Republican leader in the US Senate, amid a…

The Guardian

Deutsche Welle

Germany news: Doctor sentenced to life over patient murders

A Berlin court has handed Germany's maximum sentence to a doctor accused of murdering 15 seriously ill patients. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating plans to expand digital investigation powers for police. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle

Canberra paramedics become patients every couple of days

Canberra paramedics become patients every couple of days

ACT Ambulance Service recorded more than 190 occupational violence incidents last financial year.

For Rebels in Congo, Ebola Could Help Strengthen Their Rule

The New York Times

For Rebels in Congo, Ebola Could Help Strengthen Their Rule

A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster its authority.

The New York Times

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

NPR

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain. (Image credit: Julie Holder for NPR)

NPR

Gen Z underestimates impact of social media on loneliness, Hong Kong poll finds

Gen Z underestimates impact of social media on loneliness, Hong Kong poll finds

Members of Hong Kong’s Generation Z tend to underestimate the negative impact of social media on their mental health and those who frequently use the online platforms are lonelier than those who do not, a survey has found. The Hong Kong…

Embryo specimen mix-up: what happened and how is IVF regulated in Hong Kong?

Embryo specimen mix-up: what happened and how is IVF regulated in Hong Kong?

A rare mix-up involving embryo biopsy specimens at Heal Fertility, a privately-run reproduction clinic in Hong Kong linked to former financial secretary Antony Leung Kam-chung, has prompted investigations by health authorities and police…

RNZ

Family says woman died after leaving hospital over fears she faced 25-hour wait

Briar Parfitt died on Saturday afternoon in a car next to her teenage daughter, while the pair were heading to a different hospital.

RNZ

Man dies of heart disease in Woodlands flat after release from jail for killing temple worker: Coroner

CNA

Man dies of heart disease in Woodlands flat after release from jail for killing temple worker: Coroner

Loh Suan Lit had bludgeoned a temple assistant to death in 2016.

CNA

Millions of tiny engineers help to restore health of marine ecosystem in WA

A restorative mussel farm could improve water quality and biodiversity in Cockburn Sound and the project leaders say there's no need to stop there.

Malta Records Highest IVF Success Rates Ever As 254 Babies Are Born In Record Year

Lovin Malta

Malta Records Highest IVF Success Rates Ever As 254 Babies Are Born In Record Year

The Embryo Protection Authority (EPA) has recorded another record-breaking year for Medically Assisted Reproduction (IVF) services, with results placing Malta among Europe’s leading countries in the field. The figures were presented during…

Lovin Malta

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Sandiganbayan orders PNP to submit reports on Marcoleta’s status