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Health · AfricaUN General Assembly meeting on pandemic preparedness led by Khalilur Rahman
Six years after COVID‑19 began, the UN General Assembly convened a high‑level meeting on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. WHO Director‑General Tedros warned the world was not ready, and the organisation presented ten initiatives, including a Pandemic Fund and a Berlin hub.
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Health · European UnionCeuta doctors report chaos as health ministry says services run normally
Doctors in Ceuta describe scenes of chaos and overcrowding in hospitals and clinics after a surge in migrant arrivals, while Spain’s health ministry insists services are operating normally. The minister has yet to visit the city, despite calls for reinforcements and a strategic plan.
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HealthAfghanistan Faces Acute Hunger Crisis Amid Aid Shortfalls
Afghanistan is experiencing a severe hunger crisis, with nearly 19 million people facing acute food insecurity. Aid cuts have drastically reduced the World Food Program's resources, worsening malnutrition and pushing vulnerable populations to the brink.
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HealthJoe Biden says prostate cancer radiation treatment worked
Former President Joe Biden stated that his radiation treatment for prostate cancer "worked as intended." He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease in May 2025 and urged men to discuss screening with their doctors.
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Health · United StatesSupreme Court allows Arizona prison healthcare takeover to begin Oct. 19
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Arizona's attempt to delay a court-ordered takeover of its prison healthcare system. Justice Elena Kagan denied the state's request, allowing the takeover to proceed on October 19 for approximately 25,000 inmates.
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Health · United StatesLate-night eating linked to increased liver disease risk
Eating late at night is associated with a 20-30% increased risk of liver disease, including fatty liver and cirrhosis, according to a US study of around 200,000 people. Researchers suggest timing of meals is key to liver health.
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Health · United StatesDavid Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-19 records from US government
David Morens, 78, a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 2006 to 2022, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case centres on efforts to hide federal records about COVID-19 origins and a terminated research grant linked to a Wuhan lab.
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Health · United StatesTrump signs order to reduce childhood vaccines, repeats debunked autism link
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 11 August 2026 recommending U.S. children receive fewer vaccinations, while reviving debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. The CDC and multiple studies involving over 5.6 million people have found no such link. No right-rated U.S. outlet covered the story.
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HealthEnergy drinks linked to cardiac arrest in FDA reports
A preliminary analysis of FDA safety reports suggests a link between energy drinks, stimulant supplements, and serious cardiovascular events like cardiac arrest and heart attack, particularly in young adults. Researchers caution that the data does not prove causation.
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Health · United KingdomEngland trials blood tests for early cancer diagnosis
A new clinical trial in England aims to determine if blood tests can help doctors diagnose common abdominal cancers earlier. The study involves 20,000 patients across 200 GP practices and is funded by the government.
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Health · AfricaEbola outbreak could reach UK, Africa CDC chief warns
An Ebola outbreak in Africa has surpassed 10,000 cases and 4,900 deaths, prompting warnings from the Africa CDC director general that the virus could spread globally. Health ministers agreed to keep borders open while strengthening coordination.
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Health · United StatesFDA abortion pill review to continue into next year
The Food and Drug Administration's safety review of the nation's main abortion pill, mifepristone, will extend into next year, according to a court-ordered update. The agency expects to complete a safety study by mid-December and issue a report by March 2027.
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Health · Latin AmericaCubans use community pharmacies amid medicine shortages
Community pharmacies and informal groups are distributing medicines in Havana as state pharmacies struggle with shortages. Cuban authorities have permitted private pharmacies as part of economic reforms, while citing U.S. sanctions for contributing to the crisis.
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Woman, 21, dies after hospital over-administers painkillers for broken ankle
Dale Alice Martin, 21, died after being admitted to Waterbury Hospital for a fractured ankle. A medical report found her death was due to an accidental over-administration of narcotics. Her family has filed a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice.
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Health · United StatesVanessa Trump announces she is cancer-free
Vanessa Trump announced she is cancer-free six months after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis. The update was shared in a video posted by her daughter, Kai Trump, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Health · United StatesTexas AG sues Gerber and Nestlé over toxic metals in baby food
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Gerber Products Company and Nestlé USA, alleging their baby food products contain dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals. The suit claims the companies misled parents about the safety of their products.
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Health · European UnionItaly reports over 650 West Nile virus cases amid warming climate
Italian health authorities have reported over 650 West Nile virus infections this year, representing about half of Europe's total cases. Experts attribute the rise to a warming climate, which extends mosquito breeding seasons and virus survival.
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Health · United StatesUS drinking water PFAS levels may be double reported amounts
A new study suggests US drinking water may contain twice the reported levels of PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals'. Researchers used computer models to analyze EPA data, finding current reporting methods capture only 44% of average concentrations for 25 PFAS chemicals.
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HealthJesús de Miguel dies aged 30 after on-field collision
Jesús de Miguel, a 30-year-old Tenerife attacker, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He had suffered a cardiac arrest following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a second-division match on Monday. The player was taken to hospital after the incident.
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Health · United KingdomHot drinks triple oesophageal cancer risk, Oxford study finds
Drinking very hot beverages, defined as 65C or above, triples the risk of oesophageal cancer compared to warm drinks, according to a large Oxford University study. Consuming six or more hot drinks a day also increases the risk, though the overall likelihood of developing the cancer remains low.
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