Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads
Monkeypox, a rare tropical disease spread by wild animals in West Africa, has unexpectedly spread abroad over the last two months, posing questions about what precisely it is and how…
UN health agency declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organization said the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency, a declaration Saturday that could…
WHO again considers declaring monkeypox a global emergency
As the World Health Organization’s emergency committee convenes Thursday to consider for the second time within weeks whether to declare monkeypox a global crisis, some scientists say the striking differences…
News24.com | Chinese man accused of exploiting children in Malawi charged with human trafficking
Lu Ke was arrested last month in Zambia. Charles O’Rear, Getty Images Lu Ke was arrested in Zambia after fleeing Malawi when allegations of abuse surfaced. He has been charged…
Scotland loses no matter who ends up Prime Minister, says SNP’s Ian Blackford
The SNP’s Westminster leader said Scotland loses “no matter who ends up Prime Minister” following the first television debate of the Conservative leadership election on Friday evening. Ian Blackford said…
Key quotes from the Conservative leadership campaign TV debate
“We are all responsible for our own campaigns and I take it as a big fat compliment that no-one wants to run against me.” – Penny Mordaunt, asked about attacks…
25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of COVID
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines,…
Record numbers of students from poorest areas apply to university
Record numbers of poorer students are set to go to university, according to the latest data from admissions service Ucas. Figures from June 30, which was the final date for…
UK Conservative hopefuls strikingly diverse, firmly on right
Like most of his predecessors as Conservative Party leader, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is wealthy, white and male. There’s a good chance his successor will be different. The eight candidates…