Polio vaccination rates fell in Europe and Central Asia last year. Here's why the WHO is concerned Global health officials said efforts to maintain Europe’s polio-free status ‘continue to be challenged’. Euronews · Oct 24, 2025
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says ‘Hamas cannot be involved in governing Gaza’ – as it happened Rubio also said the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) cannot play a future role in Gaza, claiming it is a ‘subsidiary of Hamas’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025
Delhi AQI soars above 1,000 after court permits Diwali fireworks Air quality data shows 36 of Indian capital’s 38 monitoring stations now in ‘red zone’ The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
"He was doing something that was light years away from all of my other heroes": The five albums that changed Ace Frehley's life In 2018 late Kiss legend Ace Frehley picked the five records that guided his path towards the stars Metal Hammer · Oct 18, 2025
Breast cancer: What you need to know about detection, risks, and screening October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of early detection and education in the fight against the most common cancer in women. Euronews · Oct 18, 2025
Ace Frehley obituary Compelling guitarist with the rock band Kiss whose ‘Spaceman’ persona matched his otherworldly performances The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys UN urges opening of all crossings with aid deliveries at less than half of agreed frequency, as WHO issues disease alert The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
10 Years Ago, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Created A New Precedent That Changed Everything Who frowned me this face? In 2015, 'Doctor Who' went meta in the greatest way possible. Inverse · Oct 17, 2025
“I toured with Stevie Ray Vaughan when he was sober and he was a freak of nature. I couldn’t relate to his playing”: The Outlaws' Henry Paul on opening for The Rolling Stones, finding fame thanks to Lynyrd Skynyrd, and his one-of-one red Gretsch Falcon The Gibson loyalist who’s served three stints with the Outlaws has been there, done that – he's played to stadium crowds, seen rock's greatest guitar heroes up close, and witnessed prime-era Keith Moon debauchery Guitar World · Oct 16, 2025
Can ‘green’ fireworks really prevent another Diwali air pollution bomb in Delhi? So-called green fireworks may emit less smoke than conventional ones in controlled tests, but scientists and doctors are sceptical about the difference in real-world impact The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump posting about unflattering Time cover: ‘He just couldn’t help himself’ Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s reaction to a magazine photo and who to blame for the government shutdown The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2025
‘I’m all for instilling more playfulness’: the unusual musical world of Stephen Prina The uniquely irreverent artist, whose work includes everyone from Mozart to Sonic Youth, has a career retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2025
Is COVID Back? Mystery Flu Outbreak in Asia Sparks Panic, Experts Reveal the Disturbing Truth A surge in flu cases across Asia, hitting Japan weeks early, has sparked global alarm. Experts warn this unpredictable, year-round spread could be the new normal. International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025
“Everybody knew Jeff was a great drummer. It was the same when I joined The Who to replace Kenney Jones – and when I was with Mick Jagger, playing the Stones tunes that Charlie played”: How Simon Phillips succeeded in replacing Jeff Porcaro in Toto "They didn't want somebody to come in and try to imitate Jeff" MusicRadar · Oct 14, 2025
Euronews · Oct 14, 2025 Alcohol is fuelling thousands of cancer cases and costing Europe billions of euros, WHO warns Alcohol consumption is a major cause of cancer in Europe, the WHO's cancer research agency warned in a new report.
Guitar World · Oct 13, 2025 “He our admiration for his music and our respect for his talent for recognizing guitar genius”: The life and times of Ozzy Osbourne – metal’s godfather and Prince of Darkness Remembering John “Ozzy” Osbourne, the frontman who breathed life into heavy metal and found some of its greatest guitar players
Euronews · Oct 13, 2025 One in six bacterial infections is now resistant to standard drugs, WHO warns Many antibiotics have lost effectiveness against common bacterial infections since 2018, the report warned.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds Experts describe findings as deeply concerning and predict 70% increase in related deaths by 2050
Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025 '100% of Addicts Eventually Have Financial Troubles' — Ramsey Tells 25-Year-Old Who Lost $55K Gambling To Do These Three Things Addiction can take hold with devastating speed, as one 25-year-old caller to "The Ramsey Show" found.
Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025 Bill Gates And PAHO Push To Make Weight-Loss Drugs Accessible In Low-Income Nations Bill Gates and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) are reportedly developing plans to expand access to popular weight-loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk A/S’ (NYSE:NVO) Wegovy and Eli Lilly and Co.’s (NYSE:LLY) Mounjaro in low- and middle-income countries.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 How climate crisis is creating hellish conditions for waste pickers at Nairobi dump declared ‘full’ 24 years ago ON THE GROUND: Nairobi’s Dandora dumpsite continues to receive 2,000 tonnes of waste each day despite being declared full in 2001. Waste pickers who come each day searching for valuables to sell tell Nick Ferris how extreme heat and rains are making the work increasingly difficult
Euronews · Oct 10, 2025 Europe’s doctors and nurses are facing ‘burnout, despair, or violence,’ WHO warns One in three doctors and nurses in Europe are depressed and one in 10 reported passive suicidal thoughts, a new report finds.
The Conversation · Oct 9, 2025 Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected – new study More than 54,000 children aged under five in Gaza are suffering acute malnutrition, including more than 12,800 who are severely malnourished, according to a study published in The Lancet on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Ebola outbreak in southern Congo shows signs of containment with no new cases, WHO reports The World Health Organization says an Ebola outbreak in southern Congo is starting to be contained
The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025 ‘I was 170th on their list’. What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare? Imagine living in a town where three or more families are competing for a single early learning place. This is the reality for many families in regional, rural and remote Australia. Experts call these areas “childcare deserts”.