German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

by News Feed Editor | Jul 3, 2026 | Health

Getty ImagesBethany BellGermany reporter2 hours agoA row has broken out in Germany after the coalition government announced changes to sick-leave rules, requiring Germans to provide a doctor’s note to their employers on the first day of their illness.The changes...

Space science has come a long way since July 4, 1776. Here’s a look back at the saga

by News Feed Editor | Jul 3, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.An illustration shows two colliding black holes flanked by dark matter. | Credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva)On July 4, the United States of America celebrates...

Why is the UK mired in a maternity and neonatal deaths scandal?

by News Feed Editor | Jul 3, 2026 | World

Two new inquiries have found that substandard care in at least two hospital trusts contributed to a rise in maternal and neonatal deaths in England, UK.An inquiry into maternity care in Nottingham found that more than 500 mothers and babies either came to harm or died...

Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper

by News Feed Editor | Jul 3, 2026 | World

Saleem Khader al-Ashqar, an established 32-year-old Palestinian goalkeeper, stepped out of his home last Monday in search of cooking gas following a request from his pregnant wife. He never returned. Al-Ashqar was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the town of...

Mourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead

by News Feed Editor | Jul 3, 2026 | World

Syrian Bar Association mourns six lawyers amid international condemnation of Thursday’s attack in Damascus. Published On 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Syrians have filed through the capital, Damascus, to mourn the victims of a bomb blast that ripped through a cafe, near the...