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Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Drones could reduce response times for defibrillators during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a research study analyzing events in the Greater Paris area.
Researchers slow neurodegeneration in mice by barring T cells from the brain
Researchers found that blocking immune cells from entering the brain reduced neurodegeneration in mice with Alzheimer’s-like conditions, with brain tissue loss 40% less in treated animals.
French PM Lecornu warns against escalation of school protests
France’s Prime Minister Lecornu warns that escalating student protests would be irresponsible after 164 arrests, while unions defend demonstrations over school overcrowding and staffing shortages.
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma: The Ugandan journalist who became king amid a succession row
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a longtime journalist at Uganda’s state broadcaster, is set to be crowned king of the Tooro kingdom, though his selection has sparked controversy within the royal family.
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UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF
The IMF head warns the UK and US must cut borrowing and reduce debt levels, as government interest costs have surged in response to global economic shocks and supply disruptions.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Europe’s struggling car manufacturers are pivoting toward defense contracts as commercial pressures mount, with Ford, Renault, and Jaguar Land Rover bidding for military vehicle and equipment orders.
Critics of UK government’s economic forecaster are ‘shooting the messenger’, say MPs
UK lawmakers defend the independent Office for Budget Responsibility against criticism from across the political spectrum, rejecting calls for fundamental reform while suggesting consideration of a 10-year economic forecast.
How an ‘AI freeze’ could make big AI companies bigger and hurt smaller firms
Tech executives call for AI development slowdown, but critics warn it could entrench leading companies’ dominance and harm smaller competitors trying to catch up.
OECD: global economy more resilient to Iran war than expected
The OECD reports the global economy has proven more resilient to the Iran war than initially feared, though it warns future economic stability depends heavily on achieving a lasting Middle East resolution.
Houthis try to push deeper into western Yemen, upending life, witnesses tell NPR
Houthi fighters captured the Yemeni port city of Mokha this month, displacing around 125,000 people and disrupting healthcare services amid ongoing civil conflict.
Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from overdose of fentanyl and other drugs
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs including Xanax, a muscle relaxant, and antipsychotic medication, according to an autopsy.
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents in Texas, scheduling an in-person court hearing for next week.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A Senegalese trainee nurse gave birth hours before a major health strike, exposing severe shortages in hospital infrastructure and resources plaguing the country’s underfunded medical system.
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration, consolidating power ahead of elections scheduled for December 22.
Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a category 5 storm off Mexico’s coast, with sustained winds near 180 mph fueled by record-breaking ocean temperatures linked to El Niño.
Japan PM pledges support for international criminal court after Trump calls it ‘out of control’
Japan’s prime minister pledges consistent support for the international criminal court after Donald Trump called the institution ‘out of control’ and urged member nations to withdraw.