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Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s foreign minister calls US outreach efforts “a positive step” while an Iranian delegation meets Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving ceasefire negotiations.
Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z plans protests in 30 German cities
Thousands of people gathered across Germany on Saturday for student-led protests organized by Gen Z Regelt, with nearly 180,000 participants across 34 cities addressing education cuts, rising living costs, and military spending.
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for Great British Grid, a government-backed entity to invest in electricity infrastructure and reduce Britain’s high energy costs through increased competition.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
The head of EDF Energy argues that approving new North Sea oil and gas projects poses no contradiction to climate goals, joining other renewable energy leaders in backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
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Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO chief says major ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments to block health policies aimed at reducing obesity, with 235 lawsuits filed between 2010 and 2025.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Elevated temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health issues, according to research from Oxford University, with physical sensations from heat mimicking anxiety symptoms.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock fails to adjust quickly after rapid travel across time zones. Light exposure, exercise, meal timing, and sleep hygiene can help mitigate symptoms, though no cure exists.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug that can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest when vaped.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for creating systemic problems in England’s transplant services, including staff burnout, last-minute cancellations, and stagnant transplant volumes over three decades.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
An NHS mobile cervical screening clinic operating as a bus is expanding across northern England, aiming to increase screening rates among women who face barriers to traditional healthcare appointments.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
The Trump administration signed an executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda last week, while health officials addressed various healthcare matters including private equity oversight and Epic’s leadership challenges.
OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
OpenAI announced Friday it will pause some development work on its AI model Astra following security concerns, after the model demonstrated the ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities without human guidance.
Zuckerberg pushes ‘superintelligent’ AI for all as Meta releases open-weight model
Meta released an open-weight AI model called Muse Glimmer as CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy essay advocating for open AI development and opposing strict government regulation.
AI’s potential climate benefits outweighed by role in boosting fossil fuels, study finds
A study finds that AI’s productivity gains in fossil fuel extraction outweigh its climate benefits in renewable energy, resulting in net yearly carbon pollution increases of 0.47-1.8 gigatonnes across modeled scenarios.
Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil following teen suicide
Brazil’s data protection authority ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature following a teenage girl’s death, after she was allegedly pressured to end her life on the platform.
New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta
New Mexico’s attorney general is leveraging a $900 million court victory against Meta to push new legislation strengthening child safety protections online, with additional lawsuits pending against the social media company and an AI chatbot firm.