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Judge orders Trump administration to stop election official threats
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cease threatening election officials with criminal charges over ballot processing, ruling the actions would interfere with voting procedures days before midterm elections.
How the downfall of Serbia’s Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary’s Orbán
Serbian President Vučiċ and Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán both fell from power within a year, ousted by popular movements driven by tech-savvy young voters using election monitors to prevent fraud.
Two rescued after Nairobi building collapse with five still missing
Two people have been rescued from a building collapse in Nairobi, with five still missing. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the building owner and contractor.
Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring winds exceeding 80mph and heavy rain to northern UK parts this weekend, with amber weather warnings issued for Scotland and northern England.
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Some Nebraska communities are cashing in on renewables. Others are being left behind.
Nebraska communities receiving renewable energy tax revenue have funded infrastructure projects, though money is concentrated in just 10 of 93 counties, while some areas enact strict regulations limiting development.
Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will convene an emergency Cobra meeting to address extreme heat, wildfires, and drought affecting the UK, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C.
‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
UK scientists will grow miniature human organs from NHS patients’ cells to improve drug testing and reduce animal use in research and development.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended heat exposure affects vulnerable populations including older adults and young children through physiological changes like elevated heart rate and blood pressure drops. Understanding heat-related illnesses and protective measures is critical during warm weather periods.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce new cases globally by up to 41% in some regions, but USAID funding cuts are limiting access for vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
British childhood vaccination rates have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and healthcare professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges to overhaul maternity standards and end pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ following recent scandals in NHS maternity services.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff, forcing millions to wait longer for care amid rising demand.
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is progressing toward eliminating hepatitis C, having already met treatment targets and reduced mortality by 36% over the past decade, positioning it as one of the first countries globally to achieve this public health milestone.
Medicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Trump administration announced Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, with the policy taking effect in October.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children injured by e-scooters since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 annually in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions
Four US human rights organizations sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, arguing the measures undermine global prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity.