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Ghana bans preaching on buses with jail terms for offenders
Ghana has enacted a law imposing prison sentences of up to eight months and fines for preaching on public buses, a widespread practice in the predominantly Christian nation that some view as religious duty and others as a safety nuisance.
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s links to country
Australian authorities are investigating links between the country and a Flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked a plane’s captain with a crash axe during a flight to Israel.
Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
Bangkok has experienced unprecedented flooding with some areas receiving half a year’s worth of London rainfall in two days, turning neighborhoods into stagnant lakes and claiming about 40 lives.
‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenary
London’s oldest mosque, the Fazl Mosque in Wandsworth, celebrates its centenary after opening exactly 100 years ago as the city’s first mosque serving the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.
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Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
A major study of nearly 980,000 people in the UK found that consuming very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, prompting experts to recommend letting hot drinks cool before consumption.
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
The NHS experienced record summer demand across emergency services as five heatwaves drove unprecedented hospital admissions, with A&E units seeing 7.3 million attendances over June through August.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit within three years, citing racism and exclusion, according to a new survey of 950 BAME managers.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study questions the standard treatment approach for endometriosis, finding that surgery and hormonal medication do not improve quality of life for patients with chronic pelvic pain.
New federal autism committee head has financial ties to leucovorin
The new head of the federal autism research committee has financial ties to a company promoting leucovorin treatment, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest in research funding decisions.
‘Literally state-run TV’: Trump launches YouTube channel amid boycott by US networks
President Trump launched Trump TV, a 24/7 YouTube channel, after major US networks agreed not to cover the White House amid an ongoing dispute over press access.
Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch
A Republican senator calls for a Senate investigation into a Russian oligarch’s funding of Donald Trump Jr’s wedding, arguing the scrutiny should match that once applied to Hunter Biden.
AOC refuses to rule out run against Senate leader Chuck Schumer
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to rule out challenging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2028, saying she would “cross that bridge when I get to it.”
Donald Trump scolds CNN anchor for covering him at the UN
Trump rebuked a CNN anchor at the UN for covering him, days after banning the network from White House access, citing national security concerns.
Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for him
President Trump told the UN General Assembly he faced a decision on Iran: pursue diplomacy or “annihilate the Islamic Republic,” marking a notably bellicose address to the international body.
Another Florida Republican distances himself from Donald Trump before midterms
Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds removed Trump references and photos from his campaign website days before November midterms, as the president’s approval rating fell below 30%.
Trump says relations better with Burnham than Starmer after first face-to-face meeting
Trump stated his relationship with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is stronger than it was with previous premier Keir Starmer following their first face-to-face meeting at the UN General Assembly.