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Trump White House replaces Covid website with treatise on ‘lab leak’ theory

Site that once provided health information now includes criticism of Anthony Fauci, who led response to pandemic

The Guardian - US

Zak Starkey 'surprised and saddened' after exit from The Who

Drummer Zak Starkey has admitted he feels "surprised and saddened" after his exit from The Who but is planning to take a "much needed" break so he can enjoy some time with his family.

BANG Premier

Fact check: Prematurity is the biggest global killer of children under five

There are 12 different causes of death that killed more than 100,000 children under five in 2023.

Evening Standard

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Are online claims about the WHO's pandemic treaty true?

While conspiracy theories and fake news about the WHO are commonplace online, the pandemic treaty has given them a new opportunity to resurface.

Euronews

Drummer Zak Starkey speaks out after being sacked by The Who

Drummer was fired after Roger Daltrey seemed to take issue with his performance at the band’s Royal Albert Hall gig for the Teenage Cancer Trust

The Independent UK

This is how much exercise you should be doing per day, according to experts

LET’S UNPACK THAT: ‘Most evidence now shows that even doing very small amounts of exercise or physical activity is beneficial for health, but more is better for us’

The Independent UK

The Who axe legendary member from group after on-stage 'fall out' with Roger Daltrey and bandmates

An insider said the fallout is ‘a little acrimonious to say the least’

Evening Standard

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The Who fire drummer Zak Starkey after Royal Albert Hall performance

Move described as ‘a collective decision’ follows reports that Roger Daltrey was unhappy with ‘drums going boom, boom, boom’ at recent gig

The Guardian - UK

WHO member countries agree on a draft 'pandemic treaty' to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes

The World Health Organization's member countries agreed on a draft pandemic treaty that sets guidelines for how the international community might face the next global health crisis

The Independent UK

Why The Who have fired their longtime drummer

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The Independent UK

The Who fire longtime drummer Zak Starkey after Roger Daltrey complaints

Musician appeared to pre-empt the band’s decision in a social media post earlier this week

The Independent UK

Countries agree on pandemic treaty to tackle future global health threats

The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises.

Euronews

WHO countries strike landmark deal on tackling future pandemics

Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding the mistakes made during the Covid-19 crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Should you eat brown rice? It still contains this toxic metal

Should you rethink your rice consumption?

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The Independent UK

Whooping cough cases soar by 1,500% leaving two dead and health experts concerned it could be next outbreak

Cases of the highly contagious bacterial infection are rising across the US as vaccine rates decline

International Business Times

More Than 10% Of Afghans Could Lose Healthcare By Year-end: WHO

More than 10 percent of the Afghan population could be deprived of healthcare by the end of the year due to the termination of US aid, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday.

Guitar World

“My guitar tech ran in and said, ‘Hey, you want to meet Pete?’ I was too scared”: The Smithereens’ love affair with The Who goes way back – yet when guitarist Jim Babjak got the chance to meet Pete Townshend, he turned it down

The Smithereens even released a covers album that pays homage to The Who's 1969 record Tommy

The Independent UK

WHO tests the world’s pandemic response with fictional ‘mammothpox’ outbreak

The WHO simulation exercise looked at how countries reacted in the wake of another pandemic, five years on from Covid

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International Business Times

Pandemic Treaty Talks Inch Towards Deal

Countries hoping to end more than three years of negotiations on battling future pandemics met for talks on Tuesday, after reaching a preliminary agreement last week.

Roll Call

No sign of Texas measles outbreak slowing, contrary to RFK Jr.’s claims - Roll Call

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the measles outbreak in Texas is starting to subside. But state data indicates there’s no decline yet.

The Independent UK

Scientists find first new antibiotic for gonorrhoea since the 1990s amid rise in ‘super’ strains

As ‘super gonorrhoea’ rises, researchers warn the STI could become ‘impossible’ to treat

Al Jazeera

Israel’s attack on al-Alhi Hospital in Gaza City draws global condemnation

Qatar says strike was ‘horrific massacre’. UK calls for end to Israel’s ‘deplorable attacks’, which WHO also condemns.

Radio France Internationale

WHO members reach accord 'in principle' over how to tackle future pandemics

Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached an accord "in principle" over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions triggered by the global Covid pandemic.

TechRadar

'We watched Scooby-Doo': Doctor Who stars reveal how they prepared for the Disney+ show's upcoming Hanna Barbera-like animated episode

Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu lift the lid on the exciting but challenging process of bringing Doctor Who's next episode to life.

International Business Times

Accord Reached 'In Principle' Over Tackling Future Pandemics: Negotiating Body

WHO members on Saturday reached agreement over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions, the co-chair of the negotiating body told AFP. "We have an accord in principle" and the final version will have to be okayed by the various member states, Anne-Claire Amprou, who is also…

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