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Israeli missiles hit sites near Damascus, says Syria – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

PA health minister seeks probe into deadly Israeli raid on Gaza hospital

Israeli forces accused of crushing Palestinians using bulldozers in the courtyard of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital.

Al Jazeera

Survivors of disfiguring condition hail addition to WHO neglected diseases list

Noma, a preventable but frequently fatal childhood illness known as ‘the face of poverty’, is first to be added in six years

The Guardian - UK

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From Gaza to Kashmir: Why is Indian media suffering from selective coverage syndrome?

For more than two months, the world has watched the virtual obliteration of occupied Gaza and its residents by Israel. The visuals, the videos, and the testimonies of residents, doctors, UN officials, and journalists are flooding social media portals. Those who want to know what is happening on the ground…

Newslaundry

Pilates for back pain promises to ease tightness and tension - 5 simple workouts to try tonight

It turns out Pilates really is the gift that keeps on giving...

Marie Claire

Light exercise ‘could reverse high cholesterol caused by sedentary childhood’

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, research suggests.

The Independent UK

E-cigarettes are not shown to be effective for quitting tobacco use: WHO

The WHO added there is an urgent need to control e-cigarettes to protect children, as well as non-smokers and minimise health harms to the population.

The Hindu

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Dengue Fever: Millions Infected Worldwide As Rising Temperatures Cause Virus To Flare

Around five million cases of dengue fever and 5,500 deaths have been reported across 20 countries in 2023, the highest ever since record-keeping began in 1980.

Medical Daily

Road fatalities drop globally, but India sees a rise: WHO report

Globally, road traffic deaths fell 5% to 1.19M in 2010-21, with India registering a 15% increase. 10 countries reduced fatalities by >50%, 35 by 30-50%.

The Hindu

After Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Specials, David Tennant's Future With The Franchise Has Been Clarified By Russell T. Davies

What's going on with David Tennant following Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials? Russell T. Davies has an answer.

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UN warns patients and staff trapped in Gaza hospital under siege must be protected

The majority of medical facilities are non-operational while the others are only partially functional

The Independent UK

Attacks on health care are on track to hit a record high in 2023. Can it be stopped?

The targeting of hospitals and medical workers is a fact of modern warfare — in Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza and Israel. International law say such attacks are unacceptable. Are there any consequences?

WEKU

Africa sees sharp rise in road traffic deaths as motorbike taxis boom

Fatalities rose by 17% in a decade on the continent, despite falling globally, with campaigners calling for stricter safety standards on motorcycle helmets

The Guardian - UK

"Have I got time to go to the bathroom?" 12 minutes with Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle will tell you everything you need to know about the tedium of touring

In 1994, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle were interviewed at Red Rocks in Colorado: it did not go according to plan

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Universal health coverage is urgent: WHO

WHO warns about unequal spending on public health, pressing the need for universal health coverage worldwide

The Guardian - UK

Injured Palestinians face potentially fatal delays in treatment, say aid agencies

Fears raised as WHO says ambulance staff detained at gunpoint, stripped and beaten by Israeli troops

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces raid Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital after days of strikes

Dozens of patients and 3,000 displaced people are inside, UN says, as Gaza Health Ministry calls for international help.

Medical Daily

WHO Warns Of Anthrax Outbreaks In 5 African Countries; Know Symptoms, Risk Factors Of Infection

Five countries in east and southern Africa are witnessing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported this year.

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LA music industry legend Rodney Bingenheimer accused of sexually assaulting six women when they were minors

Former Go-Go’s guitarist Jane Wiedlin among six woman who say they were abused as teenagers by 'The Mayor of the Sunset Strip', Rodney Bingenheimer

The Hindu

End Taiwan’s exclusion from global bodies: U.S.

Taiwan is not allowed to share its expertise in many fields like disaster relief and cyber security as many international institutions do not allow Taiwan to participate, the United States has said pitching for greater Taiwanese participation

The Independent UK

5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported

The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year

The Guardian - AU

Italy, France and Germany called on the EU to impose ad hoc sanctions against Hamas and its supporters – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Israel rejects claims it is trying to force Palestinians out of Gaza

WHO chief says Gaza’s health system is ‘on its knees and collapsing’ amid intensifying ground offensive

Al Jazeera

WHO calls for immediate passage of humanitarian relief into Gaza

Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he hopes resolution will be starting point for further UN action on crisis.

Al Jazeera

Nearly 300 killed in Gaza in 24 hours as Hamas, Netanyahu trade threats

Hamas warns no captives would leave Gaza alive unless demands met while the Israeli PM asks the group to surrender.

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