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Iran war day 106: US and Iran say deal close but Lebanon …

US and Iran say a deal to end the war is close, with a final text agreed but key steps still pending.

Why grandparents matter more than ever for children's mental health

A child psychologist says grandparents are more important than ever as youth mental health challenges continue to rise. He argues that children need supportive relationships, …

Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco

Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.

Former ECB Rate-Setter Muller Reports for Duty as Volunteer Cop

Just days after finishing a seven-year stint at the helm of Estonia’s central bank, Madis Muller is preparing for a very different role: volunteering in …

Doctors Without Borders investigation finds exploitation by staff in Chad

The organisation employs tens of thousands of workers, local and foreign, to respond to crises across several countries.

Prices Likely to Stay Higher Even If Conflict Ends, ECB’s Nagel Says

Prices are likely to stay elevated for longer even if the war in Iran were to end soon, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said in an …

<strong>Anjney Midha's Plan to Radically Lower the Price of Compute</strong>

A conversation with the founder of AMP PBC about turning GPUs into a utility.

Odd Lots: Midha’s Plan to Lower the Price of Compute (Podcast)

A hidden gene finally explains this rare neurological disorder

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new genetic cause of a rare movement disorder after analyzing nearly 3,000 patients with conditions affecting coordination and muscle control. …

Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds …

Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s winter, say …

Switzerland Asks If 10 Million People Is Where to Draw the Line

A Swiss plebiscite Sunday on whether to impose a population ceiling is offering voters a choice that threatens to become their most consequential yet of …

US and Iran Move Closer to Deal Despite Hormuz Skirmishes

Pakistan said an interim US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within 24 hours, raising expectations that the sides may be …

Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row

The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.

Dark energy survives major challenge as universe keeps accelerating

A bold claim that the universe’s accelerating expansion was an illusion has been put to the test—and failed. Researchers found that the study behind the …

New fentanyl vaccine blocks deadly overdoses before they start

A new experimental vaccine developed by Scripps Research could offer a powerful new way to prevent fentanyl overdoses by stopping the drug before it reaches …

‘Fast-track’ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners

Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standardsAn environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the …

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and …

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

Country diary: It’s a painted lady summer, the stuff of lepidopterists’ legend …

Wolsingham, Weardale: These stunning butterflies are here in incredible numbers this year, yet what’s most remarkable is their multigenerational migrationThere’s a painted lady basking on …

Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost …

Andrew Yang made a list of everything Americans overpay for — housing, food, wireless — and thinks the next startup gold rush is giving that …

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump …

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

How to tame the inflation python

A ‘wait and see’ monetary policy strategy risks repeating the mistakes made in 2008

The consequences of online race hatred are playing out on Belfast’s streets

Malign social media automates division — I saw the effects in our city this week

Goldman and JPMorgan ease office working rules to counter World Cup disruption

Wall Street lenders say employees can ask to work from home on match days to ease congestion in host cities

European tech sovereignty: a doubtful goal but a good investment

Given the continent’s weak starting point, its modest ambitions could have a big impact on local companies