Gene therapy restores genetic deafness for the first time
In a landmark clinical trial, Gene Therapy has restored hearing in teens and adults who were born deaf, offering hope […]
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First malaria treatment approved for newborns and young infants
The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. The treatment developer, Novartis,
US removes shoes-off policy through airport security
US airports will no longer require passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings run by the Transportation Security Administration
President Maduro calls for Peace Summit to end Israel-Iran conflict
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has called on world leaders to convene a “Summit for Peace and Against War”. The President’s
233 Chinese preschoolers poisoned by inedible food paint
More than 200 children are being treated in hospital with lead poisoning in north-west China, after school chefs used inedible
Suriname elects first female President
Suriname has elected Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, as its first female president, with parliament backing the 71-year-old physician and lawmaker. Her election
Texas Floods – search efforts continue for dozens still missing, including children
Search efforts continue for a fourth day for dozens of people still missing following flash floods in central Texas. Among
US$20 million in drugs seized during Caribbean Sea operation
The United States Coast Guard offloaded approximately 2,220 pounds of cocaine and 3,320 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated US$20.1
Greece wildfires forces mass evacuations in Crete
A major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands and caused widespread damage to homes and businesses
Ferry sinks near Bali, dozens still missing
Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 29 people who remained missing on Thursday, after a ferry sank and six people