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How the World Bank Left African Hospital Patients “Detained” and in Crushing Debt
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was produced in partnership with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Jacob Njagi’s newborn son...

Penny Lancaster shares heart-warming message from Rod Stewart after health struggles
Sir Rod Stewart's wife, Penny Lancaster, has emotionally revealed the rock legend's fears over his recent health scare that threatened to end the chances of one major career highlight. The iconic singer battled through a difficult month,...

Novartis Receives Approval For First Malaria Medicine For Newborn Babies And Young Infants
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Coartem® (artemether-lumefantrine) Baby becomes first malaria treatment approved for newborn babies and young infants Rapid approvals in eight African countries now expected under a special global health scheme run...

Swiss firm BioVersys signs deal with Shionogi for antibiotics research
The two companies want to drive forward a BioVersys program for the treatment of non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US)...

8 Nutritionist-Approved Healthy Chocolate Bars
If you’re someone who lights up at the thought of chocolate (and honestly, who doesn’t?), you will be pleased to know that your favourite indulgence does not have to be off limits when living a health-conscious lifestyle. In fact, the right kind...

Woman arrested in Frankfurt after Swiss machete attack
More Swiss Gotthard tunnel expansion could cost extra CHF20m This content was published on Jul 8, 2025 Swiss Gotthard road tunnel expansion to cost extra CHF15-20 million. Read more: Swiss Gotthard tunnel expansion could cost extra CHF20m More...

Villarreal striker Barry set for Everton medical
Everton are close to ending their striker search with Villarreal's Thierno Barry expected to fly into Merseyside for a medical before completing a £27m deal. The formalities are not completed yet, but the move is progressing with manager David...

Swiss government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19
Federal government completely revises pandemic plan due to Covid-19 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence....

Thierno Barry set for Everton medical after £27.5m transfer agreed
Thierno Barry is set to undergo a medical with Everton after the club reached a deal with Villarreal for the forward. The 22-year-old is moving closer to joining David Moyes’ squad after talks between the Blues and the La Liga side reached a...

'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues
Europe is being battered by extreme weather, as 'apocalyptic' wildfires in Marseille and tornadoes formed in the Mediterranean Sea. Raging fires, fuelled by strong winds, are edging towards the southern French city as nearly 170 firefighters were...

Wales team bus involved in crash in Switzerland at UEFA Women's Euros
The Wales bus was on its way to training in St Gallen ahead of Wednesday (July 7) night’s Euro 2025 clash with France when it was involved in an accident. Head coach Rhian Wilkinson, who was not on the coach as she and midfielder Angharad James...

Switzerland faces downside risks if full US tariffs bite, IMF says
BERN: The Swiss economy faces significant downside risks if the country is hit by the full force of looming U.S. tariffs, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. The IMF expects the Swiss economy to grow by 1.3% this year, down from a...

In Switzerland, Meat Labels Must Now Disclose Animal Cruelty Practices
4 Mins Read The Swiss government has approved new labelling rules that mandate businesses to declare if the meat and dairy products they’re selling are linked to animal suffering. In a big win for animal rights activists and food transparency,...

The future of French wine: cultivating disease-resistant grape varieties
Nearly all the commercial wines of the world, wherever the grapes are grown, are made from European grape varieties cultivated since Roman times. They all belong to the family Vitis vinifera. French varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet...

Swiss government warns data stolen in third-party ransomware attack
Ransomware operators Sarcoma recently breached Radix As a result, Swiss government files were posted on the dark web Radix claims it retained intact backups Multiple agencies of the Swiss federal government were affected by a supply chain attack...

Swiss Government Confirms Radix Ransomware Attack Leaked Federal Data
The Swiss government has confirmed that sensitive federal data has been leaked onto the dark web following a ransomware attack on Radix, a non-profit health promotion foundation serving multiple federal offices. The breach, attributed to the...

Better by MTA Highlights Platinum Members Elevating Global Healthcare Standards
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Better by MTA, the leading medical tourism platform, is proud to spotlight its distinguished Platinum Members—organizations that exemplify leadership, excellence, and innovation in the global...

Health alerts, risk of field fires as heatwave sweeps across Europe
A record-breaking heatwave has forced many schools in France and the Netherlands to close amid health warnings. A blistering early summer heatwave is making its way from the Iberian Peninsula northwards across Europe, forcing thousands of schools...

Rod Stewart's touching message to Penny Lancaster after sharing health fears
Penny Lancaster, wife of Sir Rod Stewart, has revealed the touching message from the rock legend after reaching a significant career landmark. The past month has been a challenging one for the singer, culminating in a triumphant return to the...

Rod Stewart makes emotional seven-word comment to Penny Lancaster after health struggles
Sir Rod Stewart's wife, Penny Lancaster, has shared the emotional message the rock star gave after recently completing a major career milestone. After what has been a gruelling month or so for the singer, he marked what will go down as one of his...