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New Covid 'Stratius' Strain Has Peculiar Symptoms

Health officials are monitoring a new Covid-19 variant dubbed 'Stratius'. Experts reveal its peculiar symptoms differ from classic signs, with sore throat and runny nose now less common.

Outrage: Surge in Attacks on Aid Workers Must End

Exclusive analysis reveals an alarming escalation in violent assaults against aid workers globally. This is a crisis of humanity that demands urgent international attention and action.

South Africa Battles New COVID Surge From JN.1 Variant

South Africa faces a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases driven by the JN.1 variant, with hospitalisations soaring in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. Health officials issue urgent warnings as the country grapples with its fourth major wave.

UK Aid Cuts to Ukraine Are 'Gift to Putin' - Shapps

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has issued a stark warning that the UK's drastic cuts to military aid for Ukraine represent a dangerous 'gift' to Vladimir Putin, undermining the fight against Russian aggression and risking global security.

KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'

In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.

New 'Silent' Stratus COVID Variant Sweeps UK

EXCLUSIVE: Health experts warn of a new 'silent' COVID variant, Stratus, circulating in the UK. Learn its distinctive symptoms, how it differs from previous strains, and essential protection tips.

Scientists Warn of New FLiRT Covid Variant Risk

A consortium of leading UK scientists from Edinburgh, Oxford, and Montpellier issues a stark warning about the new KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, highlighting its increased transmissibility and potential impact on summer case numbers.

Long Covid Linked to Heavier Periods in New Study

Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a distressing new symptom of Long Covid, with women experiencing significant changes to their menstrual cycles, including heavier bleeding and worsened premenstrual symptoms.

New Covid Variant KP.3: Key Symptoms Warning

Health experts issue urgent warning as the new KP.3 Covid variant, now dominant in the UK, presents with easily mistaken cold-like symptoms. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself.

Trump's Debunked COVID Vaccine Claim Sparks Fury

Former US President Donald Trump faces a fierce backlash from medical experts and fact-checkers after making a baseless claim that COVID-19 vaccines are causing 'millions of deaths'.

Taliban's Female Aid Worker Ban Hinders Quake Relief

A major earthquake in Afghanistan has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with the Taliban's prohibition on women aid workers critically obstructing UN and NGO efforts to deliver vital assistance to the most vulnerable survivors.

California Urges Mask-Wearing Amid COVID Surge

California health officials urge residents to resume mask-wearing in public indoor spaces as COVID-19 hospitalisations spike across the state. Latest data shows significant increase in cases.

Democrats Pressure Biden Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

A coalition of over 40 Democrat lawmakers has issued a stark letter to President Biden, urging the swift establishment of a dedicated foundation to bypass aid blockades and get vital humanitarian assistance into Gaza, signalling growing party unrest over

Israel Ends Gaza Aid Pauses, Deepening Famine Crisis

The Israeli military has ended daily humanitarian pauses for aid deliveries to Gaza City, exacerbating what UN officials call 'full-blown famine' conditions. Critical supplies are stranded as diplomatic efforts stall.

FDA restricts J&J Covid vaccine over blood clot concerns

US health regulators have significantly restricted the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine due to rare but serious blood clot risks. The FDA now advises it should only be given to adults who cannot or refuse to receive other authorised vaccines.

Long Covid Linked to Parkinson's and Stroke in UK Study

Groundbreaking research from the UK reveals Long Covid may trigger severe neurological conditions, including Parkinson's-like symptoms and strokes, prompting urgent calls for enhanced patient monitoring and treatment strategies.

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