US Ends World Aids Day Commemoration After 35 Years
The US State Department has reportedly instructed staff to cease public promotion of World Aids Day, marking a significant policy shift in the global fight against HIV/Aids.
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Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall in disease fight
Critical $6.7bn funding gap for Global Fund puts HIV, TB and malaria progress at risk as key donors withhold pledges. Urgent action needed to prevent resurgence.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
New TB drug shows breakthrough potential in trial
Sorfequiline, a new antibiotic, demonstrates stronger action against tuberculosis with potential to revolutionise treatment. Could this be the breakthrough against the killer disease?
WHO job cuts after US withdraws funding
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Liev Schreiber Hospitalised, Cleared After Headache Scare
Actor Liev Schreiber breaks silence after hospital dash for 'intolerable' headache. He's been cleared to return to work on his Apple TV+ thriller. Full details on his health history.
UK Cuts Global Health Fund Aid by 40%
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
Childhood High Blood Pressure Cases Double Since 2000
Global study shows childhood hypertension has nearly doubled since 2000, now affecting 114 million children. Experts urge immediate action on obesity and lifestyle factors.
Breakthrough malaria treatments combat drug resistance
Researchers announce two promising malaria treatments as drug resistance grows. New approaches could revolutionise treatment in affected regions. Read the latest developments.
Serbians protest Kushner development on army HQ site
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
FIFA Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Sparks Debate
World football's governing body FIFA faces both celebration and scrutiny after being nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, raising questions about sport's role in international diplomacy.
Trump's Global Gag Rule devastates African healthcare
Exclusive investigation reveals how US aid cuts under Trump's expanded Mexico City Policy have devastated reproductive health services across Africa, forcing clinic closures and endangering vulnerable women.
Starmer pledges major climate action at COP30 summit
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious climate partnership with Brazil ahead of crucial COP30 summit, positioning UK as global leader in environmental policy.
Labour criticised for HIV funding cuts despite promises
Keir Starmer's Labour Party confronts criticism after quietly reducing UK contributions to global HIV/AIDS initiatives, raising concerns about international health commitments.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress
Critical reductions in international aid are putting hard-won gains against debilitating tropical diseases at risk, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable people worldwide.
UK Among Nations With Weakest Nature Connection
Groundbreaking global study exposes which populations feel most disconnected from nature, with UK residents showing alarmingly low levels of environmental engagement.
Climate change disrupting sleep patterns, study finds
Groundbreaking research shows rising global temperatures are significantly disrupting sleep patterns worldwide, with the elderly and women most affected by climate-induced insomnia.
Trump's potential COP30 attendance sparks concern
Former US President Donald Trump's potential attendance at Brazil's 2025 COP30 summit raises concerns about climate policy disruption and diplomatic tensions.
Scientists: Trump may resume nuclear testing
Exclusive: Leading weapons experts warn that a second Trump presidency could resume live nuclear tests for the first time in decades, destabilising global security and triggering a new arms race.
Trump escalates climate change denial, calls crisis 'hoax'
Former President Donald Trump escalates his climate change denial rhetoric, dismissing established science as 'hoax' while experts warn of catastrophic consequences for international climate agreements and environmental protection.
Trump urges South Korea and Japan to pursue nuclear weapons
Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Asian allies to develop their own nuclear arsenals during private discussions, potentially upending decades of non-proliferation policy and raising alarm among security experts worldwide.
Gates: Climate Health Crisis Worse Than Pandemic
Microsoft founder Bill Gates delivers urgent climate change message, drawing parallels between vaccine development and clean energy innovation while warning of dire health consequences.
Malaria Resurgence: A Warning of Global Health Crisis
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Trump Cuts Could Cost Australian Lives: Ex-CDC Chief
Exclusive: Dr Tom Frieden urges Australia to bolster disease defences as potential Trump administration threatens global health funding cuts, risking catastrophic consequences.
Cholera Crisis: Global Vaccine Shortage Fuels Deadly Outbreaks
As cholera surges worldwide, vaccine production struggles to keep pace, leaving nations like Zambia battling devastating outbreaks with limited protection.
Trump's 10% Universal Tariff Threat to Global Trade
Former President Donald Trump's radical proposal for blanket 10% tariffs on all imports could reignite inflation and disrupt global trade, with UK exporters facing significant new trade barriers.
UK aid cuts trigger global malaria treatment crisis
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
UK aid cuts jeopardise global disease fight
Britain's dramatic reduction in foreign aid funding is jeopardising vital health programmes worldwide, with experts warning of devastating consequences for disease control efforts.
Russian Cyber Attack Targets NHS in Global Healthcare Assault
A devastating cyber assault bearing Russian hallmarks has crippled healthcare systems worldwide, exploiting critical software vulnerabilities and overwhelming NHS services in what experts call the most sophisticated attack since SolarWinds.
Trump's 'King of the World' Claim Rocks Politics
Former US President Donald Trump's extraordinary podcast interview reveals his imperial ambitions and controversial views on global leadership, sending shockwaves through UK political circles.
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