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Measles deaths dropped sharply since 2000, yet health officials report signs of global resurgence (WHO, 2025). The World Health Organization (WHO) says measles cases surged 47 per cent in Europe and Central Asia last year, driven by falling vaccination rates. Global gains in reducing infections and deaths now risk reversal. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people worldwide, mostly children under five, down from 780,000 in 2000. WHO emphasised that every preventable death is unacceptable. Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives since 2000. Infections Rise and Outbreaks Spread Worldwide, measles infections reached 11 million last year, around…

Tesla opens its biggest sales and service hub in India while it faces weak demand. The new centre in Gurugram offers a showroom, charging points and after-sales services in one place. The company sold just over 100 cars since its heavily promoted July launch, according to dealership figures. People familiar with Tesla’s plans say the firm now aims to strengthen India’s EV ecosystem to rebuild momentum. Tesla did not provide a direct comment when asked about the low sales results. Tesla confronts a tougher market than expected The company has tried to establish a foothold in India since its July…

A lack of park rangers and unreliable weather forecasts prompted a group of tourists to attempt the O Circuit trek despite worsening conditions. Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, tucked into icy, wild Patagonia, welcomes about 250,000 to 300,000 visitors annually. Thousands of them aim to complete the park’s challenging trekking routes. On 17 November, a sudden, violent blizzard struck the remote O Circuit trail. Five trekkers died, and dozens remained stranded in whiteout conditions for hours. The tragedy, caused by severe weather, exposed weaknesses in park safety measures, a concern widely criticized in recent years. The group of…

Archaeologists say they now have proof that huge pits near Stonehenge were dug by humans more than 4,000 years ago. The Durrington “pit circle” is believed to consist of around 20 massive pits forming a ring more than a mile wide, with some holes measuring up to 10 metres across and 5 metres deep. First identified in 2020, the discovery sparked debate over whether the pits were natural or artificial. Researchers used a combination of cutting-edge techniques, including ground radar, magnetometry, electrical resistance scans, sediment DNA analysis and soil dating, to confirm the pits were deliberately carved. Repeating soil patterns…

Analysts at JPMorgan have issued a bullish forecast for 2026, projecting strong earnings growth and further gains for the S&P 500. The report highlights resilient U.S. corporate fundamentals and ongoing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) as key drivers of market optimism. The forecast suggests that U.S. companies are well-positioned to maintain profitability and expand operations in the coming year. Analysts noted that robust balance sheets, strong cash flows, and disciplined cost management support continued growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties. AI-driven investment has emerged as a major factor shaping JPMorgan’s outlook. Companies are increasingly adopting AI technologies to improve productivity, enhance decision-making,…

Music enters the operating room Surgeons in Delhi prepare to remove a woman’s gallbladder while soft flute music plays through her headphones. She lies under general anaesthesia, a mix of drugs that induces deep sleep, blocks memory, eases pain and relaxes muscles. Her auditory pathway remains partly active despite the medication. She will wake faster and clearer because she needs less propofol and fewer opioid painkillers than patients who hear no music. A peer-reviewed study from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital describes these effects. The journal Music and Medicine publishes the findings and highlights how music supports…

Scientists have identified five major phases of human brain development, marked by four key “turning points” at roughly ages 9, 32, 66 and 83, according to a large brain-scan study of nearly 4,000 people from infancy to old age. The research shows that childhood development runs from birth to about age nine, when the brain shifts into an adolescent phase that lasts until the early 30s. At around 32, the brain enters its longest “adult” era, which continues for more than three decades. A transition into “early ageing” typically begins around 66, with a final “late ageing” phase emerging in…

Dozens of protesters filled central Paris Tuesday night to denounce rising domestic violence and honour recent victims.Activist Marie-Josée, 78, lamented, “We are constantly overwhelmed by reality,” as the crowd remembered five women killed by partners last week.Protesters rallied hours before officials received a major report urging a radical reform of France’s domestic abuse justice system.The government submitted the report to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, recommending magistrates specialized exclusively in intrafamilial violence cases.Le Parisien revealed the findings earlier this week ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.The report warned that domestic violence requires a comprehensive, coordinated…

A new tool exposes surprising origins of major accounts X’s new location tool exposes major political accounts and fuels strong debate. The platform now shows where users access the service and uncovers unexpected origins. Many high-engagement profiles posted about US politics while operating from abroad. Users quickly pointed to several pro-Trump accounts active outside the United States. Some anti-Trump accounts also used misleading locations. Their posts gained millions of impressions, which can unlock payments from X. X defends the reliability of its location data The new “about this account” tab appears on every profile and displays location details. The tab…

Idrissa Gueye received a round of applause from his Everton teammates after apologising for being sent off for striking Michael Keane during the 1–0 win over Manchester United. The midfielder became the first Premier League player in 17 years to be dismissed for hitting a teammate after slapping Keane following a misplaced pass that led to a dangerous chance for Bruno Fernandes. With no chance to speak at half-time, Gueye addressed the squad after the match, apologising directly to Keane and the team for leaving them to play most of the game with 10 men. His apology was warmly received.…