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Early findings from a Cambridge-led clinical trial suggest that combining a common diabetes drug with an antihistamine could help repair nerve damage in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The CCMR Two trial tested the diabetes drug metformin alongside clemastine, an antihistamine previously shown to boost myelin repair. Researchers found that while the treatment did not improve symptoms over six months, it did speed up electrical signals in the brain, indicating partial remyelination — the repair of protective myelin coatings around nerves. Lead researcher Dr Nick Cunniffe of the University of Cambridge said: “I feel like we’re at this precipice of…
Interpol coordinated a major operation across 14 African countries, arresting 260 suspects linked to online romance and extortion scams.The suspects built fake romantic connections to trick victims into sending money or sharing explicit images for blackmail.Investigators identified over 1,400 victims who collectively lost nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million) to these schemes. National Forces Crack Down on Scammers Ghanaian authorities arrested 68 suspects who used fake identities to collect fraudulent shipping fees and secretly record victims.Senegal police detained 22 individuals who posed as celebrities to scam over 100 people out of roughly $34,000 (€29,135).Côte d’Ivoire police captured 24 suspects who created…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new series of import tariffs. From October 1, branded and patented medicines imported into the United States will face a 100 percent duty if the producing company does not operate a factory on American soil. Washington will also impose a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets will be subject to a 50 percent levy. Trump revealed the industry-specific measures on Thursday. On Truth Social, he argued that a “flood” of foreign products made the tariffs unavoidable. He stressed that US manufacturers needed stronger protection. The announcement comes despite appeals…
Authorities Investigate Possible Coordinated Threat Danish officials reported that drones were observed over four airports from late Wednesday into early Thursday, raising suspicions of a coordinated operation. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the flights as methodical and likely carried out by a professional actor. Intelligence reports highlighted similar drone activity across Europe and suggested potential Russian involvement, though no group has claimed responsibility. Operational Delays at Civilian and Military Airports Airports in Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup experienced flight disruptions, with Aalborg—also serving as a military base—facing the most prolonged interruptions. Skrydstrup, home to Danish fighter jets, was similarly…
Women who skip their first breast cancer screening appointment are 40% more likely to die from the disease, according to a major Swedish study. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute analysed data from about 500,000 women invited for their first mammogram between 1991 and 2020, with follow-up over 25 years. Nearly one in three (32%) did not attend their initial appointment. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found non-attendees had a breast cancer mortality rate of 9.9 deaths per 1,000 women over 25 years, compared with seven per 1,000 among those screened. These women were also more likely to…
Rescue teams found five decomposed migrant bodies 550 kilometers south of Tobruk in the Great Sand Sea.Authorities transported the remains to Tobruk, calling the incident part of the deadly “death journey.”Abreen, a local aid group, identified the victims as likely Sudanese and shared images from the recovery. Migrants Face Deadly Journeys Libya borders six countries and stretches along the Mediterranean, serving as a major migrant route to Europe.Migrants flee war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, traveling through deserts and crossing seas.In December, 61 migrants, including women and children, drowned off Zuwara.In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after…
An Indian court has dismissed a case filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company had challenged a government portal it claimed enabled arbitrary censorship. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s petition against the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not confirmed whether it will appeal the decision. Another legal blow for the platform This dismissal marks the second courtroom defeat for X in India in just over two years. The company had already lost a previous case over government powers to block content. Digital rights…
A drone fired from Yemen struck Eilat Wednesday, wounding at least 22 people, local medics reported.The Israeli military confirmed air defences failed to intercept the drone before it hit the Red Sea city.Magen David Adom said two victims suffered serious injuries, while others received minor wounds. Authorities Secure Area and Warn Public Police deployed bomb disposal teams to investigate the drone and its debris.Officials urged residents to avoid the crash site and not touch any remnants containing explosives.The IDF instructed the public to follow Home Front Command safety guidelines shared on Telegram. Regional Tensions Intensify Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched drones…
The world’s oceans have breached a critical planetary boundary for the first time, with rising acidity driven by fossil fuel use. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research’s annual Planetary Health Check confirmed ocean acidity has crossed a threshold that threatens marine ecosystems, making it the seventh of nine planetary boundaries now transgressed. Since the industrial era, ocean surface pH has dropped by about 0.1 units, representing a 30-40% rise in acidity. This jeopardises species that depend on calcium carbonate, such as corals, molluscs and shellfish, with knock-on effects on salmon, whales and entire food chains. Scientists warn this trend…
Nationwide Expansion to Increase AI Capacity OpenAI, together with Oracle and SoftBank, is moving forward with the Stargate program by planning five additional data-center locations across the United States. The sites will be located in Shackelford County, Texas; Doña Ana County, New Mexico; Milam County, Texas; Lordstown, Ohio; and a fifth, yet-to-be-announced location in the Midwest. These centers are expected to bring the total planned computing capacity of Stargate to approximately 7 gigawatts, supporting a multi-year strategy with a projected investment of up to $500 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Partners’ Roles and Investment Commitments The consortium specified that Oracle…