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Rescue efforts slowed by blocked roads and landslides A severe magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, claiming over 800 lives and leaving approximately 2,500 injured, Taliban officials reported. Emergency teams are struggling to reach remote mountain villages as landslides and destroyed roads prevent access. The quake’s epicenter was located near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province bearing the brunt of the destruction. Its shallow depth amplified the damage, and aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking communities as far as Kabul, more than 100 miles away. Hospitals overwhelmed by casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll is expected to…
Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis caused the Justinian Plague, the world’s first recorded pandemic 1,500 years ago. They traced the bacterium to its epicentre for the first time, solving a centuries-old mystery. Archaeologists found traces of Yersinia pestis in a mass grave beneath Jerash’s ancient ruins in Jordan. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said the discovery provides the first genetic evidence of the plague. How the Plague Spread The Justinian Plague began in 541 CE and devastated the eastern Mediterranean and Byzantine Empire. Historians estimate it killed 15 to 100 million people over two centuries of recurring outbreaks. Researchers confirmed Yersinia…
A simple two-minute cheek-swab test could help identify children at risk of a potentially fatal heart condition years before symptoms appear, according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress in Madrid. Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), a genetic disorder that disrupts the structure and electrical activity of the heart, accounts for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in children. Often developing without warning, ACM can cause palpitations, fainting, breathlessness, and in severe cases, sudden death. Scientists at Great Ormond Street Hospital and St George’s, University of London discovered that the same protein abnormalities found in the heart…
Shares of Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD fell by up to 8% on Monday. The decline followed weaker-than-expected profits, squeezed by an escalating price war in the domestic auto industry. Earnings take a sharp hit On Friday, BYD reported net profit of 6.4bn yuan ($900m; £660m) between April and June. The figure showed a 30% fall compared with the same period a year earlier. The company said growing price competition among electric carmakers has hurt the entire market. Rivals drive prices lower The Shenzhen-based group faces rising pressure from Chinese competitors Nio and XPeng, as well as Tesla from the…
Court intervenes following urgent legal challenge A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Sunday ordered a temporary halt to the Trump administration’s plan to deport Guatemalan minors. The emergency injunction came after attorneys filed last-minute appeals arguing the planned removals were unlawful. Ten children named, protections extend to all minors in custody The lawsuit concerns 10 unaccompanied children, aged 10 to 17, who lawyers said were only hours from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan suspended deportations for 14 days and directed that the children remain under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).…
Russia launched 142 attack and decoy drones overnight against multiple Ukrainian cities, the Air Force confirmed on Telegram. Explosions shook Kherson, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro as drones struck residential and infrastructure sites. Ukrainian forces destroyed 126 drones, while 16 hit 10 different locations, officials reported. Local media confirmed at least two deaths and 14 injuries in Kherson. Nine homes, medical and educational facilities, a gas station, an administrative building, and several vehicles suffered damage. Odesa Endures Energy Disruptions After Attack Odesa reported at least one injury, with the port city of Chornomorsk facing the heaviest destruction. District Governor Oleg Kiper…
Oscar Piastri strengthened his grip on the Formula 1 drivers’ title race with a flawless victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, while teammate and closest rival Lando Norris suffered a devastating retirement just seven laps from the finish. Piastri led confidently from pole to flag at Zandvoort, handling light rain and three safety-car restarts with trademark composure. The 24-year-old Australian’s win now gives him a 34-point advantage in the championship, a significant setback for Norris, who had started the weekend just nine points adrift. Norris’s title hopes took a crushing blow when his McLaren suffered an oil leak while running…
Beer drinking in Germany is declining, but alcohol-free varieties are becoming more popular than ever. Figures from the federal statistics office show sales of alcohol-free beer have risen by 109 percent since 2013. Meanwhile, overall beer sales are now at their lowest level in more than 30 years. For the first time, total sales fell below four billion liters in a six-month period. Between January and June 2025, breweries sold about 3.9 billion liters. That equals a drop of 6.3 percent, or 262 million liters, compared with the same period in 2024. breweries look for new appeal Erdinger brewery near…
A major US study has found that many 4- and 5-year-olds diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are prescribed medication far earlier than medical guidelines recommend. Experts advise that children in this age group should first undergo six months of behavioural therapy before starting drugs, but analysis of more than 9,700 cases revealed that 42% were given medication within a month of diagnosis. Only 14% received prescriptions after the recommended therapy-first approach. Researchers say the findings, published in JAMA Network Open, highlight concerns over treatment practices. “Starting ADHD treatment with a behavioural approach is beneficial,” said lead author Dr Yair Bannett…
Washington, August 30, 2025 — Senator Bernie Sanders has urged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign from his role as U.S. health secretary, warning that his leadership threatens public health across the nation. Sanders Condemns Kennedy’s Management In an op-ed for The New York Times, Sanders accused Kennedy of endangering the health of Americans and called for his immediate departure. He criticized the administration’s slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” stating that Kennedy’s policies have undermined scientific authority and weakened public health agencies. Sanders pointed to the recent termination of CDC director Susan Monarez and the resignations of four senior CDC…