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A Cambridge-led trial has raised hopes of a new class of multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments after finding that a diabetes drug combined with an antihistamine can partially repair nerve damage. The CCMR Two trial tested metformin, a common diabetes medication, alongside clemastine, an antihistamine shown to stimulate myelin repair. In MS, the immune system attacks the myelin sheaths that insulate nerves, disrupting signals in the brain and spinal cord and leading to progressive disability. Seventy patients with relapsing MS took part in the study. After six months, researchers observed faster nerve signal transmission in those given the drug combination compared…
Interpol, the largest global policing body with 196 member countries, coordinated a continent-wide crackdown on digital crime. The operation, carried out in July and August, spanned 14 African nations and targeted criminal networks behind romance scams and sextortion schemes. Investigators revealed that perpetrators lured victims into fabricated online relationships, then either extracted money through fake fees or blackmailed them using explicit images. The sweep resulted in 260 arrests, a significant blow to groups exploiting vulnerable internet users. Interpol confirmed that more than 1,400 victims suffered losses totaling nearly $2.8 million (€2.4 million). Officials emphasized the urgency of addressing this rising…
President Donald Trump has unveiled a wide-ranging package of tariffs on imported goods. From October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies operate factories on American soil. The plan also introduces a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump presented the measures on Thursday, saying they are necessary to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of imports has harmed domestic producers. He argued the tariffs would support American companies and preserve jobs. The announcement comes despite…
Officials Probe Possible Coordinated Activity Authorities in Denmark reported drone sightings over four airports from Wednesday night into early Thursday, raising suspicions of a coordinated operation. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the flights as organized and likely carried out by a professional operator. Intelligence agencies noted parallels with other recent European drone incidents and suggested possible Russian involvement, although no party has claimed responsibility. Flight Delays at Civilian and Military Locations The affected airports included Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup. Aalborg, which also functions as a military facility, faced the most significant flight interruptions, while Skrydstrup—home to Danish fighter…
Women who skip their first breast cancer screening are at a 40% greater risk of dying from the disease, according to a major study of half a million women in Sweden. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute tracked women invited to their first mammogram between 1991 and 2020, monitoring them for up to 25 years. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found that 32% did not attend their initial appointment. Non-attendees were more likely to be diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer and less likely to attend future screenings. Over 25 years, they experienced 9.9 deaths per 1,000 women compared with…
Rescue crews in eastern Libya recovered five decomposed bodies suspected to be migrants.Authorities located the remains 550 kilometers south of Tobruk in the Great Sand Sea.Workers transported the bodies to Tobruk, the Red Crescent confirmed.The group called the discovery part of the “death journey” migrants endure through deserts.Local aid group Abreen suggested the victims were Sudanese and released photos of the operation. Libya as a Dangerous Migration Hub Libya borders six countries and stretches along the Mediterranean, making it a major route to Europe.Migrants fleeing conflict and poverty face perilous land and sea crossings from Libyan territory.In December, 61 migrants…
An Indian court has dismissed a petition filed by Elon Musk’s platform X. The company argued that a government portal allowed officials broad powers to remove online content. A single judge of the Karnataka High Court ruled that X’s challenge to the Sahyog portal was “without merit”. The full judgement has not yet been released. X has not said whether it will appeal. X faces another legal setback This marks the second major courtroom loss for X in India in just over two years. The platform previously failed to block government orders to remove content. Experts warn the ruling could…
A drone launched from Yemen struck Eilat on Wednesday, wounding at least 22 people, according to medics.The Israeli military confirmed the drone crashed near the Red Sea coast after defences failed to stop it.Magen David Adom said two people suffered serious injuries, while others sustained lighter wounds. Authorities Warn Public to Avoid Debris Police in Eilat urged residents to stay away from the crash site and avoid touching drone fragments.Bomb disposal experts examined the wreckage to determine whether explosives remained.Officials advised the public to follow Home Front Command safety instructions shared through official channels. Regional Tensions Escalate With Houthi Attacks…
The world’s oceans have crossed a critical threshold for acidity, failing a planetary health check for the first time. According to the 2025 Planetary Health Check by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, ocean surface pH has dropped by 0.1 units since the industrial era, representing a 30-40% increase in acidity. This shift threatens coral reefs, Arctic ecosystems, and marine organisms that rely on calcium carbonate to form shells and skeletons. The report warns that rising acidity, caused by carbon dioxide from burning oil, gas, and coal, endangers species at the base of the food chain, including oysters and…
Major Expansion Plans OpenAI, in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank, has revealed another round of projects under its sweeping Stargate program. The trio will establish new data centers in Shackelford County, Texas; Doña Ana County, New Mexico; Milam County, Texas; Lordstown, Ohio; and an additional site in the Midwest still to be finalized. With these developments, the consortium expects total planned capacity to approach 7 gigawatts, contributing to a long-term strategy that envisions as much as $500 billion invested in artificial intelligence infrastructure nationwide. Partner Contributions The companies detailed how responsibilities will be divided: Oracle will lead the development of…