US heatwave sees hospitals use body-bag ice treatment
Hospitals raise the alarm as heat stays above 37C (110F) for 19 days straight in Phoenix, Arizona.
2023-07-19 02:29
Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe
The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week.
2023-07-16 00:48
US officials worry about 'chilling effect' on combating election disinformation after order limiting Biden administration contact with social platforms
A federal judge's move to limit how some US agencies communicate with social media companies could have a "chilling effect" on how the federal government and states address election-related disinformation just as the 2024 election cycle gets underway, according to interviews with current and former US officials.
2023-07-15 00:21
Biotech firms target weight-loss drugs without Wegovy's side-effects
By Maggie Fick LONDON Weight-loss drug Wegovy helped Rebecca Vogt achieve a major goal - shedding the weight
2023-07-07 13:19
Irish government announces RTÉ examination
Minister Catherine Martin announces an independent, root and branch examination of broadcaster RTÉ.
2023-07-04 22:46
Why power in Congress is now so precarious
Control of Congress has become so precariously balanced between the two parties that it may now be subject to the butterfly effect.
2023-06-20 12:30
Debt ceiling deal won't have much impact on the US economy, analysts say
President Joe Biden and House Republicans have finally agreed on a deal to raise the federal government's debt limit. Here's how it could affect the world's biggest economy.
2023-06-01 03:16
Abba rule out 2024 Eurovision reunion on 50th anniversary of win
Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson say they can celebrate 50 years of Abba without being on stage.
2023-05-25 13:55