A 43‑year study links moderate caffeinated coffee and tea consumption with lower dementia risk and slower cognitive decline, though researchers stress associations do not prove causation.
A UK minister has asserted that Britain is not required to fulfill all requests from the US president, describing the current administration as "transactional" in nature, prompting discussions about independent foreign policy.
Reports indicate that a boys' school in Khomein City, Iran, suffered damage from an alleged strike attributed to US and Israeli forces, raising tensions in the region.
Myanmar's military-backed parliament held its first meeting since the 2021 coup, as the junta seeks to consolidate power amidst ongoing international condemnation and civil unrest.
Japanese Minister Noriaki Takaichi announced that there are currently no plans to deploy the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) for an escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, citing a focus on diplomatic solutions.
A drone strike near Dubai International Airport hit a fuel tank and sparked a large fire, temporarily suspending flights at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs before limited operations resumed.
New research shows electric vehicles could become cheaper to own than petrol cars in much of Africa if financing barriers are eased, solar charging expanded, and total ownership costs are considered.
A new study finds cats’ ability to land on their feet is due to differences in flexibility along the spine, allowing sequential midair rotation and controlled landings.
A member of the Iran women’s national soccer team has reportedly reconsidered accepting asylum in Australia, highlighting the complex personal decisions athletes sometimes face during international travel.
South Africa is engaging with partners and Gilead to explore local production of the long‑acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, aiming to enhance access and regional manufacturing capacity.
Four people were killed after Israeli soldiers fired on a family car in the occupied West Bank, according to reports, prompting renewed attention to civilian risks in the region.
Whistleblowers from TikTok and Meta have revealed that both companies prioritized the advancement of their algorithms over user safety, raising concerns about data privacy and harmful content exposure.
Oil prices climbed after Donald Trump claimed the U.S. had “totally demolished” Iran’s Kharg Island export hub, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supply.
Belgian Prime Minister Geert De Wever emphasized the necessity for Europe to negotiate a settlement with Russia to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, arguing that dialogue is essential for lasting peace.
Donald Trump warns NATO allies of a “very bad future” if they fail to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, renewing debate over shared responsibility for protecting vital global shipping routes.
A devastating fire in a hospital's intensive care unit in India has claimed the lives of ten individuals, raising urgent concerns about safety protocols and emergency preparedness in medical facilities.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that NATO would not be involved in security operations in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for regional solutions to address security threats.
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have prompted Donald Trump to call on NATO allies to help secure the vital shipping route, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to outline Britain’s response.
Skyline Queenstown has opened a new Bob’s Peak building as part of a $300 million redevelopment, expanding facilities at one of the resort town’s most iconic tourism attractions.
The Crocodile Hunter Lodge near Australia Zoo offers guests a luxury bush retreat connected to the Irwin family’s wildlife conservation legacy on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson was released from federal prison after a decade but has not revealed where 500 missing gold coins from the SS Central America shipwreck are located.
Government figures show only 21 non-financial sanctions have been used among tens of thousands applied in New Zealand’s welfare system, highlighting how rarely alternatives to payment cuts occur.
Police in B.C. charged two people with first‑degree murder after the body of Masood Masjoody, a Burnaby man reported missing in February, was found. Authorities say the killing appears targeted.
A Northland luxury estate has sold for more than $10 million to an American buyer, highlighting continued interest from wealthy international purchasers in the Far North’s coastal property market.