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Researchers tested VER-01, an experimental cannabis extract, on adults with persistent lower back pain. Patients reported meaningful pain reductions over several months. The extract delivers precise doses without the risks linked to smoking cannabis. Scientists designed VER-01 to minimize addiction and serious side effects. Chronic lower back pain affects over 619 million people worldwide, making it the leading cause of disability. Conventional treatments remain limited: opioids carry high addiction risks, and NSAIDs can damage the heart and stomach with long-term use. Patients often struggle to find effective, safe pain relief. Clinical Trial Demonstrates Measurable Benefits The trial involved 820 adults…

New Entry System to Launch Across Schengen BordersFrom October 12, 2025, U.S. citizens arriving in Europe will face updated entry procedures under the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES). The program eliminates manual passport stamps, replacing them with electronic records. Upon arrival, travelers from outside the EU will need to provide biometric information, including four fingerprints and a facial scan, at airports, land crossings, and ferry terminals. Who Will Need to ComplyThe requirement applies to short-term visitors from non-EU countries, regardless of visa-free status, covering Americans as well as many other foreign nationals. Biometric data is collected during the first entry…

New Zealand’s only falcon, the kārearea, has been voted bird of the year in the country’s long-running conservation poll – without the scandals that have often marked the competition. The small, tawny falcon, capable of reaching speeds of 200km/h when hunting, triumphed in a field of 73 native contenders. With only 5,000–8,000 left in the wild, the kārearea is classed as threatened, its ground-nesting eggs vulnerable to introduced predators such as stoats, cats and hedgehogs, while habitat loss and collisions with power lines and nets also take their toll. “The kārearea is just a stunning bird,” said Emma Blackburn of…

Insider threats rank among the most dangerous tactics in cyber-crime. Few employees face them, and even fewer share their experiences publicly. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a bold proposal: betray my employer for millions. Unsolicited approach The first message arrived out of the blue. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They reached me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their…

Brightly coloured cans boasting words like calm and focus are now a common sight in supermarket aisles. Known as functional beverages, these drinks promise more than refreshment, featuring trendy ingredients such as ashwagandha, lion’s mane mushrooms, L-theanine and magnesium. Their market is booming, with global sales projected to reach €212 billion by 2030, driven by a generation moving away from alcohol and towards wellness-focused alternatives. “These products fit perfectly into today’s wellness culture, where people are seeking convenient solutions,” said Nicolle Cucco, a registered dietitian and trainer at Muscle Booster. She notes that clever branding and rising stress levels make…

Germany will develop the strongest conventional army in Europe, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced in May. The government must reduce personnel shortages and rapidly equip troops with modern weapons. Politico reports Berlin will spend up to €83 billion on defense, directing most contracts to European companies. Germany plans 154 major procurements from September 2025 to December 2026, with only eight percent purchased from the United States. Sipri data shows European imports from the US tripled between 2020 and 2024, with Germany increasing purchases by 334 percent. Berlin now emphasizes “Buy European” to reduce reliance on Washington and strengthen domestic defense industries.…

Donald Trump has deployed troops to Portland, Oregon, authorising the use of full force if needed to control protests at immigration detention centres. The president said the action would protect facilities from Antifa attacks and other domestic threats. He described the city as war-ravaged in a post on Truth Social. The deployment expands federal troop presence in US cities as part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown. democratic leaders criticise deployment Democratic officials condemned the move, saying Portland faces no threat requiring federal intervention. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek called the city calm and safe. She said any troop deployment would abuse…

Protesters filled Berlin’s streets on Saturday, demanding an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Police deployed 1,800 officers to monitor roughly 50,000 demonstrators marching through downtown from Alexanderplatz to the Victory Column. Crowds chanted “free, free Palestine” and called for immediate action to address Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis. Organisers, including Amnesty International and Die Linke, coordinated the demonstration, while one pro-Palestine rally in Kreuzberg faced police intervention. Demonstrators also urged Germany to stop arms exports to Israel and called for EU sanctions. Clashes and Counter-Protests About 100 pro-Israel supporters held a separate rally against antisemitism, German broadcaster RBB reported.…

Jennifer Lawrence became the youngest performer to receive the Premio Donostia at the San Sebastian International Film Festival, where she used her platform to speak out about cultural and political concerns. The 35-year-old Oscar winner, honoured for a career that includes The Hunger Games, Don’t Look Up and Joy, told reporters before the ceremony: “Our freedom of speech is under attack in America, including in the world of film, where we realise that we are all connected and need empathy and freedom.” Lawrence also presented her new film Kill Me Love, in which she stars and produces, and encouraged young…

Officials Accuse Petro of Crossing Diplomatic Boundaries Washington has annulled the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying his behavior during a recent visit to New York violated the expectations of a foreign head of state. The State Department’s decision came after Petro’s appearances around the UN General Assembly, which included a highly publicized protest address. Speech Urging Defiance Prompts Outrage At a pro-Palestinian rally outside UN headquarters, Petro urged American troops to defy their commanders and called for the formation of an international military force larger than the United States’. His words, delivered before a large crowd, were denounced…