The Israeli army launched a major offensive on Friday and designated Gaza City a combat zone.International organisations and aid groups quickly condemned Israel’s attack.Health officials confirmed 63,025 Palestinians have died, including 59 in the past 24 hours.Churches and aid groups vowed to stay in the city to help displaced residents.Israel says Hamas leaders and active tunnel networks operate in Gaza City.Explosions and plumes of smoke appeared across the border in southern Israel.Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel must destroy Hamas to prevent another October 7 attack. Gaza Residents Struggle Under Bombardment Gaza City residents said international criticism failed to stop Israel’s…
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A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are illegal. The decision marks a major setback for his trade policies and sets up a likely Supreme Court showdown. The ruling cancels Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries. It also nullifies levies applied to China, Mexico and Canada. Court affirms Congress holds tariff authority In a 7-4 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit called the tariffs “invalid as contrary to law”. Judges rejected Trump’s claim that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allowed him to act. They emphasized that only Congress…
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The first global systematic review has found that receiving the shingles vaccine is associated with an 18% lower risk of stroke or heart attack in adults. Researchers analyzed data from 19 studies, including both observational research and randomized controlled trials, and found cardiovascular benefits in adults aged 18 and older, with a 16% risk reduction specifically in those over 50. Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the herpes zoster virus, can lead to painful rashes and serious complications, especially in older adults. The study suggests that vaccination may reduce systemic inflammation triggered by shingles, which could help protect the heart…
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Experts say rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall worsen forest fires across Europe.The 2025 wildfire season in Europe has broken records for burned land.Firefighters report over one million hectares destroyed so far, surpassing the size of Corsica.That total exceeds four times last year’s area. Massive Fire Counts and Carbon Emissions Authorities declared more than 1,800 forest fires, releasing over 38 million tonnes of CO₂.Among the EU’s 27 countries, only the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Malta avoided wildfires.Italy and Romania each reported more than 450 blazes.Countries with fewer fires can still suffer the heaviest damage.Cyprus recorded just three fires, but…
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A new study suggests that ocean acidification could leave sharks struggling to feed efficiently, threatening marine ecosystem stability. Shark jaws carry multiple rows of teeth, which are continuously replaced, but rapidly acidifying oceans may accelerate tooth loss beyond the rate of replacement. This could impair sharks’ ability to hunt and survive. Ocean acidification occurs as the oceans absorb excess carbon dioxide, lowering pH levels. By 2300, average ocean pH could drop from 8.1 to 7.3, potentially affecting a wide range of marine organisms. Researchers tested the effects by placing 60 naturally shed blacktip reef shark teeth in artificial seawater at…
A new study in the Colorado Rockies shows that wild bees actively choose flowers to balance their intake of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Over eight years, researchers tracked eight bumblebee species and analyzed the pollen they collected. They found protein levels ranged from 17% to 86% and shifted with the seasons, with spring flowers richer in protein and late-summer flowers higher in fats and carbs. Individual bees adjusted their diets as their colonies grew, reflecting changing nutritional needs. The research also revealed distinct nutrient niches among species: larger bees with longer tongues favored protein-rich pollen, while smaller bees preferred pollen…
