The University of Oxford began human trials of its Ebola vaccine, raising hopes that the spread of the Bundibugyo strain may be halted before it becomes the biggest-ever outbreak. The virus has spread across much of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with officials there saying it had reached two new ...
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Trump says Cuba may be stockpiling Iranian dronesTrump says Cuba may be stockpiling Iranian drones
President Donald Trump said the US was investigating whether Iran is storing drones in Cuba, potentially giving Washington an excuse to attack the island nation after months of impasse. “If they do have that… we’ll take care of it in short order,” Trump said. His comments came shortly after Washington’s ...
Oil prices surge 10% as US-Iran conflict reignitesOil prices surge 10% as US-Iran conflict reignites
Oil prices jumped 10% Monday, the biggest single-day rise since 2020, signaling that markets do not expect a return to pre-war norms as conflict between the US and Iran reignited. US President Donald Trump said he would re-impose a blockade and start charging tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ...
Chinese tech founder on US curbs: ‘It just sucks’Chinese tech founder on US curbs: ‘It just sucks’
The Scoop American regulators’ and politicians’ fear of Chinese tech is hampering business prospects for Chinese flying camera company HOVERAir, its CEO told Semafor. The company, which doesn’t brand itself as a “drone” company, didn’t specify which American companies it was in the process of partnering with, but said some ...
The man who stole a golf courseThe man who stole a golf course
In addition to his job running Beijing’s international airport, Li Peiying was also the president of the nearby Tianzhu Golf & Country Club, where I was an early member. “Boss Li” was an ebullient figure who dressed in baggy suits and walked with a limp. A former beat policeman, he ...
Can humans hibernate their way to Mars?Can humans hibernate their way to Mars?
Scientists are trying to recreate the biology that lets animals survive months without food or water, in hopes of making deep-space travel possible Long-term space travel is bad for your health. Very bad. Being in space exposes humans to dangerously high levels of radiation; extended exposure to microgravity can damage ...
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is dead. How long will ICE be allowed to hide its face?Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is dead. How long will ICE be allowed to hide its face?
A government that demands instant obedience while concealing its identity cannot expect trust – or escape responsibility for the consequences There are videos that do more than document a story. They alter the way we understand it. Ronaldo Salgado spent 7 July searching for his father. At the scene of ...
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry findsPPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report. ...
Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sackingScott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year. ...
Police continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe’s killingPolice continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe’s killing
The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case. ...