Recent health news covers potential links between tattoos and cancer, research on bacterial vaginosis, the benefits of eating dates, and a woman's battle with an autoimmune condition. Read more...

A rare, handwritten variation of Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 has been discovered in Oxford, revealing how early admirers reinterpreted his poems, even for political purposes. A prisoner finds solace in Shakespeare too. Read more...

A roundup of the latest political news, including the UK's trade dilemma, Puigdemont's plans, the Generalitat's actions, an ETA member's story, and traffic regulations in Homs. Read more...

Nigeria's Federal Ministries of Works and Communications have teamed up to form a committee to address the recurring problem of fibre optic cable damage during road construction. Read more...

Governor Alex Chioma Otti of Abia State launched a new road project in Umunneochi, while the long-abandoned Mmam Bridge remains a pressing concern. The Peoples' Parliament also commended Otti's leadership. Read more...

Ursula von der Leyen proposes a massive defense spending plan, while local news highlights a new detention center in Genk and changes to minimum income applications in Merchtem. Read more...

San Jose faces a possible VTA strike, launches a lawsuit against owners of blighted downtown properties, and sees a former gang fugitive turn his life around. Plus, a District 3 candidate vows to fix city woes. Read more...

Rami, a 9-year-old Gazan boy injured in a strike, takes his first steps after surgery in Jordan. Amidst regional tensions, Jordan warns of the consequences of Israeli attacks on Syria. Read more...

This week in tech: a review of the iPhone 16e, a WhatsApp outage, telecoms fighting phishing, Madrid bridge renovation, and Samsung's AI-powered Galaxy A series. Read more...

Ocean warming rates have quadrupled, according to new research. Plus, two stranded NASA astronauts are preparing to return to Earth after an extended stay in space. Read more...

The UK considers Texas prison models to combat overcrowding, a rapist is convicted, and Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner passes away. Macron may visit the US with Zelensky and Starmer. Read more...

A quick look at today's top business stories: Poundland may be sold, PAL adds flights, EDSA rehab continues, and a Cebu fuel firm prepares for its IPO. Read more...

A roundup of recent legal developments including investigations into Andrew Tate, a fatal hit-and-run, the death of a child in Poland, and a controversial sentencing decision in Brazil. Read more...

A heartwarming llama comforts sick children in North Carolina, police officers rescue an injured bald eagle, and RFK Jr. supports measles vaccination amidst a Texas outbreak. Plus, a tribute to Australia's "Man with the Golden Arm." Read more...

Recent news highlights a Jamaican criminal allowed to stay in the UK, a Briton jailed in Russia, shifting UK-US relations, and trade war threats. Read more...

Recent court decisions include a reduced sentence for a Just Stop Oil co-founder, a bribery conviction upheld, and a death sentence commuted to 30 years in prison. Plus, a look at political financing law delays. Read more...

A round-up of the latest health news, including updates on Pope Francis' health, an AIFA app for antibiotic use, a botulism-related food recall in Italy, and the dangers of diabulimia. Read more...

This week's sports news includes Raducanu's loss and Kyrgios' injury at Indian Wells, female athletes discussing fertility, and a quiz to test your sports knowledge. Read more...

Pope Francis is reported to be in stable condition after nearly three weeks in the hospital, where he's undergoing treatment for double pneumonia and starting physical therapy. Read more...

From protests against Elon Musk in Italy to concerns over bread prices in France and overcrowded prisons, Europe faces diverse political and policy challenges. Read more...