A quick look at news from around the globe: Water shortages in Syria, a crackdown on illegal cigarettes, flooding in Jakarta, and uncovering forgotten Black history in London. Read more...

Nováky sees a mix of events: An anniversary of a near-fatal explosion, a pedestrian accident, and a reminder of how fate can change in an instant. Read more...

This week's health news covers why hangovers worsen with age, a simple change for better sleep, a rare medical case, and controversy among cat owners in Kashmir. Read more...

Former HSBC chief Noel Quinn is the new chair of Julius Baer, while a journalist recounts a brief internship at Vacheron Constantin, exploring the world of luxury watches. Read more...

This week's health news includes critically ill children from Gaza receiving care in Jordan, concerns about microplastics in the brain, and a bird flu update in the Philippines. Also, a study highlights high lithium levels in Beijing newborns. Read more...

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Chris Jasper, of the Isley Brothers, and The Repair Shop sees a guest overcome with emotion during a till restoration. Read more...

This week in politics: proposed ban on leasehold flats, Rosmah Mansor's appeal delayed due to health, traders fined for incorrect Quran verses, and a victim testifies in an attempted murder trial. Read more...

This week's science roundup includes dark matter research, genetically engineered woolly mice, early salamander sightings, and a life-altering family tree revelation. Read more...

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A researcher faces misconduct allegations, while Alexandria battles rising sea levels. Plus, the Adriatic Sea grapples with an invasive crab species. Read more...

From domestic violence in Poland to political questioning in Romania and illegal digging in Czech Republic, police across Europe have been busy responding to various incidents. Read more...

Court footage reveals a zombie knife just before a stabbing in a murder trial. Separately, six hunters in Cher are arrested for illegal poaching activities. Read more...

A Lincolnshire school bans mirrors, a look at the economic challenges of maternity leave, and a deep dive into an aristocratic family feud. Plus, do you know Bab al-Sarija? Read more...

The US faces internal turmoil with resignations from a Musk-led commission, while foreign policy shifts as it aligns with Russia at the UN and negotiates resource sharing with Ukraine. Read more...

A groundbreaking map reveals the extent of PFAS contamination across Europe. Plus, a look at drug use trends in the Czech Republic. Read more...

Madrid is grappling with widespread protests over education funding cuts and a controversial mask deal involving high-profile figures. Dissatisfaction with regional policies is fueling public anger. Read more...

March brings a double dose of celestial events with lunar and solar eclipses, plus the start of astronomical spring. Also, how light pollution harms insects. Read more...

This week in science: early humans used bone tools 1.5 million years ago, Jupiter's moon Callisto may have an ocean, and deadly storms threaten the US. Read more...

Millie Bobby Brown stars in "The Electric State," a dystopian sci-fi thriller coming to Netflix. Plus, remembering Badfinger's Joey Molland and Chris Pratt's surprising health woes. Read more...

This week in health news: The lasting impact of childhood trauma, Prince William advocates for NHS mental health support, and a disturbing rise in assaults against doctors. Plus, new research on antibiotic resistance. Read more...