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‘High death risk’ for UK-Egyptian mother on hunger strike over jailed son

The mother of a British-Egyptian activist imprisoned in Cairo has been warned by her doctor that her life is at…

1 year ago

Eastern DR Congo crisis increasing risk of mpox transmission, WHO chief warns

Fighting escalated sharply in late January, as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized control of parts of North Kivu, including areas near…

2 years ago

Aid efforts in Gaza escalate, as risk from deadly unexploded ordnance grows

“Hope returns to Gaza, but it’s fragile,” said Corinne Fleischer, World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Director for the Middle East…

2 years ago

Fix Send now or risk a ‘lost generation’ of children, MPs warn

Mum Rachel, from Birmingham, said Max missed much of his schooling during a "never-ending battle" to get support for him,…

2 years ago

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk – study

This was an observational study, not a trial, so it cannot prove categorically that calcium or any other food product…

2 years ago

Sudan’s worsening famine: Conflict puts millions at risk

More than 24.6 million people – half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according…

2 years ago

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

Giving the AI extra details about other background risk factors, such as the patient's age, sex and whether they already…

2 years ago

Baalbek’s ancient ruins at risk by Israeli bombing, archaeologists warn

Graham Philip, the Durham University archaeology professor, says he doesn’t believe Israel would intentionally hit Baalbek or other sites. "It's…

2 years ago

Civilians and peacekeepers at risk, amid escalating Lebanon conflict

Intensified Israeli airstrikes on 23 September forced nearly 120,000 people to flee their homes within a week, according to UNHCR.As…

2 years ago

US warns Israel to boost Gaza aid or risk losing military assistance

The US letter to the Israeli government - whose contents have now been confirmed by the state department - was…

2 years ago