More cases of a drug resistant fungal superbug have been discovered, this time in a new US state Oregon health officials have announced three cases of Candida auris, a rare fungal infection that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have described as posing a “serious” concern for the world. Officials confirmed the three […]
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England’s care system found ‘unfit for purpose’
A new report has accused the authorities of putting already vulnerable teenagers at more serious risk A review of England’s care system has found that the safeguarding system is “unfit for purpose” and is in urgent need of being reformed, as it is putting teenagers in a “bleak” position where they are at risk of […]
Bat thought to be extinct found hiding
One of the final representatives of a species feared to be extinct has been spotted in a secret tunnel in the UK Animal preservation activists had reason to rejoice this Christmas, after one of Britain’s last-known big bats was spotted hibernating in Sussex. A search for a mate to save the almost-extinct species has now […]
‘Wind’ from ‘middle Earth’ found in hidden passage
Scientists have uncovered a secret passage beneath Panama through which “wind” from the Earth’s mantle layer is “blowing.” The discovery could explain why the nation has few active volcanoes despite being in a geological hotspot. The opening, located about 100km (62 miles) below central Panama, might serve as a conduit for mantle rocks and materials […]
Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in egg
A perfectly preserved fossil of a baby dinosaur curled up inside its egg has been rediscovered at the back of Chinese museum, having been mislaid for years, shedding new light on the links between Mesozoic-era creatures and birds. In a paper published on Tuesday, scientists hailed the discovery of the Late Cretaceous oviraptorid theropod dinosaur […]
Antibody neutralizing all Covid variants found, Chinese scientists claim
Chinese scientists claim to have isolated an antibody which can effectively neutralize all strains of Covid-19, referencing both lab experiments and those performed on a living organism. In a study published on Tuesday, Chinese scientists from a variety of institutions, including Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou and Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, suggested that they may […]
Omicron found in Europe earlier than previously thought
The Omicron Covid-19 variant arrived in the Netherlands before it was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO), according to new data presented by the nation’s health watchdog. The new strain was already present in the Netherlands more than a week before its first cases were confirmed by Dutch health authorities, the country’s National […]
ISIS fighter found guilty of genocide in first conviction of its kind
29-year-old former ISIS militant Taha Al-Jumailly has been handed a life sentence by a German court for genocide and crimes against humanity over the persecution of the Yazidi minority, marking the first conviction of its kind. The Frankfurt court’s judgement marks the first time that a verdict has used the term ‘genocide’ in the conviction […]
‘Super mutant’ Covid strain found in Asia, Middle East
The new Covid variant of major concern, which was first spotted in Botswana, has now been identified in Israel and Hong Kong, with experts fearing its mutations may allow it to spread quickly, evading existing Covid-19 immunity. Variant B.1.1.529, which is yet to be given a name from the Greek alphabet like previous strains have, […]
Covid strain ‘worse than Delta’ found in 3 countries
Scientists are sounding the alarm, as what could be the most highly-evolved strain of the coronavirus has been discovered in patients in different parts of the world. Its resistance to vaccines adds to the concerns. The latest known variant of Covid-19 has significant changes in its spikes, which could make it invincible to vaccination. It […]
New Covid-19 strain found with altered spike protein – reports
A new Covid strain with unprecedented changes in its spike protein has reportedly been discovered in the northwestern French region of Brittany, according to local media. The new strain was reportedly detected in people who contracted the virus back in mid-October. It infected a total of 24 people in France, including 18 children attending the […]
Pegasus-style spyware found on thousands of smartphones
Cybersecurity researchers have found spyware, similar to the notorious ‘Pegasus’ malware peddled by Israeli company NSO Group, on thousands of South Korean smartphones. The software is disguised as innocent yoga and photo apps. Used by governments worldwide to spy on rival politicians, foreign powers, journalists, lawyers, and business figures, NSO Group’s Pegasus malware has gotten […]
Bollene beheading: Manhunt for ‘armed & dangerous’ suspect after decapitated body found in southern France
A man has been found “beheaded and eviscerated” in the southeastern French commune of Bollène. A police search is now underway for the suspect, whom they say is armed with a knife and dangerous. The macabre murder took place in the Vaucluse district of the famed Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur tourist region. Warning that the suspect was […]
Former French president Sarkozy found guilty of illegally financing 2012 election campaign
France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of illegal campaign financing. He had denied any knowledge of fraudulent activities despite the campaign purse being nearly double the authorized ceiling. DETAILS TO FOLLOW source: RT
Traces of Pegasus spyware found on smartphones of FIVE French cabinet ministers – media
Pegasus spyware has been found on the phones of at least five French ministers, multiple sources told news outlets. The company behind the tech, the Israel-based NSO Group, denies it was used to target French officials, however. The revelation was first made by French investigative website Mediapart, with the report further corroborated by the AFP […]