Petrol Pinch: Why Even the World’s Biggest Retailer Sees Americans Pulling Back
Walmart's latest earnings warning reveals that higher petrol prices, amplified by the fading effect of one-tim…
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Mass Shootings in Northern Honduras Expose Deep Roots of Violence and Weak State Control
Two separate attacks in northern Honduras—a farmworker massacre and an ambush of elite police—kill at leas…
A Decade of Broken Promises: Why Global Powers Must Rethink the Protection of Medics in War Zones
A decade after the UN Security Council promised to protect healthcare in conflict zones, the situation has wor…
Pandemic Deal Hits a Snag: Why Sharing Pathogens Is Still a Sticking Point
WHO member states have paused final negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex, a critical …
Heroism and Heartbreak: The Day San Diego’s Muslim Community Refused to Back Down
Nearly 2,000 people gathered in San Diego for the funeral of three men who gave their lives protecting a mosqu…
When Red Flags Go Unseen: The Human Cost of a School Tragedy
A judge dismissed criminal charges against former assistant principal Ebony Parker over the 2023 shooting of a…
The long voyage of Gaza aid flotillas: Symbolism over substance?
For nearly two decades, aid flotillas have challenged Israel's blockade of Gaza with mixed results. While they…
How Australia Snuffed Out a Centuries-Old Eye Disease — and What It Means for the World
Australia's elimination of trachoma proves that even the most stubborn neglected tropical diseases can be over…
Hepatitis Elimination: Progress Stalls as Thousands Die Each Day — What Needs to Change
Despite falling infection rates and promising success stories in countries like Egypt and Rwanda, viral hepati…
A Deadly Dive: The Maldives Cave Tragedy That Raises Hard Questions About Risk and Research
A tragic scuba accident in a deep Maldivian cave kills five Italian divers and a local rescuer, sparking a com…
When the Next Pandemic Hits, Will We Be Ready? A Global Drill Puts Plans to the Test
A global simulation exercise involving 26 countries tested emergency response to a fictional bacterial outbrea…
How a Tiny Dose Could Save Millions: New Malaria Medicine Targets the Littlest Patients
The WHO's prequalification of a malaria treatment designed specifically for newborns—along with new diagnost…
Senate Republicans Put the Brakes on Trump’s Agenda — and It’s Not Just About Immigration
Senate Republicans delayed a major immigration funding bill after clashing with President Trump over a controv…
Visa Delays Threaten Iran’s World Cup Dreams as Team Waits in Turkey
Iranian football players are stranded in Turkey awaiting US visas for the 2026 World Cup, raising concerns tha…
Julius Malema’s War Within: The EFF Leader Shaking Up South Africa’s Old Guard Yet Again
Julius Malema's ongoing feud with the ANC reveals deep fractures in South Africa's political old guard, as his…