WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — The cervical cancer rate in Namibia is 37.5 for every 100,000 women, about three times higher than the rate worldwide. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and doctors in Namibia are advocating greater access to healthcare and the HPV vaccine to reduce the prevalence of the disease. November 2009 … Read more
With President Trump’s swearing-in yesterday at noon, the government has switched hands and will now be run by a completely new list of politicians and political agents who have gained favor in Trump’s eyes. Anyone who was previously in charge is out, and that includes Administrator Bill Nelson and his deputy Pam Melroy. Nelson marked … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dangerous winds returned to Southern California on Tuesday as new wildfires broke out and a pair of major Los Angeles-area blazes burned for a third week, while officials made preparations to protect scorched neighborhoods from toxic ash runoff ahead of potential rain this weekend. Forecasters cautioned that gusts could peak at … Read more
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, an increasing number of Colombian nationals are being drawn into the war, motivated by financial desperation. These individuals, many of whom are former soldiers, are recruited as mercenaries to fight for Ukraine against Russian forces, often at great personal risk. Last Tuesday, Russian authorities detained a Colombian national near Sudzha, … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden. His order on Monday is consistent with pledges Trump made on the campaign trail to end what he calls a “preposterous” focus on EVs by Biden and other … Read more
A recent survey by Zensai, an employee development platform, has revealed the top 10 British companies to work for in 2025. The study analysed over 200 companies using Glassdoor reviews, with only those receiving more than 100 reviews considered. Key evaluation factors included work culture, career opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and compensation. The Top 10 … Read more
The inauguration of Donald Trump has sparked renewed fears over the future of reproductive rights in the United States. As the new administration begins its term, liberals across the country have started stockpiling contraception, including Plan B, amid concerns that access to reproductive healthcare could be severely restricted. Adding to the anxiety, the government website … Read more
Non-EU nationals, including Britons, have until 3 April 2025 to apply for Spain’s Golden Visa Program. The programme, which has allowed non-EU nationals to gain residency through property investments, is set to be abolished as part of Spain’s measures to address its housing crisis. End of the Golden Visa Program Spain’s Golden Visa Program, introduced … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday is announcing investments worth up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. The president is expected to speak at 4 p.m. EST. Watch live in our player above. The new entity, Stargate, will start building … Read more
Image: SpaceX The Australian airliner Qantas has reported that it has had to delay flights between Johannesburg and Sydney when SpaceX launches its rockets. This has caused hours of delays as SpaceX continues to ramp up its launch cadence. Quantas makes the 14-hour flight between Sydney on its East Coast and Johannesburg, South Africa, almost … Read more
