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A Routine Neck Artery Scan Revealed a 60-Year-Old Woman's Organs Had Been Mirror-Reversed Her Entire Life
A neck artery ultrasound meant to check a woman's heart risk found an artery on the wrong side and revealed her organs were mirror-reversed.
Oct 29, 2026
Kerala HC reserves order on plea to transfer Shuhaib murder case trial
Kerala High Court reserves order on accused’s plea to transfer the 2018 Shuhaib murder trial from Thalassery court, citing witness recording issues and bail dispute.
Oct 29, 2026
'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
Oct 29, 2026
10 coldest countries in Africa to visit
The coldest countries in Africa may challenge the common perception of the continent as a place of constant heat, with several countries in Africa experiencing freezing temperatures, snowfall and chilly…
Oct 29, 2026
In 2019, seven detectorists found 2,584 Norman-era silver pennies in a Somerset field; five years later, the hoard was valued at £4.3 million, the highest-value treasure acquisition on record
Recently, a noteworthy trove of Norman-era silver coins was obtained for the nation, worth £4.3 million, establishing it as the most significant treasure discovery in British history. This cache highlights…
Oct 29, 2026
Eritrean Soldiers Entered Northern Ethiopian Towns, Government-Allied Commander Says
A commander allied with Ethiopia's government said Eritrean soldiers entered two towns in northern Ethiopia, with residents reporting Tigrayan opposition forces withdrew from Shire.
Oct 29, 2026
Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, threatening global energy flows
4 Yemeni govt military sources said the Houthis had gained further leverage over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the southern outlet of the Red Sea and one of the world's most…
Oct 29, 2026
Dr Hanan H. Balkhy Launches Candidacy for WHO Director-General, Pledges "A WHO the World Can Count On"
Nominated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia A physician trained in Saudi Arabia and the United States, with more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, academic research and…
Oct 29, 2026
Message to Turkey from the Greece–Cyprus–Egypt trilateral: Any agreement on the delimitation of maritime zones must comply with the Law of the Sea
Energy interconnection between the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe and the Cyprus issue are among the key points of the Joint Declaration of the Trilateral Summit in El Alamein The post…
Oct 29, 2026
Inside the asylum centre 'holiday camp': A gym, football pitch, snack bar - and 17 minibuses to ferry migrants into towns. Leader of Essex County Council was given access to Wethersfield former RAF base... this is what he found
Welcome to Holiday Camp UK. For the 800 guests enjoying the luxury sports facilities, this place is unbeatable. On a visit to the camp in Wethersfield, I saw that residents…
Oct 29, 2026Prevalence, severity and predictors of Antipsychotic-Related Adverse Drug Reactions at the Psychiatry Clinic of a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda
Background Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are associated with hospitalization, increased healthcare cost, morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, severity and associated factors of ADRs among patients…
Oct 29, 2026
South Africa seeks reimbursement from African countries for migrant repatriations
South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home. The request...
Oct 29, 2026