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A new treatment for tuberculosis could boost cure rates and shorten the time needed to treat the disease by months, trial results suggest.Globally, an estimated 10.7 million people fell ill with TB last year and 1.23 million died from it.In its annual report on tuberculosis, launched last week, the World Health Organization said it remained a “major global public-health problem” and the leading infectious cause of death.Progress is being threatened by aid cuts and already falling short of targets towards a UN goal of ending TB as a public-health threat this decade, the WHO said.Sorfequiline, a new antibiotic, showed stronger…

Neck guards have previously been optional in Olympic competition, while in other competitions around the world they are not required.While the guards are compulsory at youth international level, having to wear the guards will be a new experience at elite level for some of the world’s best players.The British Elite League has not made them mandatory, despite the fatal incident involving Johnson occurring in their competition, and they are not yet required in the North America’s National Hockey League (NHL).The NHL – regarded as the number one league in the world – will make the guards mandatory for new players,…

The U.S. Department of State has a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Somalia.After decades of turmoil, Somalia is drawing travelers to its conflict-ridden regions. The East African country still poses risks to foreign nationals, and governments discourage any travel to the area. Despite this, 10,000 people entered Somalia in 2024, a 50% increase over the previous year, and tour operators are organizing trips despite serious warnings.Travel company Untamed Borders told CNN it has organized 13 group tours to the country’s capital, Mogadishu, in 2025, up from just two in 2023. Those who join these trips are often seeking…

London, United Kingdom – David Lesperance, a Canadian wealth adviser based in Poland, is working against the clock for one of his British clients.John*, who requested anonymity, is trying to relocate from London to Dublin, the Irish capital, ahead of November 26, when Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the budget – a statement presenting the Labour government’s plans for public finances for the year ahead.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of listHaving built a company worth around 70 million pounds ($92m) that he plans to sell soon, John wants to avoid a hefty capital gains tax bill.As his children are…

The UK inflation rate fell to 3.6% in the year to October, the lowest rate for four months.Prices rose more slowly over the year thanks to gas and electricity prices increasing less than they did this time last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.The cost of hotels also contributed to the dip in the inflation rate, the ONS said.But food prices rose after a dip in September.The fall means prices are rising more slowly than they were and will foster hope that inflation has peaked, helping to pave the way for lower interest rates.Inflation was last at 3.6%…

Good sleep is a priceless commodity, and a big factor is what you’re sleeping on, including your mattress and pillows. Purple is one of our favorites on that front, from the brand’s super supportive-yet-soft pillows to its cooling mattresses. All to say, there’s plenty of great bedding to shop at Purple, and right now you can get it at a serious discount. You can save up to 30% off of bedding, pillows, and more from Purple, from the PerfectStay Duvet Cover Set to the Purple Harmony Anywhere Travel Set, with these Purple promo codes and deals.Shop the Black Friday Purple…

Earlier this year, Stephen Wilson Jr. previewed his new song “Gary” during a sold-out concert at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl and, soon afterward, talked at length to Rolling Stone about its meaning. The country singer-songwriter who mixes grunge sounds with heartland rock finally dropped the studio version of “Gary” early Wednesday morning. “I grew up in a body shop. My family, every one of them can fix anything, not because they’re just like these mechanical geniuses, but because they just had to fix everything,” Wilson told RS. “There’s no money to hire somebody to fix something, so you just got to…

Nov 18, 2025, 05:18 PM ETManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been impressed by FC Cologne winger Said El Mala, while AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a release clause that has Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur interested.Transfers home page | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Man United rejected Chelsea’s Lavia, Nkunku in Garnacho deal- Sources: Man United expect swift Sesko return from injury- Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé ups PSG compensation claim to $300m- Source: Rodman’s Spirit future in doubt amid talks with NWSLCologne’s Said El Mala has gotten interest from several clubs across Europe. (Photo by Rolf…

Insurance premiums are rising fast in the parts of the United States most exposed to climate-related disasters like wildfires and hurricanes.New research shows that, as insurance has sharply pushed up the cost of owning a home, the price shock is starting to reverberate through the broader real estate market. Rising insurance costs are eating into household budgets. Note: “High end” refers to the top decile of homeowner payments in each county. The 2023 values are shown for Vermont because of discrepancies in the source data. The New York Times In some areas of the country that are exposed to disasters,…

If there are times when the sights, smells and sounds of a new destination are best downed in a single, heady, flaming sambuca of a weekend, there are others when a more slow-drip pace is called for. Such is the case with De Alde Feanen, in Friesland. One of the most peaceful national parks in the Netherlands, this 4,000-hectare wetland slows down naturally after the summer season. Its waterways shrug off their summer flocks of kayakers, paddleboarders, boat trippers and terrace diners. Museums and galleries close. The local tourist office winds down. Even the park’s population of nesting storks fly…