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Europe burns: 220,000 evacuated as massive wildfires rage across France and Spain

French authorities have ordered the evacuation of nearly 60,000 people near Bordeaux, taking the total number of people displaced by wildfires in France and Spain to around 220,000, according to media reports.

Satellites can now spot methane leaks in real time – but most go unfixed

Satellites can now spot major methane leaks from space within days. Yet only 13 per cent of those alerts lead to any response from the governments or companies responsible.

Night owls beware! Study links late sleep habits to belly fat, high blood sugar

Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, your sleep patterns can tell a lot about a person’s eating habits and subsequently the potential health risks.

Drinking up to 5 cups of coffee a day may be safe for your heart, study finds

Drinking up to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day appears to be safe for most adults and may even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). However, the organisation cautioned that high doses of caffeine from energy drinks and energy shots may pose serious risks to heart health.

India approves first-ever dengue vaccine Qdenga: Who can get it and how it works

In a major step to strengthen the country's fight against dengue, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has granted marketing authorisation to Qdenga (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine – Live, Attenuated), making it the first dengue vaccine approved in India for the prevention of the disease.

Could this be FIFA's most climate-damaging World Cup ever? New report says yes

As the football world gears up for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday night, a new report has warned that the tournament is on track to become the most climate-damaging World Cup in its 95-year history.

'Every Survivor Is a Story of Hope': Manipal Hospital Celebrates Sarcoma Survivors in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS- On Saturday, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass celebrated the lives of individuals diagnosed with sarcoma (a rare type of cancer) and celebrated life beyond cancer.

24 hours after historic launch, Skyroot makes a bold claim about Vikram-1's success

A day after scripting history with the successful launch of India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, startup Skyroot Aerospace on Sunday described reaching orbit on its very first attempt as an "incredibly rare feat globally."

Climate change is making deadly waterborne diseases spread faster, scientists warn

Climate change is altering the spread of waterborne diseases around the world, according to a comprehensive review published today in Nature Reviews Microbiology. The publication is the most up-to-date and comprehensive analysis to date examining how climate change influences waterborne diseases.

11 dead, several missing as flash floods and landslides ravage Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, Rajouri

At least 11 people were killed and several others went missing after torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.

Mission Aagaman takes off: India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 makes history

New Delhi/IBNS: Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, was successfully launched on Saturday under Mission Aagaman, marking a major milestone in the country's expanding private space sector.

Microplastics in your blood? New study links plastic exposure to heart attacks

People who have suffered a serious heart attack are more likely to have microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood than those with chronic coronary artery disease or healthy coronary arteries, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.

PM Modi's 'Vande Mataram' message to fly into space on Skyroot's Vikram-1 Mission

As Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace gears up for the launch of its first orbital rocket, Vikram-1, a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel into space along with hundreds of wishes from people across the world.

7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Mexico, tsunami warning issued

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning and sending tremors across parts of Guatemala and El Salvador.

Serum Institute to manufacture potential first TB vaccine in over 100 years under Gates MRI deal

The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has signed a landmark agreement with the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SII) to manufacture M72/AS01E, a promising tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate currently undergoing Phase 3 clinical trials.

Europe's killer heatwave claims nearly 10,000 lives, UN sounds global alarm

The United Nations has said preliminary data from five European countries indicate that nearly 10,000 excess deaths have been linked to this summer's extreme heat, underscoring the growing public health impact of climate change.

Your muscles could determine your diabetes risk, study finds

A major new international study led by Curtin University has found that diabetes risk is about more than just body weight or obesity, with muscle health also likely to play a significant role in determining whether a person develops the condition.

Stop timber smuggling, plant 10 crore saplings: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to forest officials

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday directed the Forest Department to intensify action against illegal logging and timber smuggling, stressing the need for greater transparency and stronger enforcement.

Europe heatwaves: France battles massive Fontainebleau wildfires near Paris; Spain identifies victims of deadly blaze

A massive wildfire raging through the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris forced the evacuation of around 1,000 residents as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid an intense European heatwave.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon sets off on maiden space voyage

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has embarked on his first journey into space, launching aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

Think vaping is safer? Study finds it could slash fitness by 15 percent

Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing and exercise capacity compare to those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study led by Manchester Metropolitan University.

Oxford launches world’s first trial of new Ebola vaccine; SII makes 620,000 doses

The University of Oxford’s Oxford Vaccine Group has launched the world’s first Phase I clinical trial, BD-Ebov, of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV), in response to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring Uganda.

Record-breaking UK heatwave death toll shock: More than 2,700 people may have died in May and June

More than 2,700 people are estimated to have died from heat-related causes during the record-breaking May and June 2026 heatwaves in England and Wales, according to a new rapid analysis led by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Imperial College London and the Met Office.

Doctor warns this everyday food habit could raise your colon cancer risk

A physician has highlighted a dietary habit that may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer amid growing concern over rising cases of the disease among younger adults.

Long COVID may be damaging your brain's Dopamine system, groundbreaking study finds

A new brain imaging study led by researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), published in eBioMedicine, provides the strongest evidence to date that long COVID is associated with injury to dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain—a finding that may explain symptoms such as lack of motivation due to fatigue, slowed movement, and memory difficulties, and could open the door to new treatment strategies.

Parents, your smartphone could be hurting your teen more than you realise: Study

We worry about the time kids spend using screens — but what if the time their caregivers spend on phones is also harmful? Scientists working on digital mental health noticed increasing reports of teenagers struggling with their parents’ phone use and decided to investigate. Their new findings show that teenagers who report that their caregivers are often distracted from them by devices are more likely to display insecure attachment styles, which can have serious negative consequences for t...

Tourist thrown 8 feet into the air by angry bison at Yellowstone National Park in shocking attack, video goes viral

A tourist was injured after a bull bison attacked him and tossed him about eight feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park in the United States on Friday, media reports said.

Coffee lovers, rejoice! Study links daily coffee drinking to lower risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis

In one of the most comprehensive studies of coffee and liver health to date, Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators linked higher coffee consumption with lower risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death.

Manipal Hospitals launches Robotics Simulation Workshop to train future surgeons

Kolkata/IBNS: Manipal Hospitals has inaugurated its Robotics Simulation Workshop, an initiative aimed at preparing medical professionals for a future where precision, technology and human expertise work increasingly hand in hand.

No more painful biopsies? New brush test can detect oral cancer in just one hour

A non-invasive brush biopsy test can detect oral cancer within an hour and could help prevent more than 90% of unnecessary invasive scalpel biopsies, according to a new study.

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