Science
Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study reveals
Biggest study of its kind provides insights into bats’ evolution – a potential gamechanger for research into treating viruses and cancer in humansIn the northern forests of the Congo-Brazzaville, as the sun slips away, a distinctive honking fills the dusky sky. Every evening, thousands of hammer-hea
Gunmen attack South African house party
Gunmen kill 11 people after storming a house in KwaMakhutha township near Durban in South Africa. Police are investigating links to a feud between rival groups, as the nation grapples with sky-high murder rates and violence. Also: the IMF warns that record global debt requires urgent fiscal action,
Breakthrough drug reverses skin aging and dramatically speeds healing
A topical drug that removes aging, damaged cells helped older mice heal skin wounds significantly faster. The treatment appeared to reactivate repair pathways involved in inflammation, collagen production, and new blood vessel growth.
Science
Ancient wall found beneath Paris could confirm site of first settlement
Discovery of Gallo-Roman period structure hailed as ‘major breakthrough’ by French culture ministryAn ancient wall discovered beneath Paris has been described as a “major breakthrough” by France’s culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city’s original
Breaking
The U.S. economy before and after the Iran war, in five charts
Nearly seven months in, the conflict now casts a cloud of uncertainty — with no end in sight.
Breaking
Indian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in years
Sunil Bharti Mittal’s Airtel Money targets $9bn IPO in boost for ailing UK stock marketNils Pratley: Does this mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yetA payments business that operates across Africa and is ultimately controlled by an Indian billionaire has announced its intention to float o
Can an AI feel pain? It can at least act like it does
Study reignites debate over what, if anything, machines can feel
Breaking
Top South African police officer charged with raping woman, 18, and grooming 16-year-old girl
Arrest of Shadrack Sibiya comes as country reels from cases of femicide and alleged police corruption and criminalityOne of South Africa’s most senior police officers has been charged with raping an 18-year-old woman and grooming a 16-year-old girl, as the country’s police face allegations of corrup
Science
Farmers' fury as race for £233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets'
Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.
Health
Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage
Doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.
Project will harness technology to track Amazon biodiversity in real time
Leaders of $100 million effort will use automated detection methods and computer models to monitor species’ trends
Science
Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds
Exclusive: Restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms unearths Roman ditches containing pottery, coins and fragments of a military helmetThe restoration of a Georgian building in Bath once frequented by Jane Austen has unexpectedly provided a tantalising glimpse into the life of the city’s Roman suburb
Health
Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
US and Iran hold talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly
President Donald Trump says talks held in New York between US and Iranian officials were productive. Earlier in a speech to the UN General Assembly he threatened to annihilate Iran if a deal was not agreed. Also: the US introduces global sanctions that could ground most Iranian aircraft. A Sri Lank
Bones link 10,000-year-old temple complex to a village, not a ‘skull cult’
Landslides, not rituals, may have scattered skulls and bones at Turkey’s famed Göbekli Tepe site
Health
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
Health
Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
Science
Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?
Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?Her name was June. June would be the last month she ever knew.I remember the way her bed made her so small, swallowed her
UN accuses Nicaragua of crimes against humanity
Nicaraguan authorities are alleged to have carried out enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary detention of political opponents as part of widespread and systematic attacks on civilians. Also: weather experts warn that the El Niño developing in the Pacific Ocean is already the strongest ever
This emerging treatment could help people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny blood vessels associated with inflammation, GAE can significantly reduce pain, with some patients reporting li