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Venezuela earthquakes toll doubles amid desperate rescue efforts

The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela more than doubled Friday to 589, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said, as rescuers boosted by international teams raced to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings.

Venezuelans hunt for survivors after quakes kill at least 235

Rescuers used heavy machinery and their bare hands on Friday in a race to save survivors of deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 235 people, hurt thousands and flattened scores of buildings.

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Thousands flee as Los Angeles wildfires burn out of control

Tens of thousands of people fled their homes near Los Angeles on Wednesday as three out-of-control wildfires fuelled by hurricane-force winds tore through the city's suburbs, destroying dozens of houses.

Debris falling from the sky: more often, more risk

It is still not clear what exactly fell onto a Kenyan village last month, but such events are likely to become increasingly common given the amount of space debris drifting above the planet.

Wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburbs

Firefighters on Wednesday battled a ferocious wildfire in Los Angeles suburbs, home to many Hollywood celebrities, which devoured buildings and sparked panicked evacuations as hurricane-force winds fuelled rapid blaze growth.

Bangladesh orders banks to assist UK minister graft probe

Bangladesh money laundering investigators have ordered the country's big banks to hand over details of transactions relating to British anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq in an ongoing graft probe, officers told AFP.

Grief and nostalgia in India's 'Jimmy Carter village'

In a quiet village tucked in the shadow of India's capital, the late US president Jimmy Carter's name is etched for posterity.

Venezuela's 'colectivos' ready to pounce as opposition plans protest

Venezuela's "colectivos," groups of armed civilian volunteers accused of committing violence on behalf of Nicolas Maduro's pariah regime, are poised to pounce on opposition protests called for the eve of the president's swearing-in ceremony.

China's viral wild boar hunters attract fame and concern

In the frigid night of China's Qinling mountains, hunters with huge social media followings scour the landscape in pursuit of wild boars menacing local farmers' livelihoods.

Forgotten but not gone: Covid keeps killing, five years on

Five years since Covid-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe -- though at far lower levels than at the height of the pandemic.

Rescuers search for survivors after quake in China's Tibet kills at least 126

Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people.

Mexicans offered $1,300 to hand in a machine gun

Mexico's government plans to offer up to $1,300 for people who hand in firearms including machine guns and assault rifles under a citizen disarmament program aimed at reducing violent crime.

Don't eat your Christmas tree, warns Belgium food agency

Some things may go without saying, but just in case... Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season wrapped up Tuesday: don't eat your Christmas tree.

Multiple Viral Threats Amplify Call for Preparedness with Broad-Spectrum Antivirals

Dr. Anil Diwan, President of NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC) (the "Company"), comments on the many viruses that could cause pandemics that are going around already.

Jaguar Health Presenting January 13 at Lytham 2025 Investor Healthcare Summit & January 14 at Biotech Showcase

Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAGX) today announced that Lisa Conte, the company's founder, president and CEO, will participate in a virtual fireside chat on January 13, 2025 at the Lytham Partners 2025 Investor Healthcare Summit and in person on January 14, 2025 at Biotech Showcase.

''The Not-So-Secret Lives of REAL 'Mormon' Wives'' - the Untold Backstory That Led Eight Latter-Day Saint Wives to Co-Author an Uplifting and Unexpected Page-Turner

Challenges like infertility, mental health, chronic illness, cultural adaptation, sibling suicide, raising a special needs child, and other real-life difficulties face mothers (and parents) all over the world. And yet, good luck looking for a resource, a compendium (if you will), that addresses such issues in a straightforward, non-biased manner by the "Mainstream Media" - especially when it comes to sharing stories about members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was this reality that led eight, uniquely diverse Latter-day Saint strangers to accept "the call" from Cedar Fort Publishing & Media to write their own stories as "wives of faith," tales that laid bare their very real struggles (and successes) in facing challenges that millions of other wives, mothers, and women have faced as well.

Applied DNA Reschedules Investor Update Call in Observance of the National Day of Mourning in Recognition of the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:APDN) ("Applied DNA" or the "Company"), a leader in polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based technologies, today announced that it has rescheduled its Investor Update call to Thursday, February 13, 2025, to coincide with the release of its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results.

Wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburb

A fast-moving wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday as "life threatening" winds whipped the region.

Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok: Thai media

A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai media reported.

UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls

The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match against Afghanistan.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 126 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people and damaged thousands of buildings on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

France remembers Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on

France on Tuesday marked 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.

South Korea rival parties form plane crash task force

South Korea's rival parties agreed Tuesday to form a joint task force to probe the recent Jeju Air plane crash that left 179 people dead, as the transport minister offered to resign over the tragedy.

Georgians hold anti-government protest on Orthodox Christmas

Thousands of Georgians marched through the streets of Tbilisi late on Monday on Orthodox Christmas Eve, gathering in front of parliament for a 40th day of anti-government demonstrations.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 95 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

S. Korea rival parties form plane crash task force despite political turmoil

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties agreed on Tuesday to form a joint parliamentary task force to probe the recent Jeju Air plane crash that left 179 people dead.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 53 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 32 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A powerful earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 32 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals Confirms Lifespan Restoration and Normalization of Accelerated Aging in Preclinical Model of Progeria (A Rare Genetic Disorder Causing Rapid Aging)

Telomir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TELO) ("Telomir"), an emerging leader in age-reversal science focused on treating the root causes of diseases rather than just their symptoms, announced today potentially groundbreaking findings from a preclinical progeria lifespan study conducted in collaboration with Nagi Bioscience SA. Utilizing C. elegans (nematode) models, in which the study demonstrated restoration of shortened lifespan and normalization of accelerated aging with Telomir-1.

Quantum Biopharma Ltd. Approved to Dual List on Upstream

Trading to become available January 14th under 'QNTM'

Allied OMS Continues Strategic Expansion in Texas with Parkway Oral Surgery in Houston

Allied OMS, one of the country's premier management services organizations (MSO) specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery, is pleased to announce the addition of Parkway Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Houston, Texas to its growing platform, continuing its strategic expansion in Texas and key U.S. markets.

Magdalena Biosciences, a Joint Venture Between Jaguar Health and Filament Health, to Present January 12 at the Annual Neuroscience Innovation Forum

Magdalena aiming to submit Investigational New Drug (IND) application in early 2025 to the FDA for a next-generation psychoactive prescription drug candidate for potential mental health indications such as ADHD and schizophrenia, with 1-2 additional IND applications filed in 2025

Judge rejects Trump request to delay hush money sentencing

A New York judge on Monday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay sentencing set for later this week in his hush money case.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spends final day in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Monday spent his final day as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

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