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Live: French PM Bayrou fights for survival in confidence vote over austerity budget
[ad_1] France’s parliament looks likely to remove Prime Minister François Bayrou on Monday, following only nine months in office, after the PM surprised even his own allies by calling a confidence vote to resolve a months-long deadlock over his austerity budget. Should Bayrou lose, he must resign along with his entire government, plunging France into […]
The surprising reason x-rays can push arthritis patients toward surgery
[ad_1] Routine x-rays aren’t recommended to diagnose the condition. Instead, GPs can make a diagnosis based on symptoms and medical history. Yet nearly half of new patients with knee osteoarthritis who visit a GP in Australia are referred for imaging. Osteoarthritis imaging costs the health system A$104.7 million each year. Our new study shows using […]
Heavyweight boxing explained: Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and the future of the division | Boxing News
[ad_1] The road to the undisputed championship in modern heavyweight boxing is labyrinthine, littered with pitfalls, stumbling blocks, and the hardest punchers on the planet. But Oleksandr Usyk has proven himself to be unquestionably the best fighter in the division after beating Tyson Fury twice, as well as holding two victories over both Anthony Joshua […]
New Zealand father on the run almost 4 years with his kids shot dead by police, authorities say
[ad_1] Wellington, New Zealand — A man who evaded authorities with his three children in the remote New Zealand countryside for nearly four years was shot and killed by a police officer Monday, law enforcement said. One child was with Tom Phillips at the time of the confrontation and the other two children were found […]
Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine rule won’t start for 90 days, won’t cover all diseases
[ad_1] Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo gestures as speaks to supporters and members of the media before a bill signing by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Nov. 18, 2021, in Brandon, Fla. Credit: AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine mandates likely won’t take effect for 90 days and would include only chickenpox […]
Yuzvendra Chahal: Northamptonshire spinner to miss end of Championship
[ad_1] Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will miss Northamptonshire’s three remaining County Championship games after returning home for personal reasons. The 35-year-old India international took 12 wickets in three Division Two appearances this season. He re-signed with club after a four-game spell in 2024 when he picked up 19 wickets. Northants are semi-finalists in the T20 Blast […]
World News in Brief: Pakistan floods, countries lag on climate reporting, concern over attack on peacekeepers in south Lebanon, cuts hit human rights investigations
[ad_1] In a statement released by his Spokesperson, the UN chief noted that the disaster driven by severe monsoon conditions had been exacerbated by climate change, impacting around 1.5 million people. Hundreds of thousands of people need humanitarian aid while more than 3,000 homes, over 400 schools and some 40 health facilities have suffered some […]
Scientists crack indole’s toughest bond with copper, unlocking new medicines
[ad_1] Indole, a molecule made up of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered ring containing nitrogen, forms the core structure of many biologically active compounds. Derivatives of indole, where hydrogen atoms are replaced by various chemical groups, are naturally produced by plants, fungi, and even the human body. Due to their properties, indoles […]
Macron may 'look within his own ranks' to find the new PM
[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron could soon be looking for a new prime minister, and this time, the urgency of the situation means he needs to move quickly. One option would be to turn to the Socialist party. The left-wing group might demand a gesture to get them on board, such as a tax on […]
Tottenham Hotspur ‘not for sale’ as owner rejects buyout interest
[ad_1] The board of Tottenham Hotspur says its owner has “unequivocally rejected” two expressions of interest in the north London football club and that it is “not for sale”. The announcement late on Sunday came after the sudden departure of executive chairman Daniel Levy last week triggered speculation that a takeover bid could be imminent. […]