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Around one in 10 people in the UK aged 70 and over may have brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a large population-based study published in Nature. The findings are not a diagnosis but suggest more than 1 million people could meet current NHS criteria for anti-amyloid treatments, far higher than previous estimates. Researchers analysed blood samples from nearly 11,500 people using a p-tau217 test, which can detect Alzheimer’s-related changes earlier than traditional methods. The prevalence rose sharply with age, from under 8% in people in their 50s and 60s to around two-thirds of those over 90. Experts…

Airport workers across Europe are staging walkouts to protest low wages and poor treatment by employers.Unions describe employer behavior as mean-spirited, especially during the costly Christmas travel season. Holiday travel increasingly overlaps with strikes as workers choose the busiest weeks to press their demands.They believe heavy travel volumes give them stronger leverage for better pay and conditions. Some unions announce strikes months ahead to warn travelers and employers.Other actions appear suddenly, sometimes hours before they begin.Passengers should always check travel updates to avoid unexpected delays or cancellations. With Christmas approaching quickly, several airport and rail strikes will affect European travel…

The Trump administration announced a major weapons package to Taiwan valued at around $11bn. The deal includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and a variety of missile systems. US officials released the details late Wednesday. Congress must approve the sale before it can move forward. The administration described the package as essential for regional security. This marks the second arms sale to Taiwan since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. The administration continues to strengthen military cooperation with Taipei. Officials said the deal responds to rising security threats in the region. The package significantly boosts Taiwan’s defensive…

A carnivorous pitcher plant has been found to drug its prey with a nerve toxin before digesting it, researchers have discovered. The plant, Nepenthes khasiana, produces a sweet nectar along the rim of its pitcher-shaped traps to attract insects, especially ants. But the sugary liquid contains a toxic compound called isoshinanolone, a nerve agent that disrupts the insects’ nervous systems, slowing movement, weakening muscles and triggering excessive grooming. As the toxin takes effect, affected insects lose coordination and often tumble into the pitcher, where they drown in digestive fluids. In some cases, the nerve agent alone is fatal. The nectar…

France’s Interior Ministry faced a sustained cyberattack that lasted several days, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez revealed. The hackers targeted professional email accounts at the Place Beauvau ministry, which employs nearly 300,000 people. The breach came to light after ministry officials noticed unusual activity in their email systems. Nuñez confirmed the attack publicly on Wednesday, emphasizing that authorities had taken immediate steps to secure the compromised accounts and launch an investigation. The intrusion exposed sensitive police information, raising concerns about the potential impact on ongoing investigations. While Nuñez stressed that public safety was not at risk, he acknowledged the seriousness of…

Board set to advise shareholders Warner Bros Discovery plans to recommend that shareholders reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid. Reports say the board could deliver guidance as early as Wednesday. Executives cite major strategic and financial risks. They argue the offer lacks clarity and long-term value. Paramount claims its bid surpasses a $72bn agreement Warner Bros reached with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming assets. Paramount presents its offer as superior. Warner Bros executives strongly dispute that claim. Financing concerns dominate decision Warner Bros plans to highlight funding risks as a main reason for rejection, according to the Financial…

Two newly approved antibiotics could transform the treatment of gonorrhoea as cases of the sexually transmitted infection rise worldwide and resistance to existing drugs grows. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved zoliflodacin and gepotidacin, the first new gonorrhoea treatments in decades. Gonorrhoea affects more than 82 million people globally each year, with particularly high rates in Africa and the western Pacific region. In Europe and England, infections are at record levels. The World Health Organization has classified the disease as a priority pathogen because of rapidly increasing resistance to frontline antibiotics such as ceftriaxone and cefixime. Zoliflodacin, also…

Private investment in the United States has surged to record levels, fueled by recent innovation-focused laws. The CHIPS and Science Act alone has helped generate over $200 billion in private funding and tens of thousands of jobs in the tech and semiconductor sectors. Officials say the surge highlights the effectiveness of bipartisan policies aimed at strengthening U.S. manufacturing, research, and innovation. By providing incentives for private companies to invest in domestic production, the law has encouraged businesses to expand operations and hire workers nationwide. The CHIPS and Science Act targets the semiconductor industry, which is crucial for technology and defense.…

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion defamation lawsuit over an edited version of his January 2021 speech. He filed the case in Florida, accusing the UK public broadcaster of defamation and trade practices violations, according to court documents. The organisation apologised for the edit last month but rejected compensation demands and denied any legal basis for defamation. Trump’s legal team said editors deliberately altered his words. The lawsuit described the edit as malicious and deceptive, aiming to damage his reputation. The broadcaster has not yet responded publicly. Documentary broadcast sparks legal confrontation Trump announced plans to sue…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team is underperforming. He says criticism from former players is natural at a club like United. Amorim accepts responsibility for results. He believes the squad should have earned more points. United face Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second consecutive week. That outcome has been rare this season. Inconsistent Performances Reveal Deeper Challenges United last managed consecutive weeks in the top six late in the 2023-24 season. That streak ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The loss…