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Millions of young people could miss out on safe and effective treatments because too few take part in medical research, experts warn. Data from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) shows 18–24-year-olds make up 8% of England’s population but only 4.4% of medical trial participants. Between 2021 and 2024, just 32,879 young adults took part in more than 5,000 studies. Kirsty Blenkins of the Association for Young People’s Health said trials often focus on older adults, making treatments “unsafe or ineffective” for younger patients. Barriers include low awareness, limited outreach, and privacy concerns. Dr Esther Mukuka of…

Agency boosts medical recruitment amid growing scrutinyU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a major hiring campaign to recruit nurses, mental health specialists, and other medical personnel as the agency faces mounting criticism over deaths and inadequate care in its detention facilities. Officials said more than 1,000 tentative job offers have been made since July, part of a broader expansion of enforcement and support staffing funded through recent budget increases. The new recruits will join the ICE Health Service Corps, which oversees medical care for tens of thousands of detainees nationwide. Systemic care failures under investigationThe hiring surge follows…

After 11 months and 35 matches, Rúben Amorim finally achieved a breakthrough at Manchester United. The Portuguese coach had once called his team “maybe the worst in the club’s history.” Criticism piled up, his job seemed fragile, and only minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public backing kept him in place. Then came Anfield — the home of United’s fiercest rivals. There, Amorim’s team showed resilience, belief, and determination. A triumph forged through resilience This was no lucky escape like last December’s win at Manchester City. United started the game with intensity and focus. Bryan Mbeumo scored early, giving the side…

A new “smart” injection treatment has shown remarkable success in shrinking head and neck cancer tumours within just six weeks, according to early trial results presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology conference in Berlin. The drug, amivantamab, is a triple-action therapy that could transform treatment for patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)—a form of the disease that often returns after chemotherapy and immunotherapy. In the Orig-AMI 4 trial, funded by Janssen and involving 11 countries including the UK, 86 patients who had already undergone standard treatments were given amivantamab as an injection…

Health Ministry Responds to First CasesNamibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially declared an outbreak of mpox in the coastal city of Swakopmund. The announcement, made on October 19, 2025, follows the identification of the country’s first confirmed cases. In response, the ministry has activated surveillance measures, contact tracing, and rapid response teams to contain the virus and prevent further transmission. Understanding Mpox and Its RisksMpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral disease characterized by fever, muscle aches, and distinctive skin lesions. The virus spreads through close contact with infected individuals or animals, including skin-to-skin contact, sexual…

Afghanistan and Pakistan plan follow-up talks in Qatar to build terms for lasting peace. Their move aims to end a week of deadly cross-border clashes that killed dozens. Both countries accepted an immediate ceasefire during discussions with Qatari mediators in Doha, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry confirmed. The new understanding concludes one of the most violent weeks between the neighbours in years. The clashes left dozens dead and hundreds injured. Both sides agreed to form systems to secure peace and stability. They also plan further meetings soon to reinforce the ceasefire. Turkish negotiators helped reach this agreement, the Qatari statement noted. Rising…

When Kerry Dunstan and his partner went looking for an electric car this summer, one question led the way: “How’s the battery?” They found a 2021 Nissan Leaf with 29,000 miles. The dealer said its state of health (SOH) was 93%. That convinced them. For £12,500, they bought a practical, spacious EV with room for passengers and luggage. Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a stylish electric Volvo SUV, admits the Leaf doesn’t excite him. “I like cars with energy and character – this one’s a bit flat,” he says. Still, he’s satisfied. “It has performed exactly as I expected,”…

More than 2,600 rallies took place across the United States on Saturday as protesters filled streets from New York to Washington. Demonstrators gathered to denounce President Donald Trump’s leadership during the nationwide “No Kings” movement. Crowds packed Times Square, Boston Commons, Chicago’s Grant Park, and hundreds of smaller towns. By midday, thousands were already marching in New York and Washington. Protesters chanted “Trump must go now” and waved banners condemning his immigration policies and executive overreach. Signs carried messages like “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” and “Resist Fascism.” Some rallies resembled festivals with marching bands, a giant Constitution banner…

Paramount Skydance is set to lay off about 2,000 U.S. employees beginning the week of October 27 as part of a $2 billion cost-cutting initiative under new CEO David Ellison, Variety reported. The cuts follow the $8.4 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global, which was finalized in August. Additional international layoffs are expected, with full details likely to be announced in the company’s third-quarter earnings report on November 10. Variety previously reported in August that Paramount planned to eliminate between 2,000 and 3,000 positions by early November. As of December 2024, Paramount employed around 18,600 full- and part-time…

Austin, Texas, has risen as the most affordable rental market in the United States. Renters in the city now spend just 16.5% of their income on housing, down from 19.3% the previous year. The change comes after policy measures and increased construction expanded the local housing supply. Local government initiatives aimed at encouraging new developments have been central to this shift. By streamlining approvals and supporting construction projects, Austin saw a surge in housing availability. This increase has helped stabilize rents and reversed trends that had previously pushed housing costs higher. Analysts note that Austin’s affordability contrasts with many major…