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The Shocking Vote That Could END America's War With Iran

US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour  Al Jazeera Trump sees three new GOP defections in House vote to end Iran war  CNN Iran live updates: House adopts Iran war powers resolution in rebuke of Trump  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers  Fox News House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time, as 7 Republicans defect  CBS News

Why Europe Just REJECTED Mark Carney's Canada Pitch

EU rebuffs Mark Carney’s ‘unique alliance’ with Canada  Financial Times Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump  BBC EU Calls for Closer Alliance With Canada to Aid Trade, Security  Bloomberg.com Carney says Canada will pursue ‘unique security and economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spat  The Guardian Visa travel rules part of talks with European Union, Carney says  Yahoo! Finance Canada

International

Seven Bodies. One Week. The Horror Gripping SOUTH AFRICA.

String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week The discovery of the bodies of seven women around Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week, has prompted an outpouring of fear, grief and anger over a lack of progress in tackling femicide. When Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo did not return after going for a run on 9 September, her eight-year-old daughter alerted relatives, who contacted police. The 38-ye

The Violence in Africa's Sahel About to Hit RECORD Levels

Twenty-five years after 9/11, figures compiled by conflict monitor underline how Sahel region has become centre of Islamist terror Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is set to reach historic highs after a series of sweeping offensives by groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, according to new figures compiled by the conflict monitor Acled. As the US marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks launched by al-Qaida against targets in Washington and New York, the statisti

The Dark Secret Buried in Britain's FINANCIAL System

Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans The Bank of England and the British financial system were for centuries deeply involved in the enslavement and transatlantic trafficking of millions of African people, according to new research on Britain’s slavery history. Research by historians compiling the Register of British Slave Traders has found that the scale of the financial system’s involvement in enslavement is greater than previ

Why Environmental Defenders Are Now Arming THEMSELVES

Defenders of forests and rivers killed at rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin America Nature and land defenders were murdered at the rate of one every three days last year, prompting many communities to set up self-defence units, according to the latest annual death toll by the independent watchdog Global Witness. Organised crime groups or professional killers were implicated in more than a third of the 124 killings of defenders in 2025 as narco-trafficking activiti

Health

The Simple Habit That Could Save Your MIND From Alzheimer's

Research shows that reading has many benefits for people of all ages. Goodboy Picture Company · E+/Getty Research shows that reading for pleasure has various benefits for people of all ages. Reading has been linked to better cognitive skills and mental well-being, as well as lower levels of stress and loneliness. For children, reading for pleasure is associated with better attention, memory, academic achievement, and mental health. In older adults, regular reading is associated with slower c

What Most Men DON'T Know About Their Daily Breakfast

A survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only 20% of men surveyed said they had received information from a medical professional about how nutrition can impact prostate cancer risk. Body fat and family history might have a bigger

The Surprising Reason Coffee Works BEFORE You Drink It

The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in heart rate. The benefits may be linked more to expectations and conditioned responses than to direct

The Discovery That Saved This Actress's LIFE

Katherine LaNassa. Photo by Emily Sandifer Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa may be best known for her beloved role as “Nurse Dana” on the acclai

She Thought It Was Bloating. Then Doctors Found EVERYTHING Else.

After a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic testing later revealed a BRCA2 mutation, which can significantly increase the risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Stachelski chose risk

Why Your Coffee Temperature Could Be DEADLY

Drinking coffee or tea at very high temperatures could triple your risk of esophageal cancer, researchers say. alvarez/E+/Getty Images Researchers have found a possible link between drinking very hot drinks and esophageal cancer. Drinking coffee or tea at too high a temperature was associated with a threefold risk. Experts advise allowing your hot beverage to cool before drinking. Avoiding other esophageal cancer risk factors like smoking and drinking heavily may matter more. Do you need a c

The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your BEDROOM Every Night

A new study suggests that light exposure during sleep could raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yana Iskayeva/Moment/Getty Images New research shows that even dim light during sleep may thicken heart muscle walls and reduce heart flexibility, potentially raising cardiovascular risk.  The findings build on prior evidence linking nighttime light exposure to cardiovascular disease risk. Optimizing your sleep environment can help protect your heart health. Sleeping in dark conditions may b

Why Young Women Are Skipping the Test That Could SAVE Them

According to recent research, nearly 32% of females in their 20s have never had a cervical screening. MoMo Productions · DigitalVision/Getty Recent research found that nearly 1 in 3 women ages 21 to 29 had never been screened for cervical cancer as of 2023, up from about 1 in 8 in 2005. Researchers also found disparities in never-screening based on factors including race and ethnicity, education, and insurance coverage. Regional- and distant-stage cervical cancer incidence each increased by

The Lifestyle Change That Could Beat PROSTATE Cancer

An enhanced diet and exercise program may support men during prostate cancer treatment, according to a new study. Maki Nakamura/DigitalVision/Getty Images Researchers say a monitored program of diet, exercise, and behavioral support may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes. The scientists reported that men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer who followed the lifestyle regimen known as STAMINA experienced improved quality of life. Experts say a healthy lifestyle

Why Doctors Just Went AROUND the CDC on Vaccines

Four medical groups released recommendations for the 2026–2027 respiratory virus season ahead of the CDC. FatCamera/E+/Getty Images The CDC has not yet issued new COVID-19 or RSV recommendations for the 2026–2027 season and has instead carried over last year’s flu guidance. Four medical groups released their own recommendations in September, each covering a different population: children, adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems. All four groups recommend a flu shot fo

The Question About Alcohol Nobody Wants to ANSWER

Research shows that alcohol consumption can raise your risk of cancer and other health conditions, as well as alcohol-related cancer death. Krit of Studio OMG · Moment/Getty Recent research found that alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the United States doubled between 1990 and 2023. Another study found that even low levels of alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk of several cancers. Other research linked heavy drinking to a 25% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Alcoh

The One-Year Program That Cuts Heart Failure Risk in HALF

A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced AFib recurrence by 45%. RealPeopleGroup/E+/Getty Images Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-year clinical trial with a tailored exercise program reduced time spent in atrial fibrillation by 45% compared with usual care (3.9% vs. 7.1%). Participants in the exercise group had improved cardiorespiratory fitness and resting heart rate,

The Cancer Surging 3% Every Year That Men IGNORE

The ACS notes that prostate cancer cases are on the rise, but early detection and screening may help reverse the trend. Maskot/Getty The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates there will be 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in 2026. Prostate cancer cases increased by around 3% per year between 2014 and 2022, with the steepest increase occurring in advanced-stage diagnoses. The ACS says the increase in diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened, although many are still not being

What a Top Doctor Says You MUST Know Before K-Beauty Surgery

Dr. Heewon Suh, a physician and renowned Korean aesthetic medicine expert, assesses a patient’s skin at her clinic in Seoul, Korea. Photo credit: Cheongdam Circle Clinic “Glass skin” has become one of the most searched skin goals in the world. Experts say it is a real, medically definable skin state — balanced hydration, healthy dermal structure, and even tone. Christine Maguire, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer at RVO Health, the parent company of Healthline Media, sat do

Entertainment

Peter Jackson's VFX Empire About to Reveal AI SECRETS

Netflix and the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) are bringing back Creative Asia for a third consecutive year, with the program set for Oct. 10 at Dongseo University’s Centum Campus. BIFF, the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) all helped shape this year’s lineup. Creative Asia is Netflix’s flagship initiative […]

Busan Film Festival Announces Star-Studded JURY Panel

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has finalized jury members across four award categories: the BIFF Mecenat Award, the Sonje Award, the Netpac Award and the Fipresci Award. The BIFF Mecenat Award, which goes to a standout Korean or Asian documentary in Wide Angle Competition and carries a prize of KRW10 million ($7,300), will […]

Indonesia's Oscars Bet on a Film Hollywood NEVER Saw Coming

Indonesia has selected Kamila Andini’s “Four Seasons in Java” (“Empat Musim Pertiwi”) as its submission for the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards. Written and directed by Andini and produced by Ifa Isfansyah for Forka Films, the film stars Putri Marino, Arya Saloka, Christine Hakim and Hana Malasan. The story centers on Pertiwi […]

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